To combat the loss of more seasoned operators to retirement, job shops are turning to more modern, automated surface grinders. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Contributor · February 6, 2022
The automotive industry is a driving force when it comes to innovation and development of micro-systems, with demand for high volume production, unlike the more niche applications in the aerospace sector. Two…
Contributor · February 4, 2022
Tecnalia Research & Innovation, a leading private and independent research and technology organization in Spain, uses its material and manufacturing expertise to develop innovative designs in the most challenging materials for the…
Contributor · February 4, 2022
Through calculating its carbon handprint and footprint, Fastems has taken its first steps towards understanding how automation enables more sustainable product development and how to reduce the company's environmental impact. Imported from…
Contributor · February 3, 2022
Today's manufacturing customers expect fast turnaround times, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery of quality parts with every job. Achieving these outcomes requires a variety of capabilities called the "Great 8 of Manufacturing."…
Contributor · February 3, 2022
Part of the RENK group, Horstman is a manufacturer and global supplier of suspension systems for heavily armored and tracked vehicles. It also produces safety-critical engineering components allied to its core products…
Contributor · February 1, 2022
Linamar Powertrain GmbH produces connecting rods with extreme efficiency, and consistently fulfills the OEM's quality requirements. With its quick retooling feature, the Saturn double-surface grinding machine from Junker is not only flexible…
Contributor · February 1, 2022
ARCH Cutting Tools Corp. in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has acquired North American Carbide of Orchard Park, New York. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Contributor · January 31, 2022
In 2018, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) predicted that manufacturers would turn increasingly to eCommerce to improve their processes — following examples set by Amazon, Tesla and Uber. This may seem outlandish, but a leading…
Contributor · January 28, 2022
While some of this momentum comes from COVID-19 pandemic-related shortages and shutdowns and supply chain back-ups; in the long-term reshoring has the potential to save U.S. manufacturers critical production time, reduce transportation…
Contributor · January 28, 2022
How simultaneous high-current and high-frequency have positioned the ANCA EDG as the benchmark for PCD manufacture. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-01-28 CTE…
Contributor · January 28, 2022
When drilling holes in most aerospace components, manufacturers have three chances of getting the hole correct — after which, it will be impossible to rework the hole within the required design specifications.…
Contributor · January 27, 2022
Through collaborative partnerships with customers and their partners, Seco Tools monitors trends and identifies challenges, developing the knowledge required to overcome the industry's most demanding issues. Putting customers at the heart of…
Contributor · January 26, 2022
ARCH Cutting Tools in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan named two key manager positions. Anja Redzepagic was named national channel manager and key accounts, and Dave Valtierra was named West Coast Regional Manager. Imported…
Contributor · January 25, 2022
A combination of green electricity and renewable energy certificates in the US and India have enabled Seco to reach its 2030 emission targets a full nine years ahead of schedule, with the…
Contributor · January 24, 2022
The acquisition of Carbide Tools Mfg. Inc (CTMI) further strengthens GWS capability and capacity in the arena of custom carbide round tooling. From porting tools and reamers to complex form tools and…
Contributor · January 24, 2022
Star SU in Hoffman Estates, Ill., has appointed Mike Kowalsky as a regional sales manager for Wisconsin and Minnesota, responsible for growing the sales of both gear and round cutting tools for…
Contributor · January 24, 2022
On ANCA's new television show - the ANCA Academy - viewers can learn how to set up a collet adaptor, a fundamental skill that all operators need to grind accurate tools and…
Contributor · January 24, 2022
For metalworking operations looking to cut expenses, recycling cutting fluids is an avenue worth exploring. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-01-23 CTE source:…
Contributor · January 23, 2022
Now is the time for machine shops to embrace a new generation of tooling solutions to tackle steel ISO P turning challenges and make their production more efficient and productive. Imported from…
Contributor · January 23, 2022
The leadership team of Okuma America Corp., a Charlotte-based builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, nameD Gosiger as its 2020 Okuma Distributor of the Year. Imported from the CTE…
Contributor · January 23, 2022
Transor CEO Irvin Kaage announced the company's move to a new facility. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-01-23 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/transor-filter-announces-move-larger-facility/ Legacy path:…
Contributor · January 23, 2022
Star Cutter has added Shop Solutions LLC of Columbia City, Ind., to its sales network to expand the company's presence within the medical industry. Shop Solutions, owned by Matt Dahms, specializes in…
Contributor · January 21, 2022
Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based ICAM Technologies Corp., a provider of innovative solutions that translate CAM data into optimized coding for guiding CNC machining operations. Imported from the CTE…
Contributor · January 20, 2022
NEO LASER MACHINE Designed for processing super hard materials, Agathon's new NEO Laser machine is said to deliver about 100 times higher removal rates when compared to traditional grinding techniques. Agathon Machine…
Contributor · January 13, 2022