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Here is the latest in technology and techniques in precision laser cutting and welding. [![Teresa Beach-Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies proudly holding her award after being inducted into the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame.](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Teresa%20Beach-Shelow%20President%20of%20Superior%20Joining%20Technologies.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/teresa-beach-shelow-inducted-into-the-2025-women-in-manufacturing-hall-of-fame) ## [Teresa Beach-Shelow Inducted into the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/teresa-beach-shelow-inducted-into-the-2025-women-in-manufacturing-hall-of-fame) October 14, 2025 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce that Teresa Beach-Shelow, President, has been named among the 12 distinguished leaders inducted into the 2025... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/teresa-beach-shelow-inducted-into-the-2025-women-in-manufacturing-hall-of-fame) [![](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/handheld-laser-welder-4.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/handheld-laser-welding-services) ## [Handheld Laser Welding Services](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/handheld-laser-welding-services) April 15, 2025 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/handheld-laser-welding-services) [![FMA Safety Award 2024](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Sup_FMA-Safety-Conference-2024-awards-dinner-19.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/fma-safety-award-2024) ## [FMA Safety Conference 2024](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/fma-safety-award-2024) May 10, 2024 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/fma-safety-award-2024) [![An image of Thom & Teresa Shelow on the Teleton for the Rockford Rescue Mission ](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/rockford-1.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/rockford-rescue-mission) ## [Our Support with the Rockford Rescue Mission](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/rockford-rescue-mission) February 13, 2024 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/rockford-rescue-mission) [![Headshot of Morgan McCaw](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Morgan-McCaw.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/morgan-mccaw) ## [Morgan McCaw: A Rising Star at Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/morgan-mccaw) December 15, 2023 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Morgan McCaw - Laser Welder 2, Superior Joining Technologies, Inc., Machesney Park, IL [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/morgan-mccaw) [![Superior Joining Technologies, Inc logo](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-BadgeLogo-Color-RGB.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/superior-joining-technologies-inc.-receives-safety-award-of-honor-from-fabricators-manufacturers-association) ## [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. Receives Safety Award Of Honor From Fabricators & Manufacturers Association](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/superior-joining-technologies-inc.-receives-safety-award-of-honor-from-fabricators-manufacturers-association) May 04, 2023 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. , April 12, 2023 – was recently chosen to receive a 2023 Safety Award of Honor from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association,... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/superior-joining-technologies-inc.-receives-safety-award-of-honor-from-fabricators-manufacturers-association) [![](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/sjti-teresa.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/the-challenges-of-being-a-business-owner-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) ## [Teresa Beach-Shelow Speaks On The Challenges Of Being A Business Owner During The COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/the-challenges-of-being-a-business-owner-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) January 29, 2021 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) On January 8th, 2021, Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) president, Teresa Beach-Shelow, partners with Mavens of Manufacturing to discuss on the main challenges... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/the-challenges-of-being-a-business-owner-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) [![](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-fma-magazine) ## [SJTI Featured in FMA's 50th Anniversary Magazine | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-fma-magazine) July 31, 2020 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) As The FABRICATOR and the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) celebrate their 50th anniversary, Superior Joining Technologies was proudly featured in their... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-fma-magazine) [![](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Superior-Joining-Technologies_14.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/how-additive-manufacturing-helped-identify-manufacturing-challenges) ## [Utilizing Additive Manufacturing to Identify Manufacturing Issues | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/how-additive-manufacturing-helped-identify-manufacturing-challenges) May 01, 2020 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/how-additive-manufacturing-helped-identify-manufacturing-challenges) [![SJTI logo](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/business-growth-through-partnership-stji-and-niu-eigerlab) ## [Business Growth Through Partnership With NIU EIGERlab | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/business-growth-through-partnership-stji-and-niu-eigerlab) April 09, 2020 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Since the founding of EIGERlab in the early 2000s, a community effort to help revitalize the manufacturing community, SJTI has partnered with and promoted Northern... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/business-growth-through-partnership-stji-and-niu-eigerlab) [![20190619_101314.jpg](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/TeresaBeachShelow.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/teresa-beach-shelow-represents-tma-in-accepting-significant-donation-from-atlas-tool-works-inc) ## [Teresa Beach-Shelow Represents TMA in Accepting Significant Donation from Atlas Tool Works, Inc. | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/teresa-beach-shelow-represents-tma-in-accepting-significant-donation-from-atlas-tool-works-inc) June 26, 2019 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) president, Teresa Beach-Shelow, is known throughout Rockford and the manufacturing community as an advocate for local industry... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/teresa-beach-shelow-represents-tma-in-accepting-significant-donation-from-atlas-tool-works-inc) ## [SJTI Receives 2019 Safety Award of Honor | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-receives-2019-safety-award-of-honor) April 19, 2019 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) was recently chosen to receive a 2019 Safety Award of Honor from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-receives-2019-safety-award-of-honor) [![supermileage.award_-e1554994519659](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/supermileage.award_-e1554994519659.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/first-place-finish-for-niu-supermileage-team) ## [First Place Finish for NIU Supermileage Team | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/first-place-finish-for-niu-supermileage-team) April 15, 2019 | By : [Teresa Beach-Shelow](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/teresa-beach-shelow) The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Supermileage team recently took part in the 13th annual "Shell Eco-Marathon Americas" international competition, landing a first... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/first-place-finish-for-niu-supermileage-team) [![auto-show-2](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/auto-show-2.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/niu-supermileage-team-goes-full-throttle) ## [NIU Supermileage Team Goes Full Throttle | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/niu-supermileage-team-goes-full-throttle) February 21, 2019 | By : [Teresa Beach-Shelow](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/teresa-beach-shelow) [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/niu-supermileage-team-goes-full-throttle) [![20180608_200944-e1534534533235](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/20180608_200944-e1534534533235.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/niu-supermileage-team-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with) ## [NIU Supermileage Team a Force to Be Reckoned With | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/niu-supermileage-team-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with) August 22, 2018 | By : [Teresa Beach-Shelow](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/teresa-beach-shelow) The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Supermileage team recently earned their highest placement yet at the 39th annual Society of Automotive Engineers Supermileage... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/niu-supermileage-team-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/fma-promotion-at-fabtech-2018) ## [FMA Promotion at Fabtech 2018 | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/fma-promotion-at-fabtech-2018) August 16, 2018 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) president, Teresa Beach-Shelow, is highlighted in this year's promotion for Fabricators and Manufacturers Association,... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/fma-promotion-at-fabtech-2018) [![3_NIU](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/3_NIU.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/northern-illinois-university-2018-sae-supermileage-team) ## [Northern Illinois University—2018 SAE Supermileage Team | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/northern-illinois-university-2018-sae-supermileage-team) July 18, 2018 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Supermileage Team placed 2nd overall at the annual Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Supermileage competition and achieved a... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/northern-illinois-university-2018-sae-supermileage-team) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/superior-joining-technologies-inc.-attains-updated-quality-certifications) ## [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. Attains Updated Quality Certifications | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/superior-joining-technologies-inc.-attains-updated-quality-certifications) April 26, 2018 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) As of March 13, 2018, Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) has been recertified to the updated ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 quality standards. We are delighted to... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/superior-joining-technologies-inc.-attains-updated-quality-certifications) [![TeresaBeachShelow-1](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/TeresaBeachShelow-1.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/women-make-strides-in-laser-manufacturing-leadership) ## [Women Make Strides in Laser Manufacturing Leadership | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/women-make-strides-in-laser-manufacturing-leadership) March 14, 2018 | By : [Ryan Forsell](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/ryan-forsell) High-Power laser beam welding is shown in action. Teresa Beach-Shelow founded Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) with her husband Thom Shelow in 1992.... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/women-make-strides-in-laser-manufacturing-leadership) [![ogp_accessories_laser_DRS_beam_lrg](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/ogp_accessories_laser_DRS_beam_lrg.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/advanced-technology-dimensional-measuring-system) ## [New Capabilities in Our Metrology Department | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/advanced-technology-dimensional-measuring-system) January 09, 2018 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) We are excited to announce the recent addition of an Advanced-Technology Dimensional Measuring System to our metrology department. The integration of three different... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/advanced-technology-dimensional-measuring-system) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/women-of-excellence-in-metalforming-and-fabricating) ## [Women of Excellence in Metalforming and Fabricating | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/women-of-excellence-in-metalforming-and-fabricating) November 01, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. President, Teresa Beach-Shelow, has been recognized as a 2017 winner in MetalForming Magazine's annual competition. [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/women-of-excellence-in-metalforming-and-fabricating) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/56-manufacturing-month-2017-0) ## [National Manufacturing Month | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/56-manufacturing-month-2017-0) October 01, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Manufacturing holds and secures a large part of the core of Rockford's economy and in October, we celebrate Manufacturing Month—nationally. [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/56-manufacturing-month-2017-0) [![SJTI Team ](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/NADCAP-2017-Web-2.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/nadcap-accredited-for-fusion-and-laser-welding) ## [NADCAP Accredited for Fusion and Laser Welding | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/nadcap-accredited-for-fusion-and-laser-welding) August 25, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) For 25 years Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) has excelled in precision welding. This year we have stepped up, by being acknowledged for our welding... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/nadcap-accredited-for-fusion-and-laser-welding) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/49-robotics-competition-0) ## [5th Annual Rock River Off-Season Competition | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/49-robotics-competition-0) July 13, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) The fifth annual Rock River Off-Season Competition (R2OC), presented by UTC Aerospace Systems and Woodward, will be featuring 36 teams from the Midwest and will offer a... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/49-robotics-competition-0) [![Rockford Manufacturing Roundtable](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/Roundtable.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/48-rockford-2017-manufacturing-leaders-roundtable-0) ## [Rockford's Future Tied To Manufacturing - Northwest Quarterly | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/48-rockford-2017-manufacturing-leaders-roundtable-0) June 19, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/48-rockford-2017-manufacturing-leaders-roundtable-0) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/47-2017-safety-award-0) ## [SJTI receives 2017 Safety Award of Honor | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/47-2017-safety-award-0) April 25, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) was recently chosen to receive a 2017 Safety Award of Honor from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/47-2017-safety-award-0) [![SJTI 2](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI%202.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/celebrating-25-years-0) ## [Celebrating 25 Years | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/celebrating-25-years-0) March 31, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Today, we celebrate Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. being open for 25 years. Here's to many more years of "Joining With You!" [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/celebrating-25-years-0) [![Teresa Beach Shelow](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/TeresaBeachShelow-1.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/38-25-local-people-who-inspire-0) ## [25 Local People Who Inspire | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/38-25-local-people-who-inspire-0) March 27, 2017 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Our very own Teresa Beach-Shelow, Owner of Superior Joining Technologies, Inc., was one of only twenty-five local individuals recognized in the 3/27/2017 issue of the... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/13-news/38-25-local-people-who-inspire-0) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/the-new-evolution-of-reverse-engineering) ## [The New Evolution of Reverse Engineering | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/the-new-evolution-of-reverse-engineering) November 14, 2016 | By : [Teresa Beach-Shelow](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/teresa-beach-shelow) Northern Illinois University's (NIU's) EIGERlab Center for Product Development (C4PD) is happy to announce that EIGERlab is now able to reverse engineer a part and... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/the-new-evolution-of-reverse-engineering) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/october-11th-manufacturing-day-tourand-edge-factor) ## [2016 Manufacturing Day Tour and Edge Factor Presentation | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/october-11th-manufacturing-day-tourand-edge-factor) October 11, 2016 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2016, manufacturers throughout the region will open their doors from 9:00am - 1:15pm to more than 500 students, parents, educators,... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/october-11th-manufacturing-day-tourand-edge-factor) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/october-6th-open-house) ## [Manufacturing Day 2016—SJTI Hosts Open House | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/october-6th-open-house) October 06, 2016 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) will be hosting an open house from 10:00am to 5:00pm on October 6, 2016 for anyone who would like to explore the opportunities... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/october-6th-open-house) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/september-28th-cna-plant-tour) ## [FMA's CNA Plant Tour Series—Rockford, Illinois | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/september-28th-cna-plant-tour) September 28, 2016 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Int'l (FMA) is hosting a free CNA plant tour focused around "Improving Your Operations and Strategies." As a part of the... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/september-28th-cna-plant-tour) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/robotics-is-building-momentum-in-rps205) ## [Robotics is Building Momentum in RPS205 | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/robotics-is-building-momentum-in-rps205) April 17, 2016 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) In this article, Mary Kaull shares the importance and passion behind the local robotics leagues in the Rockford area—specifically, FIRST Robotics. Superior Joining... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/robotics-is-building-momentum-in-rps205) [![sjti_moved](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/sjti_moved.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-has-moved) ## [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. Moves to a New Location | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-has-moved) January 01, 2016 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) After steady and rapid growth, Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) has officially moved into a larger facility in Machesney Park, Illinois. The new 54,000 square... [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/sjti-has-moved) [![rockford_robotics_move_in_sjti](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/rockford_robotics_move_in_sjti.jpg) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/rockford-robotics-moves-in-with-superior-joining-technologies-inc) ## [Rockford Robotics Moves in with Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/rockford-robotics-moves-in-with-superior-joining-technologies-inc) December 04, 2015 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/rockford-robotics-moves-in-with-superior-joining-technologies-inc) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/manufacturing-day-helps-change-perception-of-industry) ## [Manufacturing Day Helps Change Perception of Industry | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/manufacturing-day-helps-change-perception-of-industry) December 01, 2015 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) 81% of students surveyed are more convinced manufacturing provides careers that are both interesting and rewarding. [Learn More](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/manufacturing-day-helps-change-perception-of-industry) [![SJTI-Badge-01-01](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SJTI-Badge-01-01.png) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/2015-manufacturing-day-highlights-at-superior-joining-technologies-inc) ## [2015 Manufacturing Day Highlights at Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/2015-manufacturing-day-highlights-at-superior-joining-technologies-inc) November 01, 2015 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) We were lucky enough to have our very own local news channel, Channel 17 WTVO, do a piece on Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) and our involvement in... 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Now D1.1 Certified | Superior Joining Technologies](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/superior-joining-technologies-inc.-now-d1.1-certified) July 01, 2015 | By : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) The American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Certification is specifically for carbon and low-alloy metals. The minimum thickness addressed is 1/8 in. The maximum yield... 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