U.S. companies continue robotic integration
U.S. companies continue to invest in robots, even as the world set a record with 3.9 million operational robots in 2022.
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MSC Industrial acquires two cutting tool firms
MSC Industrial Supply Co., a distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, has acquired ApTex Inc. and Premier Tool Grinding Inc.
Tooling Tech Group names president, stamping and engineering division
Tooling Tech Group (TTG), a provider of highly engineered tools and automated assembly equipment to a range of industries, has appointed Jason Smalarz as president of its Stamping and Engineering division.
OMAX bridges the skills gap
Shop owners and project managers are facing today's potential skilled labor shortage head on by seeking solutions that allow them to maintain and, in many cases, expand their cutting capacity to meet demand today. In addition, their potential solution must set them up for success in the future. OMAX's OptiMAX abrasive waterjet achieves both.
ModuleWorks acquires Celeritive Technologies
ModuleWorks, a leading innovator in toolpath generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, acquired Celeritive Technologies Inc., the developer of VoluMill.
ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art US robotics facility
ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics' global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas.
AP&T building an accessibility-adapted production line
GEDIA Automotive has ordered an accessibility-adapted press-hardening line from AP&T. The adaptation means that the line will be designed to enable staff with physical disabilities to monitor and manage the process without hindrance.
Sandvik Coromant expands South Carolina carbide operations
Sandvik Coromant is expanding operations in Oconee County, South Carolina. The $29.4 million investment will improve the company's Westminster production facility.
ZOLLER Open House Focuses on Integrating Success
"Why do we do what we do?" asked Alexander Zoller, president of ZOLLER Inc., during his welcome and keynote address on the first day of the two-day ZOLLER Open House & Technology Days, which took place June 12-13 at the company's headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He answered, "It's in our blood."
Velo3D names new CEO
Velo3D Inc. has formally appointed Brad Kreger as the company's permanent Chief Executive Officer. He had been serving as the company's Interim CEO since December 2023.
KBC Tools & Machinery Canada celebrates 35 years north of the border
August 1, 2024 marks KBC Tools & Machinery Canada's 35th anniversary as an MRO supplier serving the Canadian metalworking industry.
Haimer USA names chief operating officer and VP of marketing
Haimer USA has appointed Manuel Merkt as its chief operating officer (COO) and vice president of marketing.
