Honing to be featured in May
For the May issue's focus on abrasive machining, I'm writing a multiple-source article about honing. One of the sources is Lapmaster Wolters LLC. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
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17-year-old has 12 job offers
Julian Cornwall, a 17-year-old junior in the Butler Tech precision machine program at Colerain Career Center, has a big decision ahead of him. Companies looked at his portfolio and shop samples and…
Micron Manufacturing: No supervisors, and employees set schedules
A precision machining supplier has come up with a way to address the skills shortage problem. Micron Manufacturing Co., Walker, Mich., lets workers create their own schedules. You want to be there…
Save money with reconditioning
Nearly 100 percent of the solid-carbide tool assortment is suitable for reconditioning, according to Sandvik Coromant Co. Once a solid-carbide tool has been reconditioned three times and is no longer a candidate…
Futura Automation LLC adds regional manager
Futura Automation LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz., added George Wilken to its management team. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-03-04 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/futura-automation-llc-adds-regional-manager/ Legacy path:…
Chemetall receives Airbus SE SQIP award
The surface treatment global business unit of Ludwigshafen, Germany-based BASF SE's coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, was awarded the highest supplier award in the aerospace company Airbus SE, Leiden, Netherlands,…
Seco Tools AB partners with MachiningCloud Inc.
Seco Tools AB, Fagersta, Sweden, and MachiningCloud Inc., Camarillo, Calif., are partnering to provide Seco Tools product data in the cloud. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
ASF Metrology SRL to acquire coordinate measuring machines business
Metrology provider ASF Metrology SRL, Varallo, Italy, is acquiring the coordinate measuring machines business from metrology provider Nikon Metrology NV, Leuven, Belgium. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
CNC Software Inc. celebrates anniversary
2018 marks the 35th anniversary of CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn., the developer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-03-03…
Röhm Group acquired
Röhm Group, Suwanee, Ga., is now part of Dr. Helmut Rothenberger Holding GmbH. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-03-03 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/rohm-group-acquired/ Legacy…
CGTech celebrates milestone
CGTech, Irvine, Calif., the developer of Vericut software, is celebrating three decades of innovation and consistent growth. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-03-03…
Franklin Bronze Precision Components LLC hires Dave Greene
Dave Greene joined Franklin Bronze Precision Components LLC, Franklin, Pa., as operations manager. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-03-03 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/franklin-bronze-precision-components-llc-hires-dave-greene/ Legacy…
Kitagawa North-Tech Inc. hires Edward Borsos
Kitagawa North-Tech Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., which manufactures standard chucks, advanced chucks, custom-engineered workholding and steady rests, hired Edward Borsos as regional sales manager. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Precision Surfacing Solutions acquires Reform Grinding Technology GmbH
Precision Surfacing Solutions, Mount Prospect, Ill., formerly Lapmaster Wolters Group, a supplier of equipment and services for precision lapping, polishing, grinding and honing, acquired Reform Grinding Technology GmbH, a provider of machine…
Arno Werkzeuge USA LLC hires Rob Hampton
Arno Werkzeuge USA LLC, Harvard, Ill., a manufacturer of cutting tools and positive- and negative-style inserts for metalcutting machine tools and Swiss-style turning machines, hired Rob Hampton as technical support and sales…
Sunnen Products Co. acquires BTA Heller Inc.
Sunnen Products Co., St. Louis, acquired BTA Heller Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of deep-hole tooling and systems for primary hole generation. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
GWS Tool Group LLC acquires Alliance CNC Cutter Grinding Services Inc.
GWS Tool Group LLC, Tavares, Fla., the parent company of GW Schultz Tool and CGI Tool, acquired Alliance CNC Cutter Grinding Services Inc. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Hypertherm Inc. celebrates 50 years
Hypertherm Inc., Hanover, N.H., a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is celebrating its 50th year of industrial cutting innovation by introducing programs designed to deliver greater value to longtime customers.…
Dorner Manufacturing Corp. appoints Ben McGruder
Ben McGruder was appointed director of customer service and inside sales for Dorner Manufacturing Corp., Hartland, Wis. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-03-02…
Mazak Corp. appoints general manager
Mazak Corp., Florence, Ky., named Jim Rutan general manager for the Northeast region. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-03-02 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/mazak-corp-appoints-general-manager/ Legacy…
Vero Software Ltd. hires Chris LaFleur
In response to continued growth throughout the U.S., Vero Software Ltd., Cheltenham, England, hired Applications Engineer Chris LaFleur to deliver technical support to users of the Edgecam and Surfcam brands. Imported from…
2018 outlook on manufacturing
This year should be an exciting one for manufacturers. First, we must recognize the long-term trend where large corporations' productivity gains have been outstripping mid and small-size manufacturing companies (500 employees and…
OSG USA Inc. announces scholarship winners
OSG USA Inc., Glendale Heights, Ill., recognized the recipients of its inaugural "Shaping Your Dreams" scholarship program, which was created to assist students in fulfilling their educational goals in the fields of…
Hi-Speed joins the fast-growing YG-1 family
Jonathan Saada, aerospace veteran and president and founder of Hi-Speed Corp., a top manufacturer's representative to the aerospace market, announced his decision to represent high-performance tool manufacturer YG-1. According to Saada, the…
Technology education has come a long way in Pardeeville, Wis.
If the third time is the charm for a grant request in Pardeeville, Wis., all its schools will win. But luck won't get it done. Pardeeville High School applied last month for…