Industry News

News • December 6, 2018 • Alan Richter

Getting flexible and growing with automation

In connection with my article about flexible manufacturing systems for the February issue, I visited Camcraft Inc., which has a Makino Machining Complex (MMC2) automated pallet-handling system. Four Makino 4-axis a51nx horizontal machining centers are integrated into the system.

News • December 6, 2018 • Horst Lach

‘Poly–poly–or what?’ fourth part – a trade show initiates a brilliant idea

Between 1974 and 1976, polycrystalline cutting materials, such as PCD and PCBN, could show their potential for the first time. As a result of the hardness of diamond, combined with the sharpness for machining tasks, the superiority of PCD was displayed early on when turning, milling and drilling.

News • December 5, 2018

Heller Machine Tools LP partners with Ellison Machinery Co.

Troy, Michigan – December 1, 2018 - HELLER Machine Tools is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Ellison Machinery.

News • December 5, 2018

SA International Inc. appoints Mikki Webb

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA – SA International (SAi), a provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced the appointment of Mikki Webb as Director of Customer Experience.

News • December 5, 2018

Eriez Manufacturing Co. appoints Tim Gland

Erie, PA—Tim Gland has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President & General Manager of Eriez® USA, according to an announcement from Eriez President and CEO Tim Shuttleworth.

News • December 5, 2018

Marposs Corp. acquires Elettrosystem SRL

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Nov. 28, 2018 – Marposs, a specialist in measurement and process monitoring technologies, has announced the acquisition of Elettrosystem s.r.l. based in Scurzolengo (AT) Italy, specializing in automation, assembly and industrial testing.

News • December 4, 2018

Ametek Inc. acquires Spectro Scientific Inc.

(Chelmsford, MA – November 27, 2018) Spectro Scientific, a supplier of fluid analysis instrumentation and software, has been purchased by AMETEK, Inc.

News • December 4, 2018

Seco Tools LLC receives supplier award

TROY, Mich., November 27, 2018 – Seco Tools was awarded Supplier of the Year at the 2018 gathering of the Affiliated Distributors Industrial Members, Suppliers and Service Providers in Orlando, Florida.

News • December 4, 2018

MVTec Software GmbH hires 2

Munich, November 22, 2018 – MVTec Software GmbH (www.mvtec.com), a provider of standard machine vision software, has announced two new staff appointments.

News • December 4, 2018

Amada Miyachi America Inc. appoints Jose Cea

MONROVIA, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc., a manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the appointment of Jose Cea as Western Regional Sales Engineer.

News • December 4, 2018

Vets encouraged to consider manufacturing with intro of scholarships

Throughout 2018, a Florida-based used CNC machine dealer has been putting its money where its mouth is to support the longevity of the American manufacturing industry – this time with introduction of Veteran to Machinist – a scholarship program exclusively for veterans. CNCMachines.net announced it will award three $1,000 scholarships to veterans who want to pursue careers as machinists.

News • December 4, 2018

Emuge Corp. expands US manufacturing facility

WEST BOYLSTON, MA U.S.A. (November 15, 2018) – Emuge Corp., a manufacturer of taps, drills, end mills and other rotary tools, has recently broken ground to build a 22,000 sq. ft. expansion project that will double the size of its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in West Boylston, Massachusetts.