General Shop Equipment & Supplies

IMTS 2024 saw 89,020 attendees, with 14,713 students, reflecting strong interest in manufacturing, despite a slight dip in overall professional attendance.

Tool presetting offers manufacturers increased efficiency and precision, reducing downtime by optimizing the tool setup process before machining begins.

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

Vertical turning systems now integrate functions like grinding, combining precision and automation to handle tight tolerances in electric vehicles and jet engines.

CGTech unveiled a new identity as it rebrands to Vericut. The company said this strategic change marks a significant milestone in its evolution and "underscores its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence in manufacturing technology."

Hanna Lye has been appointed Vice President Brand, Marketing and Communication at Seco. She will report to Stefan Steenstrup, President Seco, and become a member of the Seco Management Group.

GROB Systems Inc., a global supplier of manufacturing systems and machine tools, will host an Aerospace Technology Day, together with industry partners Concepts NREC, Emuge-Franken USA, Open Mind Technologies, Seco, and Third Wave Systems at GROB's North America headquarters and production facility.

FormAlloy Technologies, Inc., a leader in metal additive manufacturing technology, opened its new Application Development Center. This state-of-the-art facility, designed to foster innovation and collaboration, officially opened its doors in July.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. announced the release of a premium barrel-finished bourbon; a bourbon that was featured on the Bourbon With The Editor podcast. Due to the nature of the barrels, the latest expression will be extremely limited and released in Kentucky only.

Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a provider of industrial and precision measurement equipment and services, acquiredthe assets of Perry Scale Company, a respected name in the industry since 1936.

Millstar's EIV5 Series is revitalizing conventional practices for the modern machine shop. The EIV5 provides a unique combination of radial grind, variable helix, variable pitch and radius preparation for maximum versatility and surgical precision. EIV5 offers exceptional performance with high temperature alloys like titanium, making it an ideal choice for diverse machining applications including medical and aerospace.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies received the 2024 National Metalworking Reshoring Award in recognition of its success in bringing manufacturing to the United States through foreign direct investment and to Mexico via nearshoring.