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Switching Software for Simplicity, Accuracy in Medical Parts Machining

Tomz Corp. buys new Wenzel CMM, then adds OpenDMIS software

Value Stream Management and PLM: The Path to Lean Product Development for Machining

The “value stream” represents so many processes and activities that refining them individually is nearly impossible. The only way to do it is to harness and distribute process information to the...

Rapid Prototyping Speeds Deployment of Stronger, Safer MRAP

Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles are improving the standard of safety for soldiers in combat zones, and a prototyping firm is helping to accelerate these vehicles from design to...

Off-Site is On the Mark with Cloud-Based ERP

Epicor adopts a subscription model, so machine shops and small to mid-sized manufacturers can stay up-to-date on software, hardware, operating system, support, training resources, and on-going system...

Practical Ideas: A Further, Simplified Method for Producing Hobs

How to convert two radius-arc side profile teeth into trapezoidal profiles

Heavy-Duty Flange Facers Improve Tool Performance, Cut Repair, Maintenance

Climax Portable Machine Tools new line for in-situ repair and on-site machining.

New Geometries for Turning Steel, Stainless, High-Temp Alloys

Kennametal’s Beyond™ round inserts improve chip control at lower cutting forces

Extended Length Tools for Aerospace, Energy Products

New Rego-Fix Xtended Length Toolholders Ideal for Aerospace and Energy Industries

“Next Generation” Magnetic Chucks for Turning Rounds, Rings

High-power electro-permanent magnetic chucks engineered with heavy-duty holding force

Two-Finger Radial Gripper with Maximum Power Density

Schunk’s PRG combines high gripping moments with small dimensional control

Direct Volumetric Machining of Solid Models

For high-speed machining, the latest GibbsCAM release lets users generate toolpaths quickly, with high-performance and efficiency.

"Reinventing" Product Lifecycle Decision-Making

Siemens new PLM "technology framework" helps users make better decisions faster, so innovation increases

More CAD/CAM/CAE Productivity, Support for Product Development Decisions

New functionality for Siemens NX 7 software supports new HD-PLM technology framework

8,000-HP VFD Introduced

WEG claims new drive delivers 99% efficiency, extended reliability

Robot Lifting for Quick, Universal Palletizing/Depalletizing

A rigid end-of-arm tool with a mechanical interface and robot adapter, and a DeviceNet interface for remote configuration, control and data collection.

Rexroth Adds Products, eBusiness Portal for GoTo Fast Delivery Program

80% increase in drives and control products selection

Infrared Touch Probe for CNCs

Heidenhain wireless device can perform tool measurement inspection from anywhere on the worktable

Pre-Engineered Overhead Cranes Lower Installation Time, Costs

“Plug and play” kits provided in top-running or under-running configurations