Industry News

The tool manufacturer Inovatools from Kinding-Haunstetten, Germany, is setting new standards in the industry, and is the first provider to launch its own AI bot for topics related to machining: INOBOT.

Two of the leading manufacturers in laser technology are combining their strengths: Trotec Laser and eurolaser are now entering a sales partnership. This cooperation aims to offer customers even more targeted advice and provide optimally tailored system solutions based on the long-standing market experience of both companies.

United Grinding North America Inc., a subsidiary of the United Grinding Group, has renewed a partnership with Dynamic Machine, a Detroit-area CNC equipment dealership.

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm.

Tsugami America, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, has appointed Derek Briggs as its director of engineering.

Zoller celebrated its 80th anniversary at its North American headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a three-day Open House & Technology Days event May 6-8.

Eurotech Elite, a supplier of multi-axis, high-precision CNC machines, has expanded its product line with the launch of the Toro Series of horizontal flatbed lathes that are engineered with elite European craftsmanship and "tailored for North America’s most demanding industries."

A new, compact model from in-house production expands norelem Inc.’s range of floating clamps for clamping and supporting components at overdetermined clamping points.

ENCY Software, a European developer of CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, has officially registered and launched its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary — ENCY Software India Pvt., Ltd. — in Pune, Maharashtra.

Zoller, the global leader in tool presetting, inspection, and tool management solutions, proudly announces the grand reopening of its expanded Zoller Pacific facility in Torrance, California.

Alpha Sheet Metal Works is expanding its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina. The company’s $3.7 million investment will create 14 new jobs.

Star SU, the marketing, sales, and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has hired Scott Lukomski as sales director for cutting tools. Lukomski will report to Star SU president, Andreas Blind.

Behringer Saws Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance bandsawing machines, circular cold saws, and structural fabricating equipment, will exhibit at Eastec 2025 its two flagship machines: the HBE321A Dynamic horizontal bandsaw and the VMS 370 cold saw

Star SU has partnered with the REGO-FIX Center for Machining Excellence (CME), to promote its growing capabilities with the Louis Belet line of Swiss cutting tools.

Workholding is a critical component of any reliable machining setup. Poor workholding can lead to longer setup and cycle times, increased scrap and tool wear, and more rework. It was just such a scenario that prompted John Robinette, owner of United Machine Company, to shop for alternative workholding options that would ensure consistency and quality in the components it manufactures for the aerospace industry.

After a hiatus as a result of the pandemic, Florence, Kentucky-headquartered Mazak Corp. hosted the Discover More With Mazak Midwest Technology and Education Event May 6-8 at the machine tool builder’s Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. In addition to being able to meet with Mazak partner companies in the display and demonstration area, Mazak presented a variety of machining equipment, including Integrex multitask machines, Variaxis 5-axis machines for producing complex 3D curved surfaces, Syncrex Swiss-style turning machines, the HCN-4000 NEO horizontal machining center with the Palletech modular automation system, and the VC-500A/5X 5-axis hybrid machine that combines additive and subtractive operations.

After a hiatus since 2019, BIG Daishowa Inc. in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, held its annual Breakfast & Learn event on April 30 and May 1. After serving guests a breakfast that included fresh fruit, scrambled eggs with toppings, French toast, Danishes, sausage, crisp Virginia bacon, and coffee, President and COO Jack Burley gave a presentation on “Why you need high-value tooling for high-value machines.”

The board of directors of Transor Filter USA and board chairman emeritus, Irv Kaage, has appointed Johan Svensson as president.

Transforming quality inspection with high-speed, connected measurement workflows, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched the Maestro, an all-new, next-generation coordinate measuring machine (CMM) engineered from the ground up to meet the rising productivity demands of modern manufacturing.

Cosen is a global leader in band saw manufacturing with an expansive product line and a sales and service network covering all North America. The company is showcasing some of their top saw models and newest cutting solutions at this year’s EASTEC show in Springfield, Massachusetts.