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Mazak Optonics Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced laser-cutting solutions, announces the official launch of its affiliate brand, OPTONICS, in the United States market. Developed to meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturing, the OPTONICS brand represents the collaboration of advanced machinery, experienced professionals, and a shared commitment to solving production challenges—allowing workshops to compete […]

AFC Industries has launched Cline Tool Customs, a brand focused on “delivering custom engineered tooling solutions designed to solve complex manufacturing challenges with precision and speed.” Cline Tool Customs builds on the former Cline Tool’s long-standing reputation for technical expertise, application knowledge, and hands-on service. The new brand formalizes and sharpens the company’s custom capabilities, […]

Rising tungsten prices, increasing raw-material scarcity, and growing demand from high-end manufacturing sectors are reshaping the global cutting tool industry, according to a new release from Tungaloy Corporation. In 2025, carbide rod and cutting tool manufacturers implemented multiple price adjustments, with their full impact expected to become more visible in 2026. As cost pressure increases, […]

This spring, Mazak Corporation will host its inaugural Discover More With Mazak Phoenix Open House event from April 28-29 at the Mazak Phoenix Technical Center. The event will feature live cutting demonstrations on a wide range of advanced machining technology, including Swiss-type production turning, Multi-Tasking, 5-axis and Kentucky-built vertical machining, and next-generation horizontal machining. Attendees […]

Methods Machine Tools Inc., A supplier of machine tools and automation solutions, has hired Jon Casten as Vice President of Aftermarket. Casten, who has more than 25 years of experience leading post-sales strategy and commercialization, will lead Methods’ comprehensive aftermarket strategy across technical service, parts, warranty, and customer support including the national and field-based support […]

Methods Machine Tools, the foremost supplier of high-precision CNC machining centers, automation, and engineering services in North America will cut the ribbon on its new National Center of Excellence at their Chicago Regional Technical Center during an open house event on Thursday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Methods Center of Excellence […]

Apple plans a significant expansion of factory operations in Houston, bringing the future production of Mac mini to the U.S. for the first time. The company said it will also expand advanced AI server manufacturing at the factory and provide hands-on training at its new Advanced Manufacturing Center beginning later this year. Altogether, Apple says […]

With a focus on motorsports part production, Mazak is hosting its Discover More with Mazak Open House at the company’s Dallas Technical Center from March 11-12 in Dallas. Attendees will experience the speed and precision of Mazak’s Variaxis i-700T 5-axis Machining Center, the QT-Ez 12MY Horizontal Turning Center, the Integrex j-200S NEO Multi-Tasking Machine, and […]

Now in its fourth year, the Big Daishowa Tools for Schools program continues to invest in the next generation of manufacturers. This year, the program awarded tooling certificates totaling $51,000 to technical schools selected by Big Daishowa customers. This brings the program’s cumulative impact to nearly $120,000 in donated tooling certificates. From November 2025 through […]

Platinum Tooling, the importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, knurling tools and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers has a new sales representative firm. Located in Conway, South Carolina, Sellers Marketing offers high quality cutting tools, workholding and tool holding solutions in the Southeastern United States. Founded in […]

At the end of January, Bystronic completed the acquisition of the Tools for Materials Processing division of the US company Coherent Corp. With this acquisition, Bystronic plans to expand into several growth markets such as medical technology and semiconductors. At the same time, the Swiss technology leader is expanding its technology portfolio to include applications […]