Industry News

News • November 21, 2025

Iconic manufacturers partner on replica of a 1950s wooden machinist tool chest

The L.S. Starrett Co. has partnered with H. Gerstner & Sons to offer 120 limited edition, American-made Starrett machinist wooden tool chests. The Starrett 200WCR Chests are replicas of the 1950's Starrett 200W chest design and will be available to order this year until December 19 for estimated delivery in March 2026.

News • November 20, 2025

Metal cutting tool market poised for steady expansion

The global metal cutting tool industry was valued at $65.5 billion in 2020 and is estimated to reach $107.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2032.

News • November 14, 2025

DMG MORI and HAIMER strengthen global strategic partnership

DMG MORI Co., Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate tool room digitization, automation, and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG MORI showrooms, technical centers, and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.

News • November 13, 2025

Pascal Engineering Inc. appoints Norio Kobayashi as vice president

Pascal Engineering Inc. has announced that Norio Kobayashi will be stepping up to the role of vice president to oversee operations in North and South America.

News • November 10, 2025

Rollomatic hosts open house

With a focus on the company's flagship initiative "Road to Automation," Rollomatic Inc. hosted OpenHouse 2025 at the grinding machine builder's headquarters in Mundelein, Illinois, Nov. 4-5.

News • November 7, 2025

Muratec USA announces leadership changes

New president & CEO, division heads underscore Murata Machinery USA's continued commitment to innovation, customer success, and strategic growth across its North American operations.

News • November 6, 2025

KBC Tools & Machinery celebrates 60 years of ‘keeping North America working’

In 2025, KBC Tools and Machinery is celebrating its 60-year anniversary. The six-decade legacy that began when Karel Bass started the ball rolling with a determination to "sell the best tooling at the best prices."

News • November 5, 2025 • Nozi Hamidi

The Shift From Reactive To Predictive Fluid Management

Quaker Houghton, a Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, industrial process fluids company with many decades of metalworking expertise, has developed QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE™ as a comprehensive digital solution engineered for the demanding requirements of modern machining environments.

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 30, 2025

Sumitomo strengthens support for aerospace industry with business development team

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. (SCI) has strengthened its support for the aerospace industry with the development of its Aerospace Business Development (ABD) Team.