Industry News

News • June 3, 2025

Estes earns AS9100D Certification for the aerospace, space and defense industries

Estes Design and Manufacturing of Indianapolis has received its AS9100D certification for its quality management system governing the design, manufacture and assembly of fabricated sheet metal products.

News • June 3, 2025

Trumpf opens new U.S. smart factory

Ribbon-cutting ceremony in Farmington, Connecticut marks the official opening of the Smart Factory // TRUMPF announces new initiatives to increase local manufacturing, expand training facility, and grosw apprenticeship program.

News • June 2, 2025

E-Z LOK “inserts” new Southwest sales firm

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm in the Southwest area. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Desert Distribution covers Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

News • June 1, 2025

New bolt and nut caps provide protection and a finished appearance

MOCAP has added a new protective solution to its product catalog: its BNCD Series of Domed Bolt and Nut Caps. Designed to provide both protection and a finished appearance, the company says these caps are "ideal for covering exposed bolt and nut heads in a variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications."

News • May 30, 2025

Inovatools releases INOBOT, an AI app for the machining industry

The tool manufacturer Inovatools from Kinding-Haunstetten, Germany, is setting new standards in the industry, and is the first provider to launch its own AI bot for topics related to machining: INOBOT.

News • May 29, 2025

Two laser technology companies enter into partnership

Two of the leading manufacturers in laser technology are combining their strengths: Trotec Laser and eurolaser are now entering a sales partnership. This cooperation aims to offer customers even more targeted advice and provide optimally tailored system solutions based on the long-standing market experience of both companies.

News • May 28, 2025

United Grinding North America partners with Michigan-based dealer Dynamic Machine

United Grinding North America Inc., a subsidiary of the United Grinding Group, has renewed a partnership with Dynamic Machine, a Detroit-area CNC equipment dealership.

News • May 28, 2025

E-Z LOK hires new sales representative

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm.

News • May 23, 2025

Tsugami America names director of engineering

Tsugami America, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, has appointed Derek Briggs as its director of engineering.

News • May 22, 2025

Zoller celebrates 80th anniversary at Ann Arbor Open House & Technology Days event

Zoller celebrated its 80th anniversary at its North American headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a three-day Open House & Technology Days event May 6-8.

News • May 21, 2025

Eurotech Elite introduces new series of flat-bed lathes

Eurotech Elite, a supplier of multi-axis, high-precision CNC machines, has expanded its product line with the launch of the Toro Series of horizontal flatbed lathes that are engineered with elite European craftsmanship and "tailored for North America's most demanding industries."

News • May 20, 2025

New compact floating clamps Secure clamping and fixing of workpieces

A new, compact model from in-house production expands norelem Inc.'s range of floating clamps for clamping and supporting components at overdetermined clamping points.