Julia Hider Senior Editor

20 Mar 2018

MakeTime Releases Manufacturing Pricing Tool

The Network Pricing tool uses data from the company’s distributed manufacturing network along with machine learning algorithms to generate budgetary prices for machined parts.

CNC & Machine Controls 19 Mar 2018

Collision Detection System Reacts Quickly to Avoid Crashes

Marposs Corp.’s Brankamp CMS-02 stand-alone system for collision monitoring and crash damage mitigation uses a ceramic strain sensor to detect irregularities in the production process.

16 Mar 2018

Digital Level Aligns Machine Tools with High Accuracy

The Digi-Pas two-axis wireless Smart Machinist level from Digipas is designed for leveling alignment tasks for metalworking machines, inspection and test equipment.

Five-Axis 16 Mar 2018

Five-Axis VMC's Monitoring System Reduces Downtime

Chevalier Machinery’s UNi5X-400 is a 40-taper, high-speed VMC integrated with a fourth- and fifth-axis table.

Additive Manufacturing 15 Mar 2018

Metal AM System's Four Lasers Increase Productivity

To improve additive manufacturing productivity and lower cost per part, Renishaw has launched the RenAM 500Q.

Inspection and Measurement 15 Mar 2018

Distributor Takes AIMS' CMM Tech on the Road

Able Machine Tool Sales’ Mobile Metrology Office, a truck and trailer loaded with inspection equipment from AIMS and Renishaw, will bring CMM technology to customers’ doorsteps.

Deburring 15 Mar 2018

Back-Spotfacing Tool Frees Production from Costly Bottlenecks

By removing the need to detach and reattach the cutting head in a traditional back-spotfacing process, a cutting tool from Heule saved Sicom Industries two to three hours per part.

CAD/CAM 14 Mar 2018

Software Prevents Unnecessary CAM Regeneration

Vero Software has released Edgecam 2018 R1, which includes updates that are designed to prevent unnecessary CAM regeneration and save time on roughing cycles for milling, turning and MTM.

Toolholders 14 Mar 2018

Threading Shank Holders Deliver High-Pressure Coolant to Cutting Edge

Seco Tools introduces Jetstream Tooling high-pressure coolant technology for threading shank holders.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 13 Mar 2018

Siemens Hosts 2018 SCADA/IPS Days

The company’s management, sales and support teams as well as solution partners and end user companies gathered for product presentations, technology discussions and a market trend outlook.

Turn/Mill 12 Mar 2018