People & Companies

News • June 27, 2024

OMAX bridges the skills gap

Shop owners and project managers are facing today's potential skilled labor shortage head on by seeking solutions that allow them to maintain and, in many cases, expand their cutting capacity to meet demand today. In addition, their potential solution must set them up for success in the future. OMAX's OptiMAX abrasive waterjet achieves both.

News • June 26, 2024

ModuleWorks acquires Celeritive Technologies

ModuleWorks, a leading innovator in toolpath generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, acquired Celeritive Technologies Inc., the developer of VoluMill.

News • June 25, 2024

ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art US robotics facility

ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics' global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas.

News • June 20, 2024 • Alan Richter

ZOLLER Open House Focuses on Integrating Success

"Why do we do what we do?" asked Alexander Zoller, president of ZOLLER Inc., during his welcome and keynote address on the first day of the two-day ZOLLER Open House & Technology Days, which took place June 12-13 at the company's headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He answered, "It's in our blood."

News • June 20, 2024

Velo3D names new CEO

Velo3D Inc. has formally appointed Brad Kreger as the company's permanent Chief Executive Officer. He had been serving as the company's Interim CEO since December 2023.

News • June 19, 2024

KBC Tools & Machinery Canada celebrates 35 years north of the border

August 1, 2024 marks KBC Tools & Machinery Canada's 35th anniversary as an MRO supplier serving the Canadian metalworking industry.

News • June 18, 2024

Haimer USA names chief operating officer and VP of marketing

Haimer USA has appointed Manuel Merkt as its chief operating officer (COO) and vice president of marketing.

News • June 14, 2024

Kennametal plant bounces back after tornado strike

Kennametal Inc. has resumed operations at its facility in Rogers, Arkansas, following a previous shutdown due to damage from a tornado on May 26.

News • June 12, 2024

PTG Holroyd displays large-capacity helical profile grinding machine

PTG Holroyd hosted an event at its Rochdale, United Kingdom, facility during which it gavew a sneak preview of its soon-to-be-launched, large-capacity HG500 ultra-high-performance helical profile grinding machine,

News • June 11, 2024

Lyndex-Nikken Expands Sales Team to Strengthen U.S. and Canadian Support

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer of machine tool accessories, has expanded its sales team to "better serve the evolving needs of industry in the U.S. and Canada," the company said.nn

News • June 7, 2024

NKC Sweden invests in future with AP&T press line

AP&T has received an order for a new, fully automatic press line for NKC Sweden's production facility in Gothenburg. The line will be used to manufacture various types of blanks for spherical bearing housings.

News • May 30, 2024

Big Daishowa announces personnel appointments

Big Daishowa has made several personnel changes to support the company's strategic initiatives.