Industry News

The acquisition of Peterson Tool Company strengthens GWS capability in the arena of custom tooling for the screw machine industry and specialty turning applications.

At the International Manufacturing Technology Show, Mazak Corp. will showcase 19 machines, many of which will be operated in real-world production demonstrations.

Sandvik Coromant has appointed two new members to its management group. Michael Eneberg began his new role as Vice President and Head of Global Sales on May 1, 2022, while Nicolas Dellachiesa will join as Head of Merger & Acquisitions (M&A) in June.

In 2021, Zac Blume, chief technology officer at Inergy, a solar generator manufacturer, was an early adopter of the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine.

Marlor Tooling has been designing and manufacturing cutting tools for more than 20 years. The company has invested in a new linear grinder with robotic loading and RFID technology.

Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions will spotlight its new FlexFiltration line, including the company's new Flex G Series of modular filtration systems, in Booth 338164 at IMTS 2022. The systems feature pre-engineered modules that ensure flexible filtration configurations and add value to virtually any application.

At IMTS 2022, Ceratizit USA will highlight several tooling options, including the company's new Dragonskin coating, multifunctional EcoCut tools, a four-flute solid carbide drill, and an in-process machine monitoring and optimization system.

Cutting Tool Engineering's July 2022 issue will focus on how shops can meet demand for stringent boring operations. Bores must be machined with micron accuracy and maintain critical tolerances in low- and high-volume manufacturing applications. New digital solutions in boring and machine tool systems are set to transform industrial production. To supplement this report online, CTE will address some of these solutions during its Ask The Experts webinar scheduled for 10 a.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, July 20th.

Rush Machinery has hired Doug Lewis as a new sales manager. He joins current sales manager Rob Robbins as the company continues to grow.

Material choice and innovations in metal cutting are supporting the transition to more environmentally friendly vehicles, and demand for vehicles is increasing.

Permanent lifting magnets are powerful magnetic devices that can load and unload burn tables and, when properly installed and operated, provide greater safety than many other mechanical material handling devices.

Genesee Global, a manufacturing services provider based in Rochester, N.Y., recently passed the 20-year mark as a Global Shop Solutions customer. Global Shop Solutions is a provider of ERP software to manufacturers around the globe.