Article • March 15, 2020 • William Leventon AI checks spindle health Mazak's new Spindle Health Monitoring System tracks vital data.
Article • February 15, 2020 • William Leventon 2 steps forward for spindles PCI Scemm's introduces e-Spindle and twin spindle technologies.
Article • January 15, 2020 • William Leventon Machine tool common language controversy Two organizations spearheading separate efforts to create a common language for machine tools causes confusion in the industry.
Article • December 15, 2019 • William Leventon Additive Manufacturing Makes the Cut GF Machining Solutions introduces horizontal wire EDM that quickly separates 3D-printed parts from build plates.
Article • October 15, 2019 • William Leventon Prepare for industry 4.0 with new drive The IndraDrive Mi servodrive from Bosch Rexroth Corp. breaks free of the control cabinet.
Article • September 15, 2019 • William Leventon Motivation for automation Two new automation systems can save shops money by reducing machine-loading labor.
Article • August 15, 2019 • William Leventon A tool-setting blue light special The NC4+ Blue on-machine tool-setting system is the first of its kind to feature a blue laser.
Article • July 15, 2019 • William Leventon Spindle sensor enhances safety: Safety, Standards & Compliance B-Safe from Balance Systems detects collisions during machining, preventing damage to parts and machine.
Article • June 15, 2019 • William Leventon Machine tools tap AI Artificial intelligence is showing promise in a variety of machining-related applications.
Article • May 15, 2019 • William Leventon Laser used for Exact cutting Coherent Inc. rolls out the ExactCut laser micromachining system, first in a line of machines aimed at meeting exacting material processing standards.
Article • April 15, 2019 • William Leventon Emag modernizes maintenance The German machine tool manufacturer is working on a more automated version of its wear analysis system to put customers in complete control.
Article • March 15, 2019 • William Leventon 5G technology on the shop floor Machine Technology: Companies partner to create an extremely fast-acting process monitoring system.