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ANCA at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025
Sam Kirkpatrick, Senior Product Manager at ANCA, introduces AIMS Connect, a digital platform designed for CNC machinery that integrates with factory systems such as ERP and MES.
Hexagon Live Global 2025 Held in Las Vegas
The Hexagon Live Global conference returned to Las Vegas June 16–19, this time at the Fontainebleau resort and casino. This year marks a quarter century of measurement technology development for Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered Hexagon AB, following its 2001 acquisition of metrology tool manufacturer Brown & Sharpe, said Ola Rollén, chairman of the board.
Inserts for 3D Printing
3D printing allows for rapid prototyping and testing of new designs, but while this ease of creation is great, plastic can pose issues when fastening together parts as 3D plastic printed threads are not generally robust enough to handle repeated use. Threaded metal inserts designed for plastic allow for strong, reusable metal threads to be put into 3D printed parts. These inserts can be installed in several different ways, ranging from press-in installation to heat-staking with a soldering iron. E-Z Press and E-Z Fin inserts from E-Z-Lok are suited for press-in installation applications, and the company's E-Z Sonic is suitable for heat staking.
GROB Systems to host 5-AXIS LIVE!, a machining and automation technology event
GROB Systems, Inc., a developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, is hosting a 5-AXIS LIVE! technology event featuring "The Future of Manufacturing - Made in the USA," together with twenty-one of its industry partners, at GROB's North America headquarters and production facility in Bluffton, Ohio, on August 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
Starrett at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025
Join us as Eric Perkins, Steve Entress, and Michael Cogliano walk us through Starrett's advanced measurement solutions on display at EASTEC 2025. The team showcases precision equipment including the FMM-550 and FMS-1000 Force Measurement Systems, the W4900 Touchscreen Electronic Indicator, the AVR-200 CNC Vision System, and the HDV300 Digital Comparator.
Allied Machine & Engineering at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025
Noah Grabill from Allied Machine & Engineering presents a range of advanced tooling solutions at EASTEC 2025, including the expanded TA Pro line with new carbide geometries and a high-penetration drill that bridges the gap between the original TA and Genesis XT Pro.
Hypertherm doubles warranty length for Powermax series
Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has doubled the warranty period for the company's Powermax plasma cutters from three years to six years. All customers who received delivery of a Powermax plasma or gouging system on or after January 1, 2025, are now retroactively eligible for the extended coverage.
Traub TNL20 sliding-headstock automatic lathe from Index Corp.
Traub TNL20 sliding-headstock automatic lathe from Index Corp. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
ARCH Cutting Tools at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025
Bill and Dan welcome attendees and introduce two new ARCH Cutting Tools offerings: the Capto‑compatible PSC connection via the ULTRA‑DEX 944 series of tool holders, and the REVERE 977 Quarter Horse carbide end mill. They detail specifications—such as multiple SKUs, robust 0.250″ (6 mm) shank sizes for increased rigidity, and optimized 3‑flute geometry—showcasing high‑performance tooling including special CBN and ceramic‑tip variants.
Solid carbide long length drills
Kennametal Inc.'s new 12xD and 50xD solutions for its KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup, modernizing the deep drill offering with features such as a new point geometry and coating with 4-margin lands for a much longer tool life, the company says.
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025
Scott from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom walks us through the BNA-42SY5 automation system, a dual-spindle, single-turret Swiss-style lathe equipped with integrated robotics.
Heule partners with Center for Machining Excellence
Heule Precision Tool, a leader in cross-hole finishing technology, has partnered with the Center for Machining Excellence (CME) in Whitestown, Indiana, and has become the CME's latest addition to the Cutting Tool Partners.
