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The combination of building and removing material

As additive manufacturing and 3D printing of metal parts continues to make inroads into production environments, the need to efficiently and effectively finish-machine them when typically required gains importance. Imported from the…

Contributor · October 2, 2019

Building the new 'manufacturing stack'

Manufacturing is transitioning from a linear supply chain world to a much more adaptable internet of goods. Just as the internet is built on the TCP/IP stack, the internet of goods will…

Contributor · October 1, 2019

Is the so-called manufacturing renaissance a mirage?

Our discourse on the manufacturing renaissance is marked by a failure to take hysteresis into account. First, I will select representative voices from the discourse. Then I will present a bracing article…

Contributor · October 1, 2019

Richards Micro Tools rebrands as KEO Micro Tools

ARCH Cutting Tools announced that the Richards Micro-Tools product portfolio is being rebranded as KEO Micro Tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-10-01…

Contributor · October 1, 2019

NIMS launches industry-recognized CAM credentials

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is now offering standardized CAM credentials, CAM Milling and Turning. "The CAM field continues to grow and is expected to create almost 100,000 new programmer,…

Contributor · September 30, 2019

5 industries that can't do without custom machining

Precision and efficiency have become the leading demands for manufacturing. Modern equipment is changing rapidly. Sturdier, harder materials are used, complex geometries with tight tolerances and fine surface finishes are required, and…

Contributor · September 27, 2019

The impact on innovation in manufacturing from tariffs

When tariff hikes began in spring 2018, companies associated with manufacturing immediately went on alert. Over the past year and a half, continued escalations have increased pressure on U.S. and China relations,…

Contributor · September 27, 2019

Mazak and Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner for wire additive R&D

Continuing collaborative efforts for the technological advancement of manufacturing processes, Florence, Kentucky-based Mazak Corp. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) manufacturing demonstration center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, have entered into a cooperative…

Contributor · September 27, 2019

GF Machining Solutions LLC expands distributorships

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – GF Machining Solutions has announced that it will expand distribution channels and regional sales to further invest in its capability to deliver advanced manufacturing technology to customers throughout North…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

AIMS Metrology appoints national sales manager

DAYTON, Ohio—Five-axis coordinate measuring machine OEM AIMS Metrology announced the hiring of Chris Brown as national sales manager. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Walter USA LLC appoints 2

Waukesha, WI—Walter, a cutting tool manufacturer has announced the appointment of two new regional channel development managers to support its overall sales organization, channel partner relationships and aggressive business growth strategy. Imported…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Voestalpine Eifeler Coatings opens facility

Cleveland, TN – voestalpine eifeler Coatings today announced the opening of their newest coatings facility in Cleveland, Tennessee, thirty minutes north of Chattanooga on Interstate 75. Imported from the CTE archive to…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Mitsui Seiki Kogyo Ltd. names president

[FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ] Mr. Kinichi Kato has been named President of Mitsui Seiki Kogyo, Ltd., the parent company of Mitsui Seiki USA, Inc. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Allegany Capital Corp. acquires CID Performance Tooling Inc.

Rockford, IL – Bourn & Koch, an American manufacturer of new precision machine tools, today announces that its parent company, Alleghany Capital Corporation, has acquired Coastal Industrial Distributors LLC, (doing business as…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Die Cad Group Inc. appoints president

Grand Rapids and Macomb, Mich. – Mary Nicholson has been named president of Die Cad Group, a Tooling Tech Group (TTG) company that specializes in engineering and tooling design services for the…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

High QA Inc. appoints 2

[Hazlet, NJ] High QA, Inc., the developer of Inspection Manager™ Quality Management Software, has appointed Christopher (Chris) Mendicino to the position of Vice President of Professional Services and Jim Moroz to the…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Schunk Intec Inc.'s grippers now assembled in US

SCHUNK will now be assembling grippers in the US. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-09-25 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/schunk-intec-incs-grippers-now-assembled-us/ Legacy path: /schunk-intec-incs-grippers-now-assembled-us

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Pferd Inc. appoints vice president of sales

Milwaukee, WI— PFERD INC., a global manufacturer of abrasives, brushes and power tools, has announced the appointment of Rafael Astacio to the position of Vice President, Sales. Imported from the CTE archive…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

Cutting tool inserts to see ballooning sales

The global cutting tool inserts market is likely to account for ~US$ 18.1 Bn by the end of the assessment year 2019, and is estimated to expand at a CAGR of ~7.0%…

Contributor · September 25, 2019

David Milner joins Wildeck Inc.

Waukesha, WI – Wildeck, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome David Milner as the company's new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…

Contributor · September 24, 2019

Precision Micro Ltd. expands its commercial team

(Birmingham, U.K.) A European photochemical etching specialist, Precision Micro, has appointed Chris Carter as Key Account Manager to service the growing German market for precision photo-etched metal components. Imported from the CTE…

Contributor · September 24, 2019

Mona Pappafava-Ray receives award

Greensburg, PA – Mona Pappafava-Ray, president and CEO of General Carbide Corp., has been selected as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award East Central Region winner. Imported from the CTE archive…

Contributor · September 24, 2019

Takumi USA Inc. names Rossi Machinery Services Inc. distributor

Indianapolis, IN – Takumi USA has named Rossi Machinery Services of Ashland, Ohio as its exclusive full-service distributor for North Central Ohio and Northeast Ohio, effective immediately. Imported from the CTE archive…

Contributor · September 24, 2019

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