Industry News

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.

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 Machining Solutions and Ellison Technologies have enjoyed a successful partnership over the years and this transition was a mutual decision on the part of both companies," said Phil Hauser, president and head of market region North & Central America for GF Machining Solutions.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With 28 entries, 1.2 million social impressions and almost 4500 votes, ANCA's Tool of the Year winner was ARCH Cutting Tool's entry that demonstrated the use of multiple ANCA'S iGrind machine operations with several complex profiles.

GWS Tool Group in Tavares, Florida, has bolstered its applications and sales expertise in California and Northern Mexico with the appointment of two specialists.