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Videos • March 6, 2025

On the Ground at TIMTOS 2025: Alan Richter Explores Ceratizit’s HDT FreeTurn!

CTE Editor-at-Large Alan Richter is on the show floor in Taipei, checking out the latest machining innovations. At @eCERATIZIT ‘s booth, he’s taking a look at the HDT FreeTurn—built for high-speed roughing, turning, and grooving with precision and minimal vibration.

News • February 19, 2025

Star Cutter hires Adam Chipman in sales engineer role for Tru Tech Grinding Systems

Star Cutter has hired Adam Chipman in a sales engineer role to support sales and service of the company's line of Tru Tech centerless and cylindrical grinding machines.

Articles • February 19, 2025 • Christopher Tate

Keep The Machine Doors Closed

The ultimate goal of tool-monitoring technologies is to help shops keep their machine tool doors closed longer — because open doors let the money out.

Articles • February 19, 2025 • William Leventon

Designed For Change

When parts are small and space is tight inside sliding head machines, a new holding system offers fast tool changes and a wide variety of cutting options.

News • February 18, 2025

Motion to acquire California-based industrial distributor

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the net operating assets of Thompson Industrial Supply, Inc.

News • January 31, 2025

Canerector acquires Promac Industries

Canerector has acquired Promac Industries Inc., a move that the company says strengthens its machining capabilities, particularly in the energy services sector.

Articles • December 23, 2024

System 3r

System 3R, part of GF Machining Solutions, introduced its latest breakthrough in manufacturing automation at IMTS 2024 with the debut of Autonomous Mobile

Articles • December 23, 2024

Jorgensen

Beginning with the PermaClean coolant tank accessory that eliminates sludge, Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions President Karl Kleppek highlighted

Articles • November 27, 2024 • Christopher Tate

Parametric Programming

Parametric programming is one the most powerful and least used tools available to CNC programmers, machinists and engineers.

Articles • November 27, 2024

Machines For Still Complex But Larger Parts

To pursue larger-size work, JR Machine purchased two NLX 4000 CNC universal turning centers, which can machine workpieces up to 18" in diameter.

News • November 21, 2024

Rego-Fix opens Center for Machining Excellence

October 2024 marks a significant milestone for the REGO-FIX Group: The Swiss company from Baselland has opened a state-of-the-art learning center in Whitestown, Indiana, with a new 12,900 square meters building adjacent to its existing U.S. headquarters.

Articles • September 27, 2024 • Alan Richter

A Weighty Matter

The global heavy equipment market is projected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR, driven by advancements in automation, telematics, and infrastructure investments.