Industry News

News • February 27, 2024

Make the most of a tool’s entire life

Successful shops always look for ways to differentiate and innovate for competitive advantage. Cashing in on the entirety of a tool's life with an advanced tool management system is perhaps the most effective way to do that right now.

News • February 27, 2024

Okuma America names new VP of engineering

Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, has appointed Wade Anderson to the position of Vice President of Engineering & Factory Automation Division for the Americas.

News • February 26, 2024

Walter acquires Greenfield Industries

Walter Surface Technologies has acquired Greenfield Industries, a US-based manufacturer of branded and private label cutting tools.

News • February 23, 2024

Eriez names new representative for Northern Ontario

Eriez, a global leader in magnetic, metal detection, and materials handling solutions has appointed Alpha Industrial & Mining Supplies as its new sales representative agency in the Northern Ontario, Canada, region.

News • February 22, 2024

Federico Costa named president of European Cutting Tool Association

Federico Costa, managing director of Febametal S.p.A. from Turin, Italy, was elected president of the European Cutting Tools Association (ECTA).

News • February 21, 2024

GenSwiss partners with developer of micro tools

Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc. has partnered with Utilis AG of Mullheim Switzerland, a developer of premium quality micro-cutting tools for micromechanics, watch- and medical technology.

News • February 20, 2024

Walter launches automation service

Walter Surface Technologies has launched a new service to expand on its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers.

News • February 19, 2024 • Alan Richter

Studer Kicks Out the Jams

Music was in the air at the press conference Fritz Studer AG held at its headquarters in Steffisburg, Switzerland, Feb. 9. With a theme of "The Sound of Studer," the Music Motion Meeting 2024 event began with presentations by the cylindrical grinding machine builder's board of directors: Jens Bleher, CEO; Sandro Bottazzo, chief sales officer; Daniel Huber, chief technology officer; and Stephan Stoll, chief operating officer.

News • February 19, 2024

Mahr appoints new general manager, sales

Industry veteran brings more than 30 years of experience in the industrial automation sector to a leading precision measurement company.

News • February 16, 2024

Eriez’ succession strategy achieved

Eriez, a global leader in separation technologies, appointed Jaisen Kohmuench as president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

News • February 15, 2024

Kennametal partners with American Precision Museum

Kennametal Inc. has partnered with the American Precision Museum (APM) in Windsor, Vermont, which is home to one of the largest collections of historically significant machine tools in the country.

News • February 14, 2024

IMCO undertaking $39 million expansion

IMCO Carbide Tool is undergoing a $39 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion in Perrysburg, Ohio.