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TRACKABOUT: Voice-to-Text That Speeds Cylinder Registration Tired of keying long serials, dates, and specs with cold hands and a line of cylinders waiting? TrackAbout’s new voice-to-text turns asset registration into a hands free and heads up task. Speak the values, keep moving, and let the system capture what used to slow you down. WHY IT MATTERS Manual entry is slow, error-prone, and tiring. Cylinder setup asks for serial numbers, manufacturer details, sizes, contents, test dates, and more. Every extra tap invites a mistake or a redo. Voice-to-text, delivered through TrackAbout’s Voice Activated Workflows, helps teams enter accurate information faster, with…

In high-purity, corrosive, and toxic gas services, the design and cleanliness of cylinder valves are not just operational details—they are critical safety determinants. Even a single particle, droplet of moisture, or trace amounts of incompatible material can trigger chain reactions leading to leaks, fires, or explosions. Real-world incidents have demonstrated that inadequate valve design or cleanliness has caused fatalities, equipment destruction, and extended production downtime. As reported by Peng et al., “According to a survey by SEMATECH for silane incident, cylinder valve involved in about 16.3% of the incidents and is the second largest source of equipment involved in silane…

Tired of manually setting up new accounts, logging cylinder information, and calculating rental costs? Save time, eliminate human error, and achieve cost savings with the introduction of new Datacor AI technologies, to be rolled out in stages over the next 12 months.  The following information is a summary of an interview with Lou Zhang, Senior Lead, Data Science at Datacor who is a key contributor to the Datacor AI initiatives. USE CELL PHONE CAMERA TO STREAMLINE DATA ENTRY  The first AI feature to be rolled out in 2025 includes the use of a cell phone camera to input information quickly and…

Don’t let your customers gamble on quality and productivity with cheap filler metal. There’s a reason that GAWDA distributors are universally considered best-in-class in the gases and welding industry. It’s because they partner with suppliers who can provide not only the highest-quality products, but who have the expertise to make recommendations based on years of experience with other like-minded customers. In the manufacturing world, the weld is the backbone of quality. And the filler metal is the backbone of the weld. But to the layman, all filler metals are the same. Aluminum is aluminum, right? Wrong. The experts at Hobart®…

In the 2nd Quarter Issue of Welding & Gases Today, Hobart Filler Metals, an ITW Welding Company, wrote a Sponsored Article outlining strategies for GAWDA Distributors in selling the Hercules™ Automated MIG Welding System. Every aspect of welding is a package deal. For quality welds, you need the right gas and wire for the job, as well as the appropriate torch and complementary components. To protect the welder, you need safety gear like gloves, a helmet and a jacket. To do it right, you need a bundle of products. The same goes for your customers. They need the right bundle…