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NEW SOFTWARE IDENTIFIES EXCESS CAPACITY ON STAND-ALONE LASER CUTTING SYSTEMS, AND AUTOMATICALLY NESTS PARTS
Cincinnati Incorporated offers its new Scheduler software, which identifies excess capacity on stand-alone laser cutting systems, and automatically nests parts for optimum material usage and job turnaround. Applying lean manufacturing principles, the software uses a database of all active part files and prioritizes nesting by part due date. Future-delivery parts are brought in to optimize nests, filling gaps and utilizing excess machine and material capacity.
PRECISION DOWN TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL: LASER ADDRESSES GROWING MICRO-PROCESSING MARKET
Trumpf?s TruMicro 7050 features an outstanding productivity for ablative microprocessing tasks. Based on disk laser technology, the newest Trumpf micro-processing laser covers applications requiring high average output powers and micro second pulses. Delivering more than 500 watts, the TruMicro 7050 provides high output power while maintaining a high beam quality.
RECENTLY UPDATED CO2 OPTICS WEBSITE FOR HIGH AND LOW POWER LASERS
Laser Research Optics offers its recently updated website featuring a broad line of CO2 laser optics for OEMs and users of popular industrial and medical laser systems. The Laser Research Optics Website includes a full line of focusing lenses, total and partial reflectors, zero phase shift and partial retardation reflectors, windows, beam splitters and beam combiners, and metal mirrors.
Southern Aluminum Finishing Joins PPG Americas Powder CAP Program
Southern Aluminum Finishing Co., Inc. (SAF, Atlanta, GA) announced its enrollment in the PPG Duranar Certified Applicator Program (CAP) as an Americas Powder CAP member. The PPG CAP program certifies member applicators to apply high-performance Duranar powder coatings for commercial…
ABB Robotics Signs Agreement With BMW Group for 2,100 Industrial Robots
ABB Robotics (Auburn Hills, MI) has signed a frame agreement with BMW Group to deliver 2,100 industrial robots over five years, beginning in 2010, to support the carmaker?s operations in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. The robots…
DGI Supply Hires New Vice President of Sales & Marketing
DGI Supply (Wheeling, IL), a DoALL Company, announced that it has hired Mr. Mickey Davis as its new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. DoALL Company Chairman Michael Wilkie said, ?We are making this investment in the DGI sales force…
Hypertherm Announces Settlement in Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Hypertherm (Hanover, NH) has announced a favorable settlement in a patent infringement lawsuit against the American Torch Tip Corporation (ATTC). Exact terms are undisclosed, however the settlement includes a cash payment from ATTC to Hypertherm, and an agreement that ATTC…
GET HORIZONTAL
A Wisconsin contractor develops a horizontal system that heat treats aluminum for the aerospace industry.
MAKING THE CUT
Beyond Tooling: This Canadian machine shop reminds us of how advanced tooling can turn a money-losing job into a winner.
HIGH-PRESSURE WATER DEBURRING
This new cutting technology is gaining wider acceptance in the automotive industry and beyond as a particularly environmentally-friendly process. Here’s why.
THE NEXT BIG MESS
A Prescription For American Health Care: Liberating the medical market by freeing doctors and patients is the only way to bring health care costs under control without sacrificing quality. Here?s why.
SELLING IN TOUGH TIMES: TURN ON YOUR MIND
Doofus and Dumbo in the Mornings: With the economy in such bad shape, the last thing you need is this sort of drive-time for losers to rob you of income and success.
