Time to sell or buy a used CNC?
Some tool builders in the expanding economy are having a hard time obtaining machine components, which is delaying production, said Logan McGhan, technical salesman at KD Capital Equipment LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz., a…
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Near-Earth objects
If you're reading this, it means that Earth wasn't destroyed. On Feb. 9, the asteroid 2018 CB passed overhead with just 39,000 miles to spare—well within the moon's orbit and, by outer…
Ways to avoid the hack attacks
Manufacturers are ripe targets for hackers. According to a report from IBM Security, the manufacturing industry moved into the position of second most attacked industry in 2015, behind health care. Imported from…
A growing market for colossal components
As product miniaturization continues, micromachining continues to make inroads into the manufacturing industry, and CTE will once again provide a special section about micromachining in our May issue. At the other end,…
ISM: New orders, production and employment continue growing
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January, and the overall economy grew for the 105th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.…
Eriez Metalworking Demo Truck kicks off 2018 tour
The Eriez Metalworking Demo Truck, a 32-ft. Peterbilt diesel rig with a 24-ft. equipment showroom belonging to Eriez Manufacturing Co., Erie, Pa., is once again traveling across North America to deliver hands-on…
Full productivity and profitability, only with process optimization
Without a fully optimized manufacturing process, individual machines and entire manufacturing operations fall short of their full productivity and cost-effectiveness potentials. To avoid this fate, shops should take advantage of engineering and…
Heule Tool Corp. launches new website
Heule Tool Corp., Cincinnati, has launched a new website at www.heuletool.com designed to provide a more user-friendly experience with improved mobile-responsive navigation and functionality throughout. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Computer Aided Technology LLC to sell for Roland DGA Corp.
Computer Aided Technology LLC, Buffalo Grove, Ill., a provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions, partnered with Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, Calif., to bring to market the DGShape line of office-friendly, benchtop CNC…
Pat Bass has new role at Verisurf Software Inc.
Verisurf Software Inc., Anaheim, Calif., appointed Pat Bass director of sales for the Americas. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-02-03 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/pat-bass-has-new-role-verisurf-software-inc/…
A century of precision tooling
Established in 1918, J.A.M. Taylor Tool Co. Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario, is a family-owned, fourth generation Canadian manufacturing company specializing in cutting tools comprising taps, reamers and dies. Imported from the CTE archive…
Forbes & Co. Ltd. partners with MachiningCloud Inc.
Forbes & Co. Ltd., Mumbai, India, and MachiningCloud Inc., Camarillo, Calif., are partnering to provide Forbes & Co. product data in the cloud. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Wall Colmonoy Corp. appoints vice president of finance and operations
Ed Mohrbach joined materials engineering company Wall Colmonoy Corp., Madison Heights, Mich., bringing extensive experience in the industrial segment with leadership roles in sales, marketing and general management. Imported from the CTE…
Growth leads to management appointments at Heidenhain Corp.
Significant company growth and key initiatives led to important management changes at Heidenhain Corp., Schaumburg, Ill., in North America. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Matsuura Machinery USA Inc. expands Yamazen Inc.'s territory
Machine tool builder Matsuura Machinery USA Inc., St. Paul, Minn., announced the territory expansion of distributor Yamazen Inc., which has offices in Knoxville, Tenn., and Roswell, Ga. Imported from the CTE archive…
Pferd Inc. appoints sales manager for West region
Pferd Inc., Milwaukee, which manufactures abrasives, brushes and power tools, appointed John Hibbard regional sales manager of the Western U.S. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Heidenhain Corp. acquires AMO Corp.
Heidenhain Corp., Schaumburg, Ill., which manufactures encoders, digital readouts and numerical controls, acquired AMO Corp., an Austrian specialty encoder company. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Cincinnati Inc. names Adam Yborra sales engineer for Eastern territory
Cincinnati Inc., Harrison, Ohio, which manufactures laser-cutting, automation and other metal fabrication equipment, named Adam Yborra sales engineer for the Eastern U.S., specifically eastern Pennsylvania, south New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and northwest…
Fives Machining Systems Inc. acquires Konecranes Machine Tool Service
Machine tool builder Fives Machining Systems Inc., Hebron, Ky., acquired Konecranes Machine Tool Service, which has facilities in Erlanger, Ky., and Massillon, Ohio. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
Shop Floor Automations Inc. celebrates 20th anniversary
Shop Floor Automations Inc., La Mesa, Calif., is celebrating its 20th year. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-02-02 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/shop-floor-automations-inc-celebrates-20th-anniversary/ Legacy path:…
Motion Industries Inc. announces organizational changes
Industrial parts distributor Motion Industries Inc., Birmingham, Ala., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., announced three management changes. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Rockford Systems LLC appoints vice president of finance
Rockford Systems LLC, Rockford, Ill., appointed Bill Holliday vice president of finance. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-02-02 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/rockford-systems-llc-appoints-vice-president-finance/ Legacy path:…
Gilman Precision USA LLC adds Rich Olson to sales force
Gilman Precision USA LLC, Grafton, Wis., which manufactures customized linear and rotary motion systems, added Rich Olson to the sales force as a business development specialist. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Vero Software Hires Michael Welk for CAM Solutions Support
Vero Software Ltd., Cheltenham, England, hired Wisconsin-based Applications Engineer Michael Welk to provide technical support for its Edgecam and Surfcam CAM solutions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Atlas Copco Compressors LLC appoints president and general manager
Compressor maker Atlas Copco Compressors LLC, Rock Hill, S.C., appointed Robert Eshelman president and general manager. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2018-02-02 CTE…