Industry News

News • August 12, 2025

Schneider Resources Holding expands portfolio with ETW Inc. acquisition

Schneider Resources Holding (SRH), a private investment firm, acquired ETW Inc., based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. ETW Inc. is a family-owned company recognized nationwide for its precision milling expertise.

News • August 8, 2025

Bodor Laser Commits $20 million to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing and support operations

Bodor Laser, a manufacturer of fiber laser cutting technology, has made a $20 million strategic investment to strengthen its U.S. presence and advance the next phase of regional growth.

News • August 7, 2025

Transor Filter launches new website

Transor Filter's new website has numerous features that details how manufacturers can benefit from Transor's Ultra-Fine Filtration. Visitors can navigate through useful information for making a considered purchasing decision.

News • August 6, 2025

Justin Hatfield appointed regional director of International Electromechanical Association

Justin Hatfield, president of HECO, has been elected as Region 3 Director on the board of the international Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), representing a key leadership role in the electromechanical service industry. EASA is an international trade organization representing more than 1,700 electromechanical sales and service firms in nearly 70 countries around the world.

News • July 28, 2025

Hypertherm releases 2024 Corporate Culture and Social Responsibility Report

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, released its 2024 Corporate Culture and Social Responsibility Report that found progress in its corporate mission to "build a better future for all."

News • July 25, 2025

ANCA launches new sustainability strategy

Global technology leader, manufacturing and engineering services, ANCA launched its inaugural Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, a bold and transformative roadmap that embeds environmental responsibility, innovation, and community impact at the core of its operations.

News • July 21, 2025

High school robotics team cuts and forms metal at BLM Group USA headquarters

BLM Group USA welcomed the local robotics team, Frog Force 503 from Novi High School, for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge tube and sheet laser technology driving the metal fabrication industry.

News • July 17, 2025

Jergens India appoints managing director

The board of directors of Jergens India Pv Ltd announced that Ashish Lala will succeed Joseph Killukan as managing director for Jergens India. Lala will report to Matt Schron, vice president and general manager for Jergens.

News • July 16, 2025

ECKI-H4R-CF Solid Carbide Endmills

ISCAR has expanded its ECKI-H4R-CF solid carbide endmill line with the addition of a 1" diameter and a broad range of new corner radii options. Specifically engineered for high-efficiency machining of titanium, these tools are optimized for full slotting operations up to 2xD.

News • July 15, 2025 • Alan Richter

Press Event Previews EMO 2025

To help promote the 50th anniversary of the EMO trade show, which takes place Sept. 22–26 in Hanover, Germany, show organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) held the EMO 2025 Preview July 10–11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Trade journalists from 28 countries attended the event, which featured 90-second "elevator pitches" from 26 EMO exhibitors, an interview with VDW Executive Director Dr. Markus Heering, a panel discussion about artificial intelligence, and a presentation by Jayson Myers, CEO of NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) in Hamilton, Ontario, about Alliance Country Canada @EMO2025 during the first day.

News • July 14, 2025

Accurate Metal Products installs AI-enhanced grinding robots in U.S. factory

Accurate Metal Products (AMP), a steel processor and fabricator, has installed two AI-powered EasyGrinder robotic systems from Dutch manufacturer Teqram. AMP says this installation is the first of its kind in the United States.

News • July 14, 2025

4 of the Best Spindles for High-Speed Machining

High-speed machining requires exceptional precision from every machine tool component. At the heart of this performance lies the spindle. Selecting one of the best spindles for high-speed machining is crucial, but it is more than about chasing high RPM. Engineers must weigh multiple factors to ensure consistent accuracy and uptime.