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Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development adds 24th member
Scappoose, Oregon – The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) recently welcomed the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) as its 24th member.
Form Factory combines innovation and art to produce prototypes
One of the laments of the machinist is that designers don't always consider whether their designs can actually be made. Form Factory founder Brian Ross has embraced that thought and turned it on its head. Ross created his company to cater to clients in a wide variety of industries that all need one thing: high-precision prototypes.
C.H. Hanson Co. names regional managers
C.H. Hanson announced changes to its sales management structure and personnel.
Jergens Inc. appoints Matt Schron
Cleveland OH – Jergens announces that Matt Schron will succeed Bob Rubenstahl as the next General Manager.
Bob Rubenstahl retires
Cleveland OH – Jergens' General Manager, Bob Rubenstahl, announced his retirement after seven years of successfully directing the entire division which includes the Workholding Solutions Group, Specialty Fasteners Group, and Lifting Solutions Group.
Setco Inc. adds 5th North American service center
Setco is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth North American Service Center in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico.
Grinding Symposium 2019 focused on exchange
Over 1,500 international visitors experienced new technologies from precision machining and current trends in the manufacturing industry at the Grinding Symposium 2019 held May 8-10 by the United Grinding Group in Thun, Switzerland. Customers, experts and company representatives used the opportunity for one-on-one conversations.
Armac Inc. expands sales territory
Erie, PA— Eriez® announces that ARMAC, Inc., its longtime manufacturers' representative based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, has expanded its sales territory for the company to include upstate New York, western Vermont and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Park Industries Inc. receives recognition
Value-added ALPHACAM reseller Park Industries of St. Cloud, Minnesota, was presented with an award naming the company ALPHACAM's "No. 1 Global Reseller" earlier this year at International Surface Event-Stone Expo West 2019, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Oakland Community College Closes the Skills Gap with Hurco
Hurco is proud to partner with educational institutions to train the next generation of CNC machinists.
JETI (Jetstream Integrated) Tooling
New additions to JETI (Jetstream Integrated) tooling from Seco Tools eliminate coolant-through tooling and connector interference that hinders grooving, parting-off and other turning operations. With interference-free internal coolant capabilities and the option to switch the underside stream channel on and off as required, these expansions to the range of MDT (Multiple-Directional Turning) X4 (grooving and parting-off) and 150.10 (parting-off) toolholders add operational stability and reliability while they improve surface finishes.
Mastercam 2020 CAD/CAM Software
CNC Software Inc. announces Mastercam 2020 is now available for purchase. Mastercam 2020 increases machining productivity and reduces overall production costs with new 2D through multiaxis milling automation features, CAD and model preparation improvements, and improved Machine Configurationand 3D Tooling.
