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Superior Abrasives announces personnel appointments
Superior Abrasives LLC enhanced its customer reach and support programs with new appointments in sales and service-related positions. In doing so, national sales management has been divided into Eastern and Western regions, improving accessibility and partnership management.
LK Metrology celebrates first anniversary as independent company
At the Control 2019 exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany, British coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology celebrated its first year of trading as a stand-alone company again, following its purchase at the end of March 2018 from Nikon Metrology by Angelo Muscarella, owner of Italian firm ASF Metrology.
When precision touches flesh and blood
To put it bluntly, everyone is much happier when they do not need products from Eberle Medizintechnik. Well, not as such. On the other hand, they are extremely welcome when it comes to minimal invasive surgery and operations. However, then they must meet the highest standards with regards to functionality, quality and sterilisation.
CLEAN-GARD 83 Alkaline Detergent
Madison Chemical introduces CLEAN-GARD 83, a cutting-edge, alkaline detergent specifically designed for removing aged, oxidized, burned-on oil, removing grease and for other difficult cleaning operations. Intended for immersion application, including ultrasonic and agi-lift, as well as recirculation spray washers up to 25 psi, this proven product cleans more thoroughly in less time, thus increasing productivity.
Heavy-Duty Toolholder
THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co. Inc., introduces a new toolholder option that takes advantage of the full line of inserts for grooving, threading, face grooving and custom applications. The heavy-duty round reversible toolholder presets an insert parallel to the centerline of the shank and can be used as either right or left hand.
M2028/M2029 Octagon Facemilling Cutters
The M2028/M2029 octagon facemilling cutters from Walter delivers high feed rates and lower tooling costs for a wide variety of roughing and finishing applications, thanks in large measure to their stable, negative, double-sided inserts that feature 16 cutting edges.
Drop-in Field Replacement CO2 Laser Lenses
A line of OEM-compatible, drop-in field replacement CO2 laser lenses that can be supplied in mounts for smaller engraving and marking laser systems is being introduced by Laser Research Optics.
Laser interferometer verifies a punch laser machine fast and accurately
When Trumpf saw API's XD Laser at a trade show, the manufacturer of machine tools, laser technology, electronics and medical technology immediately recognized that it could measure the three degrees of freedom (DoF) needed for production of its TruMatic 7000 punch laser machine in a single measurement process.
Benchtop Hardness Testers
The L.S. Starrett Co. has significantly expanded its line of benchtop hardness testers, adding seven Rockwell systems, eight Vickers systems and one Brinell system, a total of 16 new testers.
E²L Extreme Environment Lens
BEA Lasers has announced the introduction of a new lens for use with its MIL series lasers. The E²L Extreme Environment Lens incorporates a quartz glass lens into the end ferrule, providing resistance to harsh or extreme environmental conditions, such as welding arc flash, abrasives, dust and coolant.
Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Hand Grinders
Designed for superior performance in a wide variety of applications, the heavy-duty pneumatic hand grinders from Palmgren make any job fast and easy.
Manufacturers at a marketing crossroads need a simplified message
The most significant marketing challenge of our time is the scarcity of attention from potential customers. Bombarded relentlessly from all directions with too much information, a deluge of products and services, and too many unsubstantiated claims, potential customers have tuned out, dropped out and become all but unreachable.
