Management

Shop-floor AI

06/13/2025

Datanomix, developer of Data-Powered Production intelligence for precision manufacturers, expanded its AI functionality across its software portfolio. AI-driven advancements include: FactoryMate, an intelligent assistant that acts like a digital floor supervisor, analyzing production reports and providing real-time analysis; G-Code Cloud + DNC, a secure and AI-enhanced platform for managing and distributing G-Code programs; TMAC AI that offers predictive quality insights by analyzing machine sensor data, including spindle load, vibration, and tool wear, detects process drift and tooling issues before they impact part quality or machine health, provides process control insights to engineers and operators alike.

Cultivating Your Mindset

03/25/2025

Author:

Tom Stamborski

This month’s column is for business owners who have ever struggled to make a decision regarding a significant capital expense.

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Consider Your Financing Options

01/19/2025

Author:

Tom Stamborski

For various financing scenarios, shop owners must consider the different products that can be utilized and the impact they may have on business operations.

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Olympic Steel acquires Metal Works

Olympic Steel Inc., a national metals service center, has acquired Metal Works. The all-cash purchase is expected to be immediately accretive. Terms were not disclosed.

Kennametal names president of metal cutting segment

Kennametal Inc. has named David Bersaglini vice president of Kennametal Inc. and president of the Metal Cutting segment.

Sandvik Coromant IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

David Goulbourne, responsible for Sandvik Coromant's solid round tools business unit, uses an interactive touchscreen presentation to introduce manufacturing wellness concepts aimed at optimizing production processes. The presentation addresses identifying bottlenecks, adopting new technology, committing to sustainability, reducing waste, improving data utilization, forming partnerships to ensure quality machining, and bolstering training with artificial intelligence. Automation also is highlighted as a strategy for higher output, providing a comprehensive view of optimizing production.

Seco names Vice President Brand, Marketing and Communication

Hanna Lye has been appointed Vice President Brand, Marketing and Communication at Seco. She will report to Stefan Steenstrup, President Seco, and become a member of the Seco Management Group.

HII awarded $209 million weapon system contract

HII, the McClean, Va.-based weapons developer, announced that its MissionTechnologies division was awarded a $209 million contract to support the development and sustainment of the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) fighter and bomber weapons systems and subsystems.

Mitsui Seiki USA names director of sales west

Joseph Farkas has been named director of sales west at Mitsui Seiki USA, a manufacturer of high precision CNC machine tools. He brings 30-plus years of sales and business management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Mitsui Seiki organization.