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Toyota Racing Development Partners with GF Machining Solutions
They use GF machine tools and automation to produce aluminum and cast iron components for their 800 hp car engines.
Mitsui Seiki Marks Milestone
They celebrate their 90th anniversary this fall.
Lightweight Plate Beveler for Fast Weld Preparation and Finish Chamfering

The Model 4000 Bevel-Mill plate beveler from Heck Industries uses a 4 hp motor to create bevels up ¾ in wide at 5 fpm to 6 fpm.
How to Improve Shop Floor Security and Efficiency with RFID Technology

Using a single card, RFID technology from Global Shop Solutions allows employees to gain entry at the front door, clock into jobs, and visually identify their authorization to be in the building.
Air-Powered Right Angle Grinders and Sanders

The Right Angle Disc Sander and Right Angle Depressed Center Wheel Grinder from Dynabrade are excellent for fast stock removal, metal clean up prior to welding, removal of weld beads and various material removal applications.
Durable Corded Brushless Grinders for Metalworking

The 5 in / 6 in Paddle Switch Small Angle Grinder from DeWALT features a Lanyard Ready integrated lanyard connection point, E-Clutch System, Kickback Brake and Brake that quickly stops the wheel in one second or less when the trigger is released while using 6 in Type 1 cutting wheels.
Fast and Easy Sharpening of Turret Press Tooling, Progressive Dies and Small Die Sets

The PDG Rotary Surface Grinder from DCM Tech has center-mounted rotary fixturing to hold punches and dies up to 6 ¼ in diameter, with fixture enhancements to sharpen dies up to 8 in and punch fixturing that allows sharpening of straight and shear angle punches with up to 10 deg pitch.
The Digital Factory on One Software Platform

The latest version of FASTSUITE Edition 2 next-generation 3D simulation software for the digital factory from CENIT now includes functions for layout planning, PLC validation and virtual commissioning, with full use of Industry 4.0 capabilities and a virtual facility that behaves precisely the same as a real-world shop.
Simple, Fast and Precise Sharpening of Tooling

Suitable for all tooling styles, the fully automated XSharp grinder from Wilson Tool provides highly stable bearing properties to ensure optimal precision and an excellent surface finish on sharpened tools.
Koepfer America Updates Helios Gear Brand
They now carry a full range of Helios gear manufacturing systems, machines and tools for gear manufacturers.
THK Expands Manufacturing Operations
They have invested over a half-billion dollars to automate U.S. operations and build almost 10.5 million sq ft of new plants in Japan, Vietnam and India.
OPEN MIND Partners with Okuma

They join Partners in THINC to collaborate on CAM applications.