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Pure Copper for 3D Printing
Markforged announced the release of pure copper for the Markforged Metal X system, making it a reliable, affordable, and safe way to 3D print the widely used material. 3D printing copper parts on demand will drive new manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies for customers – leading to reduced lead times and part costs, as well as eliminating the need for costly inventory.
MC Machinery hires Mark Kauffman as regional sales representative
MC Machinery Systems Inc. announces that Mark Kauffman has joined the team as a regional sales representative for Southern California, Nevada and New Mexico. Kauffman will utilize his industry expertise to increase product sales and customer satisfaction.
Exact Metrology to open new center in Moline, Illinois
Exact Metrology, a comprehensive metrology services provider, will be adding a new facility. With existing facilities in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Cincinnati and an upcoming one in Texas, the company will open a center in Moline, Illinois. The new location will open on March 1, 2020, and will be located at 4715th Street A.
Real-time visibility — a competitive edge for SilencerCo
In 2019 alone, SilencerCo was able to realize remarkable improvements in both the efficiency and profitability of their production leveraging MachineMetrics. SilencerCo started their implementation with the goal to capture real-time manufacturing data for their business systems in an effort to improve decision making and set realistic benchmarks for future improvement.
triflex R Kit for Cobot Cable Management
igus has released a new collaborative robot cable management kit with universally-designed hook-and-loop mounting brackets and more than 100 links of the company's innovative triflex R cable carrier, which offers enhanced cable protection compared to corrugated tubes.
Air-Operated Conveyors
EXAIR's new type 303 stainless steel 2-1/2 NPT threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials. They are ideal for food, chemical, pharmaceutical and medical processes or areas likely to be wet and corrosive, which require the benefits of 303SS including excellent chemical and corrosion resistance, performance in higher temperatures, long service life and low maintenance.
hyperMILL 2020.1 CAD/CAM Software Suite
Open Mind Technologies has introduced hyperMILL 2020.1, a new version of its advanced, comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite. In addition to powerful 3D and 5-axis machining enhancements for complex part manufacture, the new version increases ease-of-use and overall programming performance, and includes key new automation and additive manufacturing strategies.
‘Freedom’ Portable Measuring Arm
CMM manufacturer LK Metrology has for the first time diversified into the supply of 3D articulating arm metrology systems with the launch of a range of 24 portable measuring arms called "Freedom."
GN 422 U-handle
JW Winco combines mechanical and electrical functions in standard parts to offer the new GN 422 U-handle with power switching and indicating functions, as well as matching accessories.
RobotWorx announces partnership with Octopuz Inc.
RobotWorx, an Ohio based company that focuses on quality industrial robotic solutions and customized integration, has announced a strategic partnership with Octopuz Inc. The new collaboration will allow RobotWorx to expand its service offerings into offline robot programming with a leading software creator.
MC Machinery names Shannon Morris regional sales representative
MC Machinery Systems Inc. named Shannon Morris as a regional sales representative for north/central Texas and a portion of east Texas.
Laser Line Ultra
As products grow thinner and lighter to meet the needs of the electronics, medical and micromechanics industries, United Grinding and Ewag have developed the Laser Line Ultra for machining the incredibly precise microtools required for these applications.
