Industry News

News • March 27, 2019

Haimer USA to host annual open house

Join Haimer USA LLC at its North American headquarters for an exclusive first look at the latest Haimer technologies. The company will introduce new innovations surrounding industry 4.0 – with products that enable enhanced data communication and collection.

News • March 26, 2019

Metalworking inspired by the stars

Recently, even astrophysicists have started taking an interest in EMO Hannover. Garching, Germany-based Dr. Theo Steininger and Dr. Maksim Greiner, former PhD students at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Garching, have developed artificial intelligence software that makes use of the latest statistical analysis methods developed for astrophysics. They have successfully deployed the software for door assembly by a German car manufacturer, but are now looking to conquer the metalworking market as well.

News • March 20, 2019

New method opens the way for cutting tools with longer life

Researchers at Linköping University have developed a theoretical model that enables simulations for showing what happens in hard cutting materials as they degrade. The model will enable manufacturing industry to save both time and money.

News • March 12, 2019

Aerodyn Engineering appoints Robb Hudson president and CEO

Robb Hudson is named president and CEO of Aerodyn Engineering Inc. David Lawrence, executive chairman of the company, made the announcement, saying, "I have been observing Robb in the manufacturing community for some time, and we are delighted to have him on board with us. His professional and interpersonal skills, along with his practical knowledge of the complex parts manufacturing business, match the leadership qualities we need to support and achieve our growth objectives."

News • March 8, 2019

Celebrating women in manufacturing

There's a common misconception that the manufacturing industry is almost universally male-dominated. In many people's minds, the industry is old fashioned, hanging on to dated gender biases and excluding women from managerial roles that are key to climbing the industry ladder, such as production supervisors and operations managers. But the fact is, manufacturers are more forward-thinking than ever before, and women now make up nearly one-third of the manufacturing industry workforce in the United States.

News • March 8, 2019

Dormer Pramet acquires Wetmore Tool and Engineering

Wetmore Tool and Engineering of Chino, California, has been acquired by Dormer Pramet, the global manufacturer of cutting tool brands Precision Twist Drill, Dormer, Union Butterfield and Pramet.

News • March 7, 2019

Transor Filter expands production staff

Since moving to new facilities in 2014, Transor Filter has experienced rapid sales growth both domestically and internationally. With even more significant growth projected for 2019, Transor announces new hires and promotions.nThe company has expanded the assembly staff and promoted Robert Coombs and Dan Esposito to the positions of assembly manager and supervisor, respectively. Luke Harvey has also assumed the position of logistics and purchasing manager.

News • March 5, 2019

MC Machinery Systems Inc. welcomes Jeff Grim

Chicago, IL – MC Machinery is pleased to announce that Jeff Grim has joined the sales team as a Southeast Regional Sales Manager.

News • March 5, 2019

Charlie Ingram promoted at Eriez Manufacturing Co.

Erie, PA—Eriez® President and CEO Tim Shuttleworth announces that Charlie Ingram has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 1, 2019.

News • March 5, 2019

Physik Instrumente LP appoints Dave Rego

Auburn, MA – PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a solution provider in motion control and positioning components and systems, announces Dave Rego is the new Vice President and General Manager of PI's North American Operations.

News • March 4, 2019

Chief manufacturing officer appointed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Blairsville, Pa. — The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), along with America Makes, proudly congratulates NCDMM Board of Director Thomas R. Kurfess, Ph.D., FSME, P.E., on joining the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as its Chief Manufacturing Officer.

News • March 4, 2019

Hartwig Inc. names executive vice president of operations

St. Louis, Missouri – Hartwig Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Seth Machlus to Executive Vice President, Operations.