Industry News

In an effort to support the global need for medical ventilators, Minnesota-based Tolomatic Inc. has dedicated a team of engineers to the development of highly efficient emergency ventilator concept systems using electric linear actuators. The proposed technologies are the first step in creating innovative emergency ventilators for patients around the world.

Liberty Molds Inc. recently answered the call to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 2, the company received a request from Ford Motor Co. to help manufacture components for critically important respirators. Liberty Molds acted quickly and contacted its local Hurco Cos. Inc. representative to expedite the order.

Exact Metrology Inc., a comprehensive metrology services provider, shares safety tips for metrology workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These tips are courtesy of Jason Kleinhenz, marketing and training manager.

NEEDHAM, MA – Open Mind Technologies USA Inc., a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has announced that Ramco Machine LLC (Rowley, MA) is helping to impact the future of space exploration by using hyperMILL CAM software and five-axis machining to make parts for an advanced NASA satellite mission.

Bloomfield, CT – Dapra Corp., an American manufacturer of indexable carbide milling tools and inserts, is pleased to announce an initiative to support U.S. shops that are pivoting their manufacturing processes to supply the medical industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus shutdown is an extreme situation for the entire economy and is hitting the CNC industry hard. Although there is huge uncertainty, we can be sure of one thing: Falling into a state of shock is the most dangerous reaction to this acute situation and is therefore not an option. Instead, the best way to counteract the problem is with a mix of flexibility, optimism and solidarity.

Marking a component, even with something as fundamental as a serial number, is a basic and necessary part of manufacturing. Product marking has recently become more important for reasons of traceability, ensuring that components in the field can be replaced quickly and easily.

Perrysburg, Ohio - April 2020 – As the COVID-19 crisis continues to disrupt the way companies operate, there are many concerns about workplace cleanliness and the health and safety of workers when dealing with the novel COVID-19 virus.

Erie, PA—Eriez® announces the appointment of Brian B. May Co. as the company's exclusive manufacturing sales representative for the Metalworking market in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Gleason Metrology Systems' A2LA Accredited Gear Calibration Laboratory has added ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation and invested in new metrology equipment to expand the scope of its gear calibration services.

Wheeling, Illinois – SMW Autoblok, which focuses on the design and manufacture of rotational chucks, stationary workholding, tooling and custom-engineered solutions for the machine tool industry, announced that Shaun Thomas rejoined the Wheeling, Illinois, company as technical operations senior manager.

Accutek Inc., a manufacturer of toolholding and workholding products in Addison, Illinois, announces a partnership with Advanced Tooling Co. as the manufacturers representative agent for the following regions: