Industry News

CGTech, the Irvine, California-based developer of VERICUT CNC machine simulation software, celebrated 35 years of growth and innovation in CNC simulation and optimization in 2023.

EXAIR Application Engineer John Ball has recently achieved CAGI CCASS (Certified Compressed Air System Specialist) certification.

After a four-month voting period with around 20,000 votes cast, winners in 24 categories of the Best of Industry Awards have now been determined. WFL Millturn Technologies was one of the winners, earning the award in the Modular Machine Concept category.

The United Grinding Group strengthens its Southeast Asian footprint and establishes a subsidiary in Singapore.

Star Cutter Company, a provider of custom-engineered tooling solutions for precision applications, will display its cutting tools tailored for firearms manufacturing at the Shot Show 2024, Jan. 23 – 26 at the Venetian Expo + Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas.

The Certification Gives Government Agencies, Contractors, and Other Security-conscious Customers Enhanced Protection Against Cyberattacks

Wolfram Manufacturing Technologies, a developer and integrator of advanced machine tool technologies, has expanded its machine shop footprint, adding new machines and tripling machining throughput. These advances will be showcased at an open house scheduled for February 1, 2024.

October 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $219.2 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Ceratizit has reallocated responsibilities on the executive board as of Dec. 1, 2023. Following the planned retirement of Executive Board Member Thierry Wolter from the operational business, the Executive Board will consist of three members in future: Melissa Albeck, Andreas Lackner and Frank Thomé.

Surface finishing experts, Fintek, have in invested in a new Bruker Alicona EdgeMaster. The automatic metrology system for cutting tools is supplied and supported by Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd in the UK.

The Christmas season and its traditions may have faded into memory, but one traditional Christmas icon now has a metal counterpart that will last for many Christmases to come.

 In his new role, Herendeen is responsible for overseeing an expansive sales team and dealer network for MC Machinery lasers, press brakes and automation equipment in North America. He also works closely with Mitsubishi factories on research and development, pricing, ordering and more.

BASF’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program has expanded for a second consecutive year in 2023, launching at eight additional regional manufacturing sites.

Allied Machine and Engineering, a leading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools for the metal cutting industry, celebrates 50 years of Wohlhaupter’s MultiBore, the world’s first modular boring system.

Collaboration with BMW, Decathlon, and others accelerates adoption and scale of more sustainable manufacturing.

Ryan Conroy has been promoted to laser product manager at MC Machinery Systems in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Lena Risse, precision toolmaker at Risse Tool Technology is a master craftsperson and precision tool mechanic. She is the first-ever winner of ANCA’s Female Machinist Award.

Seco Tools has taken a leap in its efforts to share knowledge about the many possibilities in machining by announcing a new partnership with Swemachinist, a well-known Instagram content creator.

The Energy Management System (EMS) market in 2022 was valued at $41.62 billion, and is expected to reach $132.77 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 15.60% over the forecast period 2023-2030. 

The integration of Industry 4.0 principles, such as Internet of Things, is driving the demand for engineering polymers used in smart manufacturing equipment and sensors. The materials need to withstand harsh industrial environments.