Industry News

Montana State University students interested in crafting metals into machine parts will soon have access to a $2 million lathe that can cut spinning materials so precisely that its end products are measured in fractions of the width of a human hair.

Messer Cutting Systems has appointed Annette Doyle as its new chief executive officer for Messer Cutting Systems Inc. and President Messer Cutting Systems Americas.

ZJK Industrial Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of high-tech precision parts and hardware, said it is scaling operations to meet increasing demand for its products across key verticals.

Cutting Tool Engineering has discontinued mailing the print edition of the magazine to international subscribers. The free digital edition remains available worldwide to all readers.

Innovative Products of America (IPA) has launched a new abrasives division, BrushAll. This division, the company says, provides cutting-edge, first-time products while enhancing standard abrasives with new features designed to increase performance and save time.

The Siemens Industrial Copilot, a generative AI-based assistant, will support every stage of the maintenance cycle, from repair and prevention to prediction and optimization.

Components manufacturer, norelem Inc., said that has expanded its product range by adding 30,000 parts to its catalog.

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.