Industry News

SMW Autoblok, a supplier of chucks, stationary workholding, automation, electronics, tooling, and custom engineered solutions for the manufacturing industry, has named John Andrick as sales lead for the company’s Automation & Electronics division, SMW Electronics.

Shipments of cutting tools in January 2025 were up compared to December 2024, but fell compared to January 2024. The dive reflected a softer than normal market in January.

Maris-Tech Ltd., a global leader in video and artificial intelligence (AI)-based edge computing technology, will be participating in the Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX) 2025.

The liquid alloys market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% from 2024 to 2035, driven by increasing demand for high-performance materials in electronics, aerospace and additive manufacturing.

SW North America, a supplier of horizontal multi- and single-spindle CNC machining centers, automation, and complete system solutions, announced that its manufacturing automation capabilities will be on display at EASTEC on May 13-15, 2025.

Anca Inc. launches Anca Academy, a new e-Learning platform for their customers, designed to elevate skills in operating Anca CNC machines and application software.

Ametek Inc. acquired in February Kern Microtechnik, a manufacturer of high-precision machining and optical inspection solutions.

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology, has elected its 2025-2026 board of directors. Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC Corp., was elected to serve as chairman of the board for AMT.

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Verisurf Software Inc., a US-based 3D metrology software solutions provider.

Ceratizit is realigning its international production network to "further strengthen its competitiveness in the global market for cemented carbide."

REGO-FIX USA plans to celebrate the month of May and the Indianapolis 500 with its Center for Machining Excellence (CME) inaugural open house May 14 – 15 in Whitestown, Indiana.

GROB Systems Inc., a developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, plans to demonstrate power skiving capabilities as well as innovative fir tree mill finishing on its GROB G550T 5-axis mill-turn universal machining center.

Dormer Pramet is expanding its portfolio of indexable tools with the launch of high-performance turning and milling solutions.

The Movotrak CTU 7th axis robot features collision detection settings for programming and control benefits. Also, an industrial robot transfer unit (RTU) was launched, which can be integrated with a user’s preferred motor and drive.

Heule will feature the DL2 – a small, robust, reliable mechanical deburring tool for 1.00mm to 2.1mm bores in a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and composites

The L.S. Starrett Company will be featuring the automated inspection capabilities of its metrology and force measurement systems at Manufacturing Technology Series East (EASTEC).

In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it’s a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.

Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices, and other rotary tools, has introduced new MultiTAP NPT/NPTF Pipe Taps with a universal threading geometry for both job shops and production tapping.

SW North America plans to conduct live demonstrations demonstration of SW North America’s BA 322i, a twin-spindle horizontal CNC machining center, making tibia spacers for knee prosthetics.

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, will showcase its Powermax® plasma cutting technology at the CastExpo & Metalcasting Congress 2025, which takes place April 12-15 in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit Hypertherm at booth 1110 to see live demonstrations and examine parts cut with Powermax technology.