Industry News

News • March 6, 2025

Thomson releases first collaborative 7th axis with collision detection

The Movotrak CTU 7th axis robot features collision detection settings for programming and control benefits. Also, an industrial robot transfer unit (RTU) was launched, which can be integrated with a user's preferred motor and drive.

News • March 5, 2025

Heule introduces tooling for deburring small bores

Heule will feature the DL2 – a small, robust, reliable mechanical deburring tool for 1.00mm to 2.1mm bores in a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and composites

News • March 4, 2025

Starrett automated metrology and force inspection solutions demoed at EASTEC

The L.S. Starrett Company will be featuring the automated inspection capabilities of its metrology and force measurement systems at Manufacturing Technology Series East (EASTEC).

News • March 4, 2025

Autonomous solution from Teqram simplifies precision grinding

In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it's a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.

News • February 28, 2025

Emuge introduces precise pipe tapping solution

Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices, and other rotary tools, has introduced new MultiTAP NPT/NPTF Pipe Taps with a universal threading geometry for both job shops and production tapping.

News • February 27, 2025

SW North America’s twin-spindle CNC to produce tibia spacers at PMTS 2025

SW North America plans to conduct live demonstrations demonstration of SW North America's BA 322i, a twin-spindle horizontal CNC machining center, making tibia spacers for knee prosthetics.

News • February 26, 2025

Hypertherm to present plasma cutting solutions at CastExpo 2025

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, will showcase its Powermax® plasma cutting technology at the CastExpo & Metalcasting Congress 2025, which takes place April 12-15 in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit Hypertherm at booth 1110 to see live demonstrations and examine parts cut with Powermax technology.

News • February 25, 2025

Apple to invest $500B in U.S. manufacturing

Apple Inc. plans to spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, according to an Apple press release dated Feb. 24.

News • February 25, 2025

FANUC America launches new robot tutorial website

A free FANUC training website offers engineer-led tutorials on robots and cobots to help anyone learn, troubleshoot and master automation.

News • February 24, 2025

The L.S. Starrett Company announces key management appointments

The L.S. Starrett Co., a manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, and metrology systems has appointed four new executives to its global organization, further strengthening its corporate management at the highest levels.

News • February 22, 2025

Leeco Steel names new director of business excellence

Leeco Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, has promoted Ben Kincheloe to Director of Business Excellence, effective January 16, 2025. In his new role, Kincheloe will lead continuous improvement efforts in addition to managing safety and quality processes.

News • February 21, 2025

Exair’s new catalog offers BETE products and a Guide to Industrial Solutions

EXAIR has introduced Catalog 36, a full-color, in-depth resource designed to help businesses tackle conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating, and static control challenges.