Industry News

News • May 16, 2024

ANCA Celebrates 50th Anniversary

ANCA, a global leader in CNC grinding machines and automated manufacturing technologies, celebrates its 50th anniversary, displaying its latest innovations at IMTS. As a mainstay in the precision tool industry, ANCA will showcase its commitment to excellence through new products, cutting-edge technologies and exciting business events, including its popular Tool of the Year and Female Machinist of the Year awards. The anniversary showcase addresses manufacturers' needs for highest quality and lowest cost tools, plus freeing operators from repetitive and non-value-add tasks to make room for progress and creativity.

News • May 15, 2024

Mazak to unveil new and expanded product lines at IMTS 2024

At IMTS 2024 in booth 338300, Mazak will showcase its ongoing commitment to continuous innovation in machine tool technology, automation and digital solutions designed to help manufactures do more and make more.

News • May 14, 2024 • Alan Richter

A Tropical Trade Fair

The fourth edition of the biennial and Brazilian-based Feira Internacional de Máquinas e Equipmentos, or International Machinery and Equipment Exposition, took place May 7-11 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, which is billed as the largest exhibition center in Latin America at about 85,000 sq. m (914,932 sq. ft.).

News • May 14, 2024

GF Machining highlights System 3R innovations at IMTS

GF Machining Solutions plans to feature some of its latest advancements in tooling, automation and software from System 3R at IMTS 2024 (South Hall, booth 339458).

News • May 13, 2024

Rego-Fix names national sales manager

Rego-Fix has selected Brent Broderick as the company's new national sales manager.nIn addition to managing sales team members, Broderick will provide them with ongoing technical education and guidance.

News • May 10, 2024

Sandvik completes the acquisition of Almü

Sandvik said it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Almü Präzisions-Werkzeug GmbH (Almü), a Germany-based cutting tools and solutions provider within high-precision drilling, reaming, milling and tooling systems.

News • May 9, 2024

Metallurgical company, Anker Industries, sold to Opta Group

Continuim Equity Partners has sold Anker Industries, a leading manufacturer and distributor of metallurgical additives that Continuim acquired in 2021, to Opta Group, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisers.

News • May 8, 2024

Acu-Rite’s developments and vision for 2024

In a dynamic progression through recent years, Acu-Rite, a leader in DROs, CNC, encoders and accessories said it has consistently advanced despite global changes, reinforcing its commitment to machinists nationwide.

News • May 7, 2024

Press-hardening large body auto components

Improved material utilization, lower weight, less climate impact and simpler production, these are all reasons for the car industry's interest in press-hardened body components made of large blanks consisting of many smaller welded parts.

News • May 6, 2024

Okuma America makes several high-level appointments

Okuma America Corp., has named new personnel appointments to "direct and support" the company's strategic growth initiatives in the Americas.

News • May 3, 2024

Automate returns to Chicago in May

In a highly anticipated return to Chicago this spring after a five-year hiatus, Automate—the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America—will set new show records for number of attendees and exhibitors.

News • May 2, 2024

Tyrolit acquires majority stake in Contec

In a move to strengthen its floor grinding & surface preparation business, the Tyrolit Group invests in German company Contec Maschinenbau & Entwicklungstechnik GmbH. Contec is a leading global supplier of state-of-the-art machines for surface preparation and finishing.