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The Doppelmayr Group, a manufacturer of ropeway technology, which is used to transport people and goods by cable, is streamlining the grinding and blasting of plasma and flame cut parts with the introduction of Teqram's EasyGrinder autonomous robot.

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

The Gi-100DT inspection system from General Inspection LLC is equipped with a total of six cameras providing complete dimensional inspection, internal and external visual defect detection, and top and bottom surface inspection for a full range of turned aerospace collars. For dimensional inspection, three cameras, one positioned from the side, one from the bottom and one from the top measures all profile features including threads, lengths, diameters, and angles. In addition to the dimensional inspection, the Gi-100DT detects surface defects on the top and bottom using three additional cameras to detect internal and external visual defects (360 degrees without part rotation). The surface defects include dents, scratches, chatter, pitting, and chips.

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.

MOCAP has added a new protective solution to its product catalog: its BNCD Series of Domed Bolt and Nut Caps. Designed to provide both protection and a finished appearance, the company says these caps are "ideal for covering exposed bolt and nut heads in a variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications."

Eliminate tedious hand work and deburr the work piece on your CNC machine for more consistent and controlled results. The DeBurr-Z floats in both the compression and extension direction allowing the cutting tool to follow the top edges or underside edges of the work piece even when these are not clearly defined.

MOCAP has added a new protective solution to its product catalog: its BNCD Series of Domed Bolt and Nut Caps. Designed to provide both protection and a finished appearance, the company says these caps are "ideal for covering exposed bolt and nut heads in a variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications."

Brian Curley introduces Walter Tools and their new Walter Americas Campus in Greer, South Carolina, which enhances manufacturing capabilities. The company focuses on drill manufacturing, customer projects, and training services aimed at improving productivity.

Mike Coffey, Field Service Engineer at Rush Machinery, introduces the RushCut, a fully enclosed, semi-automatic cut-off machine designed for the quick and efficient cutting of carbide and high-speed steel rods and tool ends. The RushCut accommodates diameters ranging from 1/8″ to 1-1/4″ (3.175 mm to 31.75 mm) and features air-actuated clamping, a PLC-controlled stepper motor, and a joystick override for manual positioning and feeding.Its full enclosure ensures effective coolant containment, and the touchscreen HMI facilitates straightforward setup and operation.nn

The tool manufacturer Inovatools from Kinding-Haunstetten, Germany, is setting new standards in the industry, and is the first provider to launch its own AI bot for topics related to machining: INOBOT.