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VZ Series Laser Machines
MC Machinery Systems Inc. introduces its newest generation of 3D laser machines in the VZ series.
Tanaka LMR Series
MC Machinery Systems Inc. is the official and exclusive importer of Tanaka gantry lasers in North America.
Jackson Safety G40
The Jackson Safety G40 Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves from Kimberly-Clark Professional have been improved to offer a host of additional benefits to industrial workers, including being washable and silicone-free.
Megamat RS
The Megamat RS Vertical Carousel from KardexRemstar Inc. has been developed using construction and production techniques focused on energy-saving and environmentally friendly considerations.
Vertical Storage Technology
Dynamic storage systems from Kardex Remstar can solve warehouse overcrowding for metalworking organizations.
iLimitS CNC Software Option
FANUC Factory Automation (FANUC FA America) introduces iLimitS CNC software option that provides machine process monitoring including spindle load, spindle speed and up to 4 coolant flow devices.
VariDrill
From its advanced VDS point geometry designed to reduce chipping on the cutting edge to its precision shank engineered for low runout, the WIDIA VariDrill is a new multi-application drill engineered to deliver acceptable hole finish and extended tool life across a wide range of materials, including in steels, stainless steels, cast irons, non-ferrous materials, and high-temperature alloys.
Heat-of-Compression Dryers
Ingersoll Rand announced a new, greener approach to treating compressed air with a new line of heat-of-compression (HOC) dryers.
Motion Control Information System
Zoller Inc. now integrates a Sinumerik 840Di CNC, pre-loaded with the Siemens Motion Control Information System (MCIS).
Model 911 Camshaft Gage
An upgraded camshaft measuring machine that is designed with a wide diameter offset follower to accommodate larger diameter cams with built-in gears is being introduced by ADCOLE Corp.
DynoSpindle Model 1860
The DynoSpindle Model 1860 series from Dynomax Inc. features compact, high-speed motorized robotic spindles designed for finishing operations requiring high-precision.