General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

Northern Maine Community College officials know the value of strong relationships among employers, educators and students, as evidenced by three campus visits from General Electric Co., Pratt & Whitney and the Associated General Contractors of Maine Inc. One of the visits was for students in the precision machining technology program.

Hardinge Inc., Elmira, N.Y., an international provider of metalcutting solutions and accessories, entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Hardinge will be acquired by an affiliate of Privet Fund Management LLC, Atlanta. Under the terms of the agreement, Privet Fund Management will acquire all shares of Hardinge common stock not currently owned by Privet Fund Management for $18.50 in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $245 million.

LMT Onsrud LP launched and significantly expanded its offerings in seven key product series. Included in the expansion are key introductions in DFC routers, solid-carbide endmills and PCD engravers.

The MEP National Network is a unique public-private partnership that aims to deliver comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. Focused on helping small and medium-size manufacturers generate business results and thrive in today's technology-driven economy, the network comprises the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and over 1,300 advisers and experts at more than 400 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to resources for success.

Myriad ways to boost productivity, enhance shop-floor flexibility and preserve data security are all on the market today for machine shops of many sizes. With the machine tool industry in flux currently, as it seeks to find its way into the digital world, the entire process chain necessitates the integration of suppliers who can respond to the needs of the industry. The situation has very little "history" and so large end-customers and machine shops of all sizes are seeking assistance from their suppliers, while the machine tool builders are likewise seeking to partner with hardware, software, communications and controls suppliers to bring the most needed machine types to market.

Adopting a modern fluid reclamation system can provide quick ROI while improving profits, equipment lifespan and employee safety.

WDS Component Parts Ltd. has added modular multipoint locking systems to its portfolio of products. The simple modular design allows the user to easily customize a locking system for an enclosure to suit individual applications.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence today launched PC-DMIS 2018 R1, the latest edition of its measurement software. This is the first of two major releases scheduled for PC-DMIS in 2018, with continued service pack updates to ensure maximum reliability of the platform.

Samuel R. Haines retired from his position as CFO of Gear Motions Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., following 44 years of service.

Tungaloy Corp., Iwaki, Japan, and MachiningCloud Inc., Camarillo, Calif., are partnering to provide Tungaloy product data in the cloud.

In step with the ongoing growth of its Edgecam and Surfcam solutions, Vero Software Ltd., Cheltenham, England, hired Applications Engineer Darin Weatherbee to expand its support network.

Röhm Products of America, Suwanee, Ga., a provider of clamping and gripping technology for the metalworking industry, has appointed three regional sales managers to support growing sales of the company's chucks, centers, vises, tool clamping and automation systems, as well as customized solutions for turning, milling, drilling and grinding.