General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

Federico Costa, managing director of Febametal S.p.A. from Turin, Italy, was elected president of the European Cutting Tools Association (ECTA).

Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc. has partnered with Utilis AG of Mullheim Switzerland, a developer of premium quality micro-cutting tools for micromechanics, watch- and medical technology.

Walter Surface Technologies has launched a new service to expand on its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers.

Music was in the air at the press conference Fritz Studer AG held at its headquarters in Steffisburg, Switzerland, Feb. 9. With a theme of "The Sound of Studer," the Music Motion Meeting 2024 event began with presentations by the cylindrical grinding machine builder's board of directors: Jens Bleher, CEO; Sandro Bottazzo, chief sales officer; Daniel Huber, chief technology officer; and Stephan Stoll, chief operating officer.

Industry veteran brings more than 30 years of experience in the industrial automation sector to a leading precision measurement company.

Eriez, a global leader in separation technologies, appointed Jaisen Kohmuench as president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

IMCO Carbide Tool is undergoing a $39 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion in Perrysburg, Ohio.

WFL Millturn supports the Tools for Life program that is dedicated to helping people in four key areas: water, energy, education, and climate protection.

These bumpers are available in "off-the-shelf" sizes, as well as special cut to custom requirements. Bumpers are most often used in material handling, assembly and manufacturing operations to guide, stop and support parts as they are moved and transferred. Fairlane Products maintains a large inventory of products and they are an economical alternative in many applications to eliminate the need for custom engineered molded components.

Customers using the costing table can change the model to suit their needs, so each of the SmartBench products can be costed precisely. The table also allows customers to include items such as how many hours they wish to use their CNC machine, and for how many days per week.

The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province's foundational skilled trades programs to help young people explore life-long careers in a growing industry.

The TungHeavyGroove toolholders utilize a frontal coolant system, delivering high-pressure cutting fluid from the bottom to the flank face of the cutting edge. This innovative design enhances chip evacuation and extends insert tool life significantly. Furthermore, an extremely rigid dovetail insert clamping method sustains heavy cutting loads during aggressive wide grooving and profile grooving, while providing process security.