Industry News

News • January 20, 2021

Software keeps parts flying

Global Shop Solutions' ERP software provides information to all areas of King Machine's business by giving every employee the tools they need to do their jobs efficiently and accurately.

News • January 15, 2021

Advanced scheduling aids high-tech machining

Operating out of 48,000-sq.-ft. in Clackamas, Oregon, Enoch Precision Machining operates more than 80 automated machines. New planning and scheduling software has improved production.

News • January 13, 2021

Big Kaiser launches online customer chat

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, launched a LiveChat feature on its Website, www.BIGKAISER.com, to help current and future customers with their inquiries.

News • January 13, 2021

GF Machining Solutions shifts sales model

GF Machining Solutions in Lincolnshire, Illinois, is transitioning in phases to a direct sales and support model in several key states. GF Machining Solutions will directly support California, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota Washington and Wisconsin, which were previously served by Ellison Technologies in Santa Fe Springs, California. “GF...

News • January 12, 2021

Verisurf Software partners with OpenX to close skills gap

Verisurf Software partnered with OpenX, an interactive learning platform, to provide comprehensive education courses to those looking to pursue a career in dimensional metrology or expand their skills in specific application areas.

News • January 7, 2021

Mastercam and Edge Factor partner to inspire the future workforce

Mastercam has partnered with Edge Factor to equip organizations across North America with information to inspire students and job seekers to pursue career pathways

News • January 4, 2021 • Marcus Ralston

Cutting tools: A 20th-century business moves into the 21st century

Marcus Ralston explains his outlook regarding three key milestones of the evolution taking the cutting tool industry into the 21st century.nn

News • December 21, 2020

Starrag names new regional manager

Starrag USA named Dan Matticks as its regional manager – Great Lakes for sales. His territory covers Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska.

News • December 18, 2020

Camfil plans to rebuild facility after tornado damage

Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a manufacturer of industrial dust, fume and mist collection systems, is planning to rebuid a manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas, that was was destroyed by a tornado in March.

News • December 17, 2020

Eriez’ website showcases available refurbished equipment

Eriez in Erie, Pennsylvania, has added a feature to its Website that allows customers to view the company’s refurbished equipment currently available for sale. All of Eriez’ refurbished equipment is repaired by the experts at the company’s 5-Star Service Center, and is backed by an “as new” warranty. The fully staffed service center employs trained...

News • December 16, 2020

Marposs contributes to Henry Ford Technology Award

A tool and process monitoring system from Marposs is part of a project that was named a 2020 Henry Ford Technology Award (HFTA) winning program.

News • December 15, 2020

Mazak’s virtual tour of its Kentucky HQ

Mazak Corp. launched a 360° Virtual Campus Tour allowing manufacturers to explore its Florence, Kentucky-based headquarters in action without having to leave home. The tour is part of the company’s range of holistic digital experiences. “I’m proud to come to work every day at one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities,” said Mazak president...