Industry News

News • June 17, 2021

Open Mind’s U.S. subsidiary celebrates 25 years of CAM solutions

Open Mind Technologies USA Inc., the North American subsidiary of Open Mind Technologies AG, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of CAM software achievements.

News • June 16, 2021

Interactive online event by Ceratizit happens June 17

The Ceratizit Group is hosting a global online event, "It's Tool Time," on June 17 to focus on the value of process optimization through a variety of interactive machining demonstrations and presentations.

News • June 15, 2021

Diverse technology drives plastic production at Wittmann Battenfeld

For the Austria-based Wittmann Battenfeld company, it's all about plastic. The company utilizes a modern, diverse and modular range of machines for processing plastics and other plasticisable materials, including the M30 Millturn from WFL Millturn Technologies.

News • June 14, 2021 • Tomorrow’s System Sp. z o.o.

Compact laser heads drive industrial laser processing

Global trends toward reducing carbon footprint and operational costs as well as the push for high-precision processing tools have led to increasing demand for compact laser systems that can be implemented in processing plants and production lines.

News • June 14, 2021

Eliminating a potential “metallurgical meltdown” in a vacuum furnace

During a vacuum processing cycle various chemical reactions can occur in a vacuum furnace that can cause a "metallurgical meltdown," according to the authors of a new paper on the subject.

News • June 11, 2021

Auto parts maker saves 60% with mill and chuck solution

Auto parts manufacturer SB Dezigns in North East, Maryland, has implemented a new end mill and chuck solution that helped them save 62% in costs on a recent application.

News • June 10, 2021

Contract manufacturers add metal AM to their offerings

Contract manufacturers across the country provide technical capabilities for customers who do not have to invest in machinery or labor. Some of these versatile manufacturers have added advanced additive technologies to their arsenal.

News • June 9, 2021

Manufacturers ask President to terminate tariffs

Hundreds of U.S. manufacturing companies ask President Biden to terminate Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.

News • June 8, 2021

Star Cutter upgrades factory, adds machine tool demo area

Star Cutter Co. has upgraded its facility that produces tool and broach grinders. Upgrades to the 25,000-sq.-ft. climate-controlled building include a 1,500 sq. ft. area for customer run-offs and demonstrations with space for two machines at any time.

News • June 7, 2021

Utilizing Heidenhain’s TNC functions for perfect molds

Many TNC functions of Heidenhain controls offer possible solutions to the conflicting demands of a production process that is simultaneously precise and efficient. Here is a look at some of those functions.

News • June 4, 2021

ANCA names European leadership

Edmund Boland takes the role of General Manager Europe; Martin Winterstein, who is an external appointment, was named Sales Manager Europe, and Jan Langfelder moves to Global Key Accounts Manager.

News • June 4, 2021

GWS Tool Group Appoints Jack Crawford as Application Specialist

GWS Tool Group named Jack Crawford as an application specialist.