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The Daily Grind #2 — AutoDesk vs. SolidWorks

The Daily Grind #2 — AutoDesk vs. SolidWorks

11/25/2025
On today's episode, I will be discussing the age-old debate between AutoDesk and SolidWorks. Featuring investigative results on the opinions of various professionals who use these products.

The Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex from Methods Machine Tools Inc.

Two-turret, two-spindle multitasking machine

11/25/2025
The Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex from Methods Machine Tools Inc. is a multitasking machine that features the two-turret, two-spindle NT-Flex for complex high-mix, small-batch production.

Cutting tool orders were up both compared to the previous month and year.

September 2025 US cutting tool orders total $222M, up 14.7%

11/24/2025
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled…

Starrett, Gerstner partner on replica of 1950s wooden machinist tool chests

Iconic manufacturers partner on replica of a 1950s wooden machinist tool chest

11/21/2025
The L.S. Starrett Co. has partnered with H. Gerstner & Sons to offer 120 limited edition, American-made Starrett machinist wooden tool chests. The Starrett 200WCR Chests are replicas of the 1950’…

Metal tool market research

Metal cutting tool market poised for steady expansion

11/20/2025
The global metal cutting tool industry was valued at $65.5 billion in 2020 and is estimated to reach $107.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2032.

combination shrink and cooling system automatically cools down tool holders

Combination shrink and cooling system automatically cools down tool holders

11/19/2025
The new Speroni Pro Shrink TubeChiller 1100 from Big Daishowa. The combination shrink and cooling system automatically cools down tool holders immediately after heating to reduce burn risk to…

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A Robotic Sanding Cell in ‘Putty Land’

By CTE Staff
AI-Driven Robot Tackles Tedious Sanding, Boosting Consistency and Efficiency

Honoring A Legacy, Empowering The Future

Iverson Memorial Manufacturing Scholarship supports first recipient—Niko Aleksic, who is studying civil engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago.

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October 2025 | Vol.77 | Issue 8
October 2025 | Vol.77 | Issue 8
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