Industry News

07/22/2022
Lund University
Rachid M'Saoubi’s role within Seco Tools as senior research and development expert might sound complex, but for him, it’s about building bridges between the academic world and the needs of Seco Tools and its customers to help them stay competitive and thrive.
06/29/2022
ANCA Tool of the Year Award
In an industry moving at lightning speed, ANCA Tool of the Year (TOTY) celebrates the deep experience and creativity of the craftspeople who create the next generation of cutting tools.
06/24/2022
Transor Filter and Star Cutter develop working relationship
Transor Filter USA has entered into a working relationship with Star Cutter.
06/16/2022
Michael Eneberg
Sandvik Coromant has appointed two new members to its management group. Michael Eneberg began his new role as Vice President and Head of Global Sales on May 1, 2022, while Nicolas Dellachiesa will join as Head of Merger & Acquisitions (M&A) in June.
05/04/2022
Kerry Baskins, CEO and president (above, with Corinne Straight, director of communications for Elkhart)
Peak Toolworks held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its location in Elkhart, Ind.
04/28/2022
Sandvik Coromant Make the Shift sustainability program.
Sandvik Coromant has developed a set of internal goals called Make the Shift that it hopes sets a new industry standard and raises the bar for a sustainable metalworking business.
04/20/2022
The answer to manufacturing’s waste problem is hidden in data
The answer to manufacturing’s waste problem is hidden in data.
04/11/2022
ARCH Special Tools for Productivity
ARCH Cutting Tools Corp. has acquired Greene Tool Systems, Inc., of Dayton, Ohio.
03/28/2022
Using ANCA grinder
New technology has enabled F.O. Select to easily achieve greater quality, efficiency and durability of cutting tools.
03/14/2022
Beamer Laser Marking for firearms
The firearms industry, like every manufacturing industry, has product marking requirements. In this industry, however, marking is an even more essential process; and one that is rigidly regulated by law.
03/10/2022
West Ohio Tool wins small-business award
West Ohio Tool Co. won the Columbus Blue Jackets Small Business of the Month award presented by First Merchants Bank contest. As the month of January winner, West Ohio Tool Co. received recognition as the featured company during a Blue Jackets game on Wednesday, January 26. They are one of six small businesses recognized during the season.
02/10/2022
President Toshihiko Tatsu puts the WGT 400 into operation.
Seiwa Corp., the Japanese grinding machine maker, utilizes Liebherr measuring technology. Now Liebherr is offering Seiwa's grinding machines for its customers.
01/23/2022
Mike Kowalsky
Star SU in Hoffman Estates, Ill., has appointed Mike Kowalsky as a regional sales manager for Wisconsin and Minnesota, responsible for growing the sales of both gear and round cutting tools for the company.
01/22/2022
Transor moves to larger facility
Transor CEO Irvin Kaage announced the company’s move to a new facility.
12/13/2021
More than 40 years ago, the indexable insert drill changed the way machinists make holes. It continues to do so today.
12/13/2021
From Rene 41, 718 stainless steel and 625 Inconel to titanium and carbon fiber, the materials used in the aerospace and defense industry sector as well as space exploration continue to present significant toolholding challenges. A toolholder can tackle these challenges.
11/29/2021
Minority-owned Preco Manufacturing achieves superior finishes for aerospace applications while overcoming V-flange CNC milling problems via JM Performance Products’ high-torque retention knobs.
11/16/2021
Turcar, a Turkey-based company, was the winner of the virtual tool category in 2020, and this year it took home the #MadeonANCA and Most Innovative Tool categories. Coming in second in the #MadeonANCA category was Poland-based FANAR, and third place went to Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based ARCH Cutting Tools.
11/15/2021
MaxiMill 491 Indexable Miling Cutter
Ceratizit USA, in Warren, Michigan, exhibited at the Southtec trade show and showcased its full range cutting tools portfolio, including inch assortment, and hard materials solutions.

11/14/2021
Power skiving for electric vehicles
Manufacturers can achieve 90% machine use reduction with power skiving.