Industry News

03/04/2019
Mazak Corp.
FLORENCE, Ky. – With an aggressive plan in place, Mazak Corporation has announced it will invest $8.5 million in new manufacturing technology for its Florence, Kentucky, Mazak iSmart Factory operations.
03/04/2019
Gosiger Inc.
Dayton OH – Gosiger, Inc. recently opened its newest Technology Center to provide additional manufacturing support for Western Michigan CNC job shops, contract manufacturers and tool and die makers.
03/04/2019
Micro 100 Tool Corp.
Rowley, Massachusetts and Meridian, Idaho – Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications through brands Harvey Tool and Helical Solutions, today announced the acquisition of Micro 100.
03/04/2019
Adion Systems
[Bellingham, WA] Vancouver, B.C.-based Adion Systems has established ProShop USA, Inc. in Bellingham, Washington as a U.S. subsidiary to facilitate sales and support of its ProShop manufacturing enterprise software to its growing U.S. customer base.
03/04/2019
Metal Working Solutions
SOUTH BELOIT, IL - North American Tool has announced Metal Working Solutions has been appointed as the Independent Manufacturer Representative for North American Tool’s line of special taps, thread mills, dies, and gages for the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana region.
03/04/2019
Industrial Innovations announces machine and fab shop capability
Industrial Innovations has expanded its machine shop and fabricating capability and is offering CNC machining of prototype, custom and replacement parts, as well as short production runs and 4-axis machining for a variety of applications and industries such as automotive, medical and furniture.
03/01/2019
Brett Allard
WATERTOWN, Wis. — Brett Allard has been appointed Project Manager for Berken Solutions.
03/01/2019
Acme Industrial Co.
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL — Acme Industrial Company, a subsidiary of Jergens, Inc., has announced the promotion of Megan Evans to Order Fulfillment Manager.
03/01/2019
Andrew Kuhl
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL — Acme Industrial Company, a subsidiary of Jergens, Inc., has announced the addition of Andrew Kuhl as Plant Manager.
03/01/2019
Gudrun Bonte
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA – SA International (SAi), a provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced the promotion of Gudrun Bonte to VP Product Management.
03/01/2019
Manufacturers’ most valuable data is generated daily on shop floors, bringing with it the challenge of analyzing it to find prescriptive insights fast. This is an ideal problem for machine learning to solve.
03/01/2019
In 2019, we expect a continued strong, robust manufacturing sector. Even if there is some slowdown, the challenge for many companies this year remains, “How do we generate more with less?” as they face labor and talent shortages and increasing prices for labor, energy and cost of materials.
03/01/2019
Poly – Poly - or what? Part 6: Quo vadis – Where are you going …?
The fact that polycrystalline diamonds (PCD) could “show profile” in October 1978 could be attributed to random chance, but could it have something to do with “luck”? But how did golf professional Tiger Woods answer when a journalist pointed out that he often had a lot of luck during his games? “The more I train, the more luck I have.”
03/01/2019
STEP Ahead Awards recognize women for excellence in manufacturing
The Manufacturing Institute announced they will award Danielle Allen with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory-floor to the C suite.
02/27/2019
Global machinery production revenue to reach $1.6 trillion in 2022
The market performance of the machine tool sector is highly dependent on commodity prices, macroeconomic conditions and sector performance (e.g., automotive, construction, aerospace, and ship building). According to IHS Markit Economy and Country Risk (ECR) information, a global recession is highly unlikely to occur in 2019. However, due to weaker global trade, pollical uncertainties, and other headwinds, global machine tools production revenue will only begin to improve late in 2020 or early in 2021.
02/27/2019
New interactive 'smart manufacturing' blog
To address the often-vexing questions about Industry 4.0, there is a new smart Manufacturing blog named Ask the Machine Whisperer? This blog is intended to educate the manufacturing community about all things DNC, machine monitoring and IT networking. The blog is interactive, as there is a dedicated page where readers get to ask their own questions of Steven “the Machine Whisperer” Anderson.
02/22/2019
Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times
Boeing Co. has begun a sweeping transformation of its quality system, including the use of smart tools and automation. It also will eliminate thousands of quality checks because they are no longer necessary. The company told its union that it will cut about 450 quality inspector positions this year and potentially a similar number next year.
02/22/2019
Crain's Detroit Business
Micro-Laser Assisted Machining Technologies Inc. makes laser-based tools to improve machining for ceramics, silicon and metal. The lasers generate heat of about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit at a tiny point a tenth the width of a human hair, softening the target, greatly reducing cutting time and decreasing cutting tool wear.
02/20/2019
10 effective cost-saving tips for manufacturers
When it comes to cost-saving techniques, many manufacturers instinctively look toward making cuts; this could mean anything from laying off employees to pulling back on new technology. However, these methods can bring down morale and quash innovation, which allows competitors to get ahead.
02/20/2019
New centerless grinder keeps pace with demanding production schedule
With words like quality, innovation and superior service defining this global manufacturer, it was only natural that the company would seek a partner with equally high standards when it came time to source its new centerless grinder.