Top 5 robot trends in 2021
Five trends have helped triple the number of annual installations of industrial robots within ten years (2010-2019) reaching 381 thousand units in factories around the world.n Imported from the CTE archive to…
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Copper surfaces provide continuous protection against SARS-CoV-2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that certain copper alloys provide effective long-term protection against viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Velo3D named to 'World's Most Innovative Companies' list
VELO3D, a Campbell, California-based metal additive manufacturing (AM) producer, has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Star Cutter names new service manager
The Star Cutter Co. in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has promoted Bradley Cooper to service manager at its Elk Rapids, Michigan, location.nn Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
ARCH Cutting Tools embraces gender diversity
Diversity, including gender diversity, in the workplace can drive innovation, and ARCH Cutting Tools supports the idea that a gender-diverse culture, including in its engineering team, can spur innovation and growth. A…
GWS names technology director and application specialists
GWS Tool Group in Taveres, Florida, has named several new members to its team including a new technology director. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Mastercam reports a successful 2020 despite pandemic
Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, CNC Software Inc. reported strong financial results, and its Mastercam product continued to be the world's most widely used CAM software. Imported from the CTE…
Mitsui installs machine tool with electro erosion technology
Mitsui Seiki in Indianapolis has produced the first commercial CNC machine tool that incorporates the Blue Arc HSEE (High Speed Electro Erosion) material removal process technology that is exclusively licensed by General…
InfoSight names LaChapelle as its technical sales specialist for the Northeast
InfoSight Corp., the Chillicothe, Ohio-based maker of unique metal barcoding tag solutions for myriad industries, including the steel industry, has named Eric LaChapelle as its Technical Sales Specialist for the Northeast. Imported…
ANCA's new EDG machine utilizes intelligent and adaptive controls
Utilizing intelligent and adaptive control and monitor technology, ANCA CNC Machines has developed a new electro discharge grinding (EDG) machine that monitors and controls sparks and the erosion gap to decrease cycle…
Robotics company announces scholarship for veterans, active military
Halter CNC Robotics in Cascade, Iowa, established a $2,500 scholarship earmarked for a U.S. veteran or active service member who wants to study manufacturing automation, engineering or robotics.nn Imported from the CTE…
Reynolds Machinery earns top sales award from Hurco North America
Hurco North America announced that Reynolds Machinery, the exclusive distributor for Hurco CNC machine sales and service in Ohio, won the 2020 Top Unit Sales Award for North America. Imported from the…
Velo3D appoints Porter to lead European expansion
As California-based metal additive manufacturing (AM) leader Velo3D continues on its accelerated growth path, the company has appointed Jon Porter to head its commercial operations in Europe. Based in the U.K., Porter…
Week-long seminars on eCarbide kick off March 15
The Ceratizit Group's Hard Material Solutions division will host a week of eCarbide online seminars starting March 15 to 19. The seminars will cover a wide range of topics from carbide basics…
New tools for coupling and pipe machining
Continuous development of customer-focused tool solutions is the idea behind the growth of Paul Horn GmbH, suppliers of cutting tools for manufacturers of machine tools for pipe and coupling production, as well…
5 ways to choose the best drill type
Holemaking is a common procedure in any machine shop, but selecting the best type of cutting tool for each job is not always clear. Should a machine shop use solid or insert…
ARCH Cutting Tools names new analyst
ARCH Cutting Tools has named Doug Wickham as its new direct marketing/business analyst. In this role, he is working with the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based ARCH Cutting Tools marketing and business development team…
Eriez completes plant expansion
Eriez, a supplier of separation technologies, expanded its Wager Road manufacturing and testing facility that will support Eriez' strategic growth initiatives for global research and development, aftermarket repair and testing, and recycling…
Big Kaiser presents fifth annual donation to NRL
Customers of Big Kaiser helped raise $6,275 to benefit the National Robotics League (NRL). This represents the fifth annual contribution to the program by the Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based company. Imported from the…
Tormach names new chief financial officer
Tormach Inc., a Waunakee, Wisconsin-based supplier of compact CNC machines, named Darcy Johnson as its chief financial officer (CFO). Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Mastercam software released for global beta testing
New CAM software from Mastercam in Tolland, Connecticut, is now available for a public beta testing. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-03-04 CTE…
Greenleaf launches tough, high-performance ceramic end mills to the market
Greenleaf Corp. in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, released the XSYTIN-360, a new line of high-performance solid ceramic end mills, to the global market. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Eriez names new global senior director of marketing
John Blicha has been named global senior director of marketing and brand management for Eriez. Blicha joined Eriez in 2012 as manager of marketing communications. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Metal manufacturers' group urges President to rescind tariffs
The Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU) sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting the immediate termination of the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports enacted under…
NIMS and Edge Factor partner to inspire a future workforce
The National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is partnering with Edge Factor, an online learning company, to inspire students and job-seekers to pursue career pathways in manufacturing and other skilled trades. Imported…