Medical & Healthcare

As demand for implants, surgical devices and other medical components continues, GF Machining Solutions says it plans to intensify its support of North American medical manufacturers with the opening of a Medical Center of Competence at its Lincolnshire, Illinois, facility.

Company chooses Ecoclean's EcoCcompact to meet its part cleaning demands

Take a deep dive into deep-hole drilling.

The International Federation of Robotics published the updated report "World Robotics R&D Programs."

Mikron Tool recently announced a change in leadership with Markus Schnyder, the long-standing chief operating officer of Mikron Switzerland AG, Division Tool, handing the reins to Elio Lupica to continue the company's exceptional market performance in recent years. In the following Q&A, Lupica shares some optimistic views for what comes next.

Marposs Corporation, a leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has acquired the majority share of Digital Strategy Innovation (DSI), a start-up company and specialist in applied research in AI, big data, and data analysis located in Venice, Italy.

Available in three models, the VL 30-5X five-axis machining center, and VL 30, and larger VL 50 3-axis versions, this series features a 15 hp 50,000 rpm spindle accepting HSK E25 tooling for precise roughing and ultra-fine finishing. An integrated tool changer holds up to 90 tools.

The Linear Actuator FAULHABER L product family is designed for high performances in compact dimensions, it supports large input speed or high output force. It is well-suited for a wide range of applications like robotics, industrial machines and laboratory equipment.

For shops producing aerospace or medical components, Ceratizit will bring some of its most innovative tooling and machining solutions to Eastec specifically developed for optimizing the production of parts for those industries.

Abrasive Technology LLC, a manufacturer of superabrasive products for the dental, aerospace, medical and industrial end markets, has named Jim Barnhart managing director of Abrasive Technology Ltd., headquartered in the United Kingdom.

SP140 and K02 are part of the vast ZPS offering which uses either pneumatic or hydraulic modules to fix, position, and clamp all in one step. Additionally, ZPS ensures repeatability of up to 0.0002", and reduces cycle times by up to 90%.

ARCH Cutting Tools Corp. has acquired Custom Carbide Cutter Inc. in Cincinnati, which provides high-quality cutting tools to manufacturers and distributors.