Industry News

News • November 5, 2025

Rowan University’s new lab advances manufacturing through artificial intelligence

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and the usability of large language models have promised to transform industries on a large scale, but first engineers must figure out how to integrate intelligent systems with real-world manufacturing methods.

News • November 4, 2025

Big Daishowa launches its fourth Annual Tools for Schools Program

Now in its fourth year, the Tools for Schools program from Big Daishowa continues to grow, supporting the next generation of manufacturers.

News • November 3, 2025

Peak Toolworks acquires Southern Carbide

Peak Toolworks, a North American manufacturer and servicer of engineered diamond and carbide cutting tools, has acquired Southern Carbide, Inc., a tooling and sharpening company specializing in industrial cutting tools, sharpening, and repair services designed to extend tool life and reduce production costs.

News • October 9, 2025 • Alan Richter

Mazak hosts technology and education event

With its theme of "Drive Results With Innovation," Mazak Corp. hosted the Discover 2025 technology and education event Oct. 6-10 at the machine tool builder's North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky. n

News • October 6, 2025

ANCA names group chief financial officer

ANCA, a global supplier of CNC grinding technology, automation solutions, and motion controls, has appointed Christopher Weaver as chief financial officer (CFO) of the ANCA Group.

News • October 2, 2025

TRUMPF Inducted into American Manufacturing Hall of Fame

High-tech company TRUMPF was recently inducted into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame. The award was presented to TRUMPF in recognition of the company's more than 100 years of innovation, advanced technology and services, and for its contributions to strengthening manufacturing in the United States and around the world.

News • September 30, 2025

Allied Machine promotes Best to Eastern regional manager

Allied Machine and Engineering, a leading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools for the metal-cutting industry, announced that Chris Best has been promoted to Eastern regional manager.

News • September 26, 2025

Precision aerospace machining event scheduled for October

Emuge-Franken USA, Heller, and Open Mind to ost Precision Aerospace Machining Event on October 16th in Troy, Michigan.

News • September 25, 2025

E-Z LOK director of sales & marketing shares fastener insights

Kyle Lindsly-Roach, E-Z LOK's director of sales & marketing, recently shared his thoughts on several topics about the fastener industry, including current trends, new designs, additive manufacturing, the manufacturer and distributor relationship, as well as the company's most innovative product.

News • September 24, 2025

Lyndex-Nikken appoints new product manager – Automation, new service service manager for rotary tables

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, announces the appointment of Michael Ricketts as Product Manager - Automation, and Dwayne Perkins as Service Manager - Rotary Tables.

News • September 19, 2025

Ceratizit completes phase one at new North American headquarters

Ceratizit has completed phase one of its strategic base-of-operations plan and opened the doors to its new North American headquarters in the Griffith Gateway office park in Charlotte, North Carolina.

News • September 17, 2025

UNISIG Promotes Steve Landmann to Vice President of Sales

UNISIG Deep Hole Drilling Systems, a global manufacturer of deep hole drilling machines and automation systems, has promoted Steve Landmann to Vice President of Sales.