Cobot Cuts Plasma Cutting Cycle Time
A collaborative robot integration slashed plasma cutting cycle times, boosting throughput and safety.
Operation / Process
Additive Manufacturing
E-Z LOK “inserts” new Southwest sales firm
E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm in the Southwest area. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Desert Distribution covers Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.
Tsugami America names director of engineering
Tsugami America, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, has appointed Derek Briggs as its director of engineering.
ENCY Software expands into India
ENCY Software, a European developer of CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, has officially registered and launched its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary — ENCY Software India Pvt., Ltd. — in Pune, Maharashtra.
Scott Lukomski joins Star SU as sales director for cutting tools
Star SU, the marketing, sales, and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has hired Scott Lukomski as sales director for cutting tools. Lukomski will report to Star SU president, Andreas Blind.
Cybersecurity For Aerospace
With sensitive intellectual property, global supplier networks and connected technologies, the aerospace industry must make cybersecurity a priority.
The Industry Needs You
Workforce Development & Perception-Shifting Initiatives — Links to learn about a variety of industry efforts aimed at the future health of U.S. manufacturing.
DN Solutions launches metal 3D printers at DIMF 2025
DN Solutions successfully hosted DIMF 2025 (DN Solutions International Machine Tool Fair) from April 2 to 5 in Busan and Changwonc, in South Korea. At the event, the company unveiled its new DLX series of metal 3D printers.
Sandvik appoints Johanna Kreft as new general counsel
Sandvik has appointed Johanna Kreft as executive vice president and general counsel, effective October 13, 2025.
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Siemens acquires DownStream Technologies, expands PCB design-to-manufacturing
Acquisition expands Siemens' offering in PCB design for the SMB market and enables greater process coverage, from design to manufacturing preparation
Messer Cutting Systems names new CEO, President of Americas
Messer Cutting Systems has appointed Annette Doyle as its new chief executive officer for Messer Cutting Systems Inc. and President Messer Cutting Systems Americas.
Built Up
Machine builder offers laser powder bed fusion technology for additive manufacturing of metal parts.