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Tooling company wants to employ more women engineers

Engineering has long been male-dominated, but Seco Tools is working to encourage more gender diversity. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2023-07-13 CTE source:…

Contributor · July 13, 2023

Mate Precision names VP for U.S., Canada sales

Mate Precision Technologies, a developer of metal forming and metalworking solutions, has named Tom Olmscheid as its new vice president for U.S. and Canada sales. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…

Contributor · July 11, 2023

AM-produced mandrels provide new market opportunities

Additive manufacturing is set to revolutionize composite production in the defense, aerospace and additional industries. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2023-07-10 CTE source:…

Contributor · July 10, 2023

ANCA launches inaugural Female Machinist Award

Do you know a grinder operator using an ANCA machine? The company, a global manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, has launched the Female Machinist Award to recognize the achievements of female machinists…

Contributor · July 7, 2023

Platinum Tooling names regional sales manager

Platinum Tooling, the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads and other precision machine tool accessories, has named Frank Twomey as the company's regional sales manager. Imported from the CTE…

Contributor · July 6, 2023

Unisig upgrades production capacity with new technology

Unisig, a global manufacturer of deep-hole drilling machines, has invested $1.5 million in state-of-the-art technology and equipment for the company's newly constructed 5,000-square-foot fabrication department. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…

Contributor · July 5, 2023

ANCA granted patent for temperature control technique

Melbourne, Australia-based machine tool builder ANCA has been granted a U.S. patent for Motor Temperature Control, a technique that dramatically improves the stability of precision machine tools. Imported from the CTE archive…

Contributor · July 4, 2023

Optimism abounds at HxGN Live Global 2023

Sustainability. Autonomy. Collaboration. These topics were amply covered at Stockholm-headquartered Hexagon AB's HxGN Live Global 2023 conference, which took place June 12-15 at the Caesars Forum conference center in Las Vegas. Imported…

Contributor · July 3, 2023

Tips to keep you safe on a ladder

The American Ladder Institute is spreading the word about safe ladder practices and training opportunities. Here are safety tips to keep in mind. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…

Contributor · June 29, 2023

The purpose and history of the toolbox

Toolboxes and bags go back a long way in human history. Once a tool was found to be useful, it became valuable and was worth keeping. A tool and the skills to…

Contributor · June 28, 2023

Photochemical etching gives electric vehicle makers the edge

Photochemical etching is the perfect choice for metal component production in the quickly changing alternative powertrain supply chain. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · June 27, 2023

Machine tool company retrofits grinder with gearboxes

Electron Engineering Services is a machine tool company specializing in machine refurbishment and CNC retrofitting, including re-engineering, re-manufacture, and retrofit. Electron was retrofitting a grinding machine to turn it into an accurate…

Contributor · June 26, 2023

Celebrating a century of cemented carbide use in tooling

2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the invention of cemented carbide. This class of alloys, known for its ability to withstand high temperatures and fast machining, is the foundation of many modern…

Contributor · June 23, 2023

Tips to protect and maintain your bearings

Bearing longevity and efficiency depend on how well you maintain them. Even quality bearings can quickly wear or (worse) completely fail prior to their predicted B10 life if not properly maintained. n…

Contributor · June 23, 2023

Grinding rare earth magnets into shape

Amid global rivalries and increasing demand for rare earth magnets, more precise, efficient grinding technology offers proactive manufacturers a competitive advantage.n Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…

Contributor · June 21, 2023

Sandvik Coromant joins aerospace group as associate member

The Aerospace Industries Association Board of Governors officially added Sandvik Coromant to its list of Associate Members on June 1. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…

Contributor · June 20, 2023

Star SU names new medical product sales manager

Star SU, the marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has named James Doughty to the position of product sales manager responsible for national medical sales. Imported from the CTE…

Contributor · June 19, 2023

Ceratizit names technical sales engineer

Ceratizit has named Brian Krebs as the company's technical sales engineer based in Houston. Krebs will focus on special tooling concepts. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…

Contributor · June 16, 2023

Machining components for small power plants

Energy topics, such as production and efficiency, are more concerning today than ever. The growth of clean energy technologies is relentless, and companies want to manage energy budgets efficiently, The carbon footprint…

Contributor · June 15, 2023

Formula One subcontractor accelerates quality control

An LK Metrology portable arm with a 2-meter reach halves the time for inspecting large components. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2023-06-14 CTE…

Contributor · June 14, 2023

Digital Live Machining demonstrations go global

Sandvik Coromant, a supplier of tools and technology for the metalworking industry, has released a new virtual program of Digital Live Machining sessions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…

Contributor · June 13, 2023

Mazak MegaStir named tooling supplier for Meld Manufacturing

Mazak MegaStir has signed an agreement making it the exclusive supplier of tooling for Meld Manufacturing's solid-deposition technology. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · June 12, 2023

Star SU expands sales network for Star Cutter products

Star SU, the marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Co., has hired three area sales managers. Each ASM will be responsible for growing sales in his territory across multiple product…

Contributor · June 9, 2023

Manufacturer brings bigger-size tombstone machining in-house

Suburban Tool Inc., a well-known tooling manufacturer, installed a new Mazak HCN-10800 horizontal machining center with an expansive 1,000 mm pallet size and 4-ton part capacity that allows the Auburn Hills, Michigan,…

Contributor · June 8, 2023

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