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Quarry Equipment

Reports on the newest advances in quarrying equipment as well as examples of how companies are using this machinery.

Fabricator Equipment

Reports and round-ups on the latest introductions in fabrication machinery as well as company profiles of fabrication shops focusing on equipment.

Tooling

Diamond blades, cupwheels, polishing pads, bits and other consumables.

Digital Technology

Featuring round-ups and articles about the latest digital products in the marketplace and how fabricators are using them to better their business.

ARTICLES

Prodim Factory software - Eliminate all uncertainty before installment!

July 1, 2020

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It is a proven fact that on-site measuring with the Proliner gets the most accurate digital templates in the fastest and easiest way. Prodim Factory software maintains the high quality and ease of use while preparing the digital templates for production and more!

Seconds matter: The cumulative impact of robotics on the countertop industry

Tony Herbst

June 1, 2020

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The past couple of decades have seen revolutionary changes in the countertop industry. The shift to CNC equipment has made the impossible possible, and in a fraction of the time and cost. The pace of change today is no less staggering, and it’s important not only to understand what’s changing, but to also understand the implications of that change.

Going fully automated in stone fabrication

Stone World sits down with Egon Hinss, national sales manager of Breton USA, to discuss the process of transitioning to a fully or semi-automated fabrication shop

Jason Kamery

June 1, 2020

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As labor markets continue to dwindle and the need to run a safer shop is more important than ever before, Egon Hinss, the national sales manager of Breton USA, explains how fabricators can start the automation process in their shop. Hinss has 20 years of experience in the industry and has been with Breton for the past six years.

Machine of the Month: Cyclone Filtration System by Ebbco, Inc.

June 1, 2020

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The Ebbco Cyclone Filtration System is designed to remove stone particulate from water. A heavy-duty centrifugal pump is placed directly inside the floor pit, which incorporates a custom sweeper package to keep dirt from settling.

Technology Update: Flexijet Smart Remote

June 1, 2020

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Flexijet has now made measuring even easier with the launch of its new cell phone app. Not only does Flexijet supply an xbox controller and a built-in remote control, but now users can turn their cell phone into the “flexijet smart remote.”

NSI Solutions Top Polish Kit for natural granite and quartzite

Technology Update: NSI Solutions

May 11, 2020

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NSI Solutions has released its new Top Polish Kit for natural granite and quartzite. The kit is the result of several years of collaboration with industry professionals and extensive testing by the NSI team.

Cosentino shares information about cutting its compact sintered stone

Jennifer Richinelli

May 5, 2020

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Dekton, among other alternative stone materials, continues to grow in popularity for applications such as countertops, flooring and both interior and exterior wall cladding. Being a hard dense product, it is crucial that the appropriate tooling is used during the fabrication process.

Stone Column: Embracing technology

Jennifer Richinelli

May 4, 2020

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While the importance of technology has become increasingly at the forefront in recent years, it has become a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Machine of the Month: Global Equipment Group

May 4, 2020

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Global Equipment Group partnered with Dal Prete Engineering of Italy to introduce the first fully automatic and self-cleaning water recycling system for the stone industry. The Mini Compact L 3.0 Premium is a wastewater treatment machine with complete automation ability.

Getting the perfect result from cutting a Lapitec slab

From directing water flow to managing RPM speed, cutting Lapitec doesn’t have to be a mystery

Jason Kamery

May 4, 2020

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Lapitec is a full-body sintered stone slab that comes in a variety of colors and finishes. It is also an extremely dense product which leads fabricators to wonder, “What are the options for tooling when working with the material?” The tools required for cutting Lapitec has to have some unique characteristics.