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Heller Group COO Manfred Maier and Heller Machine Tool president Keith Vandenkieboom describe and demonstrate ways a machine tool builder prepares for the future of mobility—whatever it turns out to be.
Enhanced CNC Optimization in NCSIMUL
SPRING Technologies has enhanced the optimization capabilities of its flagship NCSIMUL package. The improvements are contained in the NCSIMUL OPTITOOL module of NCSIMUL MACHINE, SPRING Technologies' CNC machine verification software for simulating, verifying, optimizing and reviewing machining programs.
T8 Hybrid 9-axis Twin-Spindle Mill/Turn Center
The T8 Hybrid 9-axis twin-spindle mill/turn center from Quicktech combines a 3-axis power turret and a 360˚ B-axis with a sub-spindle that features a 4-axis gang slide to enable complete machining of complex parts with a capacity of 38 tools. Quicktech machines are distributed in North America exclusively by Absolute Machine Tools Inc.
TNC 620 control with Touch Screen
TNC contouring controls from HEIDENHAIN are popular with users thanks to their workshop-oriented operational design and conversational programming. And now, HEIDENHAIN's compact TNC 620 control combines its advantages of HEIDENHAIN contouring controls with the latest in touchscreen technology.
HPL (High Performance Lubrication) Grinding Wheels
Meister Abrasives says its new HPL (High Performance Lubrication) grinding wheels rely on premium-grade CBN crystals fixed with durable, porous, intrinsically lubricated bonding matrix to allow substantially faster grinding of difficult materials without sacrificing quality due to wheel loading and/or part burning.
Two-Point Measurement System
GEORG offers an integrated two-point measurement system for horizontal machining centers of its ultraturn MC series. These machines process workpieces weighing 10 tons and more and with diameters of 1,000 mm upwards.
Universal Horizontal Milling Machine
Highly versatile, the Palmgren universal horizontal milling machine can handle both horizontal and vertical milling, making it an ideal solution for just about every milling application, according to the company. The vertical spindle head attachment can quickly transform the horizontal machine to a vertical one.
Vigilant and SafeSite LED Area Light
Dialight announced the launch of its next-generation Vigilant and SafeSite LED Area Light, offering high efficiency along with several new features that make it a flexible, functional and durable LED area light for industrial and hazardous area applications.
LNS America Inc. appoints national product manager
LNS Group, Cincinnati, appointed Aaron Grell as the national product manager for the company's air filtration product line.
Seco Tools LLC values partnership with university
Seco Tools LLC, Troy, Mich., continues to partner with Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich., to offer local engineering students an opportunity to participate in a multiyear internship program at Seco Tools.
Global Shop Solutions Inc. opens 10,000-sq.-ft. facility
After a year of vision and construction, Global Shop Solutions Inc., The Woodlands, Texas, a global developer of enterprise resource planning software for the manufacturing industry, has opened a state-of-the-art facility, making it the third building at headquarters.
System Insights is now Vimana
System Insights, Berkeley, Calif., which specializes in manufacturing analytics, is changing its corporate name to Vimana.
