Industry News

Olis Robotics launched a remote diagnostics system for industrial automation cells at IMTS 2024 in Chicago, following the addition of powerful new PLC capabilities to its Olis solution.

Zygo Corp. is showcasing part of its 3D optical profiler range — the ZeGage Pro HR, the NewView 9000, and the NewView NX (fitted with a robotic arm to demonstrate how sample measurements can be automated) — and the VerifireTM 3.39 IR laser interferometer.

Thordon Bearings is supplying multiple sets of grease-free bearings to completely replace old technology at the Otto Holden Generating Station on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada.

Rainbow Robotics' CEO Jungho Lee announced Sept. 5 that the company would attend IMTS 2024, the world’s largest machine tool exhibition being held for six days from September 9 to 14 in Chicago.

Heule Precision Tools will feature its BSF tooling for automated high-volume back spot facing applications in IMTS booth #431364.

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.

At the 2024 IMTS Show, EasyCMM will showcase its Chameleon retrofit CMM motion controller and Mediator CMM software at Booth #134750 in the East Building at McCormick Place, Chicago.

FABTECH, a metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event will occur in Orlando from October 15-17. This year’s special events, which are free to all attendees unless noted, will feature a dynamic lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries.

Filter manufacturer Vomat from Treuen, Germany, will be showing a cross-section of high-performance filtration technology at IMTS North building, level 3, booth 237475.

Highlighting speed, versatility and flexibility for the packaging and processing industry, KUKA Robotics will feature four innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO International, Nov. 3-6, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Ceratizit’s Hard Material Solutions division continued its expansion into the North American market by showcasing the company’s latest carbide wear parts at the recently completed 2024 International Woodworking Fair (IWF).

The Global Machine Tools Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 91.06 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 137.64 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

The L.S. Starrett Co. is inviting IMTS attendees to try the all-new Starrett W4900 Touch Screen Indicator, which is debuting at the show, Booth #134130 in the Quality Assurance Pavilion.

RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added two new suppliers to its expansive line card: Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, and MTE Corporation.

Industry expert Jeff Rizzie looks at the future of machining with "sensorized" tooling in educational session at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show

At the Christchurch Engine Centre in New Zealand, surfacing solutions expert Rösler UK has worked with Pratt & Whitney to improve their shot blasting process.

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a premier technical society serving the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector, has released its new free digital special report, Sustainability Opportunities for Tribology.

The Swiss grinding experts from Tschudin are presenting what they say is a world first: a grinding machine with perfect heat transfer.

Takumi USA, a sister company of Hurco, will introduce the UA400 5-axis machining center in booth 338319 at the IMTS show Sept. 9-12.

DarkAero, an aerospace company based in Madison, Wisconsin, is on a mission to revolutionize personal aviation.