Industry News

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

Wedin International Inc. purchases PGM Products Inc.

Cadillac, Michigan, Wedin International Inc. of Cadillac Michigan announces the purchase of PGM Products Inc. Ball Screw manufacturing of Warren Michigan.

News • July 17, 2019

7D Kinematic Metrology Inc. acquires iGPS dynamic tracking business

Leuven. Nikon Metrology announced today that Canadian based 7D Kinematic Metrology Inc, has acquired Nikon Metrology's iGPS dynamic tracking business.

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

Jeff Kaveney promoted at Eriez Manufacturing Co.

Erie, PA—Senior Sales Director of Eriez-USA Dave Heubel announces that Jeff Kaveney has been named Director of Sales and Product Management.

News • July 17, 2019

Handling Systems International Inc. purchases manufacturing facility

Handling Systems International, Inc. (La Grange, IL) recently announced the purchase of a new 57,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility in McCook, IL.

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.