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Milltronics names Foothills Machinery distributor for Colorado and New Mexico
News November 19, 2019
Milltronics names Foothills Machinery distributor for Colorado and New Mexico
Milltronics USA has named Foothills Machinery Sales as its exclusive full-service distributor for the states of Colorado and New Mexico. Founded in 1984, Foothills Machinery Sales is Colorado's oldest independent dealer of machine tools. Located in Broomfield, Colorado, Foothills Machinery Sales is home to both knowledgeable sales and service support staffs.
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software Business hires four new members
News November 19, 2019
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software Business hires four new members
The Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software Business has hired four new team members in support of its metalcutting software, including EDGECAM, SURFCAM and WORKNC. Customer Service Representatives Kristi Adeleke and Anita Pilarski, Applications Engineer Mike Rowe, and Account Manager Michael Skerjance will provide support and facilitate services for new and existing metalcutting customers.
3D Printing Sentiment Index: U.S. leads as most advanced country
News November 19, 2019
3D Printing Sentiment Index: U.S. leads as most advanced country
Ultimaker a leader in desktop 3D printing, today released its first 3D Printing Sentiment Index. Independent research conducted by Savanta, an international research firm, details a comprehensive view of the current and future potential for 3D printing in 12 countries, while covering the widest range of verticals and professions, including education. The quantified index reveals the U.S., U.K. and Germany have the highest expectations for implementing additive manufacturing and capitalizing on its opportunities.
Newcastle Systems partners with Andreas Laubner GmbH
News November 18, 2019
Newcastle Systems partners with Andreas Laubner GmbH
Newcastle Systems, a leading provider of mobile-powered workplace solutions designed to make warehouses, manufacturing facilities and retail floors more efficient, announced a new partnership with German-based Andreas Laubner GmbH that brings its mobile-powered solutions to the European market.
Newcastle Systems signs distribution agreement with BlueStar
News November 18, 2019
Newcastle Systems signs distribution agreement with BlueStar
Newcastle Systems, a leading provider of mobile-powered workplace solutions designed to make warehouses, manufacturing facilities and retail floors more efficient, has signed an agreement with BlueStar, a leading global distributor of solutions-based digital Identification, mobility, point-of-sale, RFID, digital signage, network infrastructure and security technology. BlueStar's partner network will gain the opportunity to offer several of Newcastle Systems' Mobile Powered Products and Workplace Mobility Solutions.
Emuge and Brooks Associates collaborate to increase customer support
News November 15, 2019
Emuge and Brooks Associates collaborate to increase customer support
Emuge Corp., a leading manufacturer of high performance taps, thread mills, drills, endmills and other rotary tools, and precision machine tools supplier Brooks Associates Inc. have announced a collaborative effort that expands their respective capabilities for customer training, machining demonstrations and applications testing.
Crucial elements to include in a combustible dust hazard analysis
News November 14, 2019
Crucial elements to include in a combustible dust hazard analysis
Although the NFPA 652 deadline to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) has been moved to October of 2020 because of the limited supply of qualified auditors, you should not delay getting started. Your people and facility may be at high risk now, and the NFPA standards states, "The owner/operator shall demonstrate reasonable progress in each of the 5 years." Dust collection systems are one of the most critical elements to be included in a dust hazard analysis because they are a leading cause of combustible dust incidents. According to FM Global statistics, more than half of all dust explosions originate in the dust collector. An unprotected dust collector can reach high pressures that can fragment the housing and send a pressure wave, heat, flames, and dangerous projectiles into the workplace.
Chiron Group opens digital machine tool plant
News November 14, 2019
Chiron Group opens digital machine tool plant
Chiron Group celebrated the official opening of its new Precision Factory with a large number of guests from industry and politics. The building was constructed specially for the assembly of new machine series which combine productivity and precision in an unprecedented way. Optimized assembly and logistics processes in the plant will also ensure shorter delivery times.
Absolent joins OMIC R&D as 28th member
News November 13, 2019
Absolent joins OMIC R&D as 28th member
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) welcomed Absolent as its 28th member. Absolent, whose U.S. subsidiary is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a northwest office in Tacoma, Washington, cleans contaminated air at the source in various metalworking processes such as machining, die casting, heat treating, cold heading, textiles, food, and welding that generate smoke, oil mist, oil smoke and dust.

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