Industry News

News • November 8, 2024

Cutting tool manufacturer uses ultrasonic technology to remove burrs

Since May 2024, Intercable Tools GmbH, a more than 50-year-old manufacturer of connection technology and tools, has been using ultrasonic deburring technology from the German company UltraTEC innovation GmbH, part of the VOLLMER Group, to remove burrs from hydraulic units automatically and in a contact-free manner.

News • November 7, 2024

nLIGHT launches advanced laser technology for cutting and process monitoring

The nLIGHT Inc. company has announced the global launch of two new products: nfinity and ProcessGUARD, designed to meet advanced metal fabrication demands.

News • November 6, 2024

United Grinding Group agree to acquire GF Machining Solutions Division

UNITED GRINDING Group has signed an agreement with Georg Fischer AG (GF) to acquire its GF Machining Solutions Division (GFMS) with the aim of strengthening its position in the market

News • November 1, 2024

Kennametal names president of metal cutting segment

Kennametal Inc. has named David Bersaglini vice president of Kennametal Inc. and president of the Metal Cutting segment.

News • October 31, 2024

ASTM International selected to lead Standardization Center of Excellence

Global standards organization ASTM International has been selected to launch a center of excellence focused on supporting standardization of critical and emerging technologies (CETs).nn

News • October 30, 2024

Wintriss offers new starting software packages

Wintriss Controls Group has added flexible and affordable purchase options for ShopFloorConnect® OEE, Production Tracking, and Data Collection software, which allows users to quickly and easily leverage data from their machines.nn

News • October 29, 2024

Ceratizit names new technical director

Ceratizit USA has named Eric Gerringer as the company's new technical director. Gerringer brings over 25 years of leadership development and applications experience to the role with his expertise in strategic leadership, business development and technical engineering.

News • October 28, 2024

Emuge-Franken names national sales manager

Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices and other rotary tools, has appointed Mike Patterson as national sales manager for the U.S. and Canada.

News • October 25, 2024

Fair Friend Group undertakes strategic realignment, appoints new global CEO

The Fair Friend Group (FFG) said it has initiated a comprehensive strategic realignment to address the "current global challenges in the machine tool industry and to strengthen its competitive position.

News • October 24, 2024

ABB Robotics Sponsors MassRobotics

ABB Robotics is sponsoring MassRobotics, a leading innovation hub and startup accelerator for robotics in the United States.

News • October 23, 2024

ModuleWorks and Toolpath enter into technology partnership

ModuleWorks, a leading innovator in toolpath generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, and Toolpath, a developer of a new cloud-based, AI-driven manufacturing workflow automation platform, have signed a multi-year Technology Partnership focusing on accelerated deployment of innovative cloud computing technology for machining estimation and CAM automation.

News • October 22, 2024

MSI Viking expands partnership with Mahr

MSI Viking, a distributor of precision metrology systems and calibration services, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Mahr, a global leader in high-precision metrology instruments.