Industry News

News • April 19, 2023

Race car parts maker uses five-axis CNC to enter new markets

Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe went from being a specialist in high-performance motor sports to an open-market vendor of five-axis CNC machining.

News • April 18, 2023

Get OSHA guidance with free safety resources

The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) recently issued new enforcement guidance that will make "penalties more effective in stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards." Here is some guidance.

News • April 17, 2023

Keeping up with EV manufacturing changes

The rise of electrification is happening more widely and suddenly than anyone expected, both for automobiles and for other types of electric vehicles (EVs). A new all-directional tooling method, combined with the next-generation CoroTurn Prime B-type insert from Sandvik Coromant, holds the answer.

News • April 14, 2023

Connected workers can improve maintenance quality

Connected worker technology is revolutionizing asset management. Maintenance teams are using various solutions to streamline both routine and complex maintenance tasks.

News • April 13, 2023

GF divisions schedule grand opening of facility in Mexico

GF Machining Solutions and GF Piping Systems broke ground on their Apodaca, Mexico, joint headquarters late in 2019. Construction of the 75,000-square-foot facility is now complete, and company leaders are hosting a grand opening celebration May 3.

News • April 12, 2023

Composites manufacturing with advanced programming strategies

Advanced programming strategies and simulation can lead to the production of better composite parts, according to CGTech.

News • April 11, 2023

Star Cutter expands its PCD tool reconditioning services

Star Cutter has added a Lasertec precision laser cutting machine to its portfolio of machining equipment at its Tool Reconditioning Center.

News • April 10, 2023

Repair specialist expands services with multi-axis calibrators

To become the go-to calibration service provider to customers, KES Machine LLC expanded its relationship with global engineering technologies company Renishaw. The investment in Renishaw's XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrators enhanced KES' services, allowing it to quickly obtain accurate data and provide high-quality calibration and probing services.

News • April 7, 2023

Mazak names distribution partners in key target markets

Mazak has made strategic changes to its distribution network. Pioneer Machine Sales will serve customers in Arkansas and Oklahoma, while long-time Mazak distributor A.W. Miller Technical Sales, Inc. will expand its territory to serve customers in Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and the Southern half of New Jersey.

News • April 6, 2023

Rush Machinery showcases multiple technologies at trade show

At this year's Eastec trade show, Rush Machinery plans to display the FC-350W wheel truing and dressing machine with new accessories and functionality as well as the Auto-Cut carbide rod cut-off machine.

News • April 5, 2023

Renishaw displays additive manufacturing innovations at show

Global engineering technologies company Renishaw brings its latest end-to-end solutions for additive manufacturing to RAPID + TCT 2023 in Chicago.

News • April 4, 2023

Walter to feature expanded cutting tool line at Eastec

Walter's exhibit will feature a huge expansion to the Prototyp brand Advance and Supreme line of solid-carbide endmills.