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PC-DMIS 2014.1 Measurement Software
Hexagon Metrology launched PC-DMIS 2014.1, a significant update of measurement software used for the collection, evaluation, management and presentation of manufacturing data.
Adjustable Angle Heads
BENZ has announced that it is offering new adjustable angle heads to help manufacturers improve their machining and milling operations.
Easy CNC App
Siemens Industry Inc.'s Easy CNC app is available for Android devices.
19″ Display Monitor for Multitask Machines
A large, 19" user-friendly display monitor is now standard on Okuma's MULTUS U3000/U4000 and the MU-6300V multitasking machines.
Specially Certified Valves
HAWE Hydraulics offers specially certified valves to meet specific requirements of hazardous environments.
Tongtai Q5 CNC Gang-Type Lathe
The new Tongtai Q5 CNC gang-type lathe from Absolute Machine Tools is a compact, simple machine engineered specifically for fast production of small parts.
SmartCAM v2015
SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM v2015.
EZ-IO Software for Equator
Renishaw's new EZ-IO software for the Equator Flexible Gauge makes it easy for automation integrators to configure communications between Equator systems and a cell controller.
Hyperturn 65 Powermill
The Hyperturn 65 Powermill from EMCO Maier Corp. offers a large spindle clearance of 1300mm, a powerful counter spindle which also allows 4-axis machining, a B-axis with a direct drive for complex 5-axis simultaneous milling operations, and an additional Y-axis for the lower turret, making it ideal for machining complex parts.
GN 319.5 Revolving Ball Knobs
J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 319.5 revolving ball knobs, long shoulder type, with stainless steel tapped shoulder in inch and metric sizes.
GN 129.2 Hinges
J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 129.2 steel and stainless steel hinges in metric sizes.
Helicheck 3D Measuring Machine
With the new Helicheck 3D machine, Walter, a member of the United Grinding Group, introduces a CNC measuring machine for the complete digitization of tools and production parts, resulting in a 3D model that can be saved, processed, analyzed and measured.