Industry News

Professional machinists searching for technical assistance on the internet would do well to check out Machiningdoctor.com, a website launched in November 2020 by a mechanical engineer with more than 30 years in the industry. Erez Speiser, who spent much of his machining career working at Iscar headquarters in northern Israel, said he developed the Machiningdoctor.com website out of boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Effective immediately, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., will be selling products from Tecnicrafts Industries, a manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss Type CNC Lathes.

ModuleWorks, a software provider for the CAD/CAM industry, has partnered with DN Solutions, a CNC machine tool builder, involving equity investment and business cooperation.  

December 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $187.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute(USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Successful shops always look for ways to differentiate and innovate for competitive advantage. Cashing in on the entirety of a tool’s life with an advanced tool management system is perhaps the most effective way to do that right now.

Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, has appointed Wade Anderson to the position of Vice President of Engineering & Factory Automation Division for the Americas.

Walter Surface Technologies has acquired Greenfield Industries, a US-based manufacturer of branded and private label cutting tools.

Eriez, a global leader in magnetic, metal detection, and materials handling solutions has appointed Alpha Industrial & Mining Supplies as its new sales representative agency in the Northern Ontario, Canada, region.

Federico Costa, managing director of Febametal S.p.A. from Turin, Italy, was elected president of the European Cutting Tools Association (ECTA).

Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc. has partnered with Utilis AG of Mullheim Switzerland, a developer of premium quality micro-cutting tools for micromechanics, watch- and medical technology.

Walter Surface Technologies has launched a new service to expand on its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers.

Music was in the air at the press conference Fritz Studer AG held at its headquarters in Steffisburg, Switzerland, Feb. 9. With a theme of “The Sound of Studer,” the Music Motion Meeting 2024 event began with presentations by the cylindrical grinding machine builder’s board of directors: Jens Bleher, CEO; Sandro Bottazzo, chief sales officer; Daniel Huber, chief technology officer; and Stephan Stoll, chief operating officer.

Industry veteran brings more than 30 years of experience in the industrial automation sector to a leading precision measurement company.

Eriez, a global leader in separation technologies, appointed Jaisen Kohmuench as president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

Kennametal Inc. has partnered with the American Precision Museum (APM) in Windsor, Vermont, which is home to one of the largest collections of historically significant machine tools in the country.

IMCO Carbide Tool is undergoing a $39 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion in Perrysburg, Ohio.

WFL Millturn supports the Tools for Life program that is dedicated to helping people in four key areas: water, energy, education, and climate protection.

The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province’s foundational skilled trades programs to help young people explore life-long careers in a growing industry.

Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of pro-micron GmbH, a German-based supplier of sensorised tools and automation software.

November 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $202.7 million. This total was down 4.9% from October’s $213 million and up 4.4% when compared with the $194.1 million reported for November 2022.