Product News

PI's P-763 XY nanopositioner is a new affordable addition to PI's range of piezo stage solutions. This compact two-axis nanopositioning system is geared towards cost-sensitive applications in OEM and research where very high precision, high throughput and fast step& and settle in a few milliseconds are required.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has announced the introduction of the new YASDA H40i 5-Axis High Precision Machining Center for exceptional repeatability and accuracy.

MecSoft Europe GmbH has announced the availability of VisualCAM 2014 for Geomagic, a major version release for MecSoft's integrated CAM solution for 3D Systems' CAD software, Geomagic Design (formerly Alibre).

OMAX Corp. reportedly takes the price-to-performance ratio in abrasive waterjet cutting technology a huge leap forward with the launch of its next generation MAXIEM machines.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.'s DPH1000W, 10-inch diaphragm chuck is capable of locating and clamping two workpieces with different location datum.

Mitutoyo America Corp. added the new STRATO-Apex574 Coordinate Measuring Machine to its STRATO-Apex line of CMMs.

Autodesk announced the commercial availability of Inventor HSM, an integrated CAM solution for Inventor users.

Monitoring metalworking fluids is a critical process in optimizing performance and extending fluid life. The necessity and methodology for analyzing fluids has remained virtually unchanged for years, yet there was still no way to easily record the data, share it with other departments or suppliers, and measure fluid concentration. Though new solutions enabled by digital technologies are emerging on the shop floor to help with tooling, machine tools or CAD/CAM services, this was not the case for monitoring metalworking fluid performance. Quaker Chemical Corp. recognized the need for innovation to help its customers monitor fluid performance. As a response, the Quaker team developed CoolanTool, a mobile app that addresses the needs of technicians that use metalworking fluids in their machining processes.

The CoroMill 172 and 171 disc cutting concepts adapted for gears, splines and racks enables gear profile manufacturing on most types of CNC machines.

SCHUNK's VERO-S SPM-138 diaphragm clamping system allows users to machine the contour of their workpieces into the SPM unit.

SICK announced the launch of the low cost OD Mini short range distance sensor for precise measurement tasks.

Guyson Corp. has introduced a 72 x 72-inch wet blasting machine with a 1,500-pound capacity powered transfer cart and a gun manipulator that moves the blast nozzles vertically and horizontally in a repeatable programmed routine.

LMC Workholding is now offering Alpine Metal Tech GmbH products in North America for the alloy wheel manufacturing industry.

FANUC America Corp. offers the arbitrary speed threading option on 0i-TD and 0i Mate-TD CNCs for new turning machines.

GF Machining Solutions designed its new Mikron HSM 500 MoldMaster (MM) high-speed milling machine with today's mold and die makers in mind.

ASC Industrial Air Filtration introduces the Mist Containment Station.

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products announces the release of Columbus III version 1.2, a powerful CAD/CAM programming and nesting software optimized for plasma, oxy-fuel, laser and waterjet cutting.

Marposs Corp. has introduced its new generation Artis CTM V6 tool, machine and process monitoring system.

Stanley Engineered Fastening offers its unique self-locking Spiralock thread form, which is reportedly highly resistant to shock, vibration, and temperature induced loosening, in a full range of corrosion-resistant, stainless steel, fractional and metric hex flange nuts.

The intra-logistics company STROTHMANN Machines and Handling expands its RoundTrack program, adding a new, larger system with a 60mm rail diameter.