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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a master mechanic, I thought there could be a better welding hood with added features to increase safety, convenience, accuracy, and control while welding, ...

PITTSBURGH, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved flashlight for inspecting weld beads," said an inventor, from Yellow Head County, AB, Canada, "so I invented the WELDING ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way for a welder to easily move a MIG welding machine and required gas tank around any work environment for ready access," said an ...

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a welding helmet accessory that would illuminate a workpiece, prevent fog buildup on the lens, and supply fresh air all with an ...

Apple $AAPL just announced that the new iMac was made possible by an obscure metal joining process called Friction Stir Welding. Invented in 1991, friction stir ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a certified pipe welder and instructor. I thought there could be a smart electrode holder for arc/stick welding," said an inventor, from Sidney, Ohio, ...