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Thom Shelow, Rodney Copperbottom, and Teresa Beach-Shelow at the pre-opening of the "Robots: The Interactive Experience" exhibit at the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, IL. Superior Joining Technologies is the presenting sponsor of the exhibit being held from January 28 thru May 6th, 2012.
And news reports from:
Channel 17, Channel 23, and Channel 13.
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In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Superior Joining Technologies is proudly sponsoring
"Robots: The Interactive Experience"
January 28th, 2012 - May 6th, 2012
at Rockford's Discovery Center Museum
Robots characters, from the 20th Century Fox animated feature of the same name, introduce visitors to the exciting and ever-expanding field of robotics. Immersed in genius inventor Rodney Copperbottom’s machine-populated world, visitors assemble their own “Wonder-bot”, and take a virtual tour of robot vehicles. This adventure goes beyond Hollywood and “reel” turns “real” with current and future applications of robotics in science and society. Students get riveted by science and mathematics as they design a robot probe for Mars, deep space, or ocean exploration; and program a robotic arm just like the ones used by Ford Motor Company. Visitors can pick up the remote to control a variety of different types of robots; and glimpse the companies and machines that are shaping the future.
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(January 2012)
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Approximately 150 students boarded seven buses and visited 15 manufacturing companies on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Students were screened for aptitude in science and math skills, making them good candidates for careers in engineering and manufacturing. These skills go hand in hand as much of what happens in a factory has elements of engineering, math, science as well as the manufacturing processes (or how is something made).
Companies that hosted these students included: Rockford Spring, MTE Hydraulics, Specialty Screw, Forest City Gear, Superior Joining Technologies, Energy Dynamics, Rockford Linear Actuation, Woodward, Ingersoll Cutting Tools, Danfoss, Rockford Toolcraft, SPX, Leading Edge Hydraulics, and Sundstrand.
Thom Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies said the students were very attentive and had great questions!
You can read more about this in at article by Bob Trojan here:
http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bobtrojan/2011/10/17/kids-go-on-manufacturing-tours/
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American Manufacturing article discussing government approval to use a groundbreaking cryogenic titanium machining process in production of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter!
Superior Joining Technologies has been contracted to perform the high precision micro-laser welding required on componentry used in this system! |
(October 2011) |
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Superior Joining Technologies purchased a new Vision Micro Laser Welding System.
The new laser features an open architecture design allowing for larger work pieces, a high wattage laser to weld thicker materials, and has an integrated motion control system producing more consistent results.
Also, by adding a second micro laser welding system, SJTI has created a redundancy in their micro laser welding capabilities which offers a more stable supply base to their customers.
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(July 2011)
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Superior Joining Technologies Wins Work from Poland
A sophisticated welding order for a company that will produce paper from raw pulp. 1930 individual welds were made to hold the tubes into the frame. The completed frame was delivered to Superior Joining Technologies on Monday morning and on Friday morning was being loaded for shipment to the customer. It took 2 fork lift trucks to hoist the finished product onto the flat bed truck to be delivered to the customer.
See the complete story by Bob Trojan in the Rockford Register Star Manufacturing Blog.
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In June 2011, Superior Joining Technologies hosted a tour for 7th, 8th and 9th graders from a summer manufacturing camp. The summer camp exposes students to careers in manufacturing, modern machining and CAD/CAM technologies, quality and shop safety.
During the tour, the students learned about and observed TIG welding, micro-laser welding, laser marking, NDT processes, and watched a demonstration of the 5-axis, 3D laser cutting and welding center.
The area manufacturing camp, and now several others nationally and globally, grew from an original idea by Teresa Beach-Shelow as a way of exposing youth to the career potentials in the manufacturing fields. Teresa Beach-Shelow is one of three women who founded "Women of Today's Manufacturing", the not-for-profit organization that started the youth manufacturing camps.
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(June 2011)
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Flat Stanley Visits Superior Joining Technologies!
See Flat Stanley!
(May 2011) |
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TMA REGIONAL MEETING
SUPERIOR JOINING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Networking, Lunch & Plant Tour
THURSDAY, 4/14/11
11:30PM - 1:30PM
11047 Raleigh Court
Machesney Park, IL 61115
MEMBERS: $25
(non-members call for pricing)
(March 2011) |
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Teresa Beach-Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies has been selected by The Fabricator trade magazine to be the Chairperson of their 6th Annual Metal Matters Leadership Summit, March 2 - 4, 2011 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Click here for more information on The Fabricator and the Leadership Summit.
(October 2010) |
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Superior Joining Technologies was featured in a front page article of the Oct. 11 Issue of the Rockford Register Star about Rockford's new manufacturing identity. Read an online version of the story here.
(October 2010) |
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Teresa Beach-Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies has received the distinction of being selected as a Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) 2010 Aerospace and Defense Award Semi-Finalist for the Richard Hall Award for Leadership Excellence!
Semi-Finalists are among the few and rare breed of suppliers who have distinguished themselves by making an uncommon investment in improvement. In many cases the difference between the announced winners, finalists, and semi-finalists is very small. There are 69 semi-finalists that represent the judge’s choices from over 720 nominations.
Finalists and winners will be announced on November 18, 2010 at during the 4th Annual Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Awards Gala at the Hyatt Grand Champions in Indian Wells, CA.
(September 2010) |
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Superior Joining Technologies played host to a contingent of Brazilian manufacturers who came to the area to learn about the latest in manufacturing technology. Learn more in the Rockford Register-Star newspaper article.
Also see MyStateline.com's news stories from before the visit and the day of the visit.
(September 2010) |
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Thom Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies will be a guest speaker at LaserFab Chicago 2010. Sponsored by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA), the show will tour several fab shops and OEM showrooms. For more information on the show, please contact Jen Christian.
(August 2010)
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Thom Shelow and Superior Joining Technologies were featured in a local television news feature about manufacturers investing in new technology to stay competitive in today's economy. See the news story from WTVO here.
(August 2010) |
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A collage of photos taken in one hour at Superior Joining Technologies is being showcased in Brian Thomas Photography's "A Day in the Life of a Business" Series. The series will be on display at the Potato Shak until mid September, and then will be the main attraction at Artscene in October at Brian's studio. After Artscene, they will be on display in the terminal at Greater Rockford Airport (RFD). Their final resting place will be at the Midway Museum in Rockford for future generations to view.
(August 2010) |
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Superior Joining Technologies was the recipient of a 2009 NTMA Safety Award. The Annual Safety Award Survey given to top performing companies is a facsimile of the OSHA Form 300A, which Federal law requires companies with more than 10 employees to complete and post in their plants February 1 - April 30 of the year following the year covered on the form. Eligibility to receive and NTMA Safety Award Certificate is determined by calculating the number of injuries vs. the total number of man-hours worked in that calendar year.
(July 2010) |
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Teresa Beach-Shelow was featured in an article in the June 2010 issue of "The Fabricator", a monthly FMA magazine publication on 'Metal Fabrication Technology'. The article entitled "How to setup up an internship program" (read the article here) discusses the benefits of a successful internship program as well as offering suggestions for setting up the internship.
(June 2010) |
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Teresa Beach Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies was featured in a video created by Blackhawk Bank for the Chamber of Commerce's Manufacturer's Appreciation Dinner (see the video here), a podcast on Business Marketing utilizing social media, produced by the Fabricator's and Manufacturer's Association (listen to the March 29, 2010 podcast here), and a news article on the Future of Manufacturing produced by local WIFR 23 (video and story here).
(April 2010) |
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Teresa Beach Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. is now a member of Rockford Mayor Larry Morrisey's Joint Task Force on Intergovernmental Efficiency. The task force is charged with finding ways Rockford and the county can eliminate duplicationk share costs and reduce the size of local government.
The new panel will study city and county finances and operations to find where resources can and should be pooled to reduce costs. Human services, information technology, public works, vehicle and fleet maintenance, purchasing and duplicative 911 centers were among the areas specifically named for potential consolidation.
See article in the Rockford Register Star.
(March 2010) |
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Rock River Valley National Tooling & Machining Association
The RRVNTMA toured Superior Joining Technologies on February 17, 2010 as part of their monthly informational meetings. Attendees were shown the welding, laser marking, non-destructive testing processes, and then given a live demonstration of the new multi-axis laser technology. |
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Industrial Laser Solutions Magazine
Superior Joining Technologies has been featured in an article in the November 2009 issue of Industrial Laser Solutions. You can view the article (page six) in their Online Version of the magazine.
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FABTECH 2009 Welding Show
On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Thom Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies, along with Lou Derango of Icon Machine Tool, will be giving a presentation at the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
As part of the Productive Robotics II Educational Session, Thom will be speaking on 5-Axis Laser Automation for Fabricating & Welding of Stainless Steel. (see FABTECH Show Educational Session)
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SJTI Hosts Tour / Dinner
On Monday, November 2nd, 2009, SJTI hosted the SAE Rockford / Beloit Chapter for a tour and dinner meeting. All attendees were from large companies with sister companies all over the USA and the world. As they left, each person said they were surprised this type of "thing" was going on in a "Small Company" in Rockford. They were all very impressed with the cutting-edge technology employed at SJTI.
SJTI plans on holding future 'lunch-n-learn' events in-house to expose more people to the new technological capabilities available in the Greater Rockford Area.
Thank You Letter from SAE Rockford-Beloit |
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Manufacturing Our Future
A copy of an article from Chronicles Magazine which is produced by the Rockford Institute and distributed internationally. The article talks about the future of manufacturing and highlights the recent WOTM/Techworks summer camp held at the EigerLab in Rockford, IL.
"Manufacturing Our Future"
This article is in .pdf format and you will need a .pdf reader to view it. If you do not have a .pdf viewer, you can download Adobe's free Acrobat Reader by following this link.
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Ribbon Cutting for Trumpf TruLaser Cell Multi-Axis Laser Cutting and Welding Center
Superior Joining Technologies held a ribbon cutting on August 10, 2009 for their new multi-axis laser cutting & welding capabilities. Area dignitaries and business persons were on hand to celebrate the event and welcome the new technology to the Greater Rockford Area.
SJTI would like to thank Rockford Chamber of Commerce President/Ceo Einar Forsman, Congressman Don Manzullo, Machesney Park Mayor Tom Strickland, Rockford Mayor Larry Morrisey, Sue Mroz on behalf of Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen, our Ambassadors and many distinguished friends and guests for helping us celebrate this event.
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Photos & video courtesy of TRUMPF, Inc.
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Multi-Axis Laser Cutting and Welding Center
Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. is pleased to begin offering the service of Multi-Axis, Laser Machining and Welding to our region with the recent purchase of the 5000 watt TRULASER CELL 7040 from Trumpf.
With a working range of 13 feet X, 5 feet Y, and 30” in the Z axis, and maximum simultaneous axis speeds of 98 inches per second, it is the most advanced system of its kind in the Midwest.
With the ability to construct a cutting and welding program from a cad model, the prep time is greatly reduced.
The use of its integrated rotary axis makes processing of tubular components highly efficient. |
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May 2009 Manufacturing Shows
Superior Joining Technologies displayed at the Design2Part Manufacturing Conference, May 5th & 6th, 2009, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. The Design2Part show gathers the region's best suppliers, allowing visitors a hands-on comparison of quality, price and technology. Visitors can see, touch and discuss ideas and methods, in real-time, from the experts.
May 7th & 8th 2009,also found SJTI at 'One Great Event', the Quad Cities Regional Government Contracting Small Business Symposium Trade Show, held at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, IA. |
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Metal Matters: FMA's 4th Annual Leader Summit
Teresa Beach-Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies spoke on "Strategies that Work to Grow Your Business" at the FMA's 4th Annual Leadership Summit in Carefree, Arizona on Friday, March 27th, 2009.
"Metal Matters is an opportunity to discuss technical issues in person with a group of metal working professionals who have many years of experience. If you have a problem, it's likely that someone in attendance can help guide you to a solution."
- Dane S. Smith, Plant Manager, ArcelorMittal Shelby Tubular Products
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Greater Rockford Region Video
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) has produced a new video showcasing the Greater Rockford Area's assets for business and manufacturing growth potential, and features comments by the Mayor of Rockford, and several prominent business people, including Thom Shelow, CEO of Superior Joining Technologies, Inc..
You can view the 11 minute video here on our website on the
Greater Rockford Region page.
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Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge
The Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge was designed to accelerate commercial technological developments supporting the birth of a new generation of Lunar Landers capable of ferrying payloads or humans back and forth between lunar orbit and the lunar surface. Such a vehicle would have direct application to NASA’s space exploration goals as well as the personal spaceflight industry, including the Google Lunar X PRIZE competitors. Additionally, the challenge helps industry develop the operational capacity to launch quick turnaround vertical take-off, vertical landing vehicles, which are of significant use to many facets of the commercial launch procurement market. The Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge was held in southern New Mexico in late 2008.
Superior Joining Technologies is a proud supporter of team TrueZer0 and their efforts!
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OP Specs Certification & NADCAP Accreditation
On July 10th, 2008, SJTI passed a three day NADCAP Audit for NADCAP accreditation of our Fluorescent Penetrant and Magnetic Particle inspection services. We also received our FAA OP Specs certification adding welding to our FAA Repair Station Certificate.
Laser Marking and Engraving
Superior Joining Technologies has also recently added Laser Marking and Engraving to our list of services. The addition of a new Trumpf Vectormark Workstation allows us to service those customers needing permanent marking of their parts and components.
Please see our Special Processes page for more information on these services and certifications!
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Non-Destructive Testing
Fluorescent Penetrant Dye Inspection (PT)
As of May 19th, 2007 we have been approved to ASTM E 1417 so that we could meet that need. Our personnel meet the requirements of NAS 410, ASNT CP-189 and SNT-TC- 1A. Level III Inspector Greg Goldhagen has Ten years experience and is certified in PT, MT,RT, UT, VT. Level III Inspector Joel Mohnacky has Five years experience and is certified in PT, and MT.
We are ready for your on-site audit or we can fill out your vendor self-audit forms that allow us to provide the service of NDT-Fluorescent Penetrant Dye Inspection (PT) for your company with the professionalism and competence that you have come to expect from Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.
Please contact Teresa Beach-Shelow, Teresa@Superiorjt.com or Joel Mohnacky, Joel@Superiorjt.com.
Phone is 815-282-7581 and Fax is 815-282-7583.
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Titanium parts welded using an Atmosphere Controlled Chamber
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Laser Welding
SJTI is proud to announce the addition of laser welding services with a Rofin StarWeld Performance 6002 Laser Welder.
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Job Shop Show
Thank you to all who stopped by our booth at the Job Shop and Manufacturing Show.
It was a pleasure to meet you and discuss our business with you.
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The 2nd Annual
Manufacturer's Appreciation Dinner
was a success! Attendance reached to 500 people in manufacturing-related fields. Those individuals had the opportunity to network with others in the industry and see many displays of area businesses.
The atmosphere was upbeat as there seemed to be a sense of revival of work coming to the Rock River Valley Area. The attendees were motivated after listening to a talk given by Tino Oldani, Ingersoll Machine Tools that followed dinner. The Rockford Area is striving to come together to keep the area productive and profitable.
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Women of Today's Manufacturing Camp
Nikki Berg of SJTI contributed her time and knowledge of her job as a certified GTAW welder at the first WOTM Manufacturing Camp in July 2003. The camp was organized and brought to life by a WOTM committee with hopes of getting a good word out to youth about manufacturing jobs.
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Thom, Josh, and Teresa discuss plans to work with a Boeing grant and IMEC to become ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 registered.
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