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OMAX Corp. expands its GlobalMAX pump options with a 10-hp pump for the GlobalMAX JetMachining Centers. Designed for educators, job shops, fabricators and manufacturers who need an economical, industrial abrasive waterjet, this new pump delivers 30,000-psi pressure to the cutting nozzle.

3D Hubs releases its quarterly report that shows real world data on which CNC materials and surface finishes are requested the most by engineers globally.

FlexArm Inc. introduces the AR-40 Articulating Torque Reaction Arm, for enhanced operator ergonomics and improved production quality. Occupying a small footprint, it delivers up to 40 ft/lbs of torque reaction through a working range of 4 ¼ to 27 inches.

Monaghan Tooling Group (MTG) announces a first-of-its-kind program that provides new product engineers with an easier and faster way to build higher-quality and more profitable products. Called the Engineered Success Guarantee, this new program virtually guarantees that an engineer's new product or part that uses Monaghan's tooling will meet the quality and cycle time specification while promising the delivery date of its custom tooling.

JW Winco Inc. offers GN 927 clamping levers with eccentrical cam, in tapped type and threaded stud versions. The RoHS compliant GN 927 clamping levers with eccentrical cam are used for rapid clamping and releasing operations.

EXAIR's new Soft Grip Super Air Scraper is a safety air gun to help remove the most stubborn debris found within industrial facilities. The patent pending design uses a scraping blade to aid the powerful compressed air flow removal of debris.

In November 2004, when LACH was awarded the German Innovation Prize for a newly developed technology for the cost and time efficient machining of aluminum components with a monoblock diamond cutter »dia-compact«, it was already said, "Nothing is more efficient than this … ." However, there was still something more efficient – as proven by the development of »Cool Injection-Plus», cooling directly via the PCD cutting insert.Today, maximum tool life, extremely high cutting results and feed rates are taken for granted by leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers due to the use of LACH DIAMOND's monoblock milling cutters.In addition, perfect surface quality and part accuracy have been achieved – followed by reductions of cycle time by 50 percent and more.The PCD monoblock milling cutter by LACH DIAMOND is completely mounted and balanced, delivered with an adapter of your choice and it can be immediately used on a machine, without adjustments.

Industry 4.0 is often referred to as "Smart Manufacturing," where technology enables interconnectivity for machines and manufacturing software and systems. It also provides big data, increased visibility and remote access to manufacturing assets. The rush towards Smart Manufacturing, which drives manufacturers to connect their systems to the IoT, has led to an inviting number of security gaps that are easy targets for hackers.

The Hoffmann Group has introduced a new module for its GARANT Xpent 5-axis vice to the market. This new center jaw, which can be optionally fitted to the base rail, has now made it possible to clamp two workpieces with just one vice, and to process these in a single operation.

CNC tool grinder manufacturers can offer application support to find the perfect mix for effective processes. Eric Schwarzenbach, president of Rollomatic Inc., discusses how the right partner can help.

Many materials appear almost impossible to machine. A component with a combination of materials represents a special challenge. High-positive indexable inserts from ARNO Werkzeuge achieve convincing process reliability and finish quality in turning operations. Siemens Healthcare GmbH is delighted with a tenfold increase in tool life.

It's no longer just for gaming! Virtual Reality (VR), sometimes referred to as Augmented Reality (AR), is shaking things up across all industries, including manufacturing. While the technology is currently being employed mainly by large manufacturers, like additive manufacturing and the cobots before it, growing acceptance of the technology is likely to cause prices to drop, allowing small and medium-sized manufacturers to take advantage of its powers as well.