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Increasing demands on cleanliness, in terms of freedom from both particulate and film-type contaminants, call for the use of adapted cleaning solutions. These now include a new spray cleaning system for solvent-based cleaning machines by Ecoclean.

Mazak Corp. has enhanced the already exceptionally productive VTC-200C vertical machining center with the addition of the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC and its suite of SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY software solutions. The control complements the VTC-200C's full traveling-column design, automatic toolchanger and 40-taper spindle, all of which combine to enable fast cycle times and accurate machining for extremely long and heavy workpieces in industries such as construction, agriculture and energy production.

OCTOPUZ Inc. continues to redefine the standards of Offline Robot Programming (ORLP) with their latest software update, OCTOPUZ 2.2. Building on the success of the OCTOPUZ 2.1 release in January, which introduced the revolutionary PathFinder suite of tools, this latest update offers new features and enhancements that give users a greater automatic experience, an improved workflow and a wider range of support.

Sensofar Metrology announces the release of the 5th generation of its flagship optical profiler. The S neox is a high-performance non-contact 3D optical profiler microscope system purposely-designed for subnano, nano and microscale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities.

Mahr Inc. announced the addition of the variable-drive MarSurf VD series, which enables roughness and contour measurements to be performed on the same machine. The operator can easily and quickly change between a high-precision roughness probe system or a highly dynamic contour probe system, depending on the measuring task.

The German software manufacturer CADENAS GmbH presents the latest version of its 3D CAD download portal PARTcommunity. Version 9 simplifies once again the locating of desired components as well as the download of CAD engineering data for engineers and purchasers and takes user-friendliness to the next level. In addition, over 500 component manufacturers, who provide the CAD models of their products on the download portal, benefit from the advanced statistics tool for an efficient market analysis.

With the SCA5618, Nanotec offers a stepper motor with 15-30% more torque than comparable motors with a 56 mm flange (NEMA 23). Thanks to an improved stator geometry and optimized magnetic materials, the rotor inertia is no higher than that of the predecessor model.

GTI Predictive Technology announces its newest innovation in wireless route data collection. Bluetooth for VibePro now offers an affordable single channel data vibration analysis and route data collection.n

The new Kurt Pyramid workholding platform is designed to attach three Kurt vises for 5-axis machining multiple parts in one load. The 45-degree vise mounting surface is positioned so each vise provides maximum access to all machined surfaces and allows for enhanced spindle and cutting tool clearance.

DataProphet announced the launch of its comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Suite to improve production quality and reduce defects for Industry 4.0. Through a combination of DataProphet TRANSFORM, DataProphet PRESCRIBE and DataProphet INSPECT, customers can expect to see a significant, practical, impact on the factory floor.

Tungaloy expands its DoForce-Tri line of square shoulder milling cutters to include a size 07 insert, with six cutting edges for precision milling and insert economy.

Allied Machine & Engineering releases its most recent mobile app, Machinist Tool, available for download now at both the Apple Store and Google Play. This app is designed for machinists, tooling distributors and manufacturing engineers working with Allied's tools. Machinist Tool offers easy to navigate utilities and streamlines operations on the shop floor by mobilizing resources for drilling, boring, threading, reaming and roller burnishing.