Modern Machine Shop News
Manufacturing Technology Orders Continue to Rise in 2012
February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $444.06 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Read MoreSiemens Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of "Plantville" Game
Since its launch one year ago, Plantville, an online game from Siemens that simulates the experience of being a plant manager, has attracted more than 21,000 players in more than 160 countries and been recognized by numerous business awards, the company says.
Read MoreConstruction Equipment Sales Grew in 2011
Sales of construction equipment by the world’s 50 largest manufacturers grew 25% last year to US$ 182 billion, according to the annual Yellow Table survey by KHL Group.
Read MoreCustom 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.
Read MoreResearch 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.
Read MoreSandvik 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.
Read MoreStratasys, 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.
Read More600 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.
Read MoreWalter 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.
Read MoreOmax 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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