Modern Machine Shop News

Siemens Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of "Plantville" Game

Since its launch one year ago, Plantville, an online game from Siemens that simulates the experience of being a plant manager, has attracted more than 21,000 players in more than 160 countries and been recognized by numerous business awards, the company says.

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Construction Equipment Sales Grew in 2011

Sales of construction equipment by the world’s 50 largest manufacturers grew 25% last year to US$ 182 billion, according to the annual Yellow Table survey by KHL Group.

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Automation

Custom Machining System Sets Wind Turbine Record

Mag Industrial Automation Systems' Megaflex custom manufacturing system recently demonstrated the ability to simultaneously machine all three blade faces of one of the industry’s largest wind turbine hubs in record time.

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Research Program Aims to Improve Gear Hobbing

Third Wave Systems (Minneapolis, Minnesota) has commenced a multi-faceted research program focused on streamlining and improving the gear-hobbing machining process.

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Sandvik Unveils New California Productivity Center

Cutting tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant (Fair Lawn, New Jersey) recently unveiled its new productivity center in Cypress, California with a VIP and ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house event.

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Stratasys, Objet Announce Merger

Stratasys and Objet, both manufacturers of 3D printing technology, have announced an agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction with a combined equity value of approximately $1.4 billion.

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600 Group Appoints New CEO

The 600 Group PLC, which includes such brands as Colchester-Harrison, Clausing, Pratt Burnerd, Gamet Bearings and Electrox, has announced that Nigel Rogers has replaced David Norman as CEO following Mr.

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Walter to Expand North American HQ

Cutting tool manufacturer Walter USA has announced plans to build a new North American Technology Center at its headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Featuring demonstration and application trial areas, the 40,000-square-foot facility will be designed to help educate customers, channel partners and employees on the company’s products.

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Omax Boosts Chinese Staff Amid Increased Demand

Waterjet manufacturer Omax Corporation has appointed James Fikse as regional manager for China, a position in which he will use more than 30 years of project management experience to further enhance the company’s market position in that country.  Chinese demand for the company’s multi-axis abrasive waterjet systems has increased since it entered that market four years ago, so improving the company’s support network in that country is critical, says Steve Ulmer, vice president of international sales.

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Okuma’s Larry Schwartz Retires

Larry Schwartz, former president of machine tool supplier Okuma America Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina) has retired.   Mr.

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