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News July 17, 2019
Castrol forms supplier partnerships
WAYNE, N.J., /PRNewswire/ -- Today Castrol®, a lubricant brand, announced two new distributor relationships in the Northeast Region.
News July 17, 2019
Universal Robots A/S opens Authorized Training Centers
Ann Arbor, Michigan: As part of its mission to make the advantages of collaborative robotics widely accessible, Universal Robots (UR) has launched a worldwide network of Authorized Training Centers that expands on the company's popular Universal Robots Academy online training.
News July 17, 2019
The L.S. Starrett Co. appoints Jon-Michael Raymond
ATHOL, MA U.S.A. – The L.S. Starrett Company (http://www.starrett.com), a global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has announced the appointment of Mr. Jon-Michael Raymond as Director of Sales, North America, Industrial Products, effective March 25th.
News July 17, 2019
Beaumont Machine Inc. relocates
As company president Ed Beaumont explains, "We needed a fresh start and we were committed to making it happen, on every level, from our physical location to the machine offerings to the markets served and more."
News July 17, 2019
Vallen names Rick Harris as director of metalworking
Vallen Distribution Inc., a leader in indirect industrial supplies, technical safety services and integrated solutions, has named Rick Harris as director of metalworking. Harris will be responsible for all metalworking-related functions, including training and marketing, and managing relationships with suppliers and metalworking specialists.
News July 17, 2019 TJ Terrell
Optimized control panel construction for machine tool builders
Panel building on machine tools is no longer as simple as wiring a few components and calling it a day. Now, there are more deadlines, cost pressures, standards, new directives, plus an increasing pressure to innovate. Besides commonly encountered problems related to time, cost, compliance and quality, there is also an increased degree of automation in the pre-fabrication of cables and the automated production of sheet metal parts.
News July 17, 2019
Foundation works to advance STEM education among rural students
The Hypertherm Owners' Philanthropic Endeavors (HOPE) Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) organization, is partnering with the Institute of American Apprenticeships at Vermont HITEC on a pilot program to teach software development to high school juniors and seniors.
News July 16, 2019
How simulation training bridges the manufacturing skills gap
Bridging the manufacturing skills gap calls for innovative training approaches to equip employees with the new technical skills they need to succeed in the industry. Simulation training is one approach that has the potential to recruit and onboard employees and provide them with the needed skills.