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FlexArm Inc. to break ground on facility
(Wapakoneta, OH) –FlexArm will break ground on their new $4 million state-of-the-art headquarters on September 17 at 10 am EST.
Abtex Corp. promotes Damian Clemons
DRESDEN, NY, September 6th – Abtex Corp., a manufacturer of brush/machine deburring solutions for the manufacturing industry, today announced the promotion of Damian Clemons to Vice President of Engineering.
Joe Gibbs Racing extends partnership with Mahr Inc.
PROVIDENCE, RI – September 6, 2018 – Mahr Inc., a provider of dimensional metrology solutions, announced today a three-year extension of the company's long-standing technology partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to ensure the ultimate quality of designs for its racing teams through the use of metrology.
Okuma America Corp. hires Summer Cline
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 6, 2018) – Okuma America Corporation, a builder of CNC machine tools, announces that Summer Cline has joined the company as Vice President of Finance.
Dallas Industries Inc. appoints Robert Herrada
Troy, MI — Dallas Industries (www.dallasindustries.com), a manufacturer of coil handling, press feeding equipment and controls for the stamping industry has announced the appointment of Robert Herrada as Regional Sales Manager.
JETCAM Orders Controller (JOC) Premium and Premium Automation v3.15
JETCAM International s.a.r.l. announced the release of JETCAM Orders Controller (JOC) Premium and Premium Automation v3.15, with several new features. The JOC product range is an accompaniment to the JETCAM Expert nesting system, allowing remote generation of tooled component files or dynamic nests of ordered components.
CrossTrack 5 Software
JETCAM International s.a.r.l. announced a new release of CrossTrack 5, with several new features and options available. The latest version supports tracking of different material categories, such as length (rolls), quantity (sheets) and weight, or volumetric items that require life tracking such as resins.
V20.23.01 Release of JETCAM Expert CAM & Nesting Automation Software
JETCAM International s.a.r.l. announced a new release of its JETCAM Expert CAM and nesting automation software. V20.23.01 includes further enhancements to JETCAM's JET-Cut fly cutting and JET-Optimizer path optimizing, significant enhancements to common cutting and an all-new advanced reports designer and generator.
Digitization at every step for today’s machine tool builders
Today's machine tool builder has read many articles and technical papers about the emerging concept of digitization. Here are three ways OEM engineering and management teams can view this technology and its impact, as it shapes the production and sales process of the future.
Mastercam’s 2018 Wildest Parts competition winners
CNC Software Inc. has announced the winners of the 2017-2018 Wildest Parts competition. The company develops the industry leading CAD/CAM software, Mastercam, and holds the Wildest Parts Competition each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing. The competition is open to students at the secondary and postsecondary levels to create parts demonstrating creativity and technical skill using Mastercam.
No. 1017 High-Temperature Bench Oven
No. 1017 is a 1,000º F high-temperature bench oven from Grieve used for various heat processings at the customer's facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 22" W x 22" D x 13" H, and 3kW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular elements to heat the oven chamber, while a recirculating blower provides airflow to the workload.
Force Guide Integrated Force Control System
Epson Robots announced the new high-performance Force Guide integrated force guidance solution, which takes robot automation to the next level with amazing precision and outstanding rigidity. Epson Force Guide is a tightly integrated force control system that allows Epson Robots to sense and make precision moves using force feedback data.
