Additive Manufacturing

Open Mind Technologies, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, announced that together with Hermle USA and Fraisa USA, has teamed up to produce little Santas for helping with holiday preparations.

At noon CST Dec. 11, discover how Baker Industries, a leader in large-scale machining for aerospace, automotive, defense, and shipbuilding, is redefining heavy manufacturing. In this exclusive webinar, General Manager Brian Baker shares insights into their advanced machining capabilities, including Emco Mecof Powermill HP5 gantry machining centers, 3D printing innovations, and strategies to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery. Learn how Baker Industries handles massive components with precision, invests in redundancy for customer peace of mind, and maintains the highest quality standards. Join us to explore key trends, ask questions, and gain actionable insights into large-scale machining and heavy equipment manufacturing.

AMPCO Metal has acquired the Schmelzmetall Group, a Swiss-based producer of copper alloys, including Beryllium-containing alloys and other high copper alloys such as CuCrZr and CuNiSi.

BlackHawk Industrial, a distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, has appointed Marco Morgado as general manager of the Northeast Region.

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of machine tool accessories and automation, has promoted Osmar Takeuchi to president.

Olympic Steel Inc., a national metals service center, has acquired Metal Works. The all-cash purchase is expected to be immediately accretive. Terms were not disclosed.

Swiss tooling company REGO-FIX welcomed attendees and manufacturing partners from across the globe for a day-long grand opening celebration of the company's Center for Machining Excellence (CME). The event took place Oct. 24 at the company's North American headquarters in Whitestown, Indiana.

Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal-cutting tools and solutions, recently announced the appointment of Thomas Henry as the new vice president of marketing for the Americas, effective Nov. 4, 2024.

Burton Mill Solutions has acquired Oregon Industrial. Burton will be able to supply metal cutting bands that meet factory specifications for tough metals and abrasive surfaces.

Kennametal Inc. has named David Bersaglini vice president of Kennametal Inc. and president of the Metal Cutting segment.

Ceratizit USA has named Eric Gerringer as the company's new technical director. Gerringer brings over 25 years of leadership development and applications experience to the role with his expertise in strategic leadership, business development and technical engineering.