Modern Machine Shop News
Material Matters in Material Handling
A new marketing campaign from material-handling product manufacturer MFG Tray encourages end users to “think inside the box” and appreciate the performance benefits that composites can bring to their applications. “There are a number of instances in which composites are simply a better choice, and we’re encouraging end users to understand that the material really does matter in material handling,” says John Blicha, director of marketing. The company offers a variety of containers, totes and trays in stacking, nesting and nest-and-stack designs for an array of material handling, storage and processing applications in industrial, electronic, food service, pharmaceutical and confectionary applications.
Read MoreEriez Announces Lift Magnet Certification Program
Erie, Pennsylvania-based Eriez’ 5-Star Service Group offers a lift magnet certification and refurbishment program for customers that need new magnets or need to have current magnets repaired, certified or completely rebuilt.
Read MoreSiemens Supports Georgia Tech Research Projects
Siemens has made in-kind donations of automation and motion control technologies to the Georgia Institute of Technology Foundation for two research projects.
Read MoreHouston Tech Center Offers Energy, Oil Field Focus
Machine tool builder DMG/Mori Seiki USA (Chicago, Illinois) and distributor Ellison Technologies will open a new joint technical center in Houston that will showcase machine tools and technology for the energy and oil field industries.
Read MoreNMTA Under New Leadership
The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) has appointed David (Dave) Tilstone as president.
Read MoreRenishaw Continues Expansion in China
Metrology supplier Renishaw says new branch offices in Suzhou and Xi’an will provide local support to its rapidly expanding customer base.
Read MoreDelcam Reaches 10,000 Customers in North America
Delcam (Windsor, Ontario) has added its 10,000th North American customer: dental milling service provider Core 3D Centers.
Read MoreSeco Offers Carbide Recycling Program
As part of its global environmental policy, Seco Tools (Troy, Michigan) has established a new recycling initiative that offers customers the option of selling used cemented carbide back to the company.
Read MoreBunting Launches New Manufacturing, Sales Center
Bunting Magnetics (Newton, Kansas) is launching a new manufacturing and sales operation center in Berkhamsted, England.
Read MoreMethods To Host Arizona Open House
Methods Machine Tools will host an open house at its Technology Center in Tempe, Arizona November 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
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