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Bending the Rules: Press Brake Technology Helps Turn New Operators into Forming Experts
Innovations in press technology are pushing down the barriers for new operators to learn metal forming and making the process of training new operators safer and more productive.
3D Printing Is Helping Transform How Everyday Life Is Built
Additive manufacturing is producing complex, high performance tooling and components that go the distance in the most demanding applications.
Cosen Saws Promotes Yu-Hsien Ho to Director of Channel Sales and Marketing
He has been with Cosen Saws for 14 years and will now focus on growing sales in welding supply and cutting tool/MRO channels.
SigmaNEST 2022: Enhancements for CAD/CAM for Laser, Bevel, Router and Punch; Expansion of ‘Connected Shop’
The need to connect all operations and track the workflow throughout the shop is growing in importance. Version 22 is a substantial release and another step towards joining the dots to ensure users are positioned to benefit from the latest technology.
FANUC’s New Robot Designed to Handle Heavy Products
With a 1,000 kg payload, a 3,253 mm horizontal reach, and a 4,297 mm vertical reach, the M-1000iA is capable of handling automotive components, construction materials and battery packs for EVs. Shipping of the product will begin this quarter.
Siemens Announces SIMOTICS SD200 Severe-Duty Motor
The motor in frame size 440 offers 75-to-800 hp output and features 444-5013 cast-iron frames for operation in 460V and 575V ranges.
Palmgren’s® 18-inch Vertical Band Saw is Two Saws in One
The Palmgren Vertical Wood/Metal Band Saw features a unitized welded steel frame, cast blade wheels and a large ground cast iron worktable that tilts up to 45 degrees.
Velo3D Qualifies New Superalloy for Use in Its Sapphire® Family of Printers
New nickel-based powder enhances the capabilities of Velo3D’s end-to-end solution for customers in oil and gas, aviation, energy, space and other high-value applications.
Flow Releases Industry’s First Long-Life Intensifier Pump
The MotoJet X is the next generation of intensifier pump technology and features advancements focused on maximizing customer uptime, improving usability, and nearly eliminating hands-on customer maintenance.
Innovative CNC Technology Reduces Thick Part Beveling to a Single Step
MicroStep’s breakthrough ABP (additional beveling process) provides precise beveling with gantry-type CNC cutting machines.
Bystronic Fully Acquires Automation Specialist Antil
Bystronic increased its existing 70 percent stake in Antil S.p.A. by acquiring the remaining 30 percent minority stake.
Beckwood Launches Ascent™ Line of Pre-Engineered, Configurable Hydraulic Presses
Ascent™, a line of standard, high-quality hydraulic presses, are pre-engineered for cost efficiency and can reduce cost and lead time by up to 50 percent compared to custom presses.
