NASA
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It’s possible to join metal without melting it, but monitoring process temperatures adds efficiency and insight to the process.
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CNC machine and control panel.
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CNC turning of an automotive CAM shaft.
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OPEN MIND Technologies
In three-axis and five-axis machining (shown here), new algorithms for rest material detection ensure that all rest material areas are automatically accounted for in full.
The newest version of hyperMILL updates core functions and brings new options that increase NC programming efficiency for 2.5D machining through to five-axis milling.
April 17, 2024
Renishaw
FixtureBuilder 8.1 is the latest version of its 3D fixture-modelling software for designing set-up fixtures in seconds and exporting them to inspection programming software, using popular file formats like IGES, SAT, and STEP.
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The My rConnect platform allows shops to connect any GF Machining Solutions EDM, milling, and laser texturing machine for fast, responsive and easily accessible service and support, plus expanded digital capabilities.
The My rConnect platform quickly and easily links GFMS EDM, milling, and laser texturing machines to service and support resources – plus expanded digital capabilities.
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Laserax
Laserax UV lasers offer versatility for micro-processing delicate, heat-sensitive materials
A wider portfolio of inline systems includes devices with UV technology in combination with full automation for seamless, integrated workflows.
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Wintriss Controls Group
Wintriss Controls Group Tracker device.
The cost-effective device captures and records process parameters, including pre-programmed digital inputs – e.g., run/ idle and counting – and analog inputs, including temperature...
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The wireless, digital W4900 Indicator is accurate, fast, intuitive, easy-to-use and rugged, offering include multiple resolution and color settings, digital and analog readouts in the same indicator, seven languages, wireless output, and other unique features.
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Flex Machine Tools
The flexible FlexArm REM-24D electronic tapping arm with a multi-position head that allows quick and easy switches between vertical and horizontal tapping.
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A joint study by Oliver Wyman and AEM found declining sentiment in construction and agricultural manufacturing.
Dec. 10, 2025
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Dec. 10, 2025
AeroVironment
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AV said its contract for P550 surveillance aircraft could be worth as much as $42 million.
Dec. 8, 2025
Lockheed Martin
Final finishing, F-35, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Tex.
No firm contract exists for manufacturing the next two production lots of the Joint Strike Fighter but the order has gone out to proceed with parts and materials purchases, to...
Dec. 8, 2025

New Products

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Emuge's expanded Self-Lock threading tools for nickel alloys, titanium and stainless steel now includes new sizes.
Dec. 11, 2025
MicroCare
Barrels of MicroCare's specialty fluids are superimposed on the image of a gloved machinist cleaning a gear.
MicroCare says its specialty fluids function as a replacement for fluids now discontinued by 3M.
Dec. 9, 2025
LK Metrology
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The L100NX laser scanner uses a 450-nanometer light source, which reduces noise in scan data.
Dec. 4, 2025
EMCO
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The Universalturn 50 is capable of complete machining of bars up to 51 mm bore - with an integrated Y-axis.
Nov. 25, 2025