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Manufacturers Implement “Green” Initiatives
Climate change, conservation, clean energy—such issues have become increasingly prominent subjects of discussion in the public sphere, and some manufacturers are taking the initiative in paving a new way forward. A few examples are Bosch Rexroth, a supplier of drive, control and motion technologies, NSK Precision
Read MoreWaterjet Manufacturer Plans New Facility
Flow International has announced plans to establish a single facility for designing and building its waterjet systems, which include large systems for aerospace applications as well as robotic waterjet cutting cells. The Advanced Waterjet Systems Center will be an expansion of the company's existing facility in Je
Read MoreWasino Joins Amada Group
Wasino Corp. USA has joined the Amada Group and is now Amada Wasino America. The company’s lineup of machines is designed to simplify turning and grinding processes. It uses standard bolt-on automation solutions to manufacture its turning line rather than third-party produced and supported automation. According to
Read MoreDoosan Appoints New President
Steve Lesnewich has been appointed president and chief operating officer for Doosan Infracore America. Since 2003, Mr. Lesnewich had served as vice president of marketing and sales for Doosan, which was called Daewoo Heavy Industries until 2005. From 1998 to 2003, he served as the company’s general manager of marke
Read MoreSurvey Ranks Manufacturers’ Economic Worries
Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for midsized industrial manufacturers, released its second Group Outlook Survey revealing members’ most pressing economic concerns for the second half of 2008. Similar to the first survey, which was issued in January, raw material and energy costs top the list. However, members
Read MoreMaier Establishes North American Subsidiary
Officially established in March 2008, Maier USA operates out of a Webster, Massachusetts technology center that also serves as the company's North American headquarters and warehouse. The company is a subsidiary of Maier Machine Works, a German manufacturer of precision Swiss-type turning centers. The facility's t
Read MoreFlow, Omax Merger Clears FTC Hurdle
Waterjet manufacturer Flow International announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accepted a consent decree that will permit the merger of Flow and Omax Corporation, also a manufacturer of abrasive waterjets. According to Flow CEO Charley Brown, the transaction is expected to close during the com
Read MoreCutting Tool Manufacturer Produces Carbide Rods
Precision Cutting Tools/Gunther Wirth (PCT/GW) has started production of micro-grain carbide rods at its manufacturing plant in Balzheim, Germany. According to Shamir Sheth, PCT president, this development will both insulate the company against rising raw material prices and enable customized production parameters
Read MoreSolidWorks Supports Manufacturing Career Education
SolidWorks Corporation, a supplier of 3D CAD technology, is partnering with the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation (FMAF) to support summer manufacturing camps and student scholarships that promote careers in manufacturing. The company will donate 150 day-limited licenses of its Student Design
Read MoreRobotics Provider Names New President
Steve Barhorst has been named the president and chief operating officer of robotics manufacturer Motoman. Mr. Barhorst joined the company as vice president and CFO in August 2000 and became senior vice president and CFO in March 2004. In 2005, he assumed additional responsibility for
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