Eli Plaskett Senior Associate Editor

Vertical Machining Centers 2 Apr 2018

Five-Axis Front and Center at Hurco's 50th-Anniversary Event

Machine tool builder Hurco had its five-axis technology on display, and provided attendees with a sneak peek at two other machining center models that will be introduced at this year's International Manufacturing Technology Show.

CAD/CAM 30 Mar 2018

Looking at the Benefits of Cloud-Based CAM

VisualCAM from MecSoft will enable users to instantly share and alter CAD/CAM files in a web browser through Onshape.

Measurement 29 Mar 2018

Metrology Solutions Expo to Take Place in South Carolina

Events will include training seminars designed to familiarize attendees with quality techniques and principles of metrology.

Five-Axis 28 Mar 2018

Machining Centers Help Shops Increase Output, Reduce Inspection Times

Mazak machining centers reduced an Iowa shop’s setup and inspection times, enabling it to win an aerospace contract.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 27 Mar 2018

Institute to Develop Cybersecurity Hub for Manufacturing

The Digital Manufacturing Design and Innovation Institute will research cybersecurity threats to assist U.S. manufacturers in protecting their systems.

Toolholders 26 Mar 2018

Super-Slim Toolholder Enables Deep Clearance

Big Kaiser has released the HDC Straight Shank slim toolholder, designed to reach into confined areas.

CAD/CAM 26 Mar 2018

Shop's Coding Solution Results in New Time-Saving Software Feature

For Ultra Machining Co., manually altering Vericut’s optimized tool paths at the machine was time-consuming and risky to the part. A custom macro alleviating this is now a feature of the software.

Milling Tools 23 Mar 2018

Carbide Milling Tool Roughs, Finishes Stainless Steel

The FightMax milling tool series from Inovatools now offers the FightMax Inox VHM-HPC roughing and finishing milling cutter, designed for milling inox, otherwise known as stainless steel.

Automation 23 Mar 2018

Software Enables Building, Testing of Robotics Programs

Rethink Robotics released the Sawyer Software Development Kit (SDK), a software upgrade designed for researchers and students to build and test programs on the Sawyer robot.

Inspection and Measurement 22 Mar 2018

Coordinate Measurement Society Launches Two Certification Programs

The two certification levels will focus on best practices and personal expertise to enable metrologists to reach their professional development goals.