People & Companies

On ANCA's new television show - the ANCA Academy - viewers can learn how to set up a collet adaptor, a fundamental skill that all operators need to grind accurate tools and maintain stability of batch grinding

Star Cutter has added Shop Solutions LLC of Columbia City, Ind., to its sales network to expand the company’s presence within the medical industry.  Shop Solutions, owned by Matt Dahms, specializes in manufacturing solutions for surgical tools used in orthopedic applications.

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based ICAM Technologies Corp., a provider of innovative solutions that translate CAM data into optimized coding for guiding CNC machining operations.

Walter has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based GWS Tool Group, a manufacturer of solid carbide endmills and drills as well as HSS taps and PCD products. GWS is focused on highly engineered customized cutting tools for the American market. 

In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in a
day when “going into dad’s business” is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exception
to the rule. Located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, the company is set to reach an important… Read More...

Mazak Corp. has announced that David Andrews will be joining the Mazak Canada Group in the role of general manager. Andrews will report to Ray Buxton, the outgoing general manager, for an interim transition period.

Mastercam announced the winners of its 2021 Wildest Parts Competition, and the winners ranged from unique wood products to sophisticated metalworking projects.

Honored for nearly six decades of company, industry and civic efforts, Brian Papke wins a lifetime achievement award.

The aerospace industry faces complex issues, such as environmental issues and the need for efficient designs, lightweight materials and 3D-printed parts. To help address these and other issues, Seco Tools hosted the Inspiration Through Innovation (ITI) 2021 virtual event Dec. 1.

More than 1,500 attendees from across North America attended Mazak Corporation's Discover 2021 event, as the company premiered its Syncrex series of Swiss-style machines and presented its latest campus expansion to support these new machine tools.

Seco Tools has added new capability to its portfolio with the signing of an agreement with the Polish company Fabryka Narzędzi FANAR S.A. (Fanar), a manufacturer of solid round tools, to enhance Seco’s product offering in solid threading.

Koma Precision Inc., a provider and distributor of rotary tables, angle heads, live tools, tool presetters, swiss tools, and other precision machine tooling, has expanded its sales organization by naming two new managers.