People & Companies

Wolfram Manufacturing Technologies, a developer and integrator of advanced machine tool technologies, has expanded its machine shop footprint, adding new machines and tripling machining throughput. These advances will be showcased at an open house scheduled for February 1, 2024.

Ceratizit has reallocated responsibilities on the executive board as of Dec. 1, 2023. Following the planned retirement of Executive Board Member Thierry Wolter from the operational business, the Executive Board will consist of three members in future: Melissa Albeck, Andreas Lackner and Frank Thomé.

Surface finishing experts, Fintek, have in invested in a new Bruker Alicona EdgeMaster. The automatic metrology system for cutting tools is supplied and supported by Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd in the UK.

 In his new role, Herendeen is responsible for overseeing an expansive sales team and dealer network for MC Machinery lasers, press brakes and automation equipment in North America. He also works closely with Mitsubishi factories on research and development, pricing, ordering and more.

BASF’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program has expanded for a second consecutive year in 2023, launching at eight additional regional manufacturing sites.

Ryan Conroy has been promoted to laser product manager at MC Machinery Systems in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Lena Risse, precision toolmaker at Risse Tool Technology is a master craftsperson and precision tool mechanic. She is the first-ever winner of ANCA’s Female Machinist Award.

Seco Tools has taken a leap in its efforts to share knowledge about the many possibilities in machining by announcing a new partnership with Swemachinist, a well-known Instagram content creator.

More than 22% of the engineering workforce at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII, are graduates of Old Dominion University. That number could rise dramatically.

Worksport Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Terravis Energy, Inc.. has increased R&D for its Cold Climate Residential Heat Pump, which is also a cooling product, due to expected large-scale growth in the North American and global markets.

New Vision Industries, the precision machining division of The Producto Group, has earned the AS9100D certification, a renowned aerospace standard.

Nick Plourde has been promoted to fabrication division project specialist at MC Machinery Systems in Elk Grove Village, Ill.