Technology

Fabricating Technology: Wilson Industrial Electric, Inc. — Wire Saw

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:07:00 -0500

Wilson Industrial Electric, Inc. manufactures stone processing equipment in Elberton, GA. One of the company’s most popular pieces of equipment is the Wilson Wire Saw.

Prussiani’s Star XL Allows for Multiple Movements within a Single Program

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Star XL is a 5-axis mono-bloc CNC bridge saw that is equipped with Prussiani's patented Cut&Move system and has a large cutting stroke area of 142 x 102 inches for multiple programmed movements within a single program.

Better Vacuum Cups Offers New SS100 Vacuum Cup

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

At just 4 inches, the all-new SS100 vacuum cup is smallest SS cup from Better Vacuum Cups (BVC), but it still comes with a big punch.

Leveraging a Digital Countertop Layout

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

A recent Stone Industry Education event discussed best business practices for fabricators, including making the most out of providing digital layouts to their customers.

An Inside Look into a Porcelain Fabrication Business: Part Two

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This is the second part of a conversation Stone World had with company CEO Roberto Contreras about the growing trend of porcelain slabs in residential and commercial design.

Blick Suction Cups Available in Over 40 Shapes

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Blick suction cups are available in 40+ shapes and are built to suit your machine and your project.

Industry Expert Robert Falzone Partners with Coval Technologies on Revolutionary Stone Sealer

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Natural stone cleaning and restoration industry expert Robert Falzone has partnered with coatings manufacturer Coval Technologies on Coval’s latest product, Coval Stone.

The Challenges Fabricators Encounter When Working with Quartzite

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Learn what industry experts suggest for the successful fabrication and installation of quartzite.

My Sandvik Onsite Leverages Data to Optimize Surface Drilling

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:15:00 -0400

Sandvik introduces My Sandvik Onsite, which delivers numerous production management, operational efficiency, and maintenance and availability benefits for open pit mines and large quarries.

Podcast: How Technology Has Changed the Stone Industry

kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

John Brant of Stone Loads talked to Jason Kamery of Stone World about how technology is changing the stone industry during a recent podcast. An excerpt of the podcast is down below.

BACA Systems to Host Fabrication Seminar

Mon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

BACA Systems, a leading provider of fabrication and manufacturing solutions, is hosting a Fabrication Seminar on June 22, 2023, at The Countertop Factory Midwest facility in Addison, IL, just outside of Chicago.

Technology Update: Calacatta Abezzo Quartz by MSI

Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Classic marble elegance in a durable low-maintenance quartz. Calacatta Abezzo premium natural quartz from MSI.

Epiroc awards recognize autonomous mine, safety-strengthening software and BEVs for construction

Wed, 10 May 2023 07:51:00 -0400

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, is recognizing with three annual awards successful cooperation with a customer to create the world’s largest single autonomous mine, safety-enhancing software products and battery-electric vehicles for the construction market.

Quartz Installation Sets New World Record

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Celtic Marble & Granite experienced a part of history by templating and installing the longest permanent continuous bar of 518 feet at Humble Baron Bar in Shelbyville, TN – setting a new record for the Guinness World Records.

Fifth Gear Technologies Acquires ETemplate Systems

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:34:00 -0400

Fifth Gear Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for the countertop industry, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of ETemplate Systems.

Podcast: Technology to Help Your Business

kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Importance of Technology for all fabrication shops.

ISFA Creates Interactive Experience at its Raleigh Event

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) offered an industry education conference at ROCKin’teriors and CaraGreen in Raleigh, NC, to manufacturers, fabricators and distributors to bring everyone together to strengthen the industry as a whole.

Coverings 2023 Product Preview: The Proliner

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The Proliner is the core of every Proliner Stone package and perfect for measuring a wide variety of projects, from countertops, with or without backsplashes, to fully tiled bathrooms.

Cambria Joins Manufactured Surfaces Pavilion at StonExpo 2024

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Cambria will be exhibiting in the Manufactured Surfaces Pavilion at StonExpo 2024, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from January 24th to 26th.

February Technology Update: LT3Raptor

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

LPI features their new digital templating platform.

Fabricating Technology: Panther Porcelain Thin Wall Core Bits — Stone Boss

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. Panther Porcelain Thin Wall Core Bits are designed for fast free cutting of dense porcelain and other compact ceramic materials.

Fabricating Technology: The Proliner Stone Package — Prodim

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. The Proliner Stone Package was specially developed for the digital templating needs of the stone industry.

Fabricating Technology: LT3Raptor — LPI

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. LT3Raptor from LPI is a new digital templating platform designed with a robust Cloud-based management hub.

Fabricating Technology: The Stacking Box — Groves

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. The Groves Stacking Box makes space-saving storage and convenient access to valuable stone remnants safer and smarter.

Fabricating Technology: High-Speed Performance CNC Tools and Saw Blades — DeFusco Industrial Supply

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. High-Speed Performance CNC Tools and Saw Blades by DeFusco Industrial Supply

Fabricating Technology: Portable Manifold (8-Pair) — Blick Industries

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. The Blick Industries Portable Manifold is the perfect solution for replacing your old or damaged manifolds.

The Evolution of a Family Stone Business

richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

How a family business has continued to progress to ensure it remains a successful stone operation.

February Machine of the Month: Wire Saw

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The February Machine of the Month is from Wilson Industrial Electric.

Fabricating Technology: Undermount Sink — Amerisink

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. Amerisink offers the 31.25- x 18- x 9-inch, 18-gauge, 304 stainless steel undermount sink.

Fabricating Technology: Water Recycling System | Water Treatment Solutions

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Water Treatment Solutions (WTS) pioneered the 100% closed loop, chemical-free, water recycling system for the stone industry.