Automotive

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MachineMetrics, which equips factories with the digital tools needed to increase productivity and win more business, announced Dec. 11 it has raised $11.3 million in Series A financing.

Chicago Pneumatic, international manufacturer of professional automotive and industrial tools, announces that Philip Warmbier has joined the team as Business Line Manager in the company's U.S. Headquarters located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Supfina Machine Company, Inc., a provider of high-precision abrasive machining equipment, solutions, and services, has appointed Laura Leuper as an Applications Engineer.

Waukegan, IL - LMT Onsrud LP is announcing that Chandan Shiroy has join LMT Onsrud LP as the new Field Sales and Application Specialist covering the California, Nevada, and Arizona states.

High Torque retention knobs keep toolholders in balance.

Machine Technology: Researchers are close to developing a precision robotic arm for more economical milling.

High quality and productivity are key success factors, not just in machining but also in the production of cutting tools. Accordingly, exacting demands on cleaning quality, capacity and process reliability had to be met when Sandvik Coromant invested in new equipment for its in-process and final cleaning of drill bits, milling cutters and indexable inserts.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found a better way to identify atomic structures, an essential step in improving materials selection in the aviation, construction and automotive industries.

Vero Software Ltd. hired Application Engineer Ed Patterson to support customers of SMIRT viewing software for the die-build stamping industry.

Star SU LLC, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, appointed Riccardo Rubino operations manager for the Americas.

When the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli & C SpA takes to the renowned Belle Isle circuit for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Corp., it will be once again joined by 3-Dimensional Services Group, Rochester Hills, Michigan, the title sponsor for both Trans Am races.