Industry News

KENT, Washington, June 9, 2020 – Omax Corp. has announced a virtual trade show to feature the ProtoMax abrasive waterjet.

Exact Metrology Inc., a comprehensive metrology service provider, is offering free training videos on the company’s YouTube channel.

Ceratizit USA Inc. has joined forces with several companies to make ventilators.

FLORENCE, Kentucky – In response to a neighboring company’s request for collaboration, machine tool manufacturer Mazak Corp. provided much-needed materials and production capacity for the development of a UV-C LED surface disinfection system.

June 8, 2020 – KENT, Washington – Flow International Corp., a developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting systems, announced an online trade show series. The first installment, “10 Critical Factors You Can’t Ignore When Considering Waterjet,” will take place June 10 at 11 a.m. Pacific time.

Reliable domestic retention knobs utilizing superior U.S. steel can enhance setup rigidity, which improves tool life and cycle times.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois – While travel and visitor restrictions upend the normal schedule of service calls to manufacturers, a remote maintenance session may be just the fix. BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc. is providing limited free maintenance support for all models of Speroni tool presetters.

While COVID-19 has shuttered many events, one supplier of high-precision tooling systems was not deterred.

Washington, D.C. A survey of members of the National Tooling and Machining Association and Precision Metalforming Association shows the importance of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, with more than 91% of respondents reporting that they have applied for and received a PPP loan to retain employees they otherwise would have furloughed or terminated.

The exhibitor survey conducted by Messe Stuttgart clearly showed that there is no adequate basis for an AMB exhibition this year. The next regular AMB then will be held in its regular cycle in Stuttgart, Germany, from 13 to 17 September 2022.

Weatherford, Texas – The Coordinate Metrology Society in collaboration with the PrecisionPath Consortium today announced the official launch of their 3D measurement industry-at-large survey at https://uncc.surveyshare.com/s/AYAGK6A.

CHARLESTON, South Carolina. // Fast-track companies are redeploying capex in quarters two and three in favor of a 12-step visual commerce program offered by ATLATL Software. While many companies are suffering from static selling processes, the 12-step Accelerator program directly addresses how businesses can expedite selling online and generate revenue rapidly.

Junker Group's RETROFiT service provides many benefits for customers by modernizing used machines and bringing them up to the latest technical standards. Compared with purchasing a new machine, RETROFiT supplies savings of up to 60%. Renault Portugal SA took advantage of this program and opted to retrofit two Quickpoint cylindrical grinding machines.

Taiwan Excellence, an international campaign to promote Taiwan's products, will host the Taiwan Excellence smart machinery online press conference June 2 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Kent, Washington, May 19 – Omax Corp. will host a virtual trade show May 28 at 9 a.m. Pacific time featuring the company’s latest abrasive waterjet cutting technologies.

HCL Technologies Ltd., a global technology company, announced a program to provide a free CAMWorks home license and technology upgrade for customers during April and May in an effort to minimize disruption from COVID-19.

May 14 (Tolland, Connecticut) –- CNC Software Inc. has made free training available to those looking to sharpen their skills using Mastercam CAD/CAM software. Until June 30, users can sign up to take a full set of Mastercam core classes through Mastercam University.

U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $189.8 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 0.9 percent from February's $188.2 million and down 9.8 percent when compared with the $210.4 million reported for March 2019.

Cleveland - Members of the National Tooling and Machining Association and Precision Metalforming Association are stepping up to meet the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and leading the way in displaying the true American spirit of joining together to make a difference. In addition to producing -- without disruption -- the tooling, machinery and parts that make up the backbone of the manufacturing supply chain and are essential to restarting America’s economy, member companies are working to help communities, first responders and the medical community in the fight against the virus.

A few weeks ago, Emag LLC started examining workplace safety regarding the pandemic and quickly came up with a long list of new safety measures to avoid spreading the virus. Over the past couple of weeks, our employees have been working hard to implement these measures, making us confident that all workplaces now are designed so the spread of infection at the company is almost impossible. Strict hygiene rules are being upheld throughout the company, and the minimum 2 m (6 ft.) social distancing measures are followed. However, there was one area that the team struggled to find a safe solution for: door handles.