Industry News

News • January 25, 2021

U.S. manufacturing indicators reveal growth through December

As the overall U.S. manufacturing industry continued to rebound in November 2020, the cutting tool sector found itself on the downside of an economic rollercoaster. That said, optimism for the year ahead continues to grow.

News • January 25, 2021

United Grinding expands outreach initiatives

Further expanding its outreach to manufacturers and the greater Dayton, Ohio, region as a whole, United Grinding North America of Miamisburg, Ohio, launched a web-based video series, initiated a scholarship program for local students and prepared an online presentation that conveys the need for digitization in today’s manufacturing world. “United Grinding North America prides itself...

News • January 25, 2021

Managing projects with ERP software

MaTech managed production for years using a project management software and a variety of Excel spreadsheets and manual processes. The company upgraded to an integrated production management system. The ERP software is from Global Shop Solutions.

News • January 22, 2021

Software provides significant time and cost savings

Founded in 1976 by George McNab to serve the growing demand for precision aerospace components, Mac Machine Company Inc. has since expanded its manufacturing capabilities to serve the defense, commercial aircraft, and medical diagnostics and implant industries. Mac Machine provides clients like Honeywell, Northrup Grummon, Sandia National Laboratories, and Zimmer Medical with a variety of precision parts, assemblies and weldments, all designed and produced at its 20,000-sq-ft facility in Baltimore, Maryland.

News • January 21, 2021

New leadership at oelheld U.S. Inc.

Steven Lowery has been named executive vice president of oelheld U.S. Inc. in West Dundee, Illinois.

News • January 20, 2021

Software keeps parts flying

Global Shop Solutions' ERP software provides information to all areas of King Machine's business by giving every employee the tools they need to do their jobs efficiently and accurately.

News • January 15, 2021

Advanced scheduling aids high-tech machining

Operating out of 48,000-sq.-ft. in Clackamas, Oregon, Enoch Precision Machining operates more than 80 automated machines. New planning and scheduling software has improved production.

News • January 13, 2021

Big Kaiser launches online customer chat

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.

News • January 13, 2021

GF Machining Solutions shifts sales model

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...

News • January 12, 2021

Verisurf Software partners with OpenX to close skills gap

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.

News • January 11, 2021

Eriez magnetic separation equipment solves unique processing challenges

The Eriez Xtreme RE7 Rare Earth circuit helps remove metals and other impurities and is now incorporated in the company's tube and grate magnets.

News • January 8, 2021

Thread whirling’s advancements in tooling technology

Investing in CNC Swiss technology allows a shop to perform threading operations. Every Swiss machinist should be aware of the latest advancements in this field.nn