Michael Stucky, business unit director, Norwood Medical, Bellbrook, Ohio, has been elected the 32nd president of the Metal Powder Industries Federation, succeeding Rodney Brennen, Metco Industries, St. Marys, Pennsylvania. His two-year term began at the conclusion of the Federation’s annual MPIF Business Meeting, October 28–30, in Louisville, Kentucky.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) announced the promotion of Jenny Blackford to the organization’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) today. In her new role, Blackford will oversee the association’s systems and processes, enterprise wide. In addition, she will have expanded roles relative to human and technology resources and investments.
As the challenges in bevel and hypoid gear manufacturing need to be addressed, the objective of this paper is to show the tool and process design can be optimized based on the results of the manufacturing simulation BevelCut.
With Closed Loop, Kapp Niles offers a system that enables the integration of machining and measuring machines. By using Closed Loop, efficient processes and optimized production are realized. This tool helps companies to improve the quality of their workpieces and to make their processes more efficient.
How many software companies provide
free advanced training to their customers dozens of times each year for 15 years
straight? Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers,
does. In fact, they have been doing so for 15 years with Friday Features, a high-level
ERP training webinar helping customers simplify their manufacturing by continually
improving their ERP skills.
TCI Precision Metals announced the expansion of its precision sawing services to meet the demands of customers wanting more flexibility in materials processing. Customers with needs ranging from precision sawing to six-sided precision machine-ready blanks can now be accommodated. Computerized precision sawing helps TCI to serve more of the customer’s materials needs. TCI sources aluminum, stainless steel, and other alloys mill-direct, which supports customers needing value-added materials, but the Company also works with customer-supplied materials.
Forest City Gear hosted a tour for students of the Gleason Gear School on September 20, 2023. For more than 70 years, Gleason Cutting Tools' school has led seminars in Rockford, IL on math, gear theory, and the required tooling, manufacture, and inspection of gears.
Croix Gear, recognized as a leader in the custom manufacturing of loose gears, is excited to announce the addition of gear industry veteran, Mike McKernin, as Business Development Manager. With over 32 years of gear manufacturing experience and industry relationships, Mr. McKernin will help meet the diverse needs of Croix Gear’s customers.
Digital Metrology Solutions, provider of measurement software, consulting, and training, has introduced TraceBoss+ (TraceBoss Plus) software, integrating surface texture and crosshatch measurement in a single package.
Jergens appoints Miguel Carreon as its product and business development Manager for Mexico. In his role Carreon is responsible for sales and related activities for all three product lines throughout Mexico’s 32 states.