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The International Manufacturing Technology Show says it plans to showcase unexpected solutions at more than 1,500 booths, including more than 65 first-time exhibitors offering innovative solutions.
ANCA celebrates 50 years of tool grinding progress
Family, fulfillment, and a fascination with technology are all part of a formula that has seen ANCA lead the demanding niche of CNC tool and cutter grinders for a half-century.
Haimer acquires 25% of Wintool; partners with TCM Group
The Haimer Group becomes a 25% shareholder in WinTool AG and agrees on a strategic partnership with the TCM Group, wHAIMER global distribution rights to WinTool and Toolbase.
United Grinding Mexico appoints managing director
United Grinding North America, a subsidiary of Swiss-based United Grinding Group, recently appointed Alonso Acevedo to the Managing Director position for its Mexico territory.
JR Machine adds two to leadership team
JR Machine, a contract manufacturer of complex machined parts, added two veteran executives to its leadership team to support its growth.
DXGQ/U0703 Inserts
The DXGQ/U0703 inserts feature 55° nose angle with brazed CBN tips that are designed for hard part turning applications. The inserts incorporate HP chipbreaker and use WavyJoint brazing technology for the CBN tips which are designed to provide enhanced insert reliability during hard part turning. Also, the inserts feature four total cutting edges for excellent cost-per-part efficiency.
Innovance Inc. acquires Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions
Innovance, a 100% employee-owned holding company focused on manufacturing and industrial technology, has acquired Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions.
MachiningDoctor.com calculates success
Professional machinists searching for technical assistance on the internet would do well to check out Machiningdoctor.com, a website launched in November 2020 by a mechanical engineer with more than 30 years in the industry. Erez Speiser, who spent much of his machining career working at Iscar headquarters in northern Israel, said he developed the Machiningdoctor.com website out of boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gold Series Timer (GST)
Jonesboro, Ark. March 4, 2024] – Today, Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) proudly unveils its latest dust collection controller, the Gold Series Timer (GST). This is a user-friendly and easily applied solution for pulse-jet cleaning control of industrial dust collection systems including baghouse designs.
Platinum Tooling named Tecnicrafts’ North American distributor
Effective immediately, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., will be selling products from Tecnicrafts Industries, a manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss Type CNC Lathes.
ModuleWorks Partners With DN Solutions on machine tool software
ModuleWorks, a software provider for the CAD/CAM industry, has partnered with DN Solutions, a CNC machine tool builder, involving equity investment and business cooperation.
Supfina Superfinishing of Bearings and Bearing Rollers
Supfina demonstrates superfinishing of bearings and bearing rollers.
