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News • January 11, 2024

Wolfram Manufacturing Technologies to showcase expanded shop at open house

Wolfram Manufacturing Technologies, a developer and integrator of advanced machine tool technologies, has expanded its machine shop footprint, adding new machines and tripling machining throughput. These advances will be showcased at an open house scheduled for February 1, 2024.

News • January 10, 2024

Ceratizit reorganizes executive board responsibilities

Ceratizit has reallocated responsibilities on the executive board as of Dec. 1, 2023. Following the planned retirement of Executive Board Member Thierry Wolter from the operational business, the Executive Board will consist of three members in future: Melissa Albeck, Andreas Lackner and Frank Thomé.

News • January 9, 2024

Fintek invests in 3D metrology system for cutting tool edge prep

Surface finishing experts, Fintek, have in invested in a new Bruker Alicona EdgeMaster. The automatic metrology system for cutting tools is supplied and supported by Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd in the UK.

News • January 4, 2024

MC Machinery Systems names new sales VP

In his new role, Herendeen is responsible for overseeing an expansive sales team and dealer network for MC Machinery lasers, press brakes and automation equipment in North America. He also works closely with Mitsubishi factories on research and development, pricing, ordering and more.

News • December 13, 2023

BASF expands apprenticeship development program

BASF's North American Apprenticeship Development Program has expanded for a second consecutive year in 2023, launching at eight additional regional manufacturing sites.

News • December 8, 2023

MC Machinery Systems names laser product manager

Ryan Conroy has been promoted to laser product manager at MC Machinery Systems in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

News • December 7, 2023

First winner named in ANCA’s Female Machinist Award contest

Lena Risse, precision toolmaker at Risse Tool Technology is a master craftsperson and precision tool mechanic. She is the first-ever winner of ANCA's Female Machinist Award.

News • November 30, 2023

Seco partners with Instagram influencer

Seco Tools has taken a leap in its efforts to share knowledge about the many possibilities in machining by announcing a new partnership with Swemachinist, a well-known Instagram content creator.n

News • November 20, 2023

Supply chain and logistics innovations showcased at Innovations Day

Netlogistik hosted its first annual Innovation Day for the US on November 8 in Grapevine, Texas. The company invited leaders and experts from throughout the supply chain and logistics industry to provide attendees with a "transformative experience."

News • November 15, 2023

New partnership aims to increase number of engineering majors

More than 22% of the engineering workforce at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII, are graduates of Old Dominion University. That number could rise dramatically.

News • November 14, 2023

Company increases R&D for heat pump project

Worksport Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Terravis Energy, Inc.. has increased R&D for its Cold Climate Residential Heat Pump, which is also a cooling product, due to expected large-scale growth in the North American and global markets.

News • November 13, 2023

New Vision achieves aerospace quality certification

New Vision Industries, the precision machining division of The Producto Group, has earned the AS9100D certification, a renowned aerospace standard.