Modern Machine Shop News
Metris Inaugurates New Facility
Metris has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Manasssas, Virginia, centralizing production of all its large-volume metrology products. The new facility merges two former offices that originally served as headquarters to ArcSecond and MetricVision, respectively, before Metris acquired both firms in recent years. The 30,000-square-foot facility houses 60 employees and is located in Prince William Technology Park on Innovation Drive.
Read MoreMazak Establishes New Department
Mazak Corporation has established Mazak Automation Systems, a new department at its North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky. The company says the department will offer a comprehensive range of automation solutions and enable customers to benefit from the company's experience in manufacturing and machining technologies. Systems include process and software engineering, project management, application support, customer support and customer training.
Read MoreContest Winners Display Creativity, Skill
Mori Seiki USA has announced the winners of the 2008 Innovation of the Americas machining competition, which is designed to recognize talented machinists in the metalworking industry. Four professionals from reputable industry organizations and universities, led by Professor Kazuo Yamazaki of the University of California, Davis, judged more than 130 entries in four categories. The entries represented a wide range of materials, sizes and shapes, and were of such high quality that selecting winners was challenging for the judges.
Read MoreFabtech Turnout Better Than Expected
Despite grim financial news, an unprecedented number of attendees filled the halls on the opening day of the 2008 Fabtech International & AWS Welding Show, introducing Metalform. More than 12,000 manufacturing and welding professionals attended opening day of the show’s debut in Las Vegas, and attendance for the entire three-day event amounted to more than 21,000. This year marks the first time Fabtech has taken place west of the Mississippi, and it attracted a new audience—56 percent were first-time attendees.
Read MoreEconomist Retains Optimism Amid Economic Crisis
While it may seem difficult to find even a single sliver of good news amid the global economic crisis, one economist actually has identified three silver linings. “For starters, the threat of inflation that dominated discussions earlier this year has faded from consideration by most,” says Dr. Chris Kuehl, economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturer’s Association.
Read MoreEllison Names New CEO, CFO
Ellison Technologies has announced that effective April 1, 2009, Tim Kilty will become Chief Executive Officer and Ed Bunyea will become Vice President of Finance. The two will replace Jim Ellison and Chuck Cusumano, respectively, both of whom will continue to serve in an advisory capacity and remain members on the board of directors. Mr.
Read MoreTrumpf Buys SPI Lasers
Machine tool and laser manufacturer Trumpf has assumed control of SPI Lasers, a designer and manufacturer of optical fiber-based lasers for material processing applications. The bid became effective after SPI shareholders approved the sale of more than 90 percent of the companies shares to Trumpf. The company says SPI’s broad product range will complement its product portfolio, and it plans to maintain and expand the merchant laser sales channel established by SPI.
Read MoreTooling Manufacturer Celebrates 60th Anniversary
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Heinz Kaiser AG recently hosted a company tour and formal reception at its Rumlang, Switzerland facility. Founded in 1948 by Heinz Kaiser, the company specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-precision modular tooling systems. Attendees toured the Kaiser facility in small groups, giving them the chance to observe the high precision and quality control checks that go into producing Kaiser tools, the company says.
Read MoreSurvey Shows Increased Need For Skilled Labor
Advanced Technology Services (ATS) reports that the baby boomer retirement coupled with a lost generation of factory workers has aggravated the skilled labor shortage for U. S. manufacturers.
Read MoreIQL Presents Metrology Seminar
IQL offers a machine tool metrology seminar to provide in-depth understanding of machine tool positioning accuracy and its impact on manufacturing process capability and on-machine measurement. The three-day session, scheduled for November 19 through 21 in Windsor, Connecticut, is presented in cooperation with Trident Machine Tools, LLC, a Haas Factory Outlet serving the New England region. Through lecture and hands-on demonstrations, the course aims to present methods required to measure and evaluate machine tool performance in simple, straightforward modules.
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