General Shop Equipment & Supplies

GROB Systems, Inc., a developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, is hosting a 5-AXIS LIVE! technology event featuring "The Future of Manufacturing - Made in the USA," together with twenty-one of its industry partners, at GROB's North America headquarters and production facility in Bluffton, Ohio, on August 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Join us as Eric Perkins, Steve Entress, and Michael Cogliano walk us through Starrett's advanced measurement solutions on display at EASTEC 2025. The team showcases precision equipment including the FMM-550 and FMS-1000 Force Measurement Systems, the W4900 Touchscreen Electronic Indicator, the AVR-200 CNC Vision System, and the HDV300 Digital Comparator.

Noah Grabill from Allied Machine & Engineering presents a range of advanced tooling solutions at EASTEC 2025, including the expanded TA Pro line with new carbide geometries and a high-penetration drill that bridges the gap between the original TA and Genesis XT Pro.

Traub TNL20 sliding-headstock automatic lathe from Index Corp. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.

Heule Precision Tool, a leader in cross-hole finishing technology, has partnered with the Center for Machining Excellence (CME) in Whitestown, Indiana, and has become the CME's latest addition to the Cutting Tool Partners.

At MT Series East 2025, Engis Corporation showcases its advanced honing technologies designed for precision finishing in applications like pistol and rifle barrels. The team highlights their hybrid honing machine, which addresses complex cross-hole geometries while maintaining submicron-level finishes and tight SPC control.

Platinum Tooling, the importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, knurling and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers, just announced the release of their new product catalog.

Greg Heaton, Workholding Regional Sales Manager – East Region at Mate Precision Technologies, demonstrates their DynoGrip™ vises and DynoLock™ zero‑point workholding system (52/96 format). He highlights features like patented quick‑change vise jaws—two‑piece jaws and pushers that snap on/off without tools—dramatically simplifying jaw swaps.

#ANCATooloftheYear2025 awards is a prestigious competition that invites toolmakers from around the world to showcase their outstanding designs, precision, and craftsmanship.

Estes Design and Manufacturing of Indianapolis has received its AS9100D certification for its quality management system governing the design, manufacture and assembly of fabricated sheet metal products.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony in Farmington, Connecticut marks the official opening of the Smart Factory // TRUMPF announces new initiatives to increase local manufacturing, expand training facility, and grosw apprenticeship program.

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm in the Southwest area. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Desert Distribution covers Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.