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Cable carrier systems not only transport energy, data and media to various types of machines, but also greatly influence energy costs. To keep energy costs low, one important consideration is the amount of pull-push, or driving force, that is required at a given speed to move the cable carrier.

REM Sales LLC, the exclusive North American importer of high-precision Tsugami machine tools, announced that select 20mm models will now be equipped with a new higher torque main spindle.

GenSwiss announces the launch of "Coolant Thru" line of coolant through tool holders featuring delivery through the shank providing optimal insert lubrication and cooling, longer cutting tool life and improved Swiss type machining.

Micro Waterjet announced they have delivered the first fully enclosed microwaterjet precision waterjet machining system to Synthes, Switzerland.

FANUC Factory Automation (FANUC FA America) introduces FOCAS Automation Solution Connect (FASConnect) software solution for network distributed data management for FANUC CNC equipped machine tools.

The Model 4087 Machinist Calc Pro from Calculated Industries is a machining math and reference tool.

Changing the order picking process to utilize a goods to person principle can increase productivity by 2/3 and improve worker ergonomics in metalworking operations. Dynamic storage systems from Kardex Remstar brings the work to the worker; eliminating the time spent to walk to the specific location to retrieve the item.

The rotary broach allows machinists to add internal hexagon, square and other forms to precision metal parts. The modern machine shop can benefit from the quick set-up and ease of use available in adjustment free broach holders. The GT Series broach holder from Polygon Solutions has been designed for this purpose, and often eliminates secondary operations.

SICK announced the launch of its DDS36 and DDS50 incremental encoders.

Seco Tools has released the MDT 2MM for grooving, parting and profiling of small and micro parts.

Fixturing set up time is reduced by as much as 90 percent with the new Stark Zero Point Mounting System from Carr Lane Roemheld Manufacturing Co.

CGTech is now shipping the next major version of its composite applications: VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) & VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS).