Defense & Military

As a solid “first step” into 5-axis machining for some shops, Mazak’s VARIAXIS C-600 offers four spindle options that allow shops to find the ideal balance of speed and power. In addition to the standard 12,000 rpm CAT40 spindle, 15,000 rpm, 18,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm options are available in CAT 40, Big Plus or HSK A-63 types.

The DLC-coated DS2000 Series tooling from Tungaloy Corporation has been optimized for aluminum and non-ferrous metal machining, and the company says it delivers superior surface finish, extended tool life, and enhanced productivity across turning and milling operations.

Mazak Corporation has set its sights on the latest manufacturing and automation technology specifically for aerospace, medical, space exploration, defense/marine defense and other area industry component production at its two-day Florida Open House scheduled for February 18-19 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The EZ-SmartTower from Lyndex-Nikken is a machine tracking solution that is designed to increase machine shop efficiency by streamlining ROI analysis of machine tools. The EZ-SmartTower provides real-time machine analytics, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions and maximize productivity – with no specialized expertise required.The EZ-SmartTower enables machine shops to seamlessly monitor and analyze production data of up to 30 machines from a single, centralized computer.

Extra-long hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing provide the extended reach that the company says allows the machining of smaller diameters, giving shops more versatility to handle a wider range of projects. The jaws are compatible with 8” to 15” power chucks, and are designed to maximize the potential of big-bore chucks, offering exceptional center reach and versatility.

The Syncrex 38/8 Swiss-style CNC machine handles bar stock up to 1.5" (38 mm), allowing shops to run full bar capacity with no special bar end preparation. The 8-axis configuration is standard with 10 hp (7.5 kW) main and second spindles, four cross working live tools on the main spindle, as well as up to six live tools and a Y-axis for the counter spindle.

Teradyne Robotics, a leader in advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, plans to open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Michigan in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics' commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and the Americas.

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $538.9 million in October 2025, which was a 9% increase from September 2025 and a 40.3% increase from October 2024.

Despite tariffs, labor shortages and tech gaps, manufacturers see renewed optimism—driven by automation, training, reshoring efforts and strong 2026 demand.

The Self-Lock Threading Tools Line from Emuge-Franken USA has been expanded to include additional Threads-All/AERO Thread Mills, including fourteen new 2 x D sizes from #5-40 to 1"-12, and offered for the first time, thirty 3 x D sizes ranging from #2-56 to 1"-12.

Three companies -- Kingsbury, one of the UK's leading CNC machine tool suppliers, Additure, the additive manufacturing specialists, and ATLIX, the newly independent 3D metal printing brand, formerly TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing -- announce a strategic alliance that will position Kingsbury as the exclusive dealer of ATLIX machines and services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the GCC region.

Quickparts strengthened its commitment to "Limitless Manufacturing" with the completion of a $2.5 million expansion at its Seattle headquarters that formally established the site as an Aerospace & Defense Center of Excellence