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Set Your Gears in Motion
Innovative tools and equipment are available to support today’s gear manufacturing processes and keep the wheels of production spinning.
How Automotive Robotics Paved the Way for Modern Automation
Demand for automation continues to escalate as companies search for ways to optimize operations — at this time only a small percentage of factory work is automated. Factory automation has come a long way — where to next?
FANUC Program Offers Retrofitting of CNC Machines to Safeguard Against Cyberattacks
FANUC America Corp. (Rochester Hills, MI) has introduced an upgrade solution for legacy CNC machines running on operating systems older than Windows 10.
EMCO Offers the Ability to Machine Large Parts Without Reclamping
Extending its MMV series, EMCO GmbH (Hallein-Taxach, Austria) has introduced three machining centers with enlarged travel paths.
Robotic Machine Tending for Optimized Operations
An increasing number of facilities are using flexible, portable robot platforms, which can be maneuvered throughout a factory to perform tasks. By robotically automating one or more elements on the shop floor, machine shops can not only increase productivity and OEE, but also realize a better ROI.
Hypertherm’s New Robotmaster Update Allows for Faster Programming of Robots
Hypertherm Inc. (Hanover, NH) has announced an update to its Robotmaster® software, which is used for offline programming of robots.
Accessorize and Extend the Life of Your Machines
A wide variety of accessories — from chip blowers to modular cutting tools to brushes to cleaners that remove particles in a machine tool spindle — maximize the life of your tools, decrease downtime, and increase productivity so your shop can take on more jobs.
Mazak to Hold Technology Event in Late October in Kentucky
Mazak Corp. (Florence, KY) has announced that DISCOVER, the company’s technology and education event, will include all-new machines and technological firsts.
Sunnen Promotes Chris Miltenberger to CEO
Sunnen Products Co. (St. Louis, MO) has announced the promotion of F. Christopher Miltenberger to the additional role of CEO.
CHIRON Offers New Twin-Spindle VMC for Machining Large Components
The CHIRON Group (Tuttlingen, Germany) has introduced the DZ 28 twin-spindle vertical machining centers featuring 1,200 mm spindle clearance and tool magazine with space for up to 60 tools.
United Precision Services Expands Cutting Solutions with Addition of Mausa Equipment
United Precision Services Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) recently announced a distribution partnership with Mausa SA Equipamentos Industriais (Unileste, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil). Under the agreement, United Precision will be the exclusive provider of Mausa’s line of horizontal boring mills throughout North America.
Commercial Credit Inc.: One of North Carolina’s Top 40 Mid-Market Companies for the Ninth Consecutive Year
For the ninth time in a row, Commercial Credit Inc. (Charlotte, NC) has made the Business North Carolina Mid-Market Fast 40 List.
