U.S. Metal Powders, Inc. (USMP) has announced the appointment of Bryan Wilkinson as business development manager of USMP and AMPAL, Inc. Wilkinson assumed his new position at the company’s headquarters in Palmerton, PA, on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal-cutting tools and solutions, has appointed Steve Lind as Vice President Sales, Eastern U.S. In this role, Lind will lead the sales region’s commercial strategy and execution, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and accelerate customer value across key manufacturing segments, including aerospace, automotive, medical and general engineering.
The Aichelin Group, a global provider of industrial heat treatment solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire the NTS & UPC business divisions of Nitrex, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces focused on nitriding solutions. Headquartered in Canada, Nitrex has around 250 employees in five countries. Note: The business unit Heat Treating Services is not included in the scope of the acquisition.
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia.
Gleason Corporation’s Prof. Dr. Hermann J. Stadtfeld, Vice President of Bevel Gear Technology and R&D, has been awarded a new patent for his latest invention, “Psychoacoustic Tooth Flank Form Modification”—also known by its working name MicroForm. The innovation marks his 70th patented invention, continuing a career dedicated to advancing the science and manufacture of bevel gears. Gear Technology caught up with Dr. Stadtfeld to field a few questions about this latest milestone.
Gleason Corporation has announced the publication of Gear Technology Solutions, a new book by Prof. Dr. Hermann Stadtfeld, continuing and completing his acclaimed 2019 work Practical Gear Engineering.
The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) held the annual Fall Technical Meeting (FTM), co-located with the Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo), last week in Detroit, MI. An awards luncheon was held on the first day of the conference to recognize many individuals who have contributed to the technical community through standards development. Awards were presented to over 30 MPMA technical committee members.
Klingelnberg México, S.A. de C.V. is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Since its founding in November 2000, the company, based in Querétaro, Mexico, has developed into a significant subsidiary of the Klingelnberg Group.
The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) co-hosted the Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) and ASM Heat Treat that welcomed 4,425 industry professionals October 21-23 at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan. Additionally, the MPMA Fall Technical Meeting (FTM), the premier gear and bearing technical conference in the U.S., gathered the foremost experts from around the world.
The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) presented numerous awards during the 2025 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) Awards Luncheon in Detroit, MI. The event took place on the first day of the FTM, which was co-located with the Motion + Power Technology Expo. Awards were presented to MPMA technical committee members who have published a document within the last year.
ANCA has launched its inaugural Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, a bold and transformative roadmap that embeds environmental responsibility, innovation, and community impact at the core of its operations. Designed with the same engineering precision that has defined ANCA for over 50 years, this strategy represents a shift in how the company is shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.
Siemens and several leading machine tool manufacturers – including Grob, Trumpf, Chiron, Renishaw, and Heller, along with the Machine Tool Laboratory (WZL) of RWTH Aachen and the Voith Group – formed a groundbreaking alliance that provides for a systematic exchange of engineering, manufacturing and machine data that will be used to develop new generative AI applications for industrial environments. This collaboration marks a decisive step toward the realization of an industry-specific AI model, the Siemens Industrial Foundation Model. Siemens first presented its vision for this model at Hannover Messe 2025.
The North America Underground Mining Vehicle Market is set for robust expansion, with its valuation expected to climb from USD 5.5 billion in 2025 to USD 9.8 billion by 2035, registering a strong Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.0 percent over the forecast period, according to Future Market Insights, Inc. This significant growth is primarily fueled by a surge in mineral exploration, a heightened industry focus on worker safety, and accelerating investment in vehicle automation and electrification, according to a new report titled “North America Underground Mining Vehicle Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035.”
The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) is pleased to announce that power transmission engineer, Lance Brown, will join the organization as its first Senior Technical Instructor. Brown spent his entire 28-year career with CGI, Inc, recently purchased by The Timken Company. Brown will both instruct industry professionals on a variety of gearing and bearing classes, and also develop intellectual property for the Alliance.
Forest City Gear has announced the retirement of Ingrid West, purchasing and expediting coordinator, after 14 years of dedicated service.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — introduces its new Interactive Lubrication Training Experience on February 10-11, 2026, at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Registration is now open for the training.
Solar Atmospheres of California welcomes Eric Cavenee to its Western Region Outside Sales team. In this role, Eric will support customers across the western United States with world-class thermal processing solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, additive manufacturing, nuclear, and power generation metal components—specializing in advanced vacuum furnace technology.
Höganäs announces the launch of PowdrIQ, an international university challenge inviting undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students to propose innovative applications for metal powders.
Participants are challenged to identify new, untapped applications where metal powders are not currently used but could make a difference, focusing on three key areas: sustainability, performance & efficiency, and market needs.
ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users. This first of its kind collaboration will integrate LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, like LandingLens, into ABB Robotics’ own software suite, marking another milestone in ABB’s journey towards truly autonomous and versatile robots.
Index Technologies, established in 1999 as a provider of gear tool sharpening services, is pleased to announce its acquisition by Burton Industries, a Tier 2 automotive supplier headquartered in Mentor, OH. Burton Industries is renowned for its expertise in CNC machining and holds certifications in IATF 16949:2016 & AS9100.
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) proudly announces the publication of ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems – Safety Requirements. This newly revised standard is now available for immediate purchase through A3 and marks the most significant advancement in industrial robot safety requirements in over a decade.
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Dennis Gimpert on August 29, 2025. Dennis devoted his life to serving the gear industry and the people who make it what it is today. He began his career in 1972 at Barber-Colman as an applications engineer and later joined American Pfauter as an applications engineer and regional sales manager. In 1988, he partnered with the Koepfer family to found Koepfer America in South Elgin, Illinois, bringing modern automation plus hands-on application and manufacturing support to North American gear shops.
Stäubli has announced the appointment of Adrien Brouillard as executive president of its Robotics division, effective September 5, 2025. Brouillard has successfully served in the role on an interim basis in recent months and will now lead the division's global strategy and operations.
During Rich Piselli’s tenure with the AGMA Foundation, the president of Piselli Enterprises, Inc. dedicated his efforts to enhancing the scholarship program. “I wanted to give back to the gear industry because there weren’t many young people entering it, and I understood the financial burden of college. Our aim was to support the next generation of gear engineers and keep them on track,” he explained.
Years later, Piselli continues to support the AGMA Foundation Student Scholarship Fund through his company’s own “Give Back” initiative program. As of 2025, “Give Back” contributes two percent of every qualifying in-stock gear equipment purchase to the scholarship fund. To date, over $855,000 in eligible gear machine sales has resulted in more than $21,000 in scholarship money. The initiative applies exclusively to qualifying in-stock machines that are wholly owned by Piselli Enterprises and sold to AGMA members.
Seco/Warwick USA has announced that Tom Hart has been promoted to director of sales for North America.
The foundation is now in place at Solar Atmospheres of Western PA for the installation of a state-of-the-art titanium drop-bottom water quench furnace.
Kapp Technologies L.P., the North American subsidiary of the Kapp Niles Group, proudly celebrates 40 years of innovation, growth, and trusted partnerships.
Zoller, a global leader in precision tool measuring, inspection, balancing, heat-shrinking, automation, and tool management solutions, celebrated its 80th anniversary with a VIP Technology Tour at its global headquarters in Pleidelsheim, Germany. The exclusive, invitation-only event brought together a select group of industry leaders from North America to honor eight decades of technological innovation and excellence in manufacturing.
Index will be demonstrating its C200 Fanuc at Westec 2025. Initially introduced in late 2024, this cost-effective new variant of its highly successful production turning center incorporates the Index SingleSlide guide system and features three turrets to maximize the number of tools simultaneously in the cut. Index is participating in Westec via Protek CNC, its distribution partner for California and Nevada, and will be located in Booth #610.
Avers Inc. recently announced the promotion of Ivan Torres to the position of president of Avers Machine and Gear. This leadership transition marks a new chapter in Avers Inc.’s continued commitment to operational excellence and sustained growth within the industry.
Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH (Booth #519) will highlight its latest developments in twist-free generating grinding, which include process optimization for asymmetrical gear teeth and the integration of fine grinding or polishing in a single machining cycle. Updates to machine kinematics and software functions now allow the use of dressable grinding worms at cycle times comparable to conventional generating grinding, with improved control of surface finish and profile accuracy.
Kapp Technologies L.P. (Booth #219) has established in-house production of diamond dressing tools at its Boulder, CO, facility. The move complements existing domestic manufacturing of CBN grinding wheels and allows Kapp to supply diamond dressers with reduced lead times and improved supply flexibility for North American customers.
Forest City Gear (Booth #419), a precision gear manufacturer based in Roscoe, Illinois, specializes in fine- and medium-pitch custom gears for critical applications in aerospace, defense, robotics, medical instrumentation, and other high-reliability sectors. The company operates two facilities: its primary gear cutting and inspection plant and a dedicated turning facility known as Roscoe Works.
Dontyne Systems (Booth #213) has released a second update to the Gear Production Suite (GPS) in 2025 to reflect the volume of recent technical additions. Originally developed in 2008, GPS integrates gear design, machining simulation, and inspection data into a single environment to identify and mitigate manufacturing issues at the design stage.
Gleason Corporation (Booth #529) will showcase a full range of gear technology innovations. The company’s presentation centers on Smart Loop Gear Manufacturing—a digitally integrated approach spanning gear design, production, and metrology.
Adkev of Goodland, IN has acquired Winzeler Gear of Harwood Heights, IL. Winzeler Gear was founded in 1940 in Chicago as a producer of stamped metal gears. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company shifted its focus to plastic gears and is now recognized internationally as a leading manufacturer of precision injection molded gears for the automotive industry.
Croix Gear, a U.S.-based manufacturer of custom gears, has recently achieved AS9100D certification, aligning its quality management system with aerospace and defense industry standards. The certification applies to the company’s full range of manufacturing processes and reflects implementation of documented traceability, process control, and continuous improvement protocols.
When selecting a forging process, understanding the differences between open-die and closed-die forging is crucial. Each method offers unique advantages that impact part geometry, strength and cost. This guide will help you determine the best forging solution for your needs.
Kuka Robotics hosted its annual two-day Kuka Connexions event from July 21-23, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida. The event assembled official Kuka System Partners, integrators, and technology partners from across North America to educate attendees on technology and solutions that better serve their customers and make automation easier. Attendees experienced valuable networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations with emerging technology, insightful panels from Kuka partners and keynotes that inspired them to improve North American business efficiencies through automation and AI.
Helios Gear Products, renowned for its machines, tools, services, and hands-on domestic support that power profitable gear manufacturing, invites attendees to discover its complete gear manufacturing systems at Booth #137 during the Motion + Power Technology Expo 2025. The exhibit will feature the company’s full workflow solutions for gear cutting, deburring, cleaning, marking, inspection, and automation, and a live gear cutting demonstration of the Hera 350 CNC gear hobbing machine.
OnlineMetals.com introduces Custom-Cut Precision Machine-Ready Blanks from TCI Precision Metals. Custom-Cut blanks let customers order materials that are as close as .002” to their desired dimensions.
The winners in the 2025 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of PM’s diversity and ability to meet critical requirements. From electric vehicles to musical instruments to semiconductors, once again, parts fabricators have demonstrated PM’s versatility and unique ability to challenge competing technologies. These award-winning components use PM’s flexibility to push forward new concepts and process controls to demonstrate the inexhaustible range of PM’s capabilities. 12 Awards of Distinction were given to the following:
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrates outstanding examples of PM’s diversity and ability to meet critical requirements. From electric vehicles to musical instruments to semiconductors, once again, parts fabricators have demonstrated PM’s versatility and unique ability to challenge competing technologies. These award-winning components use PM’s flexibility to push forward new concepts and process controls to demonstrate the inexhaustible range of PM’s capabilities.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, recognized Josh Gates on his 10th anniversary and thanked him for his long-term dedication to the company.
Precision regrinding leaves no room for error. At Fraisa, direct data transfer between Zoller measurement systems and ANCA’s WheelServer ensures every grinding wheel pack is ready to perform—no guesswork, no rework. The result: 20 percent less downtime, 10 percent less rework, and consistently perfect tools on the first try.
The gear and motion control industry mourns the passing of Barney Berlinger, founder of ASI Technologies and longtime contributor to the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA). A respected engineer, entrepreneur, and leader, Barney’s impact on the industry spanned decades and will not be forgotten.
Gleason Corporation today announced it has acquired 100% of the shares of the Intra Group of Companies with its headquarters in Westland, MI. Intra is a global industry leader offering a broad range of custom measurement technology, including single-flank gear testing equipment and is a supplier of high-precision gears and components to many of the world's leading aerospace and defense companies.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FEDERTEC—the Italian association representing the fluid power, automation and power transmission industries and technologies in March of 2024. The partnership was finalized to translate AGMA’s newly redeveloped, on-demand Workforce Training Series courses in Italian.
Universal Robots (UR) presents UR Studio, a powerful online simulation tool built on PolyScope X, UR’s most advanced, open and AI-ready software platform.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is hosting a Virtual Symposium on Tribology in Aerospace Applications, July 29-30, 2025, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT.
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, Research & Development (OMIC R&D) has expanded its advanced testing capabilities with the installation of a Shimadzu Scientific Very High-Cycle Fatigue System, marking a significant step forward in materials testing for modern manufacturing environments. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funded this equipment under a subcontract agreement.
Forest City Gear has announced the promotion of two team members: Mike Miller to Program & Project Manager, and Mark Javurek to Manufacturing Operations Manager of Plant 2.
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion.
Star SU, the marketing, sales, and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has announced the hiring of Scott Lukomski as sales director for cutting tools. Lukomski will report to Star SU president, Andreas Blind.
SEW-Eurodrive’s heat treatment team recently completed their fully automated in-house vacuum furnace system integrated with their patented Movi-Trans inductive energy power transfer system (pictured parallel with ECM’s transfer system rails). SEW-Eurodrive partnered with ECM USA to commission a modular Nano vacuum furnace system completely integrated with advanced automation for their Lyman, SC facility in June 2023.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) honored seven members at the 2025 AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas last week. One member received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Also awarded were the Chair and Distinguished Service awards. Three outgoing AGMA Board members received Directors Awards.
ECM USA proudly announces the upcoming retirement of William (Bill) Gornicki, effective June 2025. After an exceptional 35-year career in the heat treat industry, Bill will be stepping into a well-earned retirement. The entire ECM team extends our deepest gratitude and warmest wishes to Bill as he embarks on this exciting new chapter. Bill joined ECM USA in 2020, bringing with him a wealth of experience and leadership in vacuum furnace technology and low-pressure carburizing (LPC).
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society serving individuals, companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector — has announced that Kevin Delaney, global sales director for the Petroleum Group at Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC, in Norwalk, Conn., assumes the role of 2025-2026 president for a one-year term beginning May 20, 2025.
DBS Australia has achieved a recommended certification to ISO 45001:2018 and continued certification to ISO 9001:2025 and ISO 14001:2015. The scope of the audit included Quality Management System’s Standard for Perth, Mackay and Bulli sites.
Forest City Gear has recognized several employees for their long-term dedication to the company, including Roger McMullin (10 years), Paul Cristoph (5 years), and Mark Javurek (5 years).
ANCA CNC Machines launches ANCA Academy, a new e-Learning platform for their customers, designed to elevate skills in operating ANCA CNC machines and application software. Offering a mix of free and paid courses, ANCA Academy provides a professional platform to meet the needs of the evolving precision tool manufacturing industry through expert-led technical education.
Gleason Corporation today announced it has acquired 100% of the shares of Fubri s.r.l., located in Vigano, Italy.
Quickparts has announced the appointment of two regional presidents as part of a broader strategic initiative to accelerate growth, enhance customer responsiveness, and strengthen its global operations.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) merged to form the Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) at the AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas. Along with the merger, the newly formed MPMA announced its inaugural Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
ABB Robotics will unveil a powerful lineup of robotic demos at Automate 2025, May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit (Main Booth #2632; Education Pavilion #8614), showcasing its new OmniCore controller — a transformative control platform delivering faster, more precise and more autonomous automation across ABB’s entire robot portfolio.
With ‘physical AI,’ artificial intelligence is moving out of its digital confines to power robotic applications with humanlike perception, creating solutions that can handle variation without prior teaching or programming. Nowhere is that more pronounced than at this year’s Automate show in Chicago, May 6-9, where more than 50 Universal Robots throughout the show floor will demonstrate new capabilities – many of them fueled by AI.
At the recently held AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting, Sara Zimmerman, Vice President of Customer Experience and Product, Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America, was announced as the inaugural Chair of the Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA). The MPMA is a newly formed organization, bringing together the strengths and legacies of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA).
On April 24, at the AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX, the membership of the two associations voted to approve a merger between the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA), creating the Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA). The new organizational structure began May 1, 2025.
DN Solutions, a global leader in the machine tool industry with a diverse product lineup of over 500 machines, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Schaumburg, Illinois with an open house from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
RENK Group AG, a leading supplier of military and civilian propulsion solutions, has successfully completed the acquisition of Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. (“CGS Inc.”), a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision gears and power transmission technologies. Effective immediately, CGS Inc. will operate under the name RENK America Marine & Industry LLC.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, is proud to recognize several employees for their long-term dedication to the company, including Jason Slaven (15 years), Vilay Cunningham (10 years), and Jason Kenyon (5 years).
Höganäs is releasing its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting key progress across climate action, safety, responsible sourcing, and diversity and inclusion. One of the major announcements in the report is a strategic investment in biochar, following successful full-scale trials, to enable a significant shift in sponge iron production in Höganäs, Sweden.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — is hosting the 2025 STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference (TFC) on October 14-16 at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL.
Forest City Gear, a manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, proudly recognize several employees for their long-term dedication to the company, including Roger McMullin (10 years), Paul Cristoph (5 years), and Mark Javurek (5 years).
Markus Stolmar, president and CEO of United Grinding North America Inc., a subsidiary of the United Grinding Group, was recently elected to the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) board of directors. AMT represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology, speeding the pace of innovation, increasing global competitiveness and developing the industry’s advanced workforce of tomorrow.
Teradyne Robotics and its partners are set to unveil a suite of advanced, AI-driven robotics solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025 March 17-21. The unveiling represents the first public demonstration of the AI Accelerator in commercially viable applications.
The new KISSsoft Release brings innovations and enhancements for results visualization, allowing you to design even more efficiently, precisely, and productively. Within Gleason’s strategy "Design– Manufacturing – Measure", KISSsoft continues to add functions for simulating cylindrical gear manufacturing. After all, you target a gear design combining the highest strength with low manufacturing costs. KISSsoft offers a variety of rating procedures. Additionally, bearing ratings methods according to Timken have been added.
From May 6–9, 2025, the 37th Control in Stuttgart, Germany, will open its doors and offer trade visitors a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies, processes, products and system solutions in the field of industrial quality assurance. Klingelnberg will be taking part again this year and is pleased to present the Klingelnberg Precision Measuring Centers P 26, P 40 and P 152, among others.
With the launch of the new Parts Shop, which will replace the ten existing shops, Liebherr is standardizing the extensive range of spare parts. From March 10, 2025, the Parts Shop is pooling together the entire range from all product segments, including earthmoving, material handling technology, deep foundation, maritime cranes, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, concrete technology, gear technology, automation systems, mining and components, in one central location.
This year marks an important milestone as Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160th anniversary. Founded in 1865 by William Gleason, the company has transformed from a small workshop to a global leader in gear technology, offering comprehensive solutions that encompass design software, manufacturing and metrology equipment, tooling, aftermarket services, and an extensive training program.
Ipsen is pleased to announce the promotion of Evan Hundley to retrofits manager and the appointment of Lu Chouraki as field service manager.
As a part of David Brown Santasalo’s (DB Santasalo) ongoing commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global gear manufacturer introduced “Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) Cradle to Gate CO2 equivalent” reporting for all their mining products in early 2022. Since that time, they have introduced the CFP Cradle to Gate CO2eq for their segmented girth gear range of products.
With the excellent “NVH G-EAR Single Gear Tester,” Marposs won the “Auto Technology and Equipment Supplier Excellent Innovation Award” at the MM Vogel Automotive Sustaining Power Awards 2024. The primary purpose of the “NVH G-EAR Single Gear Tester” is to assess surface defects, machining distortions, and noise behavior on the individual component prior to the assembly into the gearbox.
RoboDK, founded in January 2015, is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since then, the company has grown from an academic spin-off into a global leader in robotic simulation and programming software. RoboDK now supports over 1,000 robots from 90 manufacturers and remains committed to making robotics accessible, affordable, and efficient for industries and educational institutions worldwide.
Solar Atmospheres in Souderton, PA, is currently commissioning two additional 2-bar vacuum furnaces, expanding its capabilities to meet increased demand in the aerospace, industrial gas turbine sectors, and for specialized hydride/de-hydride processing of Titanium, Tantalum, and Niobium. These vacuum furnaces, produced by Solar's sister company, Solar Manufacturing, feature large working hot zones (45” x 45” x 72”) and are rated for operations up to 2400°F with a precise temperature uniformity of ±10°F.
As manufacturers continue to face shortages of skilled labor, Mazak helps them address the issue with the opening of its new Customer Solutions Center located in Florence, KY. The secure facility specializes in the development of production-ready, custom automation solutions that allow manufacturers to overcome existing labor issues while increasing production output.
Helios Gear Products is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Helios Gear Schools. These intensive courses are designed to provide both entry-level and experienced industry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of gear manufacturing.
Open to students interested in a career in the gear industry, and/or power transmission as it relates to the gear industry.
Applicants must be enrolled or recently accepted as full- or part-time students in a nationally accredited program.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, is proud to share that Manufacturing Engineer Mark Javurek was invited to serve as a guest panelist for Harlem High School’s engineering capstone class, taught by Chris Noble.
Jeff Holtzapple joins EMAG L.L.C. as Business Development Manager, bringing over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and machine tool industries. Having successfully performed various roles in management, sales and technical support in both machine tool distribution and at the OEM level, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the EMAG Group.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, is proud to sponsor the Women of Today’s Manufacturing (WOTM) Annual Dinner on Tuesday, February 25 at Embassy Suites in Rockford, Illinois. The dinner raises funds to award scholarships to local students in manufacturing and engineering disciplines.
Forest City Gear is delighted to host a vocational intern, Jace Richart, from Hononegah High School. Richart, 19, is a student in Hononegah’s Vocational Internship Program (VIP). This program, supported by Special Education teacher and VIP Field Coordinator Justin Wieman, aims to prepare students with a range of disabilities including but not limited to intellectual disabilities, autism, or other health impairments for the workforce post high school. Vocational internships, like Richart’s at Forest City Gear, help Wieman’s students build the specific skills employers are looking for.
Star Cutter has announced the hiring of Adam Chipman to support sales and service of the company’s line of TRU TECH centerless and cylindrical grinding machines. Chipman will report to Aaron Remsing, Star Cutter product manager, and will be based out of the Elk Rapids, Michigan office.
The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has appointed four new executives to its global organization, further strengthening its corporate management at the highest levels. Starrett welcomes Mr. Roger N. Amrol, Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Barry D. Laughlin as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Allen E. Look as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Mr. Jon-Michael Raymond as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The new executives will be based out of Starrett corporate headquarters in Athol, MA, bringing a wealth of manufacturing industry experience, leadership and skills to Starrett as the company focuses on continuous improvement, growth and innovation.
C&B Machinery supported the reshoring of a 30” double-disc grinding machine for a major U.S. automotive manufacturer’s transmission plant. Originally installed in an overseas facility, this machine is now being brought back to the U.S., where it will be retooled, reautomated, and upgraded to enhance performance and efficiency for a Michigan-based production program.
Join your peers and the tribology community for the 79th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 18-22, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Each year STLE's conference showcases some 500 technical presentations, application-based case studies, best practice reports and discussion panels on technical and market trends. The exhibition and popular Commercial Marketing Forum spotlight the latest products and services of interest to lubrication professionals that come from around the world, representing a full range of the industry’s most prestigious corporate, government and academic institutions.
Helios Gear Products (South Elgin, IL) proudly welcomes engineer, Caeden Keith. Caeden earned his degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Northern Illinois University (NIU). During his time at NIU, he demonstrated his passion for innovation and mentorship by mentoring his high school’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team 5934 and leading NIU’s team in NASA’s BIG Idea Challenge.
Index Corporation has announced that Michael Huggett will succeed Cris Taylor as the company’s President & CEO. Mr. Huggett will assume leadership of the company during a transition period in April 2025, concluding with Mr. Taylor’s retirement at the end of that month. Index has also announced a restructuring of its sales team that includes the addition of three new members and reorganization of its territories. Bryan Young has joined the company as National Sales Manager, while John Kemezis and Jason Shorette have joined as Regional Sales Representatives.
GWJ Technology is starting a new seminar schedule in 2025. This year, GWJ is once again offering a wide range of different seminars that can be booked as online seminars or, if desired, as traditional face-to-face events. The online seminars are designed to be interactive and provide a comprehensive insight into the respective topic. Practical exercises deepen the content. Online seminars take place over two or three days and last two hours each.
Daido Steel Co. Ltd. is making an important contribution to the development of tomorrow’s society and is therefore increasing its production capacity for high-quality stainless-steel production at its Chita site in Japan. ALD Vacuum Technologies was tasked to develop a plant concept specifically tailored to the needs of Daido Steel so that the best materials for the semiconductor industry can be produced.
Ron Waligora, chief operating officer for AFC-Holcroft, with a heavy and happy heart has announced his retirement date of May 4, 2025.
The Timken Company recently announced the appointment of Kimberly K. (Kim) Ryan to its Board of Directors. Her election increases The Timken Company Board to 13 members.
By acquiring READY Robotics’ automation IP, Standard Bots is able to accelerate the development of their AI-powered platform, and their mission to improve accessibility in robotics space. This IP purchase includes all the software, patents, and trademarks owned by READY Robotics.
LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced that it will introduce its new state-of-the-art Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center (AMPP) in the new year solving a critical gap in addressing advanced materials challenges across the U.S. industrial base.
ABB recently began the phased opening of a new $100 million campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin to increase U.S. production capacity of industrial electric drives and service to fully meet Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. ABB employees, elected officials, education leaders, and media gathered for a ribbon cutting event to mark the first phase opening of the campus.
Solar Atmospheres Greenville, SC facility is pleased to announce it has been awarded Parker Aerospace approval. This achievement expands Solar Atmospheres' reach, offering five facilities able to assist customers with Parker Aerospace thermal processing requirements.
David Christopher Cooper, age 63, of Pelham, AL died on December 7, 2024. Chris had a successful career at Vulcan Publications from 1988 until 2002. His first year, he was awarded the Rookie of the Year award, followed by 20 years of employee of the year, Top Sales, and Top Production recognitions. In December 2002 he started Media Solutions where he continued his publishing career as president and CEO.
Bonfiglioli showcased its latest innovations at EuroBLECH 2024, the premier global event for the metalworking industry. This participation highlighted a suite of cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the growing demands of smart manufacturing and advanced metal processing.
A major North American aerospace manufacturer has selected Nitrex Vacuum to support its growing production needs, placing an order for a seventh vacuum furnace to expand capacity. This new vertical, large-precision vacuum furnace, built by G-M Enterprises, a Nitrex company, is engineered to meet the stringent demands of aerospace manufacturing, delivering consistent performance and reliability for critical engine components.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, is proud to recognize Customer Quality Engineer Jacob Hutmacher on his 10thanniversary and thank him for his long-term dedication to the company.
Machine Tool Builders has added highly experienced sales professional and machine tool industry veteran Ross Wegryn-Jones to its national sales organization.
This year’s Virginia Manufacturing Gala, hosted by the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) at the prestigious Virginia Museum of History and Culture, served as a showcase for the best in Virginia’s manufacturing industry. At this prominent event, Sumitomo Drive Technologies stood out significantly, earning Bronze in the Virginia Manufacturing Cup and capturing 1st Place in the Industrial and Commercial Machinery category with our Paramax 9000 reducer.
ECM USA’s Vincent Lelong presented low pressure carburizing with vacuum furnace technology at Purdue University's School of Materials Engineering undergraduate seminar. This seminar regularly features industry speakers, some of whom are members of the Purdue Heat Treating Consortium.
KISSsoft has released a more comprehensive functionality with the Service Pack 2 from the current KISSsoft Release satisfying the increasing demand in key industries. This software supports scripts for a variety of tasks, such as creating custom user interfaces, automating report generation, and exporting data.
Acu-Rite Solutions, part of the Heidenhain family of brands, is excited to announce its participation in the PRI 2024 Trade Show, scheduled for December 12-14 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees visiting Booth #5267 can explore the latest advancements in CNC upgrade solutions and DRO technology for manual machines. Specifically for machinists looking to achieve next-level accuracy, efficiency, and machine tool profitability.
David Brown Santasalo has been recognized as one of the top 100 companies in the ‘Kirklees Top 100’ list for the fifth consecutive year. Now into its fifth year, the Kirklees Top 100 Companies initiative aims to raise the profile of the local business community and forge stronger links around topics of shared interest between the top 100 companies and partners, the University of Huddersfield, Business Kirklees and the 3M Buckley Innovation Center (3M BIC).
The newest edition of the Gear Research Institute (GRI) newsletter, “Transmissions” has been published. The link below will guide you to the Newsletter posting on GRI's newly freshened website. Additional updates to the site will slowly continue to roll out.
Croix Gear, a recognized leader in custom-manufactured loose gears, proudly announces the addition of Tom Marino as Sales Representative for the West Region. With nearly 40 years of industry experience and strong relationships across the gear manufacturing sector, Mr. Marino will play a key role in meeting the diverse needs of Croix Gear’s customers in the Western United States.
Mitutoyo America Corporation, a leader in precision measuring instruments, is excited to announce the integration of the powerful Metlogix M3 software into the Mitutoyo Quick Image (QI) 2D Vision Measuring System. This latest enhancement promises to elevate the precision and efficiency of noncontact measurements, further solidifying Mitutoyo’s commitment to providing innovative technology solutions to meet modern quality control needs.
Emuge-Franken USA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices and other rotary tools, has announced the appointment of Mr. Mike Patterson as National Sales Manager for the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Patterson brings to Emuge extensive industry knowledge and management experience. He is responsible for leading the Emuge-Franken sales organization in the U.S. and Canada to further strengthen support for customers and distributor partners, as well as to grow market share.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine—and medium-pitch custom gears, is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of its new warehouse on October 21. The 50’ x 100’ climate-controlled warehouse will store finished goods while prioritizing storage space in the existing footprint for in-process items for Cut Teeth Only jobs.
Rego–Fix, a Swiss toolholding company and inventor of the standard-setting ER collet, has partnered with tool measuring and management solution company Omega TMM for the creation of Orion powered by Rego–Fix – a tool measuring machine using REGO–FIX’s powRgrip toolholding system with Omega TMM’s presetting technology.
Ceratizit Group’s board of directors announced the promotion of Troy Wilt from national sales manager to managing director of Ceratizit USA, Cutting Tools Division. “Since joining our team, Troy has played a pivotal role in Ceratizit’s continued growth in the U.S. market,” says Dan Cope, President of the Americas for Ceratizit. “His strategic vision and deep industry knowledge have been instrumental in fostering strong relationships with customers and peers which is the kind of leadership that will build on our current success.”
Starting a career is something special for every young person. In August 2024, Klingelnberg once again welcomed 22 young apprentices who started their training in various professions. During the orientation week in early August 2024, the trainees had the opportunity to demonstrate their teamwork skills in the climbing park in Hückeswagen, Germany, attend a first aid course, and learn about the company’s values.
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced a new era of leadership. Since the joint venture began in 2017, the positions of general manager, deputy general manager, and chief financial officer have alternated every few years among representatives from the parent companies.
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation announced that the construction of a new factory that Nidec Machine Tool (Zhejiang) Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, had been building in the city of Pinghu, Zhejiang Province, China, has been completed, and that the factory has launched its full-scale operation, on October 11. Constructed to establish a prompt machine tool supply system to meet China’s domestic needs for autos, robots, and industrial machines among others, this new, three-floor factory, whose first-phase construction started in March 2023, covers an area of approximately 66,000m2, including an approximately 18,000m2 first floor.
Nidec Corporation announced that the Nidec Group has decided to construct a technical center to exhibit a comprehensive lineup of its machine tools on Nidec Machine Tool Corporation’s premises in the city of Ritto, Shiga Prefecture.
As of September 23, 2024, Havlik Gear is changing ownership. Wikov Industry a.s. has acquired Havlik Gear. Wikov is a strong group of companies producing high end gears, gearboxes and complete drives for industrial and turbo applications and for railway vehicles. The company name has changed to Wikov Gear Canada Inc.
Forest City Gear, a manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, is proud to sponsor and exhibit at the 2024 Midwest Aerospace Conference (MAC2024) on October 17, 2024. Hosted by the Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN), the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce, and IMEC, MAC2024 is a full-day conference dedicated to aerospace in the region.
Forest City Gear, a manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, proudly recognized Amy Sovina on her 30th anniversary and thanked her for her long-term dedication to the company.
The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, today appointed Tarak Mehta the company's president and CEO. Mehta was also elected to Timken's Board of Directors.
The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, has completed its previously announced acquisition of CGI, Inc., a Nevada-based manufacturer of precision drive systems serving a broad range of automation markets with a concentration in medical robotics. The business employs approximately 130 people and is expected to generate around $45 million in sales in 2024.
The latest issue of Klingelnberg’s customer magazine, GEARS inline, is out now! It’s packed with all the latest insights into the exciting world of gear technology. The eleventh edition is all about cutting-edge solutions, including solutions for electric mobility, and sets new standards in quality inspection.
Effective October 1st, 2024, Alexander Steinacher will succeed Horst Rettenbacher as CFO at the long-established Austrian company. Rettenbacher has been a member of EMCO's management team since 2012 and, as CFO, played a key role in the machine tool manufacturer's growth to its current size. After handing over his responsibilities to his successor, Rettenbacher will take his well-deserved retirement.
Horsburgh & Scott, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-engineered gearing solutions, is pleased to announce it has launched a Pulp & Paper division, dedicated to delivering high-performance gearing solutions to pulp and paper mills worldwide.
Sumitomo Drive Technologies, a brand of Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America, received the 2024 National Metalworking Reshoring Award. The award was given in recognition of Sumitomo Drive Technologies’ success in bringing manufacturing to the United States through foreign direct investment and to Mexico via nearshoring. The 2024 award was presented on Sept. 13, 2024, at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show at McCormick Place in Chicago by Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative.
The 11th International VDI Conference on Gears 2025 will be held in Garching, Munich at the Gear Research Centre (FZG) of the Technical University of Munich from September 10th to 12th, 2025. Presenting a paper gives you the opportunity to take part in this leading international forum and to learn about the latest developments and research results in the powertrain industry and academia. Abstracts are due November 22, 2024!
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is excited to announce the release of its latest e-book, “4 Steps to Hiring and Retaining the Best Workers”, designed to help construction business owners attract and retain the best skilled talent. This free comprehensive guide offers strategies and tips proven to help companies find, hire, and develop the right employees, ultimately enhancing productivity and maintaining high-quality standards.
ABB Robotics recently announced its sponsorship of MassRobotics, the leading innovation hub and startup accelerator for robotics in the United States.
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has released its Clean Power Quarterly Market Report | Q2 2024, showcasing extraordinary growth and milestones across the U.S. clean power landscape. In a record-breaking second quarter, U.S. developers added 11 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale clean power capacity, marking a 91 percent increase from Q2 2023.
The Gears and Gear Lubrication Technical Committee is soliciting papers and presentations for the 79th Annual STLE Meeting and Exhibition to be held May 18-22, 2025, in Atlanta.
3DEO, a Los Angeles-based leader in design, engineering, and metal additive manufacturing (AM), proudly announces a significant strategic investment from Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a Japan-headquartered global financial institution committed to fostering innovation and sustainability. This investment underscores Mizuho's dedication to advancing the adoption of AM technologies and supporting 3DEO's efforts to unlock new opportunities in product design and development.
3DEO, a Los Angeles-based leader in design, engineering, and metal additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Dennis as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Matt Petros, the company’s co-founder and former CEO. This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for 3DEO as the company continues its trajectory of rapid growth and innovation in the additive manufacturing industry.
Calculating the strength of a transmission requires handle various load levels in a load spectrum. The load spectrum includes all system boundaries, namely all power inputs and power outputs. Additionally, a transmission includes synchronizers, clutches, and brakes to manage different operating modes.
Calculation specialist GWJ Technology, a leading provider of calculation solutions for gears and other machine elements up to gearboxes, announces the availability of a new generation of its eAssistant integration modules for SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor and Solid Edge.
Motion Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce a new Motion Repair & Services location at 20710 Sharmon Road, Houston, Texas, 77038. The new shop, which is entirely dedicated to repair and services, is slated to open in September 2024.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — is hosting the 2024 Tribology & Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference on October 22-25 at the Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. Registration is now open for the conference.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) is proud to announce the promotion of three AGMA employees— Rebecca Brinkley, Mary Ellen Doran, and Leah Lewis, effective August 19, 2024. “As AGMA continues to offer exceptional value and standards development leadership around the world as it relates to the power transmission industry, we couldn’t be more excited to have Rebecca, Mary Ellen, and Leah help lead the way,” said Matthew E. Croson, President, AGMA. “Their experience and passion will guide us into an exciting future.”
In 2023, Bourn & Koch and Mollart Machinery were both welcomed into the InCompass™ portfolio through two acquisitions completed just days apart. To leverage the strengths of both organizations, Mollart Machinery's production operations and field service support, previously based in Chessington, United Kingdom, will be based out of Bourn & Koch's facility in Rockford, IL, USA. Ongoing support from Mollart's headquarters in Chessington will ensure a seamless transition.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is pleased to announce the release of its new free digital special report, Sustainability Opportunities for Tribology.
Zeiss and CleanControlling, a leading test laboratory for technical cleanliness, signed a cooperation agreement in April. The goal of the cooperation is to optimize products and industrial analysis techniques, and to set new market standards.
Emuge-Franken USA is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The company officially entered the U.S. marketplace with a handful of employees under the name Emuge in 1984 in a Northborough, MA sales and warehousing facility. The Emuge brand was aggressively marketed and demand for products grew rapidly. Today 40 years later, Emuge-Franken is recognized as a leading brand in cutting tool innovation, quality and performance throughout a wide range of industries and products across North America, with over 80 employees in the United States and Canada.
As part of its strategy to better serve its North American customers, the SECO/WARWICK Group, the parent company of SECO/VACUUM and SECO/WARWICK USA, has committed to expanding its manufacturing capacity in Pennsylvania by relocating a portion of its manufacturing and a metallurgical lab for vacuum furnaces from its headquarters site in Poland to Crawford County.
The success of manufacturing critical components, such as ship shafts, gears, artillery or adaptor plates/rings, depends on their design and how well that design can be translated into a tangible, cost-effective, high-quality product. This is where Design for Manufacturability (DFM) comes into play. The significance of DFM rests in the forging process's role in creating a robust and resilient supply chain.
Liebherr Gear Technology has opened a new location in Querétaro, Mexico. This expansion will allow Liebherr to further improve the service and be closer to our customers in this region.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has redeveloped its on-demand Workforce Training Series. The redeveloped courses have been modernized to make them more accessible with updated materials to incorporate new and emerging technological advances.
Forest City Gear is pleased to share that President Kika Young has been appointed as Chair of the AGMA Annual Meeting Committee. The Committee develops programming, curates networking opportunities, and selects future destinations for the AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting.
Fanuc America has officially unveiled its new 650,000 square foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The expansion increases the footprint in Michigan to over 2 million square feet and is part of Fanuc America’s strategic investment plan to support and advance industrial automation in North America. The West Campus represents a $110 million investment built on 67 acres of land.
After receiving Nadcap accreditation last year, Forest City Gear began providing magnetic particle inspection (MPI) on site, rather than outsourcing to a third-party provider. MPI is a nondestructive test employed to identify surface and shallow subsurface discontinuities. Offering MPI onsite has shortened order lead time significantly, most notably for customers in the aerospace industry.
Effective July 1st, 2024, Dr. Ulrich Kissling, founder and Managing Director of KISSsoft AG steps down as Managing Director of KISSsoft AG as he partially transitions to retirement. Dr. Kissling will continue with KISSsoft AG focusing on representation for Gleason / KISSsoft AG on various technical committees and providing technical support to the Engineering and Sales teams.
Solar Atmospheres’ newest acquisition, Solar Atmospheres of San Diego, is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Constable as their new Vice President of Operations. Chris brings with him nearly 25 years of Heat Treating experience that includes quality, operations, management, plant safety, business development, and sales.
Designatronics, Inc. announced today the appointment of Simon Brazier as its director of sales and marketing, following a wide-ranging search process. In this newly created role, Brazier will assume responsibility for leadership and growth for both domestic and international business development.
The winners in the 2024 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of PM’s diversity and ability to meet critical requirements. From electric vehicles to medical implants, once again, parts fabricators have demonstrated PM’s versatility and unique ability to challenge competing technologies. These award-winning components use PM’s flexibility to push forward new concepts and process controls to demonstrate the inexhaustible range of PM’s capabilities.
The Siemens Machine Tool Business sadly announces the death of Randy Pearson, 70, on May 21, 2024, in Reno, Nevada, following a long battle with lung cancer. Randy had recently retired after more than 20 years with Siemens, where he served as dealer support manager and much more.
On June 20th, Forest City Gear announced the hire of Jenny Howell as HR Manager. In this role, Howell deals with day-to-day HR issues, onboarding new hires, processing payroll, and managing performance evaluations. “I have a lot of involvement with employees, which I love,” says Howell.
INDEX has announced the promotion of Erik Hutchinson to the position of National Service Manager. This newly created position reflects both the company’s continued commitment to providing superior customer service and the growth of its national network of field service engineers in recent years.
FVA GmbH has released mechanicus, an intuitive online calculation tool for machine elements and standard calculations. The new web application is available for free now here and marks a significant milestone in the world of drive technology.
Continuing a global relationship that spans more than 20 years, eight-year KUKA Strategic Partner ENGEL, a leader in plastic injection molding machines, technologies, and turnkey solutions, has become a KUKA Robotics System Partner. In its new relationship with KUKA, ENGEL will not only continue to incorporate KUKA robots as standard components in its injection molding solutions but also integrate and retrofit KUKA robotic products into existing plastic injection molding machines and systems.
Jergens announces that Omar Andino will take the lead as the WSG national sales manager. Andino, who has been with the company since October of 2018, will leverage his wide range of manufacturing and engineering experience in his new position to continue the sales growth of the many workholding products.
On May 7-8, 2024 in Wixom, Michigan (Detroit), the team of the North American operation for Australian-based ANCA Group, a global leader in grinding machines and automated manufacturing technologies, celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary with company founder Pat Boland.
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Mazak North American manufacturing operations in Florence, Kentucky. Through its industry leadership in manufacturing innovation and technology, engineering and customer support, the company has securely positioned itself as a champion of the North American manufacturing industry.
Big Daishowa announces personnel changes to support the company’s strategic initiatives. "Our company is at a pivotal point in its growth trajectory and bringing on talented professionals like Edgar, Glen and Tom is crucial to our continued success," said Mike Herman, Vice President Sales, BIG DAISHOWA. "Each of these individuals brings experience, innovative thinking, and a commitment to excellence that aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. We are excited to see the positive impact they will have with our customers."
Bonfiglioli recently displayed technologies at SPS Parma 2024 for intralogistics, woodworking, packaging, and robotics. Here are a few highlights from the show:
Stäubli is happy to announce the nomination of Christopher Clark as Stäubli Robotics Director for North America, effective May 1, 2024.
Ceratizit, Part of the Plansee Group, announced that Dan Cope has been promoted to President of the Americas for Ceratizit Group. He joined the company in 2019 as Executive Vice-President of Cutting Tools, Ceratizit USA. The promotion is a direct result of Cope’s successful sustainable growth plan implemented for the U.S. cutting tools division.
Prof. Dr. Hermann J. Stadtfeld, vice president of the Gleason Corporation in Rochester, New York, has been presented with the Ernst-Blickle Award 2023 in recognition of his outstanding achievements relating to research into bevel gear technologies, the application of these technologies, and the design of drive systems.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to celebrate the retirement of Brian Getty in May. Getty served as Forest City Gear’s Maintenance Technician Lead for 10 years.
The founding of the Japanese operation in May 1954 laid the groundwork for offering customers and partners consultations and services in-country and in the local language. Since then, not only has the market continually evolved, so too has the company.
Seventy years ago, the invention of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) revolutionized worldwide manufacturing. AGIE and Charmilles pioneered this technology and remain world market leaders today under the umbrella of GF Machining Solutions, a company that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
As of May 15, 2024, Clara Smith has assumed the role of Vice President Strategy & Transformation. She will also become a member of the SMG, Seco Management Group, and report to Stefan Steenstrup, President Seco. Clara is based in the UK.
Bonfiglioli is ready to tackle the challenges ahead at IFAT 2024 (Booth B6323/422), the leading global trade fair dedicated to water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, scheduled to be held in Munich from May 13th to 17th, with its comprehensive range of innovative solutions for recycling processing and machinery, biogas generation and water treatment.
Operation Next provides an accelerated-hybrid program that combines online education with hands-on training to earn credentials for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. BBTC’s rolling start program will train students in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) and Welding. Each year 200,000 service members transition out of the military across the nation, and it is estimated that nearly 2 million advanced manufacturing workers will be needed to fill vacant positions in the U.S. by 2028.
Eaton’s heavy-duty 4-speed electrified vehicle (EV) transmission was named a 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at an awards ceremony on April 29. The recognition acknowledges post-pilot, pre-commercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility space.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) was presented with the Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Grand Award in the “Fastest-Growing Show by Percentage Growth in Total Attendance in 2023” category on May 9 at the Fastest 50 Awards & Summit in Las Vegas.
NGC Gears, one of the world’s largest wind power gearbox manufacturers, has completed the installation of two additional EndoFlex generators from UPC-Marathon, a Nitrex company, at its new facility in Jinhu, China location. This acquisition brings the total of generator sets to five since 2022, collectively generating an impressive 800 m³/h (22,252 ft3/h) capacity of endothermic gas supplied to carburizing and hardening furnaces used for processing various gear components. The latest installations in February and March of 2024 support the heat-treating operations of the company’s wind energy gearbox production.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) added three new members to the AGMA Technical Division Executive Committee (TDEC) in April 2024.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) honored gear industry professional, Michael Weas, at its 2024 Strategic Networking & Leadership Forum in Milwaukee, WI, on Thursday, May 2.
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), North America’s largest automation trade association representing more than 1300 organizations, has announced the winners of the inaugural Automate Innovation Awards. This year’s winners—AMD, ECM and GrayMatter Robotics—will be honored at a special ceremony on May 6 at Automate 2024 in Chicago.
Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT) proudly announces its partnership with Krebs & Riedel, a global leader in the abrasives industry. This collaboration positions CDT as the exclusive North American source for Krebs & Riedel abrasive products within the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Precision Drive Systems (PDS), a global provider of precision motor spindles, expert support, and repair services near Charlotte, NC, has announced that they have hired Kelly Johnson as a Design Engineer for new engineered products and services.
Solar Atmospheres, Inc. is pleased to announce its most recent acquisition, Certified Metal Craft (CMC) located in El Cajon (an East County suburb of San Diego). With nearly 55 years of serving the Southern California region, CMC and the Wiederkehr Family have established themselves as a trusted and dependable source of heat treating and brazing services.
Alongside the annual service anniversary celebration, the reunion of retired employees is another traditional event at Klingelnberg. Every three years, the Klingelnberg works council and Management Board invite all retired colleagues back for a reunion celebration. On 18 April 2024, Group Executive Board Members Christoph Küster (CFO), Philipp Kannengießer (COO), and Prasad Kizhakel (CSO) joined deputy chairman of the works council Ibrahim Er and Head of Human Resources Michael Schwarzer in welcoming the retired employees to this year’s get-together at the Hückeswagen, Gemany plant.
In many areas of application, it is uneconomical to use oversized universal cylindrical grinding machines for the external machining of smaller components--a lot of floor space is lost and the functionality is not fully utilized. With the new WPG 7 CNC external grinding machine, EMAG Weiss demonstrates another way of grinding workpieces with a maximum length of 250 millimeters. The very small machine requires only a minimal footprint, but at the same time features a whole range of high-tech components for flexibility and productivity.
Cortec Corporation, a leading global manufacturer specializing in environmentally responsible VpCI/VCI corrosion protection technologies, announces a new authorized distribution partner in Finland for Cortec chemical products. Cortec Corporation has ended its long-term relationship with Teknoma Oy and is looking forward to a new phase of growth and collaboration with a new partner. Mercamer, distributor of Cortec flexible VpCI packaging, has been authorized to offer Cortec's innovative patented corrosion protection chemical products and solutions to the Finnish market.
Forest City Gear announced Turning Lead Josh P. Gates has joined Rock Valley College as an adjunct professor. Gates teaches two courses under the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program: MET 111 CNC Machine Setup/Operation/Programming and MET 226 CNC/CAM Operations I. Both courses are required to complete the Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining Association (RRVTMA) CNC Precision Machinist Journeyman Apprenticeship.
Nitrex welcomes the newest member of the Nitrex Turnkey Systems Team: Marcin Krajdocha. Marcin steps into the new role of Technical Sales Manager responsible for Nitriding Systems in the DACH region and the Vacuum furnace product line in Europe.
Compact and lightweight – such is the most common requirement for the gearboxes of emission-free, electric drives. With seven basic gearboxes, the LPI series by Liebherr fulfils exactly this need for high power density. With their low weight, reduced installation space and torque ranges from 20,000 Nm to 350,000 Nm, they are ideally suited as drives for crawler and crawler undercarriages. Customized large gearboxes are even available up to the maximum torque of 2,300,000 Nm.
Solar Atmospheres Greenville, SC facility is pleased to announce it has been awarded Lockheed Martin Space Systems approval. With this approval, now all five Solar Atmospheres facilities are an option for our customers with Lockheed Martin requirements for thermal processing services.
Nidec Machine Tool America, a leading provider of advanced manufacturing technologies and solutions, today announced the appointment of Tobias Dornai as Additive Manufacturing Application Engineer. In this role, Mr. Dornai will play a key role in supporting Nidec Machine Tool America’s growing additive manufacturing business and customer base.
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA recently commissioned their third car bottom air furnace manufactured by Heat Treat Equipment Inc. This large Class 2 air furnace with a maximum operating temperature of 1350°F measures 60-in. wide x 38-in. high x 168-in. deep. The newly installed equipment joins two other HTE car bottom furnaces that are 14-ft. long and 20-ft. long respectively.
International manufacturer Horsburgh & Scott Company announced that it has established a 32,000-square-foot facility in Slidell, LA, for the repair, service and assembly of industrial gears and gearboxes destined for the defense industry.
The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of metrology systems, precision measuring tools and gages and more, has introduced the latest Video System in its KMR Series—the new KMR-MX 200 Manual Video System. The new system offers a unique platform, filling the gap for companies that want the speed and accuracy of a video-based platform, but do not need Windows-based software or a PC. Ideal for a range of industries such as medical, aerospace, defense and others that require traceable and secure measurement data, operators can take a wide range of measurements with the system.
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan has successfully relocated from the old Fraser and Warren facilities to a new, state-of-the-art location in Chesterfield, MI. All ten furnaces (both new and existing) are fully operational at the Chesterfield plant, heralding a new era of efficiency and productivity.
The American branch of Seco/Warwick has decided to expand its presence on the continent. Mexico is an important market for Seco/Warwick USA; hence, the decision was made to open a sales and service office in Monterrey. The new Seco/Warwic, Mexico division will occupy about 2,000 square feet of office space in a high-rise business park, including garage parking and controlled-access reception.
The new KISSsoft release 2024 is coming soon! This April will bring you the new system module KISSdesign, accelerating the calculation of complex drive trains and replacing the previous KISSsys software.
Boris Miksic, a Croatian-American entrepreneur and owner of Cortec Corporation, has received special recognition for 50 years of dedicated work at NACE-International, the largest global organization focusing on developing standards for corrosion prevention. Cortec is a global corrosion inhibitor manufacturer and a leader in green corrosion protection technologies.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is pleased to announce a new publication and panel dedicated to women and future women in the tribology and lubrication engineering field.
Continuing its leadership role in secure digital connectivity and Industry 4.0 manufacturing, Mazak has joined major cybersecurity research universities and enterprises throughout the country as a collaborative partner with the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII).
3DEO, a Los Angeles-based leader in design, engineering, and metal additive manufacturing (AM), is proud to announce a strategic partnership and investment with IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd. (IA), a globally recognized brand in aerospace engineering and manufacturing. This multifaceted, multi-phased partnership aims to enhance the adoption and implementation of AM technologies within IA, drawing on 3DEO's expertise and resources in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) and technology differentiation to support its mission.
Helios Gear Products has opened registration for their flagship gear school in Chicago, IL, May 14–16. This intensive three-day program covers the basics of gear manufacturing from cutting to finishing, through final inspection, and is designed for entry-level gear manufacturing personnel including manufacturing management, industrial engineers, supervisors, set-up technicians, operators, and quality control. With a limited class size of 35, the course provides the optimum learning environment for attendees new to the industry and those with experience in need of a refresher.
The New Generation Romi GL 250 horizontal turning center is now available through the ROMI MAAS machine tool rental program. Rental options range from 24 to 48 months with up to 300 hours of monthly run time. The new program allows customers to take full advantage of Romi's machine tool technology without the capital outlay necessary with a purchase.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) announces changes to its Board of Directors at the AGMA Members' Meeting during the Annual Meeting in Napa, CA. “AGMA would not be where it is today without the passion and diligence of its Board of Directors,” said Matthew E. Croson, President, AGMA. “I want to thank the outgoing Directors for their wisdom and guidance during the pandemic and for helping AGMA maneuver through the tough economic conditions that followed. I have full confidence in our new Directors as AGMA focuses on programs to improve the gear industry at home and forge new partnerships with like-minded associations and organizations abroad.”
The AGMA Foundation announces changes to its Board of Trustees at the AGMA Members' Meeting during the 2024 Annual Meeting in Napa, CA. “The Foundation continues to serve the gear industry by providing funding through their four pillars: education, workforce, scholarship, and emerging technology,” stated Executive Director, Mary Ellen Doran. “These new Trustees will help us make key decisions in how we can have a greater impact on the workforce over the next three years. I look forward to their contributions.”
Open Mind Technologies, a leading developer of hyperMILL CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, announced it has joined the Georgia Tech Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium. The consortium is a membership-based organization that facilitates key collaborations between industry, academia, and government to develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies as well as provide workforce development. Initial members have contributed funding, technology, and skilled resources supported by the staff at the Georgia Tech AI Manufacturing Pilot Facility located in Atlanta, GA.
ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, MI, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas.
RoboDK announces its strategic partnership with Comau, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and robot manufacturer. The latest version of Comau Roboshop Next Gen software seamlessly integrates with RoboDK, making simulation more advanced.
Star Cutter Company has appointed Andrew Epstein as Vice President of Human Resources (HR). Epstein oversees all HR functions for the Star Cutter family of companies, guiding HR resources across global locations and analyzing HR strategies. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, he reports to the Chief Financial Officer, Becky Grech.
UK-based PTG Holroyd has announced that, in the future, all models in its TG Series of ultra-precise helical rotor and thread grinding machines will be equipped with the Siemens digitally native Sinumerik One CNC as standard.
Solar Atmospheres in Souderton, PA, recently commissioned a new vacuum furnace capable of utilizing high-pressure gas quenching at 20-Bar (about 300 PSI) to meet demanding cooling rate specifications for the heat treatment of nickel-based superalloys.
GKN Powder Metallurgy, a global leader in powder metallurgy and innovative, sustainable solutions for a wide range of automotive and industrial applications, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Rating for outstanding performance in sustainability.
B&D Industrial, a leading independent distributor and service provider specializing in industrial applications, is thrilled to announce the recent acquisition of American Gear & Engineering, Inc. (American Gear), a premier gear manufacturing organization located in Westland, MI. This strategic move marks a significant step in B&D Industrial's commitment to vertical integration, enabling the company to provide an expanded range of offerings and greater value to its customers.
Murata Machinery USA (Muratec), a manufacturer of industrial automation, celebrates its 50th anniversary across North America. Various activities are planned throughout 2024 to commemorate Muratec's golden year. Operating as a subsidiary of Kyoto, Japan-based Murata Machinery Ltd., Murata Machinery USA provides sales, service, and support for the Muratec brand. Muratec has a rich history in North America of offering automation solutions.
UK-based PTG Holroyd has announced that going forward, all models in its TG Series of ultra-precise helical rotor and thread grinding machines will be equipped with the Siemens digitally native Sinumerik One CNC as standard.
Join Gleason's special online event to learn about the design, manufacturing, and inspection of e-drive gears. This four-day event, March 11–14, features one topic per day, addressing the specific requirements and challenges of e-drive transmission design, manufacture, and inspection, with particular attention to minimizing gear noise. The E-Drive Days are an excellent opportunity for newcomers and experts alike.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is pleased to host a manufacturing facility tour for Rock River Valley Machining and Tooling Association (RRVTMA) on Wednesday, February 28 at 5 PM.
Forest City Gear is hosting a manufacturing facility tour for Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association (RRVTMA) on Wednesday, February 28 at 5:00 pm.
The KISSdesign system module is a powerful tool for transmission modeling and analysis. MSc. Eng. Aissa Benykhlef from KISSsoft AG will guide attendees through the essential tools and functionalities required for building comprehensive models, with a special emphasis on the Sketcher and its versatile applications in various kinematic models.
Verisurf Software, Inc. introduces a new sales platform where customers can source new and pre-owned CMMs powered by Verisurf software. All machines are calibrated and certified and include Verisurf CMM Programming and Inspection Suite software.
Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced that Ben Sheen, chief engineer, of Eaton’s Mobility Group, was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for the Gear Research Institute (GRI) at Penn State University. The GRI is affiliated with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) to conduct research and development, consulting, and analysis for gear-related needs.
DN Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Medrea to CEO of DN Solutions America (DNSA) as of October 18, 2023. Medrea brings with him twenty-seven years of experience in both technical and leadership roles in the machine tool industry in North America.
ASM is the only society that unites different market segments that cross the entire materials world. IMAT, the ASM International annual meeting focused on the membership and materials community needs, will offer an industry-oriented conference and exposition targeting a broad range of materials, processes, and their applications, with an emphasis on advanced materials and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Surface Combustion is a leader in controlled atmosphere heat treating furnaces and atmosphere generators. Learn detailed information about heat treat atmospheres including, descriptions, compositions, generation methods, and applications. This is a fantastic resource for heat treat operators, metallurgists, and maintenance technicians
In keeping with tradition, machine manufacturer Klingelnberg has in 2023 once again honored its long-standing employees with an anniversary celebration. This year’s honorees included four colleagues celebrating 40 years with the company and 22 employees looking back on 25 years of service. Three employees are even marking a full 50 years of service. The corresponding celebrations are planned for early summer 2024.
The AGMA Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding engineering students at the Associate/Technical, Undergraduate, and Graduate levels. The scholarship program was created to help fill the need for skilled employees in the gear industry.
The WFL headquarters in Linz opens its doors, from March 5th to 7th, 2024, and will be hosting national and international guests of different industries related to complete machining. In three days, you can find out more about the industry’s current trends and developments in an exhibition area of more than 4,000 m². And you get your first-hand WFL experience getting to know its offerings.
Gleason introduces the new online selector for its renowned LeCount Expanding Mandrels. Customers can now select required mandrels from Gleason’s standard range or request special LeCount mandrels with just a few clicks, including simple re-orders and certification services for mandrels in use.
ECM USA is excited to announce the addition of Dave Wolfe to our team as a Senior Sales Engineer. Formerly serving as an East Coast representative based in Pennsylvania, Dave brings a wealth of experience to our organization. His extensive sales background encompasses not only ECM vacuum furnaces but also spans 30 years of technical sales expertise, demonstrating a consistent track record in delivering customer-focused solutions for a diverse range of thermal processing equipment, including Photovoltaic/PV applications.
GWJ Technology GmbH introduces an extended version of the calculation module for involute splines within its web-based software solution eAssistant.
Southern Gear has equipped two Doosan CNC Horizontal Turning Centers with advanced RoboJob Turn-Assist robots, thus reducing workpiece load/unload times by 50 percent and allowing skilled machine operators to perform many other tasks.
Dayton Gear partnered with Helios Gear Products to install a new Hera 200 CNC gear hobber, followed shortly after by a Hera 500 CNC gear hobber. Helios had a chance to check in with Adam Baird and Brian Baird, 3rd generation at Dayton Gear, to see how their production has changed since the installation, and how they're planning and looking forward to the future.
Michigan Metrology, Bruker, and ASM-Detroit are sponsoring a complementary Metal Forming Tribology/Surface Metrology workshop on March 28, 2024, 7:30 am–1:00 pm.
GROB Systems, Inc., a global leader in the development of manufacturing systems and machine tools, announced it broke ground in December 2023 on a 135,000 sq. ft. expansion project that will add approximately 35% more space for production and shipping to the existing 400,000 sq. ft., and add 200 new jobs to its US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Bluffton, OH.
The new Gear Trainer Program 2024 features new gear technology topics, including gear and transmission design, cutting and hard finishing processes, metrology and gear noise analysis, tools and workholding, as well as software updates and smart production systems. Gear Trainer Webinars take advantage of a mix of different media including live manufacturing and software demonstrations.
Michigan Metrology, Bruker, and ASM-Detroit are sponsoring a complementary Metal Forming Tribology/Surface Metrology workshop on March 28, 2024, 7:30 am–1:00 pm.
Quickparts, a manufacturer providing custom prototypes and low-volume production parts, is excited to announce the first Open House of 2024 at the Lawrenceburg, TN, facility. This free event is an excellent opportunity for engineers, designers, and other professionals to learn more about Quickparts' extensive capabilities and how they can leverage them to bring their ideas to life. Attendees get a comprehensive tour of the largest Quickparts facility, which specializes in CNC machining and 3D printing technologies such as Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Digital Light Processing (DLP).
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) is proud to announce the hiring of Todd Praneis as Vice President, Technical Division. In addition, three AGMA employees—Courtney Caroll, Robin McWilliams, and Jess Oglesby—have been promoted.
You've been asking for a course that focuses on electric vehicles (EVs) and we're happy to oblige! Introducing the all-new EV Automotive Transmission System Design class. Due to demand, seats for this course are projected to fill quickly, so register ASAP to ensure you get a spot!
DN Solutions, a leading provider of CNC machine tools and integrated smart manufacturing solutions, recently achieved ISO 50001 international energy management system certification. Before this accomplishment, DN Solutions had already attained various international standard certifications, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety Management System).
In its quest to become a global leader for productivity and safety solutions in the metalworking industry, Walter Surface Technologies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Greenfield Industries, a USA-based leading manufacturer of branded and private label cutting tools.
KISSsoft training courses cover various categories - basic, advanced, special - and take place either via Live Stream or at the KISSsoft AG premises in Switzerland. Based always on the current KISSsoft release, they give you the possibility to enhance and deepen your software knowledge and skills with regards to KISSsoft modules and functionalities.
To sharpen its focus on cutting tools, Monaghan Tooling Group has recently shuffled its line card and transitioned the sales, marketing, and service for Elliot Tool Technologies Precision Metal Finishing back to Elliot, where they will be handled in-house by the manufacturer. Monaghan personnel will work with current metal finishing, burnishing, recessing, and mechanical joining customers to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas F. Murphy, FAPMI, senior scientist, research and development, Hoeganaes Corporation, has been selected to receive the Kempton H. Roll Powder Metallurgy (PM) Lifetime Achievement Award by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF). The award will be presented during the combined PowderMet2024 (International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials) and AMPM2024 (Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy) conferences, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the Opening General Session on Monday, June 17.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to announce that Director of Operations Jared Lyford has been elected to the Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining Association (RRVTMA) Board of Directors.
Euro-Tech Corporation in cooperation with Frenco, the precision specialist in gear & spline metrology, is offering a Free Material Upgrade for quotes between now and March 31, 2024.
Avers Machine & Gear has acquired Fox Tool & Manufacturing located in Woodstock, Illinois. Fox Tool & Manufacturing is an Aerospace Machine shop that is AS9100D Certified, ISO 9001/2015 Certified, and ITAR Registered and has been operating for close to 40 years.
Machine Tool Builders Inc. has today announced the addition of Anthony (Tony) Johnson to the company’s sales and marketing team, to help represent and support the company’s expanding lines of new gear machines and its machine tool rebuild and recontrol services.
Helios Gear Products has combined strengths with the expert team, Euro CNC R&D, to form Helios Europe. The proven engineering expertise of both teams enables Helios to expand gear manufacturing and machine rebuild support, to empower even more manufacturers across the globe.
Through the wider Sandvik Group, Sandvik Coromant has committed to near-term, companywide emission reductions in line with climate science with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Sandvik Coromant’s own sustainable business targets have been set in line with the SBTi’s criteria as part of the organization's commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and practicing responsible manufacturing.
Indiana-based Speedgrip Chuck Company has been awarded a $200,000 Manufacturing Readiness Grant by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to boost the company’s investment in advanced manufacturing technology and products.
Johanna Boland, Strategy and Communications Manager at ANCA, expressed her pride in introducing the first-ever Female Machinist of the Year award for ANCA. “Since joining this industry I have met and worked with some truly intelligent, driven female leaders. However, let’s face it, female machinists are not that common and encouraging diversity can only make our sector stronger and more successful.”
Michael Koch has been promoted to senior laser applications manager at MC Machinery Systems in Elk Grove Village, IL. Koch joined MC Machinery in 2011 as a waterjet installer. Since then, he has held positions in the installation, service and sales departments, primarily helping customers with specific applications, manufacturing issues and process improvements.
Dennis Gimpert, founding President of Koefper America (now Helios Gear Products), officially announces retirement at Motion + Power Technology Expo 2023 and looks forward to a strong future for Helios with expert leadership in place.
Forest City Gear is proud to share that Mindy Young, shareholder and third daughter of Fred and Wendy Young, has been invited to join the Rockford Symphony Orchestra Foundation Board. Since 2007, the Board has been dedicated to financing and supporting the mission of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.
GWJ Technology GmbH introduces an extended version of the calculation module for involute splines within its web-based software solution eAssistant.
The 2024 edition of MPIF Standard 35-SP – Materials Standards for PM Structural Parts has been released. This Standard is a must-have document and provides the design and materials engineer with the latest engineering property data and information available to specify materials for structural parts made using the PM process.
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, announced it opened its doors to students and the community on October 6th this year from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Manufacturing Day at Starrett Corporate Headquarters, located at 121 Crescent Street, Athol, MA. Manufacturing Day activities nationwide were sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), an organization that works for the success of more than 12.8 million men and women who make things in America.
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a Designatronics, Inc. company, completed and passed its recertification AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 quality system audit. The audit, conducted by Intertek over a 5-day period, certifies SDP/SI’s quality management system conforms to AS and ISO standards.
Marposs, a global leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies has announced its Marposs Care after-sales service. The service agreements for Marposs Care focused on preventive maintenance, calibration, customer training, and process improvement, and support each area with a team of specialized engineers. The aim is to offer services that drive the continuous performance and productivity of Marposs equipment and applications.
JEOL’s JAM-5200EBM Metal 3D Printer, a production-ready Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EB-PBF) additive manufacturing solution, has demonstrated the ability to meet the rigorous AMS7032 operational qualification (OQ) standards while achieving the AMS7011 material requirements for Ti-6Al-4V alloy with post-deposition hot isostatic pressing (HIP). JEOL’s is the first EB-PBF machine known to meet the requirements of AMS7011 since they were first established on another EB-PBF manufacturer’s model.
Solar Atmospheres is pleased to announce the order of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace for our Greenville, SC facility.
Shane Herendeen has been promoted to fabrication division vice president of sales at MC Machinery Systems in Elk Grove Village, IL.
Herendeen began his 20-year career in the manufacturing industry as a sales engineer with a Midwest Mitsubishi Laser distributor, followed by running his own manufacturing consulting company for several years. He joined MC Machinery Systems in 2010 as national sales manager for fabrication and was promoted to North American sales manager in 2015.
United GrindingAsia Pacific (UGAP) Pte. Ltd. is the new group subsidiary of United Grinding Group (UGG). UGG has had a presence in Southeast Asia for many years thanks to representatives and the Walter Ewag Asia Pacific subsidiary. This new group strengthens the United Grinding's presence in the region with grinding, eroding, laser, and measuring machines.
KISSsoft supports the user with numerous calculations for different machine elements. The new KISSdesign module in KISSsoft supports the combination of these machine elements in building complex system transmissions containing any number of shafts, gears, and bearings.
TJC L.P. (“TJC”) announced the successful close of the acquisition of Delrin, a highly differentiated, global homopolymer business. Today marks the launch of Delrin as an independent company, building on a 60+ year legacy of partnering with customers to help solve their toughest technical challenges. Under TJC’s ownership, Delrin is well positioned for growth by continuing to innovate in partnership with our customers across mobility, healthcare, material handling, industrial automation, and consumer end markets, and invest in our technology and capabilities.
In a direct response to evolving technologies and customer needs, Ceratizit releases the semiannual UP2DATE catalog of product developments and enhancements. The fall 2023 edition features three new products designed to provide Ceratizit customers with robust performance as well as reliable, precise, and cost-effective tooling solutions. Included in the company’s latest UP2DATE are the new MaxiMill 273-08 face mill, the WPC – Change Drill and the HyPower Rough and HyPower Access 4.5° hydraulic chucks.
TCI Precision Metals announces that its A36 Carbon Steel, Ready-to-Ship blanks are now available from OnlineMetals.com, an e-commerce metal and plastics supplier. The pre-machined blanks allow customers to order flat, square, and parallel materials to close tolerance specifications.
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.
STLE grants three academic awards through its Presidential Awards Program: The E. Richard Booser Scholarship (for undergraduate students), The Elmer E. Klaus Fellowship (for graduate students) and The Jeanie S. McCoy Scholarship (for female students). These awards are administered by the STLE Presidential Council and are meant to encourage students to pursue an advanced degree or a career in tribology or lubrication engineering by subsidizing a research project related to the field.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association’s (AGMA) Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) hosted 2,268 attendees and 163 exhibitors last week at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan. AGMA also hosted its annual Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) and was co-located with ASM International’s Heat Treat and IMAT conference. Together, the events attracted 4,482 attendees.
Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire esco GmbH engineering solutions consulting, a German-based supplier of software for power skiving, an important technology within gear machining. Esco’s software solutions supports design, production and quality inspection in the main area of gear manufacturing. The company will be reported in Sandvik Coromant, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.
A good 20 years have passed since the web-based calculation software eAssistant saw the light of day in the digital world. The software is probably the oldest commercial online solution for the design, recalculation and optimization of machine elements such as shafts, bearings, shaft-hub connections, gears, bolted joints, springs, etc. The calculations are based on internationally accepted standards and guidelines as well as technical literature.
Zeiss has put out an invitation to a free webinar "Zeiss Gear Pro: Learning to Measure Gears Simply and Efficiently" on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CDT). This webinar will cover how to use Gear Pro to define and measure gears, how to select the characteristics you wish to report, and how to integrate into an existing Calypso program to promote efficiency while running.
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.
Forest City Gear has updated its technology infrastructure and policies in compliance with Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. The CMMC program ensures the protection of federal contract information and controlled unclassified information for suppliers within the U.S. Department of Defense’s supply chain. Through self-assessments aligned with NIST SP 800.171, Forest City Gear policies have proven to meet the 110 practices required for CMMC 2.0 compliance.
EMO Hannover 2023 didn’t simply provide PTG Holroyd with a platform to showcase its industry-leading helical rotor and gear milling and grinding machines to a global audience. The UK-based machine tool manufacturer was presented with Siemens’ Digital Transformer award during the event.
Key to its ongoing strategy to build and nurture strategic relationships with its customers and integrators, Ceratizit has named industry veteran Craig Engler to the new role of Global Key Account Manager as part of its five-year growth plan in the United States. Engler will be tasked with capitalizing on Ceratizit’s worldwide presence to streamline communication and fortify customer relationships to drive business growth.
Heidenhain Corporation announces its participation at the Southtec trade show, scheduled from October 24–26, 2023, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC.
Are you looking for a solution to ensure quality and increase productivity in gear manufacturing? There is a clear trend towards saving resources and sustainable manufacturing. Here Liebherr highlights their gear technology, gear-cutting tools, measuring technology, and automation systems.
Star SU, the marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has announced the appointment of Bart Trublowski as its new service manager and project coordinator. Trublowski will oversee service of all the company’s gear manufacturing tools in North America, including its hobbing, chamfer/deburring, and Scudding machines.
Dillon Manufacturing’s capabilities to manufacture special top jaws that securely grip any workpiece are detailed in a new full-color 4-page Special Jaws brochure. Virtually any jaw dimension can be modified, including extra wide jaws for maximum part contact and penetration, jaws with several diameters to hold multiple surfaces, extended length jaws to grip small to medium diameters, jaws to mirror the ID of the workpiece, and more.
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems, saw blades, power tool accessories and more, has recently appointed Mr. Coby Villegas and Mr. Christopher U’Glay as Territory Managers in the United States. Mr. Villegas will cover Southern Texas and Southern Louisianna, and Mr. U’Glay will cover New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Eastern Pennsylvania.
At the end of September 2023 the Tyrolit Group, a global leader in abrasive solutions, acquired all of the stock of Acme Holding Company. Acme Abrasives is a specialized abrasives manufacturer and provider based in Michigan and is now Tyrolit’s seventh manufacturing plant in the US.
Federal Broach, a division of Nidec Machine Tool Corporation of Japan, will exhibit their Vertical Rising Table Broach Machine (VRT) for the first time at the Motion + Power Expo, October 17-19, 2023. The machine is capable of fully automatic broaching of internal spur splines. In addition, the companion Federal Broach tools will be available for show attendees to review.
Liebherr recently interviewed Monica Collins, founder of the Women’s Resource Group at Liebherr in the U.S., to learn why the group was formed and what impacts they are making on the women working for Liebherr in the United States. Collins has been with Liebherr for four years and serves as a human resources generalist assisting the manufacturing, production, and warehouse departments for all their HR support needs.
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.
In KISSsoft, 97 (yes, ninety-seven!) plastics are available for calculation of cylindrical and crossed axis helical gears. The materials range from unreinforced POMs and PAs to high performance reinforced and internally lubricated materials.
While I was attending the 10th International VDI Conference on Gears 2023—held in Garching, Munich at the Gear Research Center (FZG) of the Technical University of Munich from September 13th to 15th, 2023—Delrin, a product family of DuPont, introduced a new high molecular weight nucleated resin specially formulated for use in applications requiring high creep resistance and fatigue durability.
I had the good fortune to sit down and speak with Guillaume Doy, Global Marketing Leader from Delrin, to hear more about their acetal homopolymer for high-load mechanical applications.
Seco, one of the leading global providers of metal-cutting solutions, yesterday launched a drastically updated visual identity as well as a long-term brand strategy. The company is describing this as the first in a sequence of major steps, as the business positions itself as a leading global name for industry innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
The new brand identity reflects a commitment to innovation and sustainable progress. Integral to the new identity is a mindset called manufacturing wellness, which highlights the value of shaping resilient, thriving, sustainable manufacturers that positively impact their surroundings.
A spectacular display of innovations, high levels of visitor interest from all over the world, and a great atmosphere in the halls: "After the four-year break, the relaunch has been a huge success for EMO Hannover," sums up EMO Commissioner General Carl Martin Welcker after six highly eventful days in Hannover.
GWJ Technology GmbH has introduced new versions of its integration modules for Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor and Solid Edge. In addition to comprehensive tooth form output in 2D DXF or 3D STEP/IGES for various gear types, GWJ also offers integration modules for its calculation solutions eAssistant and TBK in various 3D CAD systems.
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.
Star Cutter Company announced that Dean Stetson has been named the vice president of information technology. Stetson is charged with leading corporate IT for all of Star Cutter’s manufacturing facilities, as well as the Star SU’s sales and marketing offices across North America, Europe, Brazil, China, and India enabling the company’s vision to expand its global capabilities.
For the second year in a row, customers who choose best-in-class cutting tools, tool holders, and workholding products from Big Daishowa will support their local manufacturing training programs at the same time.
Nitrex and Linde are celebrating their 13-year collaboration, which today covers Europe and North America. This partnership emphasizes both companies’ positioning in terms of technology, digital, and green footprints. It also solidifies the strong synergy between them, increasing the value that they bring to their customers and each other.
Marposs provides solutions that guarantee quality and process control to the whole production cycle. Starting from the part machining, to final quality checks and now also providing an industrial software solution to monitor, analyze, and improve the quality and efficiency of industrial production.
New software, hardware, and design features significantly improve surface finish, accuracy, and controlled runout, ensuring batch consistency from the first ground tool to the last. The FX7 Ultra is a refined solution for precision grinding in industries that rely on small tools, including electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, die mold, and general machining.
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.
On August 23, 2023, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission made a successful landing on the southern part of the moon near the crater Manzinus. We were able to catch up with Mushtaq Jamal, vice president of engineering and business development at Bevel Gears India Pvt Ltd (BGI), to discuss BGI's role in this monumental achievement for India.
Wintriss Controls Group, a leading manufacturer of press automation, die protection, and safety controls for the metal stamping industry, and OEE/ data collection software for all discrete manufacturing, has promoted Barry Erlandson to National Sales Manager.
The AGMA Technical Division informs of the publication of new documents by ISO Central: ISO 10300-1:2023, Calculation of load capacity of bevel gears — Part 1: Introduction and general influence factors; ISO 10300-2:2023, Calculation of load capacity of bevel gears — Part 2: Calculation of surface durability (macropitting); ISO 10300-3:2023, Calculation of load capacity of bevel gears — Part 3: Calculation of tooth root strength.
Dillon Chucks and Jaws presents their HPG500, a premium boundary lubricant that is water resistant, environmentally friendly, and prevents metal-to-metal contact under high load and slow speed conditions. It is available in a convenient grease kit, containing 2 tubes of grease, a grease adaptor, and a grease gun to provide out-of-the-box functionality.
The Society of Women Engineers today announced the recipients of its annual awards program, a nod to those movers and shakers who are making significant contributions to the STEM community and the advancement of women in engineering. SWE award recipients include professionals, collegiates, and groups from influential businesses, corporations, and universities across the globe.
Star Cutter Company has acquired Tru Tech CNC grinding systems from Resonetics (Nashua, N.H.), assuming all design and manufacturing of the Tru Tech high precision CNC grinding machines currently performed at the Michigan facilities in Mt. Clemens and Lewiston. Additionally, Star Cutter secures the service, training, and spare parts support for Tru Techs’ vast installation base across North America and Europe.
The FlexxCool Coolant Management System offers an efficient way to manage coolant. By automating the coolant process, customers recover labor hours, increase productivity, and improve quality by eliminating human effort and error.
As of September 1, 2023, Johanna Alkberg has been appointed Vice President Enterprise IT. Johanna will also become a member of the Seco Management Group, reporting to Stefan Steenstrup, President Seco.
The Board of Directors has appointed Henrik Ager as the new President and CEO of Höganäs AB, starting October 2, 2023. Henrik Ager is currently CEO of Copperstone Resources AB.
Jergens announces Barry Schwartz will take on business development for the Canadian market to further support customers and channel partners throughout the country. Mr. Schwartz joined Jergens in June and brings with him 40 years of metalworking experience including consulting, sales and marketing management, and broad product line distribution. The appointment comes amidst the company’s strategic moves for further developing international business.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Technical Division Executive Committee, TDEC, announces a minor restructuring of AGMA technical committees to better serve the industry. The new structure will replace existing topic-specific committees with project-specific working groups that will be formed to develop the deliverable of each project.
At EMO 2023 in Hannover, Germany, the United Grinding booth in hall 11, booth E34 will showcase 16 machines, innovative technology, and updates from the Customer Care team. The United Grinding Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of grinding, eroding, laser and measuring machines, is considered one of the pioneers in the development of innovative technologies in the manufacturing industry. Fittingly, ”Innovate Manufacturing” is the motto of this year’s EMO in Hannover.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Board of Directors elected two new members to serve a three-year term, from 2023 to 2026. This vote occurred at the most recent board of directors meeting in Ann Arbor, Michigan in August.
Ceratizit welcomes Trent Larsen to its North Central U.S. team as a Technical Sales Engineer. He is based out of Wisconsin and brings 27 years of industry experience in machining and programming to the cutting tool company.
As the exclusive North American representative of Louis Bélet SA (Switzerland) Swiss cutting tools in North America, Star SU will display its line of high-precision drills, end mills, thread, and gear-cutting tools including hobs and skiving tools in booth #3209 at the Motion + Power Technology Expo. This includes solutions for micro-machining applications within the medical, automotive, aerospace, watchmaking, and general machining sectors.
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems, saw blades, power tool accessories and more, has recently appointed Mr. Seth Downing as its new Strategic Accounts Manager North America, Industrial Products. The role was previously held by Mr. Michael Connor who was recently promoted to Sales and Marketing Director North America, Starrett Industrial Products.
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.
Speedgrip Chuck Company, a portfolio company of Stratford-Cambridge Group, appointed Matthew Mayer as the President of the company in September 2022. Mayer has three decades of professional experience in the manufacturing industry including executive leadership roles. Strategically selected for his knowledge of OEM workholding operations, sales, machining and assembly of machine tool products, Mayer is leveraging his expertise to expand Speedgrip’s position in the market.
TE-CO Manufacturing has announced the hiring of Christopher (Chris) Cornelius as its new Vice president of Operations where he will manage day-to-day operations including overseeing engineering, manufacturing and facility operations teams. He is responsible for operations strategy development, implementation and performance measurement, alignment with company goals; and managing budgeting process and P&L responsibilities.
Canadian manufacturers who want to boost their machining productivity and profitability will experience high-efficiency precision from Mazak solutions at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) from September 25–28 in Booth #1217.
TCI Precision Metals has announced the expansion of its grinding services to meet the needs of customers wanting more value-added materials processing. Customers who have traditionally sourced materials and shipped them to and from TCI Precision Metals for specific grinding requirements can now eliminate additional in-house processing, shorten materials lead times, and increase production efficiency. TCI can source materials mill-direct, precision cut oversize, then grind or mill two or six sides to close tolerance customer specifications.
Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in cutting tool solutions, is hosting an interactive educational event focused on advancing automotive aluminum machining techniques.
Solar Atmospheres Eastern Pennsylvania facility is pleased to announce the addition of Boeing BAC-5613 approval for the processing of titanium for Boeing aircraft. With this approval, all five Solar Atmospheres facilities are approved to process Boeing end-use titanium components requiring vacuum heat treatment.
Star SU, the marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has announced that it has become the exclusive representative of Louis Bélet SA (Switzerland) precision cutting tools in North America, further enhancing the strategic partnership between the companies originally established in early 2022. This relationship has proven to enable both companies to extend their product offering and bolster their capability into new applications.
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a global advocacy group focused on promoting sustainable additive manufacturing (AM) industry practices, announced today the preliminary results of a life-cycle analysis study titled “Comparative Life-Cycle Assessment: Comparison of Casting vs Binder Jetting for an Industrial Part.” The study, commissioned by the AMGTA and conducted by the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) in partnership with Desktop Metal, a global leader in AM technologies for mass production, and Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, analyzed a steel scroll chiller in an HVAC system from Trane to determine the comparative manufacturing impact of binder jet 3D printing versus traditional metal casting. The preliminary results confirmed a dramatic 38 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the binder jetting process primarily driven by reduced energy demand during the production phase.
ANCA is proud to announce the appointment of Edmund Boland as the new General Manager of ANCA CNC Machines. Edmund is the son of ANCA co-founder Pat Boland and brings an impressive 15-year tenure at ANCA. Pat Boland, ANCA co-founder said, “When Pat McCluskey and I founded ANCA, our primary goal was to design the best technology that solves real customer problems. I am proud that my son has joined this mission and has accepted this important leadership role in the business to continue fostering a culture of innovation.”
Today, Emuge-Franken USA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, end mills, drills, and other rotary tools, has announced it recently partnered with Okuma America Corporation, joining the Partners in Technology program, founded by Okuma. Partners in Technology is a collaborative network of more than 50 companies that provide distinctive technologies and services that augment Okuma CNC machines for metal cutting and manufacturing applications. Members of the Partners in Technology network work closely with Okuma personnel to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for manufacturers.
Nidec Corporation today announced that it has acquired full ownership of Automatic Feed Company, Lasercoil Technologies LLC, and Automatic Leasing Company, privately owned US companies, from its founding family on August 1, 2023.
InCompass, a platform company of TJM Capital Partners, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Bourn & Koch, Inc. As a leading manufacturer of precision automated machine tools, Bourn & Koch, Inc. aligns perfectly with the InCompass commitment to delivering superior industrial solutions. TJM Chairman Tom McDonough commented, "We are excited to welcome Bourn & Koch into the InCompass family. Their machinery solutions and expertise will significantly enhance our ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers." This strategic acquisition supports the InCompass vision for growth and diversification.
GearTec, Inc. (Willoughby, OH) is pleased to announce it has purchased the assets of Triple A Inc. (Euclid, OH). Triple A now joins GearTec as a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Stars, Inc. (Beloit, WI). United Stars companies are engineering-driven, best-in-class manufacturers of a wide range of metal products/alloys serving over 20 industries globally.
Machine Tool Builders Inc. has today announced that, effective immediately, its president and co-founder Ken Flowers has assumed the sole ownership of the company, and that former business partner Ron Peiffer will be moving on to new opportunities.
Verisurf Software Inc. and Accurate Gauging and Instruments, Ltd have signed a joint sales and support agreement to represent Verisurf Software in India. Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to provide complete Advanced metrology solutions to manufacturers and global supply chain partners.
Croix Gear, recognized as a leader in the custom manufacturing of loose gears, is excited to announce new branding for the organization. Ruthie Johnston, CEO/Owner, stated, “We are excited to have our brand reflect how Croix Gear has grown and developed over the past several years. It is a new look, but the same commitment to our customers, team members and industry.”
C&B Machinery (C&B) announced the completion of their newly redesigned Clamp Bore Face Grinding Machines. After months of planning, redesigning, and building the machines, C&B is excited to announce the latest CBVR-2F-2S model Clamp Bore Grinders.
The Forging Industry Association’s (FIA) Forge Fair, North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry, returned to the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, May 23–25, 2023. More than 2,000 forging professionals from across the globe attended Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions, and network with each other. This specialized-industry event offered suppliers and forgers a platform to connect with more qualified potential customers. From material selection to the shipment of finished parts, Forge Fair showcased innovations in heating, tooling, equipment, testing, automation, conservation of resources, process and plant improvements, and technology for all types of forging operations.
Gleason-Hurth Tooling GmbH in Munich and Gleason Cutting Tools GmbH in Eisenbach are merging their business activities. As of July 01, 2023, the two business units will operate under the one name "Gleason Cutting Tools GmbH."
It is with great sadness that Forest City Gear announces the death of Fred Young, former president and CEO. Fred took over the family business, Forest City Gear, in 1967. Founded by his parents in 1955, Fred took the small mom-and-pop shop to a global level, leading the company to manufacture some of the world's most difficult gearing for amazing end uses from NASA's Martian rovers and space station to robotic arms and racing yachts.
Addressing ways women professionals can overcome obstacles in male-dominated industries, Aisha Mills-Hendrix, regional sales manager, Sandvik Coromant, will present at the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) SUMMIT 2023. The event, set to take place in San Diego, Sept. 25-27, will bring more than 1,000 attendees from various industries across the country. Aisha will deliver her presentation, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Advancement, Self-Advocacy, and Resilience” on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 1:45 p.m.
It’s rare to find employees who work 25 years at the same company, especially in the volatile software industry. That’s why Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers, is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of Mike Melzer, Vice President of Operations & Service.
As of 1 July 2023, Dr. Markus Nolte began as CEO at EMCO GmbH. A total of 800 employees, 5 production sites and a global sales and services network stand for high-quality machine tools “Made in the Heart of Europe”, for innovations and for customer proximity.
Solar Atmospheres hosted over 40 high school students enrolled in the Summer Engineering Institute (SEI) at Lehigh University. Under the guidance of Director Dr. Laura Moyer, the SEI program is a two-week residential program, running two back-to-back sessions.
Ceratizit has announced that Daniel Campos has joined the company as a Texas-based Technical Sales Engineer, bringing deep knowledge of machining and manufacturing to Ceratizit customers. Campos’ career spans more than 22 years in the machining industry with experience in vertical, horizontal/live tooling turning, full milling, and 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining.
In KISSsoft's scheduled trainings until December 2023, attendees will find introductory training courses, advanced training courses and special training courses on selected topics.
CNC grinding technology pioneer ANCA will showcase their latest products and industry-specific grinding and automation solutions at EMO at Booth F52, Hall 6 in Hanover, Germany in September. The eagerly awaited winner of the renowned Tool of the Year competition will be announced live Wednesday, September 20th at 4.30 pm (GMT)—and all are welcome to join the celebrations and witness for themselves the ultimate range of cutting tools.
Melbourne Australia based machine tool builder ANCA has been granted a U.S. patent for Motor Temperature Control (MTC), a technique that dramatically improves the stability of precision machine tools.
ANCA, a leading global manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, proudly announces the launch of its first Female Machinist Award. This prestigious accolade aims to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of female machinists in the tool and cutter grinding industry. By promoting gender diversity and equality, ANCA is dedicated to fostering an industry that excels in every aspect.
Recently, Solar Atmospheres commissioned a new 25,000 square foot brazing facility aimed at high-volume, high-quality braze production. The facility boasts six vacuum furnaces dedicated to brazing, including a unique all-metal hot-zone furnace designed for brazing stainless steel to copper with silver and gold-based braze filler metal (BFM).
At home, digital assistance and communication systems have become indispensable. In professional environments, supporting systems are increasingly gaining equal status. As a machine tool manufacturer, the United Grinding Group offers Digital Solutions (a suite of digital products) that not only make work easier for customers, but also save time and money.
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation (“Nidec Machine Tool” or the “Company”), a group company of Nidec Corporation, today announced that it will construct a new factory for Nidec India Precision Tools Ltd. (“NMTI”), the Company’s cutting tool manufacturer and seller in Ranipet of India’s Tamil Nadu State, to start production on Saturday, July 1. With its production capacity 1.5 times the Company’s current manufacturing capability, the new factory will produce hob, pinion, and other cutting tools. After its launch, the factory will be able to quickly supply the Company’s customers in India with its products and meet their needs in response to the growing demand for autos, construction, and farming machinery.
Platinum Tooling, the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads plus other global brands of precision machine tool accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Twomey as the company’s Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, he will oversee all activities in eighteen states located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Regions of the United States. Company President, Preben Hansen, made the announcement at the company’s headquarters in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
3DEO, the Torrance-based design, engineering and manufacturing firm and world leader in metal 3D printing, has won two awards at the PowderMet & AMPM2023 show last week in Las Vegas, NV. The company won the Grand Prize for Medical/Dental Application and an Award of Distinction for the Hardware/Appliance Category at the 2023 Design Excellence Awards.
CNC machining centers continually run at full capacity to produce high-quality parts that adhere to demanding specifications. Expensive dedicated machines’ workholding devices experience wear over time due to the forces of machining. Direct debilitating variables include performing in hostile environments, working with complex part geometries, or using demanding exotic material types (inconel, titanium, etc.)−all of which can promote the wear on a machine.
Verisurf Software, Inc. announces support for the Renishaw RUP1 (REVO Ultrasonic Probe), providing an ultrasonic thickness probing solution to automate the measurement and reporting of thickness requirements.
Jergens new Quick-Loc 2 Pallet system boasts an improved design that engages pull studs inside the receiver, plus a hardened coating for long life and durability. The range is compatible with all existing top tooling, ensuring repeatability of 0.0003″ and providing clamping forces of nearly 14,000 lbs.
Are you a machinist of high-precision cutting tools? Do you have an amazing tool or design that you want to share with the world? This is your chance to shine. Touted as the Oscars of the cutting tool industry, #ANCATooloftheYear2023 is your chance to achieve global brand recognition as well as cash and other prizes.
There are countless amazing stories that emerge from the manufacturing world—and Manufacturing Talks, hosted by Jim Vinoski, helps draw those stories into the light of day. As Jim states, "Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not. Period." Nowhere is that more evident than in the gear industry. Check out Episode 51 with Matt Croson, President of the American Gear Manufacturers Association, sharing all about what the AGMA does.
ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants, offering more choice, increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, with a reach from 2.5m to 3.2m, offering customers greater choice and significant performance and energy efficiency improvements.
SECO/WARWICK, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces for metal heat treatment, proves that heavy industry can be green. The SECO/WARWICK Group is the Winner of the Social Responsibility Program Leaders and the Emblem in the category of ECO Company (Polish: EKO Firma) 2023, once again proving that care for the natural environment is in its DNA.
Heidenhain Corporation will host a special, free 5-axis machining workshop at its U.S. headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, on June 27 and 28, 2023. The “Power of 5” workshop will cover the five “P”s to consider for greater success during 5-axis machining operations.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to announce the hire of Chris Hart as Supplier Quality Engineer. Some of his responsibilities in this role include conducting supplier audits and on-site visits, issuing corrective actions to suppliers, and working to improve the partnerships with all our suppliers.
Dillon Manufacturing’s Claw Jaws feature an optimized contour which, along with the jaw's weight, center of gravity, and cutting forces, combine to securely grip workpieces by minimizing jaw clamping force losses.
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA), a division of Nidec Machine Tool Corporation of Japan, will exhibit the newly developed CF26A gear chamfering machine at the Motion + Power Expo, October 17–19, 2023. The machine is capable of fully automatic full tooth-defined chamfering of gears up to 260mm in diameter. In addition, the companion ChamferX tools will be available for show attendees to review.
In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is pleased to announce the addition of Exact Metrology at the company’s newly expanded IPM Ohio industrial facility, located at 6665 Creek Road in Blue Ash, Ohio. Centralizing the Ohio divisions of IPM, OASIS Alignment Services, and Exact Metrology will allow for improved collaboration and a more integrated approach to industrial solutions in this key region.
Weiler Abrasives, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes, and maintenance products for surface conditioning, announced it will attend FABTECH 2023, Sept. 11–14 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
JTEKT Technology Days, September 14 and 15, will showcase the company’s passion for advanced manufacturing solutions at the company headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL. Visitors will enjoy unprecedented access to the products, technologies, and dedicated people that drive JTEKT’s global operation—while enjoying the company’s hospitality throughout.
With experience in the manufacturing industry dating back to the age of 13, Mazak President Dan Janka once again has accepted the position of chairman of the board of The Association of Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Janka, an AMT member since 2005, last served as chairman in 2010. He retired from the board in 2013, but remained an active committee member and attended the association’s forecasting conferences.
Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Prokop handed over the CEO position to Markus Clement on April 1, 2023.
Nord Drivesystems continuously looks for opportunities to gain manufacturing efficiencies and implement practices that have less impact on the environment. In 2012, Fertigungstechnik Nord, a member of the Nord Drivesystems Group located in Gadebusch, Germany, developed a concept for heat recovery from machine tools in their production areas.
Global supplier of tools and technology for the metalworking industry, Sandvik Coromant, has released a new Digital Live Machining (DLM) session program. The sessions are hosted virtually from Sandvik Coromant Centers—a global network of facilities equipped with ultramodern machinery and technology. The DLM sessions provide live machining demonstrations, educational presentations, and interactive discussions with engineering experts.
Ceratizit has announced that Brian Krebs has joined the company as a Technical Sales Engineer based in Houston focusing on special tooling concepts. Krebs brings a wealth of cutting tool technical expertise to his new role with 18 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. For the last 10 years, Krebs has specialized in cutting tool distribution and integration programs in and around the Houston area.
Bourn & Koch, a leading provider of American-made machine tools, proudly announces the promotion of Anthony Riportella to the position of Inside Sales Manager. In his new role, Riportella will oversee the inside sales team and support the company's numerous American-made machine tool brands, including Bullard, Blanchard, DeVlieg, and Fellows machine tools.
Mitutoyo America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of precision metrology instruments and solutions, is proud to announce the release of the Mitutoyo LH600F/FG Linear High Measurement System. The LH600F is the latest model in the Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage line with several added features and benefits along with best-in-class accuracy using a high-accuracy scale unit and high-accuracy guiding mechanism manufactured in our own Japanese facilities.
Manufacturers wishing to progress from manual metrology to using a CNC coordinate measuring machine (CMM) have a new option to consider—the new ALTO 6.5.5 from CMM manufacturer LK Metrology, Derby, UK. Appealing to the entry-point of the CMM market, the machine has guideways made from aluminium, lowering the capital cost compared with making those components from ceramic, as is the case with most LK CMMs. Several innovative design features have resulted in a surprisingly compact measuring machine, with the high accuracy and rapid throughput normally associated with more expensive systems.
Star SU, the marketing, sales, and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has announced the hiring of three new area sales managers (ASMs). Each ASM will be responsible for growing sales in his territory across multiple product lines, illustrating the company’s ability to better serve customers through its vertically-integrated structure.
Bourn & Koch, Inc. of Rockford, IL, is pleased to report that Ross Wegryn-Jones has recently joined the company as our National Sales Manager. Ross will be responsible for the sales of gear manufacturing machines, precision grinding machines, and specialty machine tools for unique manufacturing applications. This includes Bourn & Koch horizontal gear hobbers; Fellows gear shapers; Blanchard rotary surface grinders, and Bourn & Koch’s new MT3 vertical grinding machine.
Solar Atmospheres of California (SCA) is pleased to announce we are now Airbus approved for heat treating.
YCM Technology (USA), Inc. announces the grand opening of its newest Technical Center in Sterling Heights, MI. The high-tech facility is designed to showcase and demonstrate various complementary machining solutions available through the YCM Alliance for die/mold machining, general parts machining, and ultra-high-speed machining.
Global leader in metal cutting Sandvik Coromant has announced its participation in Rota 2030, a federal government program designed to support and boost Brazil’s automotive sector. The company will contribute to R&D projects on an ongoing basis to educate the next generation of talent, establish fiercer competition among automakers and ensure the continued development of cutting-edge technologies and processes.
Stäubli, a global leader in industrial and mechatronic solutions, has appointed Roger Schnüriger as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Group Executive Committee. He will assume his new role as of June 1, 2023.
With the help of KISSsoft, the user can combine the FE method with analytical models when designing a high-performance gear or drivetrain.
The stiffness matrix of a gear body can be calculated accurately with KISSsoft using its advanced modeling capabilities for gear bodies. The effect of the gear body stiffness can be integrated in different KISSsoft calculations, like flank line modifications and loaded tooth contact analysis.
Ceratizit’s Executive Director of Technology and Solutions, Mark Blosser, has been selected to present at Siemens Realize LIVE U.S. conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 12–15, 2023. The conference is Siemens’ flagship event focusing on advances and best practices in digital transformation.
At this year's traditional Chicago Innovation Days 2023, hosted at DMG MORI USA's headquarters in Hoffman Estates from April 11–14, Machining Transformation (MX) was the omnipresent highlight, including Technology Integration, Automation solutions, Digital Transformation (DX), and Green Transformation (GX).
Forest City Gear’s President Kika Young, Director of Operations Jared Lyford, and Value Stream Manager John Cochran attended the 2023 American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Strategic Networking & Leadership (SNL) Forum in Fort Worth, TX. The annual event is held to offer mid-level managers and executives within the gear manufacturing industry opportunities to network and educate one another.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to announce the hire of Kevin Rogers as Quoting Engineer. Some of his responsibilities in this role include reviewing and generating new requests for quotes and working with clients to determine their orders’ special requirements.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)—the technical society serving individuals, companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector—today announced that Hong Liang, Ph.D., Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. Professor in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, will assume the role of 2023-2024 president for a one-year term beginning May 23, 2023.
Todd Hughes is now the Regional Sales Manager for Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA). He is responsible for gear machine tool sales in California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Arizona, and British Columbia. In a first for NMTA, Mr. Hughes will also promote and help customers with the full complement of gear-cutting tools, such as hobs, shaper cutters, skiving tools, shave tools, and tool services such as sharpening and coating.
Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA) recently honored Garry Jankowski, Application Specialist, Sandvik Coromant, for his efforts as one of its most active career event volunteers. Jankowski has dedicated countless hours to introducing students and young people to careers in manufacturing as part of his more than 20 years of volunteering with DRMA.
AGMA members descended on Fort Worth, Texas, from all corners of the country (and industry!) for three days of the 2023 Strategic Networking and Leadership Forum sponsored by Gleason Corporation, WD Bearings, Blaser Swisslube, and Specialty Steel Treating. Professionals from gear shops and OEMs alike gathered to share their experience and insight about where we are as an industry and where we're going.
Verisurf 2024 is the latest release of the popular measurement software for automated quality inspection, reporting, scanning, reverse engineering, tool building, and assembly guidance. The software is powerful, flexible, and easy to use for measurement applications across the manufacturing enterprise.
East Coast Metrology (ECM): A Division of In-Place Machining Company is pleased to announce that Gary Confalone is the recipient of the 2023 ASQ Hromi Medal.
Nidec Machine Tool America has begun preparations for the installation of the LAMDA500 DED 3D printing system. The LAMDA500, a 5-axis CNC laser DED system, has a build envelope of 500mm X 500mm X 500mm.
Forest City Gear has expanded its capacity for the grinding of high-precision internal and external gears with the addition of two Kellenberger K100 cylindrical grinders.
Punch Powertrain and Stellantis commence large-scale serial production of the unique and highly anticipated eDCT/DT2 transmission. The manufacturing starts within the scope of the companies' 2 joint ventures: ‘e-Transmissions’ and ‘e-Transmissions Assembly’.
Heavy duty cutting places particular requirements on the machine and working processes. If this involves a material such as titanium, which is particularly hard to cut, specific know-how is necessary to deal with these requirements. Thanks to its expertise, WFL Millturn Technologies GmbH & Co. KG impresses in this field with a machining solution for aircraft landing gear.
In the KISSsoft shaft calculation, the proof of fatigue strength can be performed by generating an equivalent stress verification according to the FKM Guideline.
West Ohio Tool, one of America’s leading manufacturers of custom-designed carbide, polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and cubic boron nitride (CBN) tooling, continues its growth and market expansion with the acquisition of several certifications that benefit women-owned businesses.
Mark Javurek, Process Engineer at Forest City Gear, was chosen to judge for the TE&E Regional High School Competition, organized by CEANCI, in Rockford, IL on April 21, 2023. Since 1987, CEANCI has provided career and technical programming to students from 14 schools in 9 school districts across the Northern Illinois region.
With the perfect balance of precision and productivity in mind, GF Machining Solutions launched the first model of its new CUT F Series of wire electrical discharge machines (EDMs) yesterday. The launch coincided with the grand opening of the company’s Medical Center of Competence. As the first of its kind, the new center provides manufacturers supplying the medical industry with comprehensive applications support along with world-class production technologies, one of which is EDM.
Machine manufacturer Klingelnberg is opening its doors and inviting all interested candidates to this year's "Nacht der Unternehmen" [A Night of Companies] open house. The "Nacht der Unternehmen" will bring employers and target audiences together on 12 May 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the company's headquarters on Peterstrasse in Hückeswagen and on Gustav-Adolf-Klingelnberg-Strasse in Winterhagen (Hückeswagen).
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the upgrade option of Vibration Cutting Control (VCC) via hardware to its M8 Series CNC as a solution to eliminate chip strands while machining difficult to cut material, such as stainless steel, at faster cutting speeds.
The newest edition of the Gear Research Institute (GRI) newsletter, “Transmissions” has been published. The technical article included in this edition describes a recent experience where they encountered an unexpected surface quality issue during gear fabrication for one of their single-client projects.
Croix Gear & Machining, recognized as a leader in the custom manufacturing of loose gears, is excited to announce the installation of a Gleason Phoenix II 600HC Bevel Gear Cutting Machine. This new equipment, combined with software upgrades on existing Gleason Phoenix 280c bevel gear cutting machines, will expand capacity and precision capabilities for spiral, straight, hypoid, and Zerol bevel gears.
Weiler Abrasives, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has expanded the focus of its end-user support programs, broadening its workforce to help end users better meet their surface finishing challenges.
GF Machining Solutions (GFMS) and GF Piping Systems (GFPS) broke ground on the Apodaca, Mexico, joint headquarters late in 2019. Construction on the 75,000 square-foot facility is now complete, and company leaders are hosting a grand opening celebration.
In any centering application, the accuracy of the parts produced is no better than the accuracy of the centers holding the workpiece. In response to this dilemma Riten Industries, Inc. continues to expand its nationally recognized repair and trade-in exchange service programs. Exclusive to the North American market for a complete restoration, these programs deliver fast and economical solutions to extend end-users' investment far beyond the normal life of average centers to achieve maximum uptime.
In an urgent assignment, a gear has to be designed, with the engineer already knowing the required reduction ratio, torque and speed. On the manufacturing side, the preferred materials, possible qualities and the reference profiles are specified. This initial situation represents an everyday task.
Three members of Forest City Gear’s board of directors—President Kika Young, Mindy Young, and Appy Mikel—attended the 2023 AGMA/ABMA annual meeting in March. The meeting, hosted by the American Gear Manufacturers Association and the American Bearing Manufacturing Association, was held at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Difficult general conditions, rapidly rising food and fuel prices, as well as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and related regional lockdowns weighed on economic development and slowed economic growth in the past business year. Nevertheless, Liebherr’s total revenue increased significantly compared to the previous year. The group achieved increased revenue in 10 of its 13 product segments, some of them significant. It thus surpassed its previous record from 2021 by €950 million.
In this interview, we learn about Gleason Plastic Gears (GPG), a division of Gleason Corporation that specializes in designing and manufacturing plastic gears using their proprietary no-weldline technology. GPG has diversified its customer base and serves various industries such as automotive, medical, electronics, home and leisure, marine, education, and hobby. The interview covers topics such as the advantages of the no-weldline technology, surprising applications where plastic gears are replacing metal gears, promising materials and methods for the future of plastic gears, challenges faced by plastic gear designers, and recent developments in services, software, and manufacturing technology.
Weiler Abrasives, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes, and maintenance products for surface conditioning, is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive global search, its board of directors has chosen Arjang “AJ” Roshan-Rouz as the next CEO. He succeeds Chris Weiler in the role; Weiler will remain with the company and serve as executive chairman.
Christian Rhiel started in 2007 as area sales manager for turning machines for Europe and Russia and became sales manager in 2013. Due to these decades of experience in sales management, he has a feel for the needs of his customers. He has a clear understanding of the markets and knows how to expand the company and achieve its goals. With his colleagues, he will drive the company's further development and future direction.
After 32 years as president of GMTA (German Machine Tools of America), formerly American Wera, Walter Friedrich is stepping down, having appointed Michael Rose to be his successor.
Jergens will demonstrate its 5CV 130mm self-centering vise at this year’s FITMA show in Mexico City, Mexico, June 20th-22nd. The vise features clamping forces up to 3,600 lbs. and offers important advantages for five-axis machining applications. Among those are the reduction of ‘jaw lift’ that can occur due to flex that allows the workpiece to raise up during the clamping process. To combat this errant force, the vise jaws have been engineered with a pull-down design to ensure clamping and minimize lift.
Cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant is expanding its offering of CoroMill Plura HD solid end mills for heavy-duty roughing in steel and stainless steel with two new grades. This new generation of grades features the unique Zertivo™ 2.0 coating, which combines world-class productivity with an exceptional metal removal rate and the highest possible process security.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has changed its board of directors. These changes took place at the 2023 AGMA Annual Meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has promoted Mr. Michael Connor to Sales and Marketing Director North America, Industrial Products.
Fisher Barton has selected MSI General Corporation for the design and construction of our new industrial building and site development for Accurate Specialties’ Turning Center of Excellence on Bluemound Road. To kick off construction, a groundbreaking ceremony took place Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 AM.
TIMTOS 2023 concluded successfully today, attracting over 45,000 on-site visitors from home and abroad, including nearly 6,000 international visitors from more than 100 countries. Among them, delegations were from Turkey, Vietnam, Indonesia, Spain, and Algeria. The top five countries with the highest turnout were Japan, Malaysia, India, South Korea, and Thailand. The online exhibition will continue to run until April 6 and has already reached 7,000 visitors from nearly 15 countries.
Solar Atmospheres of California (SCA) successfully installed a brand new 14-foot-long car bottom Air Furnace with a total load capacity of up to 30,000 pounds. The furnace was surveyed in accordance with AMS2750 and is uniform within ±10°F (Class 2). The furnace has a working zone that is 60-inches square by 168 inches long and handles a workload up to 30,000 pounds. With a maximum operating temperature of 1450°F, this furnace accommodates not only the tempering of large tool steel components but also age hardening of 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH, 13-8PH and nickel-based alloys, and the annealing of Titanium Forgings.
Attend the grand opening of the GF Machining Solutions Medical Center of Competence taking place April 19 from 8:30 am–5:00 pm (lunch provided) at the company’s Lincolnshire, Ill., location.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA—Duisburg Branch today announced a new contract with global software provider Energy Exemplar to support their sales, business development, and project development teams. The branch office based in Duisburg, Germany focuses on the growth of MHI’s energy transition-related business, supporting the decarbonization of industry.
INDEX has announced the launch of the INDEX Technician Development Program (ITDP), a new, eight-month formal training program for junior technicians. Developed in response to the ongoing skilled labor shortage, the ITDP incorporates both classroom and hands-on instruction, including two months spent at the company’s global headquarters in Germany.
Two Forest City Gear employees, CNC Supervisor Mike Miller and CNC Lead/Programmer Josh Gates, recently attended a four-day training retreat in Pfronten, Germany hosted by DMG MORI. The event featured various seminars and opportunities for guests to experience firsthand DMG’s newest equipment and technologies, as well as networking and a taste of German culture.
Capital Tool Industries (CTI), a leading gear-cutting tool manufacturer in India is pleased to announce the acquisition of long-established gear tool manufacturer Mico Tools (Mishalle NV) in Belgium. The acquisition extends the CTI footprint in Europe and expands its Gear Cutting Tools product line, especially the Power Skiving Cutters.
LK Metrology, Inc. and the Precision Measurement Group of the Cross Company have finalized a new sales agreement that brings the LK Metrology line of CMMs and related metrology products to the Cross Company’s broad expanse of calibration labs and service centers across the Southeast and Central United States.
Velo3D, Inc. a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, today announced its 2023 roadshow, the Proof Is in the Printing Additive Manufacturing Tour, which will visit eight cities across the U.S. The tour builds on Velo3D’s previous roadshow series that brought together more than 400 engineers around the U.S. to learn about how metal additive manufacturing can help them transform their businesses.
Now in its 35th year, Control International Trade Fair for Quality Assurance—the world’s premier professional event for all things industrial quality assurance—will open its doors in Stuttgart, Germany from 9–12 May 2023. Machine manufacturer Klingelnberg will once again be presenting its portfolio of products and services, but in a new hall this time. The company's exhibition kit in Hall 7, Booth 7307 will include the Klingelnberg Precision Measuring Center P 152 for mid-sized gears, as well as the Klingelnberg Precision Measuring Centers P 26 and P 40 with optical metrology and tried-and-tested universality of application in metrology.
What started as a small workshop in Antwerp in 1923 has developed into a world-leading industrial gear unit manufacturer. For 100 years, Hansen Industrial Transmissions NV (HIT) has operated at the forefront of power transmission technology and shaped the industry with its industrial gearbox solutions. Since 2011, the company, headquartered at a state-of-the-art facility in Edegem with 260 employees, has been part of Sumitomo Drive Technologies. HIT supplies industrial gearboxes to a wide range of industries such as extraction material handling, energy, environment, and specialist applications in key industries.
Velo3D, Inc. has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. The company received the award because of how its technology is being used by innovative companies in key industries like new space, semiconductor and energy, which rely on advanced manufacturing technologies to build next-generation products.
Platinum Tooling, the importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, knurling and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers, will now carry REV broaching tools exclusively in North America.
This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) follows the theme of “embracing equity”—focusing on giving fair opportunities for everyone to succeed. As a business invested in its people, metal-cutting leader Sandvik Coromant highlights the experience of its president, Helen Blomqvist.
A new range of UKAS-certified length and form gages, complete with holding fixture, has been introduced by coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology, allowing the inspection accuracy of any 3D measuring platform to be verified. The user can have greater confidence in the results of an inspection, whether for metrology or reverse engineering, long after the typical annual calibration of the measuring machine has been carried out.
Precision Drive Systems (PDS), a global solution provider of precision motor spindles, expert engineering and support, and repair services headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., has announced today that Robert Turk has been promoted to the role of the company’s President.
Leela AI will present a webinar – Visual Intelligence for Industry 4.0 – to demonstrate Leela Platform on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 12 p.m Eastern time.
At the CIMT 2023, which takes place from April 10th–15th, WFL will present its technology and software solutions, such as WFL iControl, scanning technologies, or the new operational data acquisition system myWFL. But that is not the end of the story. The actual highlight of the show is the presentation of the M30 Millturn and a machining demonstration of a roots rotor.
SAACKE Precision Tools and Grinding Machines, a family business started in 1892, has announced a Mr. Georg Saacke as president to lead a new management team.
Machine manufacturer Klingelnberg now ranks among the new members of Innovation Hub, Bergisches RheinLand. The company signed its membership contract on 17 February 2023, at the headquarters of Innovation Hub, Bergisches RheinLand in Gummersbach, Germany.
Join Gleason's special online event to learn about design, manufacturing and inspection of e-Drive gears. The three day event features one topic per day addressing the specific requirements and challenges of e-Drive transmission manufacture, with particular attention to minimizing gear noise.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to announce the promotion of Zac Denny to Setup Technician. In this role, he will oversee setup and operation of the MZ130 and Koepfer 153 machines.
Punch Powertrain, the dynamic face of innovative transmission and propulsion systems for automotive OEM’s and mobility providers globally, announces the appointment of Matt Stevens as Chief Information Officer (CIO). With an advanced digitalization strategy, headed by Mr. Stevens, Punch Powertrain aims to leverage technology and innovation to bring cutting-edge transmissions to market faster and at an affordable cost.
Patti Engineering and Kettering University collaborate to create an Industry 4.0-enabled collaborative robotic cell for a new classroom lab to teach engineering and computer science students about real-world situations with manufacturing automation technologies they may experience during their co-ops and future careers.
Lockheed Martin Space has entered into its first-ever international Long-Term Agreement with Melbourne-based manufacturer Ronson Gears under its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia. This Long-Term Agreement will supply multiple gear and gear sets across various Space programs to enhance lead times while decreasing administrative burdens.
Croix Gear & Machining, recognized as a leader in the custom manufacturing of loose gears, announced the hiring of Michael J. Lindsay as President. Mr. Lindsay will assume responsibility for all manufacturing and business operations. Mr. Lindsay brings a proven track record for continual improvement in supply chain, scheduling, production, and quality to Croix Gear.
Southern Gear has added two Hwacheon VT-1150+ Vertical Turning Centers to its gear production operations, both capable of high-speed, complete machining of ring gears and other cylindrical parts with diameters of 1,320 mm and lengths up to 950 mm.
Market changes and mutual dependencies between value creation stages require both new technical and economical solutions. How can companies face these challenges with greater resilience? How can we exploit the benefits of increased cost-effectiveness? These questions are being posed by the transnational "EuProGigant" project. The aim is to ensure smart, sovereign use of data for production and bring this to Europe.
United Grinding North America is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Reshoring Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing good, well-paying manufacturing jobs back to the United States. They accomplish this by helping companies more accurately assess their total cost of manufacturing overseas and working to shift the collective thinking of management from "offshoring is cheaper" to "local reduces cost."
Rego-Fix will feature high-precision toolholding especially suited for the demands of satellite, telescope, rocket and other sophisticated part production at SATELLITE 2023 and the company's reCool retrofittable coolant-through system and powRgrip tool holders will be showcased at EASTEC 2023.
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision metrology systems, measuring tools and gages, and more, has announced it will be featuring the automated inspection capabilities of its metrology and force measurement systems, and will also highlight custom gaging solutions at EASTEC Booth #3244 at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA from May 16-18 this year.
Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the approval of a critical Boeing specification for the oil quenching of alloy steels in accordance with Boeing’s specification BAC 5617.
Forest City Gear recently completed and passed its annual AS9100/ISO 9001:2015 quality system audit. The third-party audit company, Quality Systems Registrar (QSR), evaluated Forest City Gear’s quality management systems to ensure compliance with AS and ISO standards.
State of the Gear Industry Perspectives takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in gear manufacturing today and in the future. Our seventh installment online is an interview with Kika Young, president, and Jared Lyford, director of manufacturing operations at Forest City Gear (FCG).
Southern Gear, a veteran-owned small business specializing in the manufacture of precision gears, is pleased to announce its certification as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) business by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA).
Ceratizit presented an ambitious sustainability strategy during AMB—The International Exhibition for Metalworking 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany. During the same event, Ceratizit also won the MM Award for its SilverLine milling cutter made from the company’s CT-GS20Y “GreenCarbide.”
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has announced the release of the 2023 PM Industry Roadmap. The update reviews current and future demands of key markets and identifies the technical barriers, challenges, opportunities, and priorities that will drive the powder metallurgy (PM) industry's continued growth.
State of the Gear Industry Perspectives takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in gear manufacturing today and in the future. Our sixth installment online is an interview with Shane Hollingsworth, vice president of sales, Kapp Technologies.
The rise of electrification is happening more widely and suddenly than anyone expected, both for automobiles and for other types of electric vehicles (EVs). The global EV landscape is also more competitive than the automotive markets of previous decades, as more manufacturers—large and small—compete for space. How can manufacturers stay ahead of the competition while also overcoming the increasing challenges posed by difficult-to-machine materials, like high-strength steel? A new all-directional tooling method, combined with the next-generation CoroTurn Prime B-type insert from Sandvik Coromant, holds the answer.
Gear Up For Precision will take place April 12–13, 2023. Both Wenzel and Nidec Machine Tool America, located across from each other in Wixom, Mich., will be open to visitors with displays, technical discussions, presentations, and demonstrations.
Big Daishowa issued nearly $30,000 in tooling certificates to high schools, vocational schools, colleges, and universities through its Tools for Schools program.
State of the Gear Industry Perspectives takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in gear manufacturing today and in the future. Our fifth installment online is an interview with Adam Gimpert, president, Helios Gear Products.
The speed with which someone can inspect a component using a portable, multi-axis measuring arm is increased by up to 40 percent if, instead of the part being static, it is placed on a new Freedom Index Table from LK Metrology, Castle Donington, UK.
As of February 1st, 2023, the Irish company PMT Premier Machine Tools Ltd (PMT), a supplier of machining solutions for the medical industry, will become part of the products and services offered by Seco. Seco will increase its presence in the medical segment with this acquisition by offering integrated manufacturing solutions.
State of the Gear Industry Perspectives takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in gear manufacturing today and in the future. Our fourth installment online is an interview with Scott Knoy, vice president of sales at Nidec Machine Tool America.
Contact analysis can be used to calculate the transmission error and determine the profile modifications of a gear stage. In addition, a wide range of important gear-specific parameters can be calculated, such as tooth root stress, distribution of Hertzian pressure, oil film thickness, and many more.
State of the Gear Industry Perspectives takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in gear manufacturing today and in the future. Our third installment online is an interview with Peter Wiedemann, managing director, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH and Scott Yoders, vice president sales, Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc.
In 2022, machine manufacturer Klingelnberg again honored its employees with longstanding service to the company. This year’s honorees included 16 colleagues celebrating 40 years of service and 14 employees looking back on 25 years with the company. Two employees are even marking a full 50 years of service.
After 33 years, over 1,500 educated attendees, and 68 facility tours the Helios team is excited to continue to help manufacturers build shops full of gear experts by hosting the 2023 Helios Gear School on May 16, 17, and 18 in Elgin, IL. The seminar course is designed for entry-level gear manufacturing personnel including manufacturing management, industrial engineers, supervisors, set-up technicians, operators, and quality control.
State of the Gear Industry Perspectives takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in gear manufacturing today and in the future. Our second installment online is an interview with Christof Gorgels, vice president, innovation and technology at Klingelnberg.
United Grinding North America announced today the expansion of their distribution network with the addition of Intermaq, a leader in the machine tool industry in Mexico. Intermaq will represent the full line of equipment offered by United Grinding North America and will be instrumental in expanding the footprint of the precision CNC grinding market in Mexico.
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA successfully vacuum heat treated two massive H13 extrusion dies at their Hermitage PA facility. Their newest high performing Solar Manufacturing 10-Bar 600 Horsepower high pressure gas quench vacuum furnace was able to fully harden two huge H13 extrusion dies in successive cycles.
State of the Gear Industry Perspectives takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in gear manufacturing today and in the future. Our first installment online is an interview with Udo Stolz, vice president of sales and marketing at Gleason Corporation.
EMAG and HPL Technologies agree on extensive cooperation in the field of hard coating of brake discs. Hard-coated brake discs are the preferred solution for compliance with the "EURO 7" fine particulate matter limits.
In January 2022, it was announced that DMG MORI Manufacturing USA, Inc. (DMM) would be investing an estimated $3.4 million towards the installation of a 2,000 kilowatt (kW) solar panel system on the roof of its manufacturing site in Davis, California.
Two of the global manufacturing industry’s premier organizations, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Mesago, a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt Group, today announced a collaboration to create the Automation Sector at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in 2024, and SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2025.
Bharat Gears Ltd., one of India’s largest gear manufacturers, has successfully retrofitted a Reishauer RZ361A gear grinding machine with an advanced NUM Flexium+68 CNC system.
Mitutoyo America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of precision metrology instruments and solutions, is proud to announce its 60th anniversary.
Metal Exchange Corporation is pleased to announce that Mark Butterfield has been promoted to president of manufacturing. In his new role, Butterfield will be responsible for the overall strategic, financial, commercial, organizational, and operational aspects of all manufacturing across the Pennex and Electro Cycle, Inc. brands.
The Metal Powder Industries Federation's (MPIF) Awards Committee has announced the recipients of the 2023 MPIF Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy (PM) Award that recognizes individuals who have actively served the North American PM industry for at least 25 years and, in the minds of their peers, deserve special recognition.
Velo3D, Inc. has appointed Dr. Robin Stamp as director of solutions engineering to help grow the adoption of Velo3D’s metal additive manufacturing technology with new customers and in new industries. In his role, Dr. Stamp will oversee the development of new standards with regulatory agencies, qualification of new metal alloys for use in the Sapphire family of printers, and the collaboration with partners and agencies.
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation (“Nidec Machine Tool” or the “Company”) announced today that it will exhibit its products at IMTEX 2023 (International Machine Tool & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition), which will be held at India’s Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre from January 19 – 25, for the first time as a member of the Nidec Group.
During the ATX West 2023 show, KUKA Robotics will showcase several new technologies geared specifically for safely automating those manufacturing processes where humans interact with robots on a regular basis. Among those technologies are the new LBR iisy cobot, the new KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive automated mobile platform and the company’s LBR iiwa robot incorporated into an automated mobile robotic material-handling system.
Gear Motions is proud to announce that Auto Gear Inc. has joined the Gear Motion’s family. Auto Gear located in Syracuse, New York, specializes in efficient and economical low-volume gearbox production, from design to delivery.
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, formerly Vac-Met, has recently purchased 18,000 square feet of plant space on four plus acres in Chesterfield Michigan. The new building is 20 miles Northeast of the two existing Vac-Met facilities which are currently located in Warren and Fraser Michigan.
ZF unveils its next generation shuttle for autonomous driving in urban environments and mixed traffic at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The next generation complements the established model, which is primarily designed for use in segregated lanes.
Those who wish to make submissions for the 2023 AGMA Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) have until January 13, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The Production System P-50 is designed to be the fastest way to 3D print metal parts at-scale. Powered by Desktop Metal's Single Pass Jetting technology, the P-50 can achieve speeds up to 100 times those of legacy powder bed fusion additive manufacturing technologies and enable production quantities of up to millions of parts per year at costs competitive with conventional mass production techniques.
Jergens announces that Matt Schron will add to his position as General Manager to now include Vice President. As an executive of the business—overseeing Workholding, Lifting and Specialty Fasteners divisions—Mr. Schron’s promotion allows for expedited execution of agreements and contracts that support the company’s key business initiatives.
At its meeting on December 20, the Annual General Meeting of ZF Friedrichshafen AG elected Rachel Empey, Dr. Feiyu Xu and Dr. Rolf Breidenbach as shareholder representatives on the company’s Supervisory Board. Their five-year term of office begins at the end of the Annual General Meeting in 2023.
VBN has always focused on hard and wear-resistant materials that are additively manufactured, and today offers four steels and one cemented carbide under the Vibenite brand. The tool manufacturer ANAJ Czech, a.s., which has tested components in said material, was so satisfied with the results that a license agreement has been signed to start manufacturing in-house.
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Robert (Bob) Smith. Bob was a valued member of the AGMA Gear Accuracy technical committee, representing Gleason Works, where he worked as a gear engineer for 38 years. Also, since 1991, he was a Gear Technology technical editor.
Verisurf Software, Inc. is featuring a turn-key metrology solution designed for performance engine builders at PRI (Performance Racing Industry) Show, booth #5249 (Mastercam booth), December 8–10, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. The solution includes 3D measurement software, hardware, training, and support for reverse engineering, designing, building, tuning, and verifying high-performance engines and components. Engine builders can use the solution to replicate and check engine heads, blocks, pistons, crankshafts, intake and exhaust ports, camshafts, conrods, rocker stands, and more.
To support the production of yet another new Kentucky-designed and built line of machine tools, Mazak has expanded its Florence manufacturing campus with the addition of a new SYNCREX Assembly Plant. The 27,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building combines engineering, production and applications support for the company’s recently launched SYNCREX Series of Swiss-style machine tools designed specifically for precision high production of small parts.
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company, a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, hosted their #HandsOnMetrologyFair in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Ohio and Moline, Illinois. The fair featured discussions, presentations and demonstrations on several 3D scanning solutions available in the GOM #HandsOnMetrology tool kit including ATOS Q, T-SCAN hawk and Scan 1.
Continuing its tradition of strong family and deep community roots, West Ohio Tool is paying its success forward. For every new product sold, the company provides 10 meals to families who are struggling to put food on the table. Since the initiative began Sept. 1, the company has donated the equivalent of 950 meals to Feeding America, a national organization with local resources for Ohio families who live in Auglaize and Champaign counties as well as Logan County, which is home for the company.
For maximum productivity and machining application versatility, CERATIZIT offers a wide range of tooling systems within its expansive Indexable Milling line of products that includes the company’s new MaxiMill 491. With eight usable cutting edges per newly expanded 9-mm insert size, a precise 90°profile and a durable nickel-coated tool body, the MaxiMill 491 system is extremely well suited for all shoulder and full-slot milling applications.
GWJ Technology GmbH, based in Braunschweig, Germany, is a leading manufacturer and provider of calculation solutions for mechanical and gear engineering. With its web-based software eAssistant as well as the special software GearEngineer, GWJ supports GaliGear—an interactive learning tool for children.
As of November 1, Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions has entered into a partnership with Will-Fill, a manufacturer of fully automatic coolant monitoring and managing systems. The strategic partnership allows Jorgensen to offer customers complete and worry-free coolant management systems, such as the company’s recently launched PermaClean, that provide both filtering and measuring capabilities for an all-in-one solution.
Sandvik Coromant and NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) recently celebrated a 15-year partnership with a new contract extension that will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2025.
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, provides extensive training to both customers and operators, from the basic to the most advanced operation.
JTEKT recently demonstrated a new double-disc horizontal grinder that simultaneously grinds both sides of silicon wafers to +/- 1 micron from as-sliced condition. The DXSG320 performance represents a massive improvement in accuracy and productivity over the single-spindle vertical grinders common in the chip industry today which grind to 3-4 microns, according to the company.
How can the protective layer be applied to the brake disk more quickly and more effectively? And how can it be made to stay on for longer? “The solution is intelligent coatings, as can be applied to brake disks using our AM coating system” says Dr. Géza Koscsák - the head of additive mat the Chiron Group. He has played a prominent role in developing the new system and reaching the decision to opt for the high-speed deposition welding process in his previous job as head of advanced development.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) is partnering with Virgo Communications & Exhibitions to publish Gear Technology India, the Indian branch of the Gear Technology magazine.
esco, technology partner for process digitization in the gear and cutting tool industry, is expanding its software offering with the new eSkiving.FS module for effective feasibility studies in gear skiving. At the same time, the company is introducing ePP, a comprehensive software platform that includes eSkiving.FS to provide seamless support in all areas of the gear skiving process.
Roundness testers, surface analyzers and lead angle detection inspection benches - instrumentation to measure roundness, cylindricity, surface finish and lead angle shaft seals have all existed separately for a long time. The Hommel-Etamic (HE) Roundscan system incorporates all these measurements into one robust automated inspection system for metrology lab and shop floor production applications.
With a definitive business plan in place for the future, Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions has promoted Karl Kleppek to the position of company president and COO. Effective immediately, Kleppek, director of sales and marketing, takes over for former president Charles (Chuck) D’Amico. D’Amico maintains an active role in the company as CEO and chairman of the board and will focus on strategy development and direct customer relationships.
For the 2014 Orion launch, NASA introduced the Launch Abort System (LAS). This large manifold housing made from 6AL-4V titanium is designed to rapidly propel astronauts away from the main rocket in case of a catastrophic explosion or any other unexpected event. Once fired, the LAS will accelerate the astronauts away from the main rocket at forces up to 10 to 15 times normal gravity (“G’s”). This critical part of the safety system was once again vacuum heat treated by Solar Atmospheres of Western PA for their most recent launch.
To address the ongoing challenge of attracting talented employees to the manufacturing workforce, KUKA Robotics will bring its leading educational and software simulation technologies to the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) CareerTech VISION 2022 conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 30 through Dec. 3. Visitors to booth 327, will experience KUKA’s ready2_educate mobile training cell – which provides an entrée into the world of robotics for schools, universities and other training facilities – and the company’s KUKA.Sim smart simulation software for efficient offline robot programming.
As of Dec. 1, U.S. Central Regional Sales Manager Nick Falgiatano will be the new marketing manager, Sales Area Americas, for Sandvik Coromant. In his new role, Falgiatano will be accountable for establishing and reaching the strategic objectives of Sales Area Americas.
STUDER focuses on universality and speed with the uniLoad loading system. The automatic loading system enables users of the S31 and S33 external cylindrical grinding machines to increase quality and productivity.
Soft jaw blanks from Dillon Jaws feature a milled surface on the jaw end, opposite to the clamping surface, which serves as an easy-locating feature.
The team at the David Brown Santasalo (DBS) purpose-built state-of-the-art facility in Jyvaskyla, Finland were delighted to have a further opportunity to work with Europe’s largest iron ore producer, manufacturing another impressive segmented ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron) girth gear.
Amarillo Gear is featuring its new line of Amarillo Endurance gearboxes at Groundwater Week 2022 in Las Vegas. Groundwater Week, December 6-8, 2022, brings thousands of professionals from all sectors of the groundwater industry together to discover solutions to current and future challenges.
GWJ Technology GmbH presents the new version of its system calculation software SystemManager as an extension of its well-known solutions eAssistant as a web solution and TBK as a classic desktop application.
Electric vehicles could represent up to 70% of all cars by 2050. To ensure the acceptance of their vibrational and acoustical characteristics, profound NVH analysis is the key to minimize vehicle excitations caused by specific e-drive transmission designs.
DN Solutions introduces the new PUMA DNT 2100 and 2600. The DNT Series will replace the PUMA GT 2100 and 2600 models. The PUMA DNT Series is equipped with a powerful spindle, a redesigned turret body, and a live tool drive that guarantee powerful and precise machining and exceptional productivity. The design of the new machines focuses on convenient operation and easy maintenance.
Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Shell plc (“Shell”) in Switzerland, the UK, US and Sweden (Shell (Switzerland) AG, Shell U.K. Limited, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company and Shell Aviation Sweden AB) have entered into agreements to acquire the Environmentally Considerate Lubricants (ECLs) business of the PANOLIN Group.
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Michael Cinquemani the 31st recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry.
Digital Metrology Solutions, provider of measurement software, consulting, and training, has introduced the TraceBoss software package for portable roughness gages.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) recently applied for and received reaccreditation from the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) organization for its educational courses. The accreditation is valid for a period of five years, through November 2027.
Milling challenging materials like tough steels, stainless steels, superalloys and titanium cause built-up or notched edges and broken inserts that increase tooling costs and cause unexpected downtime.
Forest City Gear is proud to support and celebrate the unveiling of Roscoe’s first public mural. The project was organized by the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s CRE8IV Transformation Art program. The work of Iowa-based painter and muralist Tomas Agran is located in Roscoe’s historic district at 10534 Main Street on the north-facing wall.
At JIMTOF 2022, from November 8 to 13, Gleason presents the latest gear design, manufacturing, and inspection systems in challenging times of transformation. Exhibits and live streams include KISSsoft’s design software release 2022, new gear chamfer cutting technologies, hard finishing of gears by superfinish honing; combination honing and polish grinding; hobbing; and gear skiving on one flexible platform, revolutionary gear metrology systems with laser scanning, sub-micron inspection and in-process gear inspection with integrated gear noise analysis.
As Helios Gear Products continues to grow and expand their gear-cutting tool offerings, their unparalleled application engineering support and competitive lead times are helping manufacturers deliver during supply chain instability.
Marposs, a global leader in measurement, inspection and test technologies, has announced its new M62 Laser Profiler for Gear Inspection, using laser profile sensors and the optical triangulation principle.
Global metal cutting leader Sandvik Coromant introduces its second generation of CoroTurn Prime B-type inserts. The new, double-sided negative insert features four cutting edges and is designed for roughing and finishing in steel, stainless and duplex stainless steel, HRSA and titanium.
Global metal-cutting leader Sandvik Coromant is expanding its milling offering with the new CoroMill MF80 for automotive milling applications in ISO K and ISO P materials in close to 90-degree operations with fixture constraints.
ANCA USA, a market-leading manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, has announced that Amanda Bakun will take on the newly created position of Marketing and Communications Manager for the Americas.
Renishaw Auburn Hills takes place November 2-3, 2002, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The event features demonstrations and conversations on intelligent automation, form measurement, circular geometry, surface finish, EV batteries, additive manufacturing, gear manufacturing optimization and more.
Facing unprecedented low unemployment figures, manufacturers of all sizes are struggling to fill repetitive and undesirable manufacturing jobs. With the help of the Section 179 tax deduction, US businesses may be able to significantly stretch their use-it-or-lose-it 2022 budgets and purchase collaborative robots to take on the repetitive manufacturing tasks that workers don’t want. Section 179 requires that qualified equipment and off-the-shelf software is purchased and placed into service by December 31, 2022, but with its unique two-week ship program, Universal Robots (UR) can make that happen.
Seco Tools Production Unit (PU) in Mexico opened on September 29th. The new plant houses special tool manufacturing. This strategic move will allow Seco Tools to consolidate its presence in the Mexican market which extends and strengthens the configuration of its manufacturing chains worldwide.
The Machine Training Center (MTC) of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten offers bright training rooms equipped with the latest technology the world of gear making has to offer including an LC 280 gear cutting machine with ChamferCut device, an LGG 280 gear grinding machine and a WGT measuring machine.
Renewable Lubricants presents patented, ultimately biodegradable Bio-E.P. Gear Oils which are ideal lubricating spur, helical, bevel, and worm gears subject to heavy loading or shock loading in heavy-duty applications.
GWJ Technology GmbH has extended the output option of tooth forms of involute gears. GWJ has extended the output of tooth forms in 2D DXF format in its calculation modules single cylindrical gears, cylindrical gear pairs, planetary gear trains, three- and four-gear train systems, gear racks and involute splines as part of the new versions of its calculation solutions eAssistant and TBK.
Kyzen, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at FABTECH 2022, scheduled to take place November 8–10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Kyzen Clean team will highlight Metalnox M6314CP and Metalnox M6324CP in Booth #B5017.
INDEX has announced that it hosted over 200 local middle school and high school students at its MFG Day 2022 event. Additionally, the company welcomed post-secondary students from multiple Indiana colleges and technical schools to learn about career pathways at the company.
The idea of capturing the machining process, chip formation and the behavior of the metalworking fluid more precisely than ever before through photos and videos came about as part of a joint project with the renowned ETH Zurich. The research and development team at Swiss metalworking fluids experts, Blaser Swisslube, set about the planning and implementation.
Elecon Engineering Company Limited strengthened its business during the pandemic. The company underwent transformational changes, identified focus areas of improvement, and implemented various steps. During the past two years, Elecon significantly reduced its debts, and is now debt-free in the FY22-23. Working capital improvement in inventory, receivables, etc. pursuing only those businesses that yield profit while closing some legacy EPC projects that could not scale growth have been some key strategic initiatives that the company adopted in order to consistently perform and give excellent dividends to its happy community of shareholders.
Nitrex Metal Inc. (“Nitrex”) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the “American Dream” series airing on Bloomberg and Amazon Prime. The series explores the inspiring entrepreneurial stories of the men and women who founded and built incredible companies from the ground up.
In its largest order to date, Danish wind turbine test specialist R&D Test Systems will develop the 30 MW powertrain and gearbox test bench for ZF Wind Power’s future “Test & Prototype Center” at Lommel, Belgium, that will house the world’s most powerful validation test bench for wind turbines.
The key points of the agreement include cooperation in machining technology, process, and practical application. Titans of CNC will install two 5-axis machining centers into their Texas facility. The HF 5500 with the fifth axis in the workpiece and the CP 6000 with the fifth axis in the tool—and a Round Pallet Storage System.
Employees from Forest City Gear recently attended the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. This year’s show attracted more than 86,000 registrants looking to experience the latest and greatest in manufacturing technology.
Forest City Gear recently announced the promotion of Amy Sovina to quality assurance manager. Sovina has worked at Forest City Gear since 1994, starting as a CNC machine operator, then moving on to gear hobbing technician, gear inspector, and most recently customer quality engineer.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to announce the promotion of Kent Blatchford to Gear Hobbing Supervisor.
On September 27–29, 2022, the SECO/WARWICK Group will host the third annual e-Seminar 4.2, the largest online event for the metal heat treatment and metallurgy industry.
In this latest edition, issue 9, of the GEARS inline Customer Magazine, Klingelnberg once again presents all sorts of trends and innovations from the world of gears. This time, the machine manufacturer focuses primarily on the hot topic of noise behavior and analysis.
D:PLOY automatically discovers and configures all the components in a robotic cell—including any leading collaborative or light industrial robot arm and tools—while also integrating external I/O from sensors and machines. D:PLOY will be available for all common robotic applications, making deployment up to 80% faster.
MC Machinery is holding a grand opening at its new Southeast Technology Center in Concord, N.C., on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Southeast Technology Center, which officially opened in December 2020, provides local access to direct sales, service, application and training support for MC Machinery customers and dealers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia.
Integrated manufacturing solutions for machining processes from the blank to the finished workpiece are the focus of the DVS TECHNOLOGY GROUP's trade fair appearance at the world's leading trade fair for metalworking IMTS 2022 in Chicago.
Atlanta Gear Works has announced a new working agreement with Jim McClain, general manager of McClain Industrial Technologies, Inc., DBA MiTek, a manufacturers’ rep that will help the gearbox repair and manufacturing firm spread its 34-year reputation in pulp and paper to the steel and aluminum industries.
GWJ Technology GmbH, calculation specialist from Braunschweig, Germany, has introduced a new version of its TBK desktop solution with numerous enhancements, especially in the field of gears.
KHK USA Inc. announces its extensive selection of miter gears. These gears are available in high precision grades to perform at demanding torques and speeds, and they are also available in commercial grades for economical applications.
Expertise, vision, information management, success, ethical conduct, human competence, and diversity: Ayla Busch had convinced the jury in all these categories and therefore received the German Leadership Award 2022.
Velo3D, Inc. has announced Hermeus, a company developing hypersonic aircraft for defense and commercial applications, has acquired an original Sapphire and a large-format Sapphire XC that is designed for high-volume production. The printers, both of which will be calibrated for Inconel 718, will be used to build parts for Hermeus’ Chimera engine and Quarterhorse aircraft.
The tedious task of loading and unloading parts into machines has long been a bread-and-butter application for cobots gaining significant traction in the industry. With its 1,750 mm (68.9 in) reach and 20kg payload (44.1 lbs.), the new UR20 from Universal Robots greatly expands automation opportunities such as the ability to reach further into machines, tend several machines in the same cycle, and handle 25% heavier parts. Despite being UR’s heaviest robot, the UR20 is the lightest cobot in its class, weighing only 64kg (141.1 lbs.) making it both a versatile technical tool and a manual laborer.
Hyperion Materials & Technologies manufactures hard and super-hard materials for a wide variety of industries and applications, including cemented carbide blanks for gear cutting and hobbing. Hyperion will showcase its gear tool blanks and many other products and manufacturing solutions at IMTS 2022, Sept. 12 to 17 in Chicago.
Seco and its technical partners will host the company’s first hybrid (physical and virtual) Inspiration Through Innovation (ITI) event on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. The event will be focused on the aerospace manufacturing segment, with machining demonstrations, an inspiring seminar program, and networking opportunities.
At IMTS 2022, Stäubli Robotics will exhibit advanced robots used to help manufacturers meet new challenges and changing market demands across a range of industries worldwide. The company will present live demos recreating real-world applications in industrial manufacturing, with an emphasis on robotic machine tending.
The new ANCA MX7 ULTRA can manufacture large volumes of precision endmills and other cutting tools. The minute size of a micron is beyond the human eye, but by moving from micrometers to nanometers, ANCA will offer the highest accuracy and quality in a cutting tool in the market.
Applied Cobotics by PBC Linear recognizes the need for consistent and engaging training programs to help scale up the existing workforce and invite a new generation into the manufacturing industry.
The Desktop Metal Shop System started printing metal parts at the SolidCAM’s Suhl Technology Center in Germany.
Electric vehicles or EVs are increasingly popular options for people who want to save money on gas and decrease their reliance on fossil fuels.
IMTS 2022 will host a variety of technologies that will set the tone for manufacturing innovation in the years to come. At the forefront is the integration of data for process control, providing outstanding solutions to manufacturers. Wenzel America and Nidec’s collaboration started with the mutual drive for serving their customer with excellence through data management.
The industrial communications networks of the future incorporate enabling technologies that are designed to support digital manufacturing strategies, helping companies optimize and intensify their processes. In addition to driving up profitability, they can also greatly contribute to reducing the environmental impact of shop floor operations. A key example of one such technology is CC-Link IE TSN, which uses Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) to transition towards convergent architectures for data sharing.
Oelheld US will be located in Booth #237475 in the North Hall. Oelheld technical experts will be on hand to discuss grinding, erosion, precision machining, and filtration, among other topics.
At AMB 2022, WFL Millturn Technologies will be presenting the new M20 MILLTURN complete machining center for the first time. Alongside gear skiving technology, there is clear trend toward automation and the integration of sensors. The latest solutions from WFL range from smart software to screw programming through to intelligent tools and clamping devices.
To centralize operations and continue to better serve its customers, tooling supplier Ceratizit USA, Inc. has shifted its official U.S. Headquarters from Warren, Michigan, to the company’s Schaumburg, Illinois, facility location. Ceratizit acquired the Schaumburg facility when it absorbed the Komet tooling brand name and product line under the Ceratizit Group umbrella.
Forming tools are expensive, often made from carbide and tool steel. Carbide grinding is often the first choice today because customer requirements have increased and continue to increase in terms of complexity, dimensional accuracy and reproducibility. Apart from that, production must also be significantly more economical.
The AGMA National Training Center (NTC) Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony is next week Wednesday, August 24th, at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago.
Sandvik Coromant, has earned the 2022 IndustryWeek Best Plants Award for its Westminster, South Carolina, production site. The award is given to North American manufacturing plants that lead their industries in outstanding operational excellence, customer service and employee engagement.
System-supplier Klingelnberg will be back at AMB (Booth C41, Hall 5), where it will be highlighting solutions for smooth-running gearboxes. The exhibit will feature the Höfler Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine Speed Viper, the Klingelnberg Precision Measuring Center P 40 and the newly developed Höfler Cylindrical Gear Roll Testing Machine R 300.
IMTS visitors can experience live machining with the WFL M50 MILLTURN/3000 mm. The multifunctional turning-boring-milling center is designed for complete machining of complex chuck and shaft parts up to 670 mm swing over bed. Turning, milling, drilling, hobbing, shaping, gun drilling as well as ID machining can be performed under any angle of the tool.
Beaumont Machine is a builder of Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM) for the aerospace, power gen and electronics production industries. Founded by Ed and Tanya Beaumont over 30 years ago, the company was recently repurchased, after the owners had sold the business in early 2013.
Verisurf Software, Inc. will be demonstrating a universal approach to measurement and inspection at this year’s IMTS Show in Booth #133345. Verisurf software provides measurement and inspection workflows with inspection plans that can be created once and used across the manufacturing enterprise on any portable or fixed CMM.
Different ways of looking at the involute and developing gears from theoretical principles can help optimize designs, especially when considering nontraditional manufacturing methods such as 3D printing or injection molding, where the tooth form doesn't need to be generated by a straight-sided cutting tool.
Liebherr-Australia has announced the expansion of their Perth mining facility, which will strengthen the company’s ability to deliver accelerated zero emission solutions to the wider market. Liebherr-Australia’s growing involvement in the development and implementation of zero emission technology with Australian customers illustrates the necessity for this investment in infrastructure and signifies Liebherr’s commitment to these industry-leading projects.
When it comes to an early identification of noise problems in the drivetrain one has to take data analytics and its integration in the manufacturing process into account. The big vision here, in particular, is preventive quality. By evaluating sensor data of the machining process, it promises to predict whether a gear is ok or not ok.
In acquiring the Turkish Egeli Egesan Group the Tyrolit Group continues to implement its business expansion strategy and has further strengthened its position on the international abrasives market.
Kennametal has introduced the new Grooving Universal Positive Profiling geometry (GUP-V), expanding on its Beyond Evolution grooving & cut-off platform. With the addition of the new V-shaped single-sided insert, Beyond Evolution can cover now more applications than ever and helps to save tooling cost.
GROB Systems has announced a new YouTube Video Series called “Machine Minutes with GROB.” New technical tutorial and informational videos will be released regularly and will focus on three primary topics including Machine Design/ Building, Machine Applications, and Machine Maintenance and Inspection. The videos will generally range from two to eight minutes in length.
Furnaces North America 2022 (FNA 2022), presented by the Metal Treating Institute (MTI), in partnership with its media partner, Heat Treat Today, is the heat-treating industry’s marquee event every other year. FNA 2022 will attract attendees from across North America, including Fortune 500 companies. For three days attendees take part in networking, connections, and learning about the vast changes taking place on emerging technologies, industry trends, and advances in equipment.
When Sandvik Coromant opened its new Center Mebane facility last year in Mebane, NC, near Raleigh the vision was to use it as a hub for training, R&D testing, customer projects and, most of all, an opportunity for comprehensive customer and partner engagement.
Mahr Inc. recently introduced a new generation of electronic digital comparators, the Millimess 2000 W(i) and 2001 W(i). The new digital comparators combine practical and reliable operation with maximum precision. Using a unique inductive measuring system, measurements are more precise than ever with added probe linearization—whether it’s a static or dynamic measurement task.
Workforce stability, consistency, and reliability are the hallmarks of an excellent ERP software provider. Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers in nearly 30 industries, is proud to celebrate 10 years of dedicated service from Michelle Brown, Project Manager for the company’s U.K. office.
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) recently welcomed Capture 3D, a Zeiss company, as a member of the collaboration, now at 41 members. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Capture 3D is a leader in innovative optical 3D metrology solutions, including accurate blue light 3D scanners, precision photogrammetry systems, comprehensive inspection software, and high-tech automated inspection systems.
Widia has added an AL Geometry to its ISO turning portfolio, strengthening its broad offering of affordable tooling solutions for small to medium sized machine shops, machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials. The AL Geometry insert is offered in two grades for increased machining versatility: an uncoated microfine carbide WU10HT grade and the PVD AlTiN coated grade, WU05PT. Each grade is available in all popular styles, including C, D, R, T, and V inserts to increase customer tooling options.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of a revolutionary invention that changed the way today’s manufacturers hold metalworking cutting tools. What has been an industry standard for decades now, the Rego-Fix ER collet is the most widely used clamping system in the world and still produced at the company’s Tenniken, Switzerland, plant.
The ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS) optimizes cutting tool production through streamlined manufacturing, automation, and connectivity. With ANCA and AIMS, customers can achieve continuous, unattended production that dramatically reduces non-productive machine time, with smart automation that connects sequential tool production processes and offers connectivity across the whole factory.
FANUC America announces a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Mich. to nearly two million square feet. The construction will include a 655,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility to house manufacturing, engineering and R&D projects.
Dontyne Gears is looking forward to IMTS to promote the company’s range of gear design services developed during COVID restrictions. Dontyne Gears continues to work with companies to complete design projects including CAD models and drawings if required. They recently purchased an Okuma Genos 5-axis to add to the Osaka Siemitsu high accuracy gear inspection center already in house for prototyping. As well as cylindrical gears it is possible to produce straight, spiral, and hypoid bevels. The work is facilitated by using Gear Production Suite from Dontyne Systems to generate tool forms, G-code, and inspection protocols which can be used by the machines.
MC Machinery Systems recently announced the promotions of Joe Cisneroz, Dave Kloos and Doug Conroy as well as the addition of Alexander Wright.
GKN Powder Metallurgy, a provider of powder metal solutions, recently announced its commitment to enter the permanent magnets for the electric vehicle (EV) market, in response to the supply challenges the industry is facing.
The Tungsten Industry Conflict Minerals Council announced the release of an updated version of its Tungsten Framework document. The Tungsten Industry—Conflict Minerals Council (TI-CMC or “the Council”) is a framework through which its members can provide industry stakeholders, downstream tungsten consumers with conflict mineral reporting and disclosure obligations, and the public at large with their assurances that the tungsten products they supply are sourced in accordance with the relevant OECD Guidance, appropriate US laws such as Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council from May 17, 2017, and that the risks highlighted in this guidance are assessed and mitigated as appropriate.
Big Daishowa specializes in modular workholding that provides flexibility, efficiency and functionality. UNILOCK zero-point workholding provides value through versatile solutions that are simple to integrate into existing machinery and setups. Here, the company examines four tips for choosing the right workholding device.
Winsmith, a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered gearing products, recently announced the redesign of their website and the launch of a new Perfection Gear website.
MC Machinery will showcase its latest EDM and precision milling technology, including wire and sinker EDMs, machining centers and automation during IMTS 2022.
Velo3D, Inc. and Hartech Group, an advanced technology equipment supplier for the U.S. federal government, announced a partnership to distribute Velo3D’s technology to government agencies, including the Department of Defense. The partnership makes Hartech Group a preferred distributor for the federal government for Velo3D. Together, the companies will deliver full-service project execution for the sale, installation, and onboarding of Velo3D’s advanced metal additive manufacturing solution.
Kapp Niles will highlight a variety of machine tool technologies at IMTS 2022 for areas like mobility, automation, energy, and more.
Campfire Interactive, Inc. (Campfire), provider of the leading solution for portfolio profitability management, announces that Scott Whetter has joined the company as vice president of sales and strategy, automotive. In this capacity Whetter is responsible for continuing to build upon the company’s record growth from providing solutions within the automotive supplier market.
The Smartforce Student Summit will be held at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, Sept. 12-17, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Produced by the Smartforce Development team of AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS, the Student Summit brings together students from elementary school through college, scout troops, robotics and STEM clubs, home-schooled students, and educators of all levels to explore the latest Industry 4.0 digital technologies driving manufacturing today.
Helios Gear Products will debut two state-of-the-art gear manufacturing solutions at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, September 12–17, 2022.
To celebrate the opening of the Tonawanda facility, Milton CAT recently hosted an open house on June 17-18. Event activities included meeting the team, tours, machine and technology demonstrations, capability information stations, red tag specials, a Global Operator Challenge, and refreshments.
Klingelnberg will be featuring the latest gear production, calculation and measuring technologies during IMTS in Booth #236935.
IMPCO Machine Tools, Lansing, Mich., received orders for five microfinishing systems to be delivered to the OEM plants in Mexico and the USA. Order total is $3.5 million. Each robot-loaded system is designed to microfinish the bearing diameter to millionths of an inch (1 µm) on a family of 300 mm rotor shafts used in the drivetrain of electric vehicles.
Blaser Swisslube returns to IMTS 2022 with a line-up of new metalworking fluids and a team of experts with diverse industry and applications experience. Visit Blaser at IMTS to learn how metalworking fluids, often thought of as a commodity, can be leveraged as a strategic tool in the manufacturing process.
DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools) recently announced the opening of a Technical Support Office in Troy, Michigan. The new location will provide process improvements and technical solutions to both dealers and customers.
Velo3D, Inc. recently announced that Pratt & Whitney has acquired an end-to-end solution from Velo3D to evaluate the Sapphire printer for manufacturing production jet engine components. This is the first Sapphire printer to be located at Pratt & Whitney; it previously utilized Velo3D’s contract manufacturer network to produce printed and finished parts.
Liebherr Gear Technology will be displaying a variety of technologies at Booth #236914 (North Hall) during IMTS 2022.
FANUC recently hosted a grand opening and technology open house at its new robotics and automation headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The new 109K square foot facility will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering and customer service. The grand opening included welcome remarks from the governor of Aguascalientes and FANUC corporate executives, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony, facility tours, and a large showroom filled with robotic and CNC demonstrations.
Desktop Metal has announced it has expanded its relationship with SolidCAM.
AddUp, a major player in the field of metal additive manufacturing and the ECM Group, creator of innovative thermal solutions, have signed a partnership to develop high value-added solutions for the thermal treatment of 3D printed metal parts.
Star Cutter Company has announced that it will be continuing its support of Alpena Community College’s manufacturing programs through increased monetary and equipment donations to the college. The donations will be supplied over a two-year period of time, helping to bring state-of-the art manufacturing equipment, such as grinding machines and optical comparators, to the center for hands-on training opportunities.
A new version of the MESYS shaft and rolling bearing analysis software including new functionality is available. The bearing analysis software allows the calculation of the load distribution within the bearing and bearing life according to ISO/TS 16281 and it is integrated in a shaft system calculation with additional possibilities like modal analysis, strength calculation for shafts and interfaces to gear calculations. Currently the software is used by customers in 30 countries on four continents.
2022 marks the 20th Anniversary of SMT’s focus on providing the tools and knowledge to drive engineering innovation in gearbox system analysis. With this historic company anniversary, the company has announced the return of the North America User Forum.
The MAZATROL SmoothEz CNC from Mazak has a graphical, intuitive programming mode that minimizes the use and understanding of G-codes. Users answer conversationally displayed questions about the workpiece, and the control constructs the program automatically.
In the course of the mobility transition, electric and hybrid drives will gradually replace the traditional combustion engine. The battery is a key element in electrification: More and more manufacturers are starting their own production of battery systems and are looking for suitable solutions to do so. Liebherr has looked into the processes extensively and offers system-capable, modular concepts for the automated assembly of battery packs.
At IMTS 2022 in Booth #135621, Marposs will be demonstrating OptoCloud EDU (Electric Drive Unit), its latest generation of 3D precision inspection solutions designed for the electrical vehicle industry. Using multiple laser heads in tandem with contact sensors for measurement and vision inspection, OptoCloud EDU reconstructs the 3D model of complex and articulated workpieces in less than a minute to ensure accuracy of the produced component. For example, it can validate 240 electrical contacts of a motor stator in only 30 seconds, which is 100 times faster than a traditional contact system.
AddUp, a joint venture created by Michelin and Fives, is a global metal additive manufacturing OEM and service provider of powder bed fusion (PBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) technologies. They have launched a suite of new process monitoring software to bolster the capabilities of the FormUp 350 PBF machine: AddUp Dashboards, Recoat Monitoring, and Meltpool Monitoring. This new software suite for its metal 3D printing technology optimizes part quality for prototyping and end-use industrial applications.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical disputes, raw materials shortages and trade issues that have rocked global economies and supply chains, a majority of U.S.-based companies are planning to relocate production closer to home.
Surveying 1,610 executives in the U.S. and Europe, ABB found that 70% of U.S. businesses are planning changes in their operations, with 37% planning to bring production back home and 33% looking to nearshore and shift their operations to a closer location.
Star Cutter Company will be displaying its newest generation automated NXT 5-axis tool grinder in Booth #237013 at IMTS 2022 featuring detailed graphics that enable visitors to take a self-guided tour of the machine, which will be shadow grinding during the show. The display system will feature the 28 kW spindle option and four-station wheel change capability. It will be equipped with a robot loader and flat blade/insert clamping fixture for live demonstration of automated production. Videos to showcase tooling for form cutters, boring bars and medical hip rasps will also be on display.
Sandvik Coromant offers its CoroPlus Productivity Improvement Program to provide in-depth analysis of the production cell.
Attendees will find KISSsoft introductory training courses, advanced training courses and special training courses on selected topics in 2022.
At IMTS 2022, United Grinding North America will be featuring the STUDER S131r cylindrical ID-radius grinding machine for I.D. grinding operations where maximum precision is paramount.
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation recently developed the "SE25FR Plus," a gear shaping machine dedicated to making high-precision small-module gears used in robots. The company simultaneously developed a small-module cutting tool specifically for the new gear shaping machine. By providing this dual support in high-precision gear cutting machines and cutting tools from a single source, Nidec Machine Tool responds to the need for reduction gears of increasingly higher precision in the expanding global robot market.
TCI Precision Metals will be showing its precision Machine-Ready Blanks capabilities to customers at IMTS 2022, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, September 12-17, 2022, West Building, Booth #432123.
Effective June 1, 2022, Index has established a dedicated service department to rebuild tool holders at its North American headquarters in Noblesville, Indiana. Previously, the company processed all such rebuilds at its parent company in Germany. By investing in bringing this capability to the United States, Index expects to cut lead times for rebuilds by 50% - 70%.
Siemens Digital Industries Software recently announced that the latest release of Siemens’ NX software brings greater electronic co-design, collaboration, and intelligence capture and reuse capability. These empower engineering executives across every industry to find productivity improvements and greater efficiencies in their engineering departments.
With the addition of two new sales engineers in the company’s Midwest Territory, Ceratizit USA looks to continue its double-digit growth while continuing to support and optimize customer tooling and machining processes.
Verisurf Software, Inc. announces the Verisurf Engine Builder Performance Package, a complete 3D measurement software, hardware, training, and support package for reverse engineering, designing, building, and verifying high-performance engines and components
Velo3D, Inc. has announced the opening of its European Technology Center in Augsburg, Germany to manage the company’s operations in Europe, host customers for trainings, and conduct meetings with customers and partners.
Nidec Machine Tool (Wixom, Mich.), responding to the needs of the industry, is debuting the new GE15HS gear hobbing machine at IMTS 2022 in Booth #237036. Emphasizing high speed, precision and efficiency, the new machine produces gears for electric and hybrid cars, as well as for robotic and automation applications.
Downtime is the enemy of profitability in manufacturing, which is why FANUC has introduced a new Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) software designed to prevent production problems before they happen. AI Servo Monitor uses artificial intelligence to predict possible failures of the drive systems for FANUC servomotors and spindle motors.
Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), recently announced a new global corporate headquarters in Southern California. Following the CEO’s move to the U.S., the new headquarters is in the City of Irvine—Orange County’s technology hub—and will support Telit’s strategy to grow its connected devices and solutions business worldwide. The Irvine office will also serve key projects and customers in the region, widening its U.S. presence that currently includes offices in Ill., FL., and N.C.
Index has announced the release of next generation of its G220 turn-mill center. Incorporating the design principles introduced via the larger G320, G420 and G520 machines, the new G220 provides high flexibility to produce complex, small-to-medium-sized parts in a single setup.
Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS), founded 14 years ago as an advanced surface finishing and coating technology innovator, is now called Tribonex.
It is with great sadness Gleason Corporation announces the passing of James S. Gleason, a Gleason board member and former chairman and CEO of the company who died on June 17th at the age of 88 years old. Jim, a great grandson of the company’s founder William Gleason, contributed to the company in various roles, continuing to serve as a director on the board up until his death.
LK Metrology, Inc. will be exhibiting a variety of new products in Booth #135230 in the East Building, Level Three at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL for the 2022 IMTS Show, September 12-17, 2022.
Milton CAT, the Northeast’s Caterpillar (CAT) equipment dealer, has opened its 13th location, a 40,000 sq. ft. purpose-built, Tonawanda, NY, facility. Every feature of the facility is in place to improve safety and efficiency so Milton CAT can support western New York equipment owners with machine sales, machine service, CAT parts, CAT work tools, hydraulic hose repair, and Trimble technology from SITECH Northeast.
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) recently introduced a new software foundation that enables more robust and scalable autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for faster missions, tighter integration with other systems, and enhanced cybersecurity.
At IMTS 2022, Norton ׀ Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Booth #237042, North Hall) will offer a portfolio of gear grinding products specifically designed by category to provide higher profile accuracy, supreme form holding and burn-free grinding in worm, profile, and bevel applications. Highlighting the range is an innovative dual-worm wheel design that enables two operations in one grinding wheel, substantially saving time and cost.
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division recently announced the winners of its first cohort of start-ups selected to help the manufacturing industry operate more sustainably and efficiently. The company launched its Sixth Sense open innovation platform in January 2022 to challenge how multinationals approach innovation and help nurture creative solutions to emerging manufacturing challenges by connecting with world-class companies to solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges.
With the recent addition of three new sales engineers and an application specialist, Ceratizit USA has doubled the size of its Eastern Territory sales and support team. In doing so, the company further improves response time and provides added expertise for its customers’ custom tooling challenges.
The L.S. Starrett Company has enhanced its AVR300 Multi-Sensor Vision System with a large 2.36" (60 mm) FOV-dedicated 0.14x telecentric lens for micron-level resolution and accurate field-of-view (FOV) measurements. This is the largest FOV to date for Starrett. IMTS attendees can see the AVR-FOV at Booth #135044 located in the Quality Pavilion, East Hall in McCormick Place, Chicago IL from Sept 12- 17, 2022.
Klingelnberg examines gear noise behavior and the evolution of the electric powertrain.
Wintriss Controls Group has announced it will be demonstrating new, advanced features in its ShopFloorConnect OEE and Data Collection Software at IMTS Booth #135073 located in the East Building, Level 3, in McCormick Place, Chicago IL from Sept 12- 17, 2022.
Collaborative robots can increase output and improve quality in nearly any production environment. UR cobots can be deployed quickly, with fast ROI, typically within 12 months. Universal Robots USA has released an e-book on how cobots can assist on the shop floor in the following areas:
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies recently announced a new online selector tool, which helps users choose the optimal transmission from its portfolio.
Hexagon offers a three-part E-mobility webinar series highlighting the use of engineering simulation tools and methods to rapidly evaluate numerous ePowertrain designs. This webinar series will showcase how an EV gearbox is designed from scratch and developed to meet design requirements.
At IMTS 2022 in Booth #338300, Mazak will show manufacturers how they can move their manufacturing operations forward with the company's latest innovations. Five pavilions will showcase solutions for job shops, advanced machining and high-production workflows.
Crestview Partners recently announced the launch of its portfolio company, Convergix Automation Solutions, as part of its strategy to build a $1 billion global automation solutions company. Convergix seeks to benefit from significant tailwinds driving growth in the automation industry driven by evolving labor markets, affordable robotics and demand for resilient supply chains.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, welcomes visitors to virtually tour the Roscoe-based company’s manufacturing facilities via the company’s website
EMCO caters for customers from industries which are as versatile as the company's range of products. Traditional small and medium-sized companies have been an integral part of EMCO's customer base for many years.
In July, Raymond J. Drago, P.E.—chief engineer of Drive Systems Technology, Inc. (DST), a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976—will lead an IACET-accredited course on both the geometry and rating of involute splines of various types along with their applications. Topics under discussion include spline configuration variations, including half depth, full depth, and special function designs; both fixed and flexible spline configurations in terms of usage and design; lubrication methods, including grease, oil bath, and flowing oil, as well as coatings appropriate for various spline applications; and shear and compressive stress rating methods with analyses methodology in both equation and graphical methodology via various rating charts.
At IMTS 2022, Heidenhain will be entering a new chapter in shop-floor-centered manufacturing by unveiling the new TNC7 in North America (Booth #135716). This standard-setting CNC control supports users from initial design to final machining, from one-off jobs to serial production, and from simple slots to complex contours. Its groundbreaking control platform lets machine manufacturers adapt the user interface to their machines and offers dynamic development potential for even greater functionality.
LK Metrology and Wenzel Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership with immediate effect. In addition to a joint technological cooperation, Wenzel Technologies will sell LK's innovative, high-performance coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and other metrological products in southern Germany.
GROB Systems, Inc. has announced it will host a 2022 Apprenticeship Class orientation and signing day on June 4th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the company’s U.S. headquarters, 1070 Navajo Drive, Bluffton, Ohio.
Marposs has announced the acquisition of Jenoptik’s (Jena, Germany) non-optical process measuring technology business for grinding machines, formerly known as Movomatic.
The Chiron Group Open House in Tuttlingen, Germany welcomed more than 1,200 expert visitors from around the world May 11-13, offering new ideas and to improve their manufacturing practice – in the Chiron spirit of “Performance meets Precision.”
A gear industry outsider has come up with what he thinks is an entirely new way of thinking about and designing gear systems. What do you think?
Sandvik Coromant has appointed two new members to its management group. Michael Eneberg began his new role as vice president and head of global sales on May 1, 2022, while Nicolas Dellachiesa will join as head of merger and acquisitions (M&A) in June. Reporting to Sandvik Coromant President, Helen Blomqvist, both Eneberg and Dellachiesa will play vital roles in driving the company’s global growth forward.
The calculation program KISSsoft and its system add-on are used in a wide variety of applications: They are used for industrial gear units, the automotive industry, the energy sector, aerospace, shipping and numerous other special fields.
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has announced that Mark Joppru has joined the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) first mover and global market leader as the vice president of sales for the Americas. The former VP of ABB USA’s Consumer Segments and Service Robotics division started May 2, joining an organization that experienced a 42% increase in sales in 2021 over 2020 and 22% growth in the first quarter of 2022 alone.
Seco and its technical partners will host the company’s second Medical Inspiration Through Innovation (ITI) virtual event on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in German and on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in English and Mandarin.
SEGULA Technologies and British scale up Senseye, specialized in predictive maintenance based on artificial intelligence, have announced the signing of a partnership.
SMT's May workshops aim to give attendees the tips and tricks needed to further improve the fidelity of the MASTA model. In this workshop, SMT engineers will go through some of the tools available including:
At IMTS 2022 in Booth #431822, Rego-Fix will showcase innovations that extend the company's Swiss precision beyond toolholding. Featured technologies include the 3D-EdgeMaster measuring device and MasterBar test arbors – two new product entries for setup and test measurement.
DMG MORI’s new Technology Center in the heart of Somerville, in Northeast USA, will be a hub for research and development of new digitization solutions and processes for customers worldwide.
Cutting tools are basic to gear manufacturing. Whether it's a hob, broach, shaper cutter, or skiving tools, the mission of cutting tools remains the same as always: bulk material removal that is fast, precise, and cost-effective. Evolution in the field tends to come gradually over time in the machines, materials, and coatings that make cutting tools even more useful. Reliable cutting tools are essential to production-process efficiency, and recent solutions from Kennametal, Star SU, and Seco offer improved tool life and precision.
The Ransohoff LeanDrum platform provides a low cost, energy efficient, reliable solution for your high-volume cleaning application.
Within the last decade, hard finishing technologies become highly relevant. Increasing the power density of a gearbox requires precisely machined gears without heat distortions. Especially in noise-sensitive applications, both honing and grinding are often applied.
The first phase is now initiated of what will be a brand-new mobility hub of fuel cell and plug-in hybrid cars that will be available to everyone in Sandviken, Sweden. The initiative is a joint project between Sandvik Coromant and Toyota’s mobility brand KINTO. The cars will be available around the clock, at any day of the week. The cars can be easily booked with the KINTO app, which is free to download.
The WFL Technology Meeting takes place June 21-23, 2022. Visitors can look forward to expert discussions on the latest industry trends and developments. Highlights during the event include machine demonstrations, measurement technologies, automation solutions and more.
The Haas Booth C50 Hall 10 at GrindingHub will include the Multigrind Radical, Multimation and the Multigrind CB XL series. In addition, the Multigrind CU, the Multigrind CA and the Multigrind CB will be featured during the show.
Velo3D, Inc. announced its Seeing is Believing Additive Manufacturing Tour for Europe, which will visit seven cities in 2022 across Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The roadshow brings together innovators across key industries including space, aviation, oil and gas, and energy to share how additive manufacturing and the Velo3D end-to-end solution are transforming these businesses by helping engineers manufacture the parts they need without compromise.
The 34th annual Control 2022 international trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany, is the place to be when it comes to measuring and test technology, materials testing, analysis equipment, vision technology, image processing, and sensor technology, as well as weighing and counting technology. The exhibitor forum will provide expert visitors with the opportunity of finding out more about the product and service portfolios and the technological expertise offered by individual companies such as Gleason and Klingelnberg, which will both debut new solutions from their portfolios.
To ensure their contribution to reducing climate change and negative environmental impact, Seco Tools launched the Green Investment Fund in 2012. Since then, the Green Fund has supported the investment of a diversity of sustainable projects which have reduced the environmental impact of the company’s operations.
Verisurf Software, Inc. will be demonstrating Verisurf 2023 at Control, Stuttgart, Germany, May 3 -6, Hall 3, Stand 3312. Verisurf 2023 continues to refine metrology workflows with added features designed to reduce time and improve the efficiency of automated quality inspection and reporting, scanning, reverse engineering, and tool building.
SMT's latest webinar "MASTA Support - Tips, Tricks and FAQ" will take place May 4, 2022. The SMT customer support team receive queries covering all areas of MASTA, with industry 'hot topics' inevitably arising. In this webinar, SMT engineers focus on answering some of the queries that frequently make it into their support inbox.
Hannover Messe is a unique knowledge platform that features more than 600 presentations and panel discussions. Various topic-based stages host companies presenting their strategies and solutions for current global challenges
JMP Solutions recently announced that construction is complete on its new state-of-the-art Automation and Robotics facility in Northwest Arkansas and that it is open for business. The 20,000-square-foot manufacturing and integration space will provide automation and robotics solutions to the region and create approximately 140 jobs in the next five years.
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA (SAWPA) was recently awarded three years merit status for SHARP Accreditation. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) is designed to recognize employees and employers for their effort in establishing and maintaining all elements of an effective safety and health program.
General Motors and Honda recently announced plans to expand the two companies' relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology.
As part of a $2 million National Science Foundation Grant, robots from Kuka Robotics are helping the University of Michigan (U of M) advance research that could result in robots working side-by-side with humans on building construction sites. The research involves three KUKA KR Quantec robots along with the company’s robot sensor interface (RSI) software, all of which will allow human workers to use interactive task learning technology to teach the robots to perform construction tasks.
The transition to EVs will lower transport emissions, and adoption can be accelerated by increasing their efficiency. EVs that take advantage of aluminum components can travel further per charge, helping to overcome range anxiety. Automotive manufacturers who select machining tools optimized for aluminum will be able to produce high-quality aluminum EV components ― helping to support the shift to greener travel.
KISSsoft is a well-known software system that addresses gear manufacturing as a holistic process. With over 4,000 licenses sold worldwide, its functionality is dedicated to gear manufacturing and gear inspection and makes it easier for engineers—in the areas of calculation, manufacturing, and quality assurance—to collaborate and exchange data.
Join AGMA on the RAPID show floor (Thursday May 19, 2022, in Detroit, MI) and talk with 12-15 exhibitors to learn about the many different types of printers and materials currently in use in metal 3D printing. Exhibitors will speak directly to the gear industry audience with targeted information.
Mazak’s new INTEGREX i-H series platform with SmoothAi CNC and the VARIAXIS i-700T with turning capability will be on-hand at the Experience Tech Aerospace Event co-hosted by Mazak at Sandvik Coromant Center in Mebane, NC (May 11-12, 2022).
The AGMA Technical Division recently announced the following publications: AGMA 925-B22, Effect of Tribology and Lubrication on Gear Surface Distress and AGMA 943-A22, Tolerances for Spur and Helical Racks.
Weiler Abrasives has announced the availability of its Tiger abrasives line designed to deliver maximum performance in the most demanding foundry applications. With solutions to address all grinding applications in the cleaning room, Tiger products help decrease cycle times and improve operator experience.
The Kapp Niles KX 300 P gear center offers machining flexibility due to various machining processes. The machine features direct drives in both the tool and workpiece spindles.
Big Daishowa Inc. announces Michael Herman has been promoted to vice president sales. In this role Herman oversees the Big Daishowa sales team and supports the company’s distribution network and machine tool builders throughout North America.
Ingersoll’s New NanoFeed technology provides exceptional hi-feed milling performance for machining of miniature components & smaller part features.
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence has released a comprehensive report entitled "Recharging the Automotive Market." The body of work was produced by Hexagon and draws from the original research conducted with Wards Intelligence and Informa Tech Automotive Group (ITAG).
New drive technologies in e-mobility are changing the requirements for gears and, therefore, the quality of the tooth-flank surfaces. Manufacturers of gears have to adapt their manufacturing process accordingly. It’s good to be able to rely on a technology partner with expertise covering the entire range of production processes and technologies, which enables them to find suitable solutions even for special challenges.
Razorleaf Corporation, a PLM consulting and systems integrator, has announced the opening of Razorleaf Pvt. Ltd., located in Pune, India, to support customers across Europe and North America as part of its 2022 growth strategy.
Many see the fluids as an unnecessary evil to the grinding process, failing to realize that selecting the right grinding fluid can lead to significant improvements in cycle time, surface quality, finishes, secondary operations, such as tool coatings. Oelheld has put together a short article on grinding oil considerations.
Weiler Abrasives is pleased to announce that Karl M. Weiler, former president, has received the John J. Buckley Lifetime Achievement Award from the Industrial Supply Association (ISA).
Velo3D, Inc. has announced Lockheed Martin is using Velo3D’s end-to-end additive manufacturing solution for its Additive Design & Manufacturing Center, which pilots new additive manufacturing technologies for production deployments in Lockheed Martin’s Space division.
Mitutoyo America Corporation has released the RTX Roundtracer Extreme all-in-one measuring system that integrates roundness, contour and surface roughness measurement functions on a single platform to save time and improve productivity.
Solvay, observing key trends and factors affecting the transportation sector, has developed, tested, and applied materials for a wide variety of automotive uses. Central to those objectives are efficiency and regulatory targets, engine size reduction, increased electrification of the powertrain, low NVH, and higher efficiency through lightweighting. It’s no longer a question of whether high-performance plastics are meeting NVH and other challenges in e-mobility environments, but which polymers are good for high-performance gears?
Gleason's special online event from April 26-28, 2022 is all about design, manufacturing and inspection of e-drive gears. KISSsoft will look at several aspects of gear design in an EV system environment.
Heidenhain’s new PlantMonitor is a digital solution to aid the manufacturing shop floor. Now available for companies interested in simultaneously monitoring and analyzing production data at multiple sites utilizing machine tools where at least one is equipped with a Heidenhain TNC control/StateMonitor software combination per site, this new PlantMonitor can aggregate the data onto one screen for review. Machine tools using even non-Heidenhain controls can be included and monitored.
Forest City Gear is proud to announce the appointment of Kika Young as president of the company.
Widia recently launched the WCE solid end milling platform, delivering affordable performance and reliability for small to medium machine shops. The initial release of the WCE platform features WCE4, a four-flute geometry which combines advanced, high-performance features with a brand new, versatile grade offered at a highly competitive price.
Tremec and Klingelnberg have been working together with regard to tool and gear measuring machines since 1993. They recently collaborated on transmission technology with Speed Viper machine tools.
Kennametal has introduced its next generation 3D printed stator bore tool for the machining of aluminum engine housings for electric vehicles. This latest version of the tool features a newly designed arm structure, a larger center tube made of carbon fiber, and a further weight reduction of greater than 20 percent over the original design.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) announced the changing of its board of directors at the 2022 AGMA Annual Meeting held March 31 through April 2 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The Kapp Niles ZX series provides high-end productivity, even for bigger gears and larger modules. It is driven by an electrical high-accuracy direct drive, providing a high level of positioning accuracy even for the profile grinding process.
Gleason’s new 300GMS nano Gear Metrology System is built for today’s unprecedented transmission noise challenges and tooth form quality requirements. 300GMS nano delivers sub-micron analysis of tooth surface roughness after polish grinding; applies Advanced Waviness Analysis tools to detect and mitigate critical noise behavior caused by hard-to-find tooth form irregularities.
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced its new Norton Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) Program which was established to help customers determine the optimal grinding or finishing solution for the application at hand, ranging from simple to complex, off-hand or automated, and for metal fabrication, production grinding and virtually any abrasives operation.
KISSsoft Release 2022 will be launched in June. The beta release, available now, gives users a first impression of the new KISSsoft features and includes numerous new software functionalities.
At Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, Javier is tasked with operating the 3D printers completely on his own. He is always on time, very precise in his movements, and he works most of the day – taking only a short break to charge up. This innovative robot on wheels from supplier KUKA, called Javier by Ford’s additive manufacturing operators, is integral to the company’s development of an industry-first process to operate 3D Carbon printers with an autonomous mobile robot rather than a fixed, stationary unit.
Eaton's Vehicle Group is celebrating 50 years of MLocker differential production. The mechanical locking differential provides drivers with best-in-class traction without the need for pushbuttons, shift knobs, or other driver intervention, and is applicable to vehicles with both internal combustion engines and electrified vehicles (EVs).
From April to June 2022, prospective attendees will again have the opportunity to learn about current trends and the latest happenings at Klingelnberg. After so many exhibitions were canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Klingelnberg took the initiative of launching its own WebSeminar series.
Gleason is offering an online event to learn about design, manufacturing and inspection of e-drive gears.
Production demands continue to rise with the burgeoning electrification movement. The desire for high-precision gears and low-cost manufacturing requires versatile and affordable high-efficiency processing to serve the needs of a variety of industries. Gathered here are a few recent hobbing solutions from Affolter Group, Helios Gear Products, and Nidec Machine Tool Corporation.
As a sustainability advocate and supporter of global sustainability goals, Sandvik Coromant has developed a set of internal goals called Make the Shift to set a new industry standard and raise the bar for sustainable business.
Mitutoyo America Corporation has released the MiSTAR 555 CMM with the PH20 5-axis probe system.
Jergens announced Scott Halfhill to succeed Mark Kubik as its international product and business manager. The announcement comes after Kubik announced his retirement effective April 8th of this year. Halfhill joins Jergens with more than 20 years of leadership and business development experience in manufacturing including extensive work within the automotive industry.
With the LHWebPlatform, Liebherr offers a modular system of interfaces, data profiles and web apps for the configuration of tailor-made digitization solutions.
A Chinese company has ordered a horizontal vacuum furnace from Seco/Warwick. The furnace will help in producing highly specialized cast parts used in the aerospace industry.
SMT will offer the webinar “Transmission Development with SMT” on March 29-30, 2022.
Camilla Nevstad Bruzelius, currently deputy head of the global agenda department at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, has been appointed head of sustainable business at Sandvik Coromant as of March 21, 2022.
Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has updated its website on powder metal microstructures.
Virtual prototyping (VP) is an area where huge advances have been made. As gear and transmission systems, and the methods of their production, become more complex and more interdependent, finding ways to use VP across the entire development process—from the initial design, through analysis, right up to manufacturing—ultimately means gaining a better understanding of system performance and efficiency.
C & B Machinery has announced a new partnership as the exclusive North American agent for PTG – Holroyd.
Applying their Materials by Design methodologies, QuesTek Innovations has expanded their ICME framework under US Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding to adapt their high-performance Ferrium C64 gear steel to AM processes to demonstrate printability across multiple systems, achieve AMS minimum tensile properties, and observe a positive response to heat treatment.
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Many techniques have been developed over the years to control heat treatment distortion, including the use of different quenching medias, optimization of heat treatment cycles, altering the material chemical composition and even press quenching. Now, learn about Quenching in the 4th Dimension!
SECO/VACUUM's white paper discusses the new 4D Quenching technology, a safe and simple hands-off heat treatment process, minus the challenges of press quenching.
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Solar Atmospheres announced a number of personnel changes and promotions within the organization.
Roger A. Pennycook, former president of Boston Gear and former vice president of Textron Fluid & Power Co., was the 17th recepient...
Schotte Systeme published a new video outlining how one single universal function has been designed to consolidate both 2D and 3D move...
KISSsoft AG and GEARTECH Software are pleased to announce the introduction of a new and updated version of GEARCALC, a gear design pro...
Thomas J. Lang, vice president and general manager of Kapp Technologies, announced plans to leave the company at the end of the y...
GKS Inspection Services, Inc., a division of Laser Design, Inc., has expanded its Detroit-area dimensional inspec...
Solar Atmospheres’ new Low Torr Vacuum Carburizing furnace and services are now operating at Solar’s Eastern Pennsylvania ...
Quality Vision International, Inc. (QVI®) announces that R. Stephen Flynn is assuming the role of president of Optical Gaging Prod...
Eicher Engineering Components, the automotive component division of Eicher Motors Ltd. acquired the Dewas, India-based (Madhya Pradesh...
The new Mobilgear 600 XP Series of premium industrial gear oils was introdu...
Moventas signed a supply agreement for substantial deliveries of wind turbine gearbo...
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Our company manufactures a range of hardened and ground gears. We are looking into using skiving as part of our finishing process on gears in the 4-12 module range made form 17 CrNiMO6 material and hardened to between 58 and 62 Rc. Can you tell us more about this process?
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