Metabo Corp. has introduced new lithium-ion batteries that reportedly run 33 percent longer and have an increased lifespan of 33 percent over traditional rechargeable batteries.
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces Enhanced Hole Technology, an integrated set of systems that improve hole-cutting quality on older machines without requiring a complete system upgrade.
HEIDENHAIN's newest generation of absolute angle encoders continue to set standards with their integral bearings and hollow shafts, and have now expanded their usage to include connection to Fanuc controls.
In an industry where time is money and shaving a second off part cycle times translates into huge savings, EXSYS Tool Inc. has developed a new modular tool holding system specifically for those high-volume manufacturers using Star CNC brand Swiss-style machines.
O.M.G. North America has introduced a new Spindle Speeder, adaptable to all CNC Machining Centers, for finish milling, drilling or engraving operations.
The O-INSPECT line from Carl Zeiss is growing: the O-INSPECT 322 coordinate measuring machine is now available. It is the smallest system with which Carl Zeiss is expanding the range of applications of its coordinate measuring machines.
Distinguishing itself by its flat design, no integral bearing and very small scanning head, HEIDENHAIN's newest angle encoder is now being introduced to the marketplace.