Industry News

igus components help New York designer create easy-to-install hands-free door opener.

Join OMAX in its next virtual event, “The Versatile World of Waterjet” as company representatives explore the many roles waterjet plays and where it shows up in unexpected places. 

The ultimate accuracy and reliability of a machine tool depends in no small degree on the alignment checking during its assembly. Seeking an alternative to traditional error measurement techniques, Hurco Manufacturing Ltd. (Hurco) chose Renishaw’s XK10 alignment laser system to increase both precision and throughput of its machine tools..

Machinery Sales Co. (MASCO), a full-service distributor of metal-cutting machine tools has won an “Outstanding Achievement” award from Kitamura Machinery.

The Schaller Group, a Michigan-based metal forming company, invested in CNC technology to drive growth in the family-owned company and support the company principle's passion for hydroplane racing.

Boulevard Machine & Gear, a gear-cutting shop founded in 1954 to serve the paper industry in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, began a period of modernization and investment with the 2006 acquisition of the company by Susan Kasa. Kasa’s focus was to grow the company and become more efficient. One issue of concern dealt with completing certain machining jobs with conventional side-lock and collet holders. To solve this problem, the company invested in a Haimer Power Clamp Special Edition shrink fit machine, Haimer Standard Shrink chucks, Haimer Power Shrink chucks and extensions.

Aluminum, with its many advantageous properties, is used in a wide spectrum of industries to manufacture a vast, and growing, range of products. As the use of aluminum is so varied, so are its' traceability requirements.

Unlike machining other materials, machining stainless steel requires review of myriad aspects prior to beginning work in the machine shop. While machining stainless has unique challenges, its benefits outweigh those challenges.

H.B. Carbide has been named 2020 Supplier of the Year by Fullerton Tool Co., Saginaw, Mich. The Lewiston, Michigan-based company received the award based on its product development collaboration, customer service and personal attention to the Fullerton team. 

Deburring and finishing are still predominantly manual processes for many manufacturers and job shops. However, the results can be inefficient and inconsistent. Automating these processes can solve these problems.

Walter AG in Tübingen, Germany, and Vargus Ltd., headquartered in Nahariya, Israel, have established a joint venture named VWR Cutting Tools S.R.L. The new company will serve the European and U.S. markets.

Hurco North America launched a new 2-year apprenticeship program. The Field Service Apprenticeship (FSA) program starts with a 12-week industry training that merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom materials.

Additive manufacturing company Velo3D has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corp.

Machining medical components cost-effectively and reliably requires high-precision tools that have been tested in practice to meet specifications that often reaches the micron level. Tool manufacturer, Inovatools, offers the Inomed range of tools for this application.

Star Cutter Co. in Farmington Hills, Michigan, promoted Mike Billiel from corporate operations manager to vice president of operations.

CNC Software Inc. changed its U.S. industrial channel for Mastercam CAD/CAM software to now also serve its educational customers throughout the country.

Primus Aerospace, a contract manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs, has joined the VELO3D partner network with the purchase of a Ti6Al4V Sapphire metal additive manufacturing (AM) system.

Starrag, a manufacturer of CNC metalworking machinery and Amorphology, a developer of advanced amorphous metals, established a laboratory where customers of both companies can observe real-time precision engineering and machining of complex gears using amorphous metals.

For the first time ever, on Wednesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 22, the annual 'Inspiration through Innovation' event, hosted by Seco Tools and industry partners, will focus on precision manufacturing in the Medical industry.

Wisconsin-based Integrity Saw & Tool Inc. purchased a Vollmer CHX 840 circular saw blade sharpening machine with the Vollmer HS automated loading station to increase capacity to meet the demand from a new pallet manufacturing customer.