General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

Marposs, a world leader in measurement, inspection and test technologies, has announced the acquisition of STIL S.A.S., a French company based in Aix-en-Provence and a world leader in the research, development, production and sales of optical measurement instruments based on chromatic confocal aberration and chromatic white light interferometry.

Industrial internet of things (IIoT) specialist relayr has entered into a strategic partnership with trade association MAKE UK, champions of the U.K. manufacturing industry. The partnership will focus on how the implementation of IIoT pay-per-use models can transform the U.K. manufacturing industry, future-proofing businesses and empowering them to embrace industry 4.0.

Greases are a regular part of maintenance and always will be. Moving parts and high-pressure points need lubrication to reduce friction and wear for smoother operations and longer equipment life. The difference today is that maintenance crews no longer have to rely on common petroleum-based greases but can opt for biobased options with lower environmental impact and superior lubricity. Cortec's broad selection of EcoLine greases make it easy to start the move toward greater environmentally responsible maintenance in any industry.

Markforged announced the release of pure copper for the Markforged Metal X system, making it a reliable, affordable, and safe way to 3D print the widely used material. 3D printing copper parts on demand will drive new manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies for customers – leading to reduced lead times and part costs, as well as eliminating the need for costly inventory. Markforged provides an easy and fast way to produce geometrically complex copper with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

Exact Metrology, a comprehensive metrology services provider, will be adding a new facility. With existing facilities in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Cincinnati and an upcoming one in Texas, the company will open a center in Moline, Illinois. The new location will open on March 1, 2020, and will be located at 4715th Street A. The need for a new space arose from the increasing number of clients in the area.

EXAIR's new type 303 stainless steel 2-1/2 NPT threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials. They are ideal for food, chemical, pharmaceutical and medical processes or areas likely to be wet and corrosive, which require the benefits of 303SS including excellent chemical and corrosion resistance, performance in higher temperatures, long service life and low maintenance.

igus has released a new collaborative robot cable management kit with universally-designed hook-and-loop mounting brackets and more than 100 links of the company's innovative triflex R cable carrier, which offers enhanced cable protection compared to corrugated tubes.

JW Winco combines mechanical and electrical functions in standard parts to offer the new GN 422 U-handle with power switching and indicating functions, as well as matching accessories.

RobotWorx, an Ohio based company that focuses on quality industrial robotic solutions and customized integration, has announced a strategic partnership with Octopuz Inc. The new collaboration will allow RobotWorx to expand its service offerings into offline robot programming with a leading software creator.

MC Machinery Systems Inc. named Shannon Morris as a regional sales representative for north/central Texas and a portion of east Texas. Morris will utilize her extensive industry knowledge to support local customers and grow MC Machinery product sales.n

BIG KAISER Precision Tooling is adding more than 30 pressed-geometry carbide inserts for its tools. The new insert design is the result of extensive research and testing.

ARCH Cutting Tools names Brian Barlow as general manager – ARCH Cutting Tools Rhode Island. Barlow is responsible for the overall business and production operations at the ARCH Cutting Tools Smithfield, Rhode Island, manufacturing facility. The plant invested in a 1,000-sq.-ft. expansion/modernization in January 2019 that included new machining centers to increase capacity and reduce customer lead times.