Industry News

As global manufacturing faces continued pressure from raw material volatility and supply chain concentration, machining operations are reassessing how critical tool materials are deployed within their processes. Tungsten carbide remains indispensable across a wide range of applications.

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, has expanded its sales team. The company appointed five seasoned sales professionals: Travis Lucot, who will cover Pennsylvania and New York; Bill Hafley, Indiana; Kip Smith, Southern California; Michael Kucera, Illinois; and Raul Oquendo, Texas and Louisiana.

As the Formula 1 season kicks-off, Vericut said it powered the precision behind the grid.With the engines roaring to life and a new Formula 1 season underway, fans focus on the drivers, race strategy, and the action on track.

Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT), a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision carbide cutting tools, has announced the hard launch of its Zirc (ZrCN) and Onyx DLC (ta-C) coating programs, expanding performance options for machining non-ferrous materials and demanding threading applications.

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 effectively in today’s markets.

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.

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.

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.

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 teams, and national parts distribution.

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.

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.

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 the brand-new Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type Turning Machine.