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Carr Lane Roemheld Appoints New President
Jason Betz has been appointed president of Carr Lane Roemheld (Ellisville, Missouri), a supplier of the Swiftsure and Hilma brands hydraulic clamping and quick-change tool systems.
Read MoreStuder AG Marks 100 Years
Precision cylindrical grinding machine manufacturer Fritz Studer AG (Steffisburg, Switzerland) is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.
Read MoreGF AgieCharmilles to Exhibit at Spacecraft Tech Expo
In support of the growing spacecraft technologies sector, GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, Illinois) will present its latest high speed, high-precision Mikron milling machines at the upcoming Spacecraft Technology Expo, which is scheduled for May 8-10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Models on display will include the HSM 400U LP, HPM 800U HD and HPM 1350U five-axis machining centers.The company says these multi-axis machines’ precision, speed and surface quality capabilities are useful for manufacturers of satellites and associated instruments that continue to get lighter and smaller.
Read More“Metal Storm” To Offer Machine Demos, Seminars and More
Methods Machine Tools announces Metal Storm 2012, an open house event that will feature 50 machines under power at the companies Sudbury, Massachusetts headquarters and northeast regional technology center from June 13-14.
Read MoreSandvik Introduces Drilling-Focused “Smart” Event
“See the Whole Picture,” a half-day event focused on drilling, is the latest addition to the “Smart” series of educational seminars from cutting tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant (Fair Lawn, New Jersey). Scheduled for various locations throughout the country in April, May and June, the event will highlight technical presentations, application techniques and troubleshooting tips.
Read MoreOmax, ICAM Collaborate on CAM Interfaces
Omax (Kent, Washington) and ICAM Technologies Corporation (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada) are working together to provide NC post-processing software that easily connects Omax and Maxiem waterjet machines with all major CAD/CAM systems, including CATIA, ProE, Siemens NX and Mastercam. According to the companies, combining Omax’s Intelli-Max waterjet control software with ICAM’s NC post-processors will enable users to benefit from the sophisticated features common to high-end 3D CAD/CAM packages.
Read MoreKitagawa Aims to Streamline Customer Support
Workholding product manufacturer Kitagawa-Northtech (Schaumburg, Illinois) has established a strategic business solutions team to accelerate and streamline customer support.
Read MoreWinner Announced for IMTS Car Skin Competition
The winner of IMTS 2012’s Rally Fighter Graphic CarSkin Competition is Heather True, marketing assistant/graphic designer at Big Kaiser Precision Tooling (Hoffman Estates, Illinois). Ms.
Read MoreGrants Promote Educational Partnerships
The SME Education Foundation recently made two $25,000 grants geared toward promoting partnerships between manufacturers and educational institutions in order to help address the shortage of skilled workers. The first grant went to the Science Center of Pinellas County, Florida, for a new Design Engineering and Manufacturing Education Program that will provide middle and high school students with the opportunity to obtain MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) Production Technician Certification.
Read MoreSandvik Announces New Strategic Direction
Cutting tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant (Fair Lawn, New Jersey) has announced a new regionalized business structure intended to boost efficiency and profit with a stronger and more enhanced focus on growth. As previously announced, John Israelsson will lead the new regional organization as president of Market Area Americas.
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