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Alibre CAM Transitions from 3D Systems to MecSoft
In a move from the rapid prototyping market sector into the small to mid-size machining markets, the fully integrated CAM software running inside the Alibre design family of CAD products is now sold and supported directly by MecSoft.
Pipe Beveling Tools Website is Launched
ESCO Tool introduces a completely upgraded website featuring a broad line of portable welding end prep tools, pneumatic saws, and accessories for machining and cutting tube, pipe, pipelines, boiler tube panels and other metalworking applications.
Hermle Machine Joins CCAM
The newest industry member to the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing contributes a precision milling machine and manufacturing expertise to the Center’s collaborative research efforts.
ABB Joins Partners in THINC
CNC machine tool builder Okuma America announces a new member of its collaboration network of industry leaders who come together to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for manufacturers.
IMS Waterjet Refocuses Marketing Strategy
The rapidly growing waterjet manufacturer looks to the experience of a new marketing director to formulate a marketing plan for its business units in the areas of water, motion, and machinery.
MecSoft Releases New Corporate Blog
The blog covers what’s happening in the CAD/CAM industry by sharing and disseminating pertinent information using a familiar social media platform.
Apex Tool Group Sold to Bain Capital
Danaher Corporation and Cooper Industries announce the sale of the manufacturer of industrial tools as part of a transaction slated to close in the first half of 2013.
Considerations Particular to Coil Stock
There are various material conditions unique to coil stock that can harm the profitability of today’s metal stamper. Jim Ward of COE Press Equipment explains why understanding each of these potential issues and how to avoid or deal with them will help keep your metal stamping operations at their best.
Heat Treating Business Gains Competitive Edge with Polymer Quenchants
One job that took two weeks at Complete Heat Treating due to reworks is now done in two days by using a polymer quenchant from Tenaxol with anti-foaming agent and greater concentration consistency.
High Tech Increases Efficiency in Tough Jobs
The MMC-R modular automated robotic fixture-plate system from Makino competes in general machining markets by increasing machine and labor efficiencies when boring and milling tough and hard materials in high product mix, low volume production runs.
LVD Strippit Adds to Manufacturing Management Team
The manufacturing manager will lead all machine shop, assembly, and manufacturing engineering initiatives and the assembly supervisor will oversee all machine building and assembly activities for manufacturing at the Akron facility.
Mazak Hires Application Engineering Manager for Southwest Headquarters
The new manager is responsible for assisting manufacturing customers throughout the Southwest region with optimizing their part-processing operations for improved throughput, shortened lead times and increased productivity.