Nexteer Expands Portfolio for EVs March 4, 2021 Nexteer Automotive said it is expanding its Driveline portfolio with new Halfshaft technologies that are tailored to meet the unique demands of electric vehicles (EVs).
Okuma Welcomes BIG Kaiser to Partners in THINC Network March 11, 2021 The management team of Okuma America Corp. has announced that BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc., Hoffman Estates, Illinois, recently joined the Partners in THINC network.
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.
‘Rebalancing’ expands LIFT’s focus to include materials, processes and systems December 3, 2020 LIFT recently expanded the focus of its desire to “create innovations faster, better and cheaper” to the materials, processes and systems involved in moving innovations from concept to commercialization.
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down 1% in November Year to Date January 24, 2020 November 2019 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $189.1 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Caterpillar Profit Rises Despite Lower Revenue January 31, 2020 Caterpillar Inc. today reported higher fourth-quarter profit as expense controls made up for lower revenue. The Deerfield, Illinois-based maker of earthmoving machines and heavy equipment also warned of “continued global economic uncertainty” in 2020.
Industrial M&A Falls in 2019 January 27, 2020 Industrial merger and acquisition activity fell in 2019 because of slowing economies and trade uncertainty, consulting firm PwC said in a report.
Manufacturing Returns to Expansion in January February 3, 2020 Manufacturing returned to economic expansion in January, helped by gains in new orders and production, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
GWS Tool Group Announces Acquires North American Tool Corp. February 7, 2020 GWS Tool Group announced it has acquired North American Tool Corp. (NATC). It is the second add-on acquisition in 2020 for GWS. Located in South Beloit, Illinois, North American Tool is a supplier of special taps, dies, and gages.
Kyal Machine Tools Represents Mitsui Seiki in UK and Ireland February 12, 2020 Mitsui Seiki USA Inc., Franklin Lakes, N.J., has announced the appointment of Kyal Machine Tools Ltd. as its exclusive representative for machine tool sales and service in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.