Sandvik to Acquire CNC Software, Makers of Mastercam August 25, 2021 Sandvik signed an agreement to acquireCNC Software Inc., the company behind Mastercam, the most widely used Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) brand in the industry.
Sunnen promotes Chris Miltenberger to CEO August 26, 2021 Mr. Miltenberger joined Sunnen as President/COO in 2015 and is now promoted to CEO.
BLM GROUP Adds 10kW Capability to Sheet Lasers May 19, 2021 BLM GROUP USA has added more processing power to its LS5 and LC5 flat sheet laser cutters with the new option of a 10kW fiber laser source.
Simplifying and Moving Beyond Five-Axis Machining December 15, 2020 Five-axis machining, once a novel and somewhat forbidding technology, has become routine in many shops. Meanwhile, some organizations are still hesitant to use it, largely due to programming concerns.
Twenty women making their mark in robotics & automation February 3, 2021 If there is a common thread found in the women Smart Manufacturing identified as making their mark in robotics and automation, it is a heightened awareness of the impact humans have on the planet without trying, as well as the positive impact we can have with concerted efforts.
First Time’s the Charm January 6, 2021 All shops want to be more productive and reduce downtime. For some, this means an investment in a high-end CNC machine tool. Others give quick-change toolholders a try, or pursue an IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) machining strategy.
CAD/CAM Software and Specialized Tooling Help GK Machine Cut Time, Boost Production December 29, 2020 In Donald, Ore., 24 miles south of Portland, GK Machine Company Inc., is manufacturing parts for heavy agricultural equipment such as harvesters, sprayers, tree diggers, and hose reels.
Manufacturing Equipment Market to Recover After The Collapse Of 2020 January 4, 2021 The Italian machine tool, robot and automation industry trade organization, UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, forecasts a recovery in 2021
Could Switching to Grinding Help My Manufacturing Process? October 15, 2020 While recent advancements in machining centers have allowed for increased capability around high-volume operations, there are several factors that still necessitate the need for grinding.
Gundrilling for Job Shops September 25, 2020 Today’s job shops can distinguish themselves from competitors by adding deep hole drilling/gundrilling to their offerings. But complex, custom-built machines require more floor space and a bigger investment.
