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Automation tasks are becoming more challenging. However, using intelligent software in combination with the relevant automation solutions not only enables workpieces to be loaded and unloaded but also means that machine tools can be set up fully automatically through the automatic replacement of tools and clamping devices.

The Haoneng Group, a Chinese manufacturer in the field of vehicle transmission synchronization, is operating four WGT series inspection machines from Liebherr to help ensure the quality of its components.

At the Teisnach plant of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, the PHS 1500 Allround pallet handling system from Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH automates four HF 5500 5-axis machining centers from Heller.

LMT Tools, a developer and producer of precision tools, announced two recent organizational changes.

Mexican cutting tool manufacturer SJ Tools wins #ANCATooloftheYear2022 for a cutting tool with five operations in one.
JG Group from Poland was a two-time winner in the virtual category.

More than most industries, aerospace component manufacturing machines have a lot of exotic alloys and hard metals like titanium. A byproduct of utilizing these materials is that more pressure is put on the machines, spindles, and retention knobs. The result is that the tools must be changed out more frequently as they dull or break.

Establish a controlled process to maintain tool life.

Product quality is a critically important consideration when purchasing electromechanical components, such as electric gear motors. But what does quality mean, and how do you evaluate it as a customer?

Recognized for his lifetime of leadership and investment in research that led to advances in machine tool and factory technologies, Brian J. Papke, former Chairman and now Executive Advisor to the Board of Mazak Corp., received the prestigious M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal of ASME/SME.

Abrasive Technology LLC, a manufacturer of superabrasive products, has named Clement Wiekrykas as the company’s chief executive officer.

Mastercam is the most widely used CAM for the 28th year in a row.

In this video, users can see how to connect, automate and create with ANCA’s Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS).

Ceratizit S.A., part of the Plansee Group, has acquired all shares of AgriCarb SAS. Both sides have agreed not to disclose the financial details of the transaction.

Star SU, part of the Star Cutter family of companies, has announced Andreas Blind will take on the role of president of Star SU.

The Star Cutter Company in Farmington Hills, Mich., has acquired a majority share of Samputensili Cutting Tools in Bentivoglio, Italy. The company has been incorporated into the Star SU brand, serving the European market as Star SU Europe S.r.l.

Increased flexibility and productivity were achieved thanks to a traveling column milling machine equipped with a universal milling head.

Velo3D, a metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, announced that Hermeus, a company developing hypersonic aircraft for defense and commercial applications, has acquired two Velo3D Sapphire printers for high-volume production: an original Sapphire and a large-format Sapphire XC.

She began her role as president of AB Sandvik Coromant in Sandviken, Sweden, nearly two years ago, but Helen Blomqvist started working at the toolmaker as a research engineer about two decades ago.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. exhibited innovative solutions for a resilient and sustainable future at IMTS. The company previewed its enhanced CNC controller, the M800V/M80V Series, which is currently slated for an early 2023 release in the Americas.

Global engineering technologies company Renishaw demonstrated at IMTS its latest metrology and manufacturing equipment that the company says will help customers digitalize their processes.