Trade Show Booth Visits

Videos • April 8, 2025

Unlock Precision with the New Syncrex 12/8 Machine

SYNCREX Product Manager Leonard Lanute provides a guided tour of the SYNCREX 12/8, showcasing its 8-axis capability, advanced Mitsubishi control, and versatile guide bushing system.

Videos • April 7, 2025

Revolutionary End Mills for High-Precision Machining

Exciting innovations from Mikron Tool at PMTS 2025! ? Clive Komlenic, National Sales Manager, introduces new cutting-edge products including the Crazy Mill Cool Chatter Free and Super Finish end mills, designed for high production machining with exceptional precision. Plus, a game-changing drill for titanium applications! ??

Videos • March 6, 2025

On the Ground at TIMTOS 2025: Alan Richter Explores Ceratizit’s HDT FreeTurn!

CTE Editor-at-Large Alan Richter is on the show floor in Taipei, checking out the latest machining innovations. At @eCERATIZIT ‘s booth, he’s taking a look at the HDT FreeTurn—built for high-speed roughing, turning, and grooving with precision and minimal vibration.

Videos • February 21, 2025

Norton’s premium grain technology boosts metal removal rates

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has released the newest generation of Norton Abrasive's Paradigm wheels for the cutting tool market that feature a new high-performance grain for higher material removal rates, improved wheel life, better finishes, and reduced overall cost per part.

Videos • February 21, 2025

OPEN MIND’s enhanced software aims to cross the ‘goal line’

Much like professional hockey with its power, speed, and grace, so too were some of technologies, techniques, and even milled items showcased at the OPEN MIND Technologies booth at IMTS 2024.

Videos • February 7, 2025

Switch between vertical and horizontal tapping with new Flex arm

With barely a touch, the multi-axis FlexArm REM-24D electronic tapping arm with a multi-position head moved gracefully around the part, making it easy to tap a part where needed and helping to eliminate operator fatigue and reduce the possibility of repetitive motion injuries.

Videos • January 31, 2025

Customizable touchscreen indicator brings the power of multiple indicators into one device

In a booth full of technology from multi-sensor vision systems, video-based inspection and measurement systems, and even old-school optical comparators, it was a small touchscreen indicator that packed a lot of punch.

Videos • January 25, 2025

Hypertherm at FABTECH 2024 – Plasma & Water Jet Cutting

DescriptionnJake Brown shares highlights from FABTECH 2024, where Hypertherm showcased its latest advancements in plasma and water jet cutting. The XPR 460 plasma system, now integrated by all OEMs, took center stage, along with the PowerMax, the industry's top-selling handheld plasma cutter. Attendees also explored a two-headed water jet design for enhanced productivity and new software upgrades improving cutting speed and user experience. Plus, discussions on cobot integration offered a glimpse into the future of automation in cutting technology.

Videos • January 24, 2025

DAVI at FABTECH 2024 – Full Electric Plate Rolling Innovation

Join DAVI at FABTECH 2024 as they showcase the MCE e-POWER, the industry's first fully electric plate roll. Watch a live demo of the iRoll eXtreme control system, featuring laser correction and AI-driven adjustments for unmatched precision. See how the electric model outperforms hydraulic systems in speed, efficiency, and maintenance. Plus, learn about the specs for larger electric machines and their impact on the industry.

Videos • January 23, 2025

Visual Components at FABTECH 2024 – Welding Automation & Simulation

Brian Knutson, Director of Sales at Visual Components, gives a quick look at what the company showcased at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Focused on welding automation and simulation, Visual Components offers software that integrates CAD files to improve productivity. With a catalog of 5,000+ components, users can efficiently program welds and tackle complex welding tasks using digital twin simulations.

Videos • December 27, 2024

Oerlikon IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

At IMTS 2024, Chris Halter showcased Oerlikon Balzers' latest innovations in PVD coating technology, featuring the new INVENTA system with Advanced Arc Technology for enhanced productivity and sustainability. Highlights included the BALINIT® ALCRONA EVO coating, offering superior wear resistance for gear cutting and forming applications, and the Domino Kila flex system for small-scale operations. Attendees also explored cutting-edge solutions from Oerlikon Metco and Oerlikon AM, emphasizing thermal spraying, metal additive manufacturing, and sustainable, high-performance surface technologies.

Videos • December 24, 2024

system 3R AMRs & WorkshopManager 5.0: Transforming Manufacturing Automation

Explore System 3R's latest advancements in manufacturing automation. Anders Hagström introduces the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), built to streamline material handling and boost production efficiency. The video also highlights the updated WorkShopManager 5.0 software, offering an improved user interface, advanced fixture management capabilities, and real-time dashboards to monitor equipment performance.