Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

LNS North America's Bar Feeder Staff Grows

Will Dickey has joined LNS North America as national product manager for bar feeder systems. Kirby Gehrum, a 20-year member of the LNS North America team, is now senior bar feeder product specialist.

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Nordfab Features Design Software for Ductworks

Westec 2021: Nordfab’s Quick-Fit Visual can output quotation and visual 3D plans, source and procure all components needed for the installation and obtain the information needed to execute the installation.

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Sandvik Coromant Relocates U.S. Headquarters to New Facility

Sandvik Coromant’s new center is a hub for training, R&D testing, developing customer projects, digital live machining and engaging with customers and partners.

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HCL Technologies Enhances 3D CAD Data Viewing Software

Glovius 6.0’s engine is designed to significantly improve file open and rendering performance, which reportedly results in improved visualization and responsiveness. The latest release enables users to measure STL, CGR and other graphics file formats.

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Ambrell Exhibits Carbon-Neutral Induction Heating Solutions

Westec 2021: Ambrell will showcase its EasyHeat and EkoHeat induction heating solutions, which the company says range from 1-1,000 kW of power and do not produce CO2.

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BMW Uses Siemens' Automation System to Streamline Production

Siemens’ Sinumerik One will be used at BMW’s Steyr production plant in Austria to produce an electric drive housing.

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Vektek Debuts Clamps With Patented Design

Westec 2021: Vektek's Twin Lever Link Clamp allows users to clamp two parts simultaneously or to clamp through a part opening on two sides. It features a rotary lug with 360 degrees of lever/body positioning.

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RobbJack Corporation Names New President

Over his 26 years at RobbJack, Michael MacArthur has developed a reputation for building relationships and providing innovative solutions to meet customer challenges.

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Product Demos of Scotchman's 50-Ton Hydraulic Ironworker

Westec 2021: Scotchman will showcase its RG Digital Quick-Stop, which is coupled with a Scotchman CPO 350 cold saw, as well as its 5014-ET Ironworker, which the company claims is the world’s first and only 50-ton hydraulic ironworker.

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SolidCAM Improves Tool Life and Reduces Cycle Times

Westec 2021: SolidCAM combines advanced multitasking programing functionality, integrated channel-synchronized simulation and modern milling capabilities, all into a 3D CAD modeling platform.

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Cenit Elects New CEO as Former Leader Resigns

Peter Schneck will assume the role of CEO on January 1, 2022. Kurt Bengel, the outgoing CEO, will resign his position on December 31, 2021 and leave the company after more than 33 years with Cenit.

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Dust Collection System Earns Explosion-Proof Certification

Volkmann’s system is suitable for removing any type of ignitable fine powder with a minimum ignition energy (MIE) of greater than 1 millajoule (mJ), including dense, 3D printing metal powders.

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