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National Robotics Week Encourages Interest in STEM
Yaskawa Motoman celebrated National Robotics Week by inspiring local students to become involved in STEM courses and pursue careers in robotics, where job opportunities continue to grow as more companies implement automation to meet production demands.
Alexandria Industries Selected as Business Ethics Award Finalist
The Minnesota Business Ethics Award recognizes businesses that exemplify, raise the bar, and promote ethical conduct.
New DMG Mori UK Appointments
Martin Woodbridge is the new installation manager and Neil Stuart is a new product manager for milling for the North of England.
CCAM Appoints New President
The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing appointed industrial expert Joseph Moody as president and executive director to drive its research mission and continue to grow public/private membership.
GMTA Executive Wins Next Generation Award
Scott Knoy received the presitgious achievement award from the American Gear Manufacturers Association at their annual meeting in St. Petersburg, FL.
New Product Specialist for 5-Axis Machining at Heidenhain
Julian Renz is now on hand to provide customer support on five-axis machining applications, including machine set-up, programming and operations that incorporate Heidenhain controls.
SMTCL-Americas Partners with Cal State Polytechnic
SMTCL has committed to provide equipment to create a Machine Lab for engineering students to manufacture components for class projects and international competitions.
AMT Urges Action By Congress on Mfg Agenda
AMT wants legislation enacted to reauthorize the America COMPETES Act; renewal of trade promotion authority; and passage of tax, regulatory and immigration reforms.
Multitasking Machines
Here is a review of some of the latest multitasking machines that can mill, drill, turn, thread, bore, or groove complex, contoured parts during one setup and offer shops the competitive advantage they need in market applications ranging from aerospace, oil/energy and medical to construction and general purpose fabrication.
CNC Collision Avoidance
Sound the Alarm: More advanced CNC units provide full collision avoidance for both the machine builder and the end user alike, thereby protecting both the machine and the operator.
Advanced CNC: It’s Not a Luxury, It’s a Necessity
Beyond basic axis motion, table motion, spindle control and tool change, the method by which complex parts are fed to the machine has changed and cost containment and performance validation pressures are increasing, particularly on shops that make parts for automotive, aerospace, appliance, military or medical markets.
Broetje-Automation Takes Over Composites Division from MAG
This divestiture of the Composites unit completes MAG’s refocusing on its core business in the automotive sector.
