Entries by Jarrod Kopp

The Integrated Pipe Welding System (IPWS): Why Positioning Is the Foundation of Consistent Pipe Welding

There’s a moment every fabrication manager recognizes. A welder with real skill, working with decent equipment, still produces a joint that needs rework. Not always. Just often enough to be a problem. The equipment gets blamed. The wire gets changed. The parameters get adjusted. But if the real issue is that the part wasn’t properly […]

Steelmax, Preston Eastin Introduce ‘Integrated Pipe Welding System’

The IPWS delivers pipe positioning, manipulation, programmable oscillation, and welding power in a single turnkey system. LITTLETON, Colorado — [Date?] — Steelmax Tools and Preston Eastin, members of the SMX Industrial Solutions family of companies, have introduced the turnkey Integrated Pipe Welding System (IPWS). This collaborative pipe and vessel welding solution is built for fabricators […]

SMX Industrial Solutions Announces Acquisition of Preston Eastin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Littleton, Colorado – April 21, 2025 – SMX Industrial Solutions, a leader in advanced fabrication and welding solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Preston Eastin, a renowned manufacturer of robotic and welding positioning systems. This strategic acquisition enhances SMX Industrial Solutions’ portfolio, further solidifying its position as a premier provider […]