New DNC Capacity Drives Improved Performance, Business Growth October 8, 2019 Looking to improve operations and expand its aerospace business, M-1 Tools Works began working with Cimco, a CNC communication and networking software supplier. Today, M-1’s programmers can write programs and get them to any machine in its plant.
Siemens Emphasizes Integrated Toolsets at Conference September 11, 2019 There is still a lot of talk about breaking down the “silos” within a manufacturing enterprise. Siemens, like other software providers, is trying to address the problem by offering toolsets that are easier to integrate and work together.
Adapting Metal Cutting to Higher Power, Higher-Speed Lasers October 25, 2019 Using lasers to cut metal, especially sheet metal or tubes, continues to show its value. The market is becoming dominated by the newer solid-state fiber laser over its CO2 gas rival. Fiber’s advantages in ease of operation, packaging and efficiency are clear.
Pittsburgh International Airport Announces New Additive Manufacturing Center, First Tenant Signs Agreement October 30, 2019 Pittsburgh International Airport has announced plans for Neighborhood 91, a development that condenses and connects all components of the additive manufacturing/3-D printing supply chain into one production “neighborhood” concept.
GF Machining Solutions Announces Leadership Changes September 9, 2019 GF Machining Solutions recently announced two key leadership changes, both of which were effective September 1, 2019. Scott Fosdick, former president and head of market region North and Central America, has been promoted to the position of head of sales, marketing, business development and communications for the global organization. Phil Hauser, formerly the director of sales and head of turbine group at GF Machining Solutions USA will assume Fosdick’s former position.
Perceptron’s Focus on Features November 1, 2019 Perceptron is an evolving case study in the merits of concentration versus diversification.
FANUC America Opens New Michigan Facility October 23, 2019 FANUC is expanding its presence and capabilities near its North American headquarters campus.
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Software, CNC Interface Gains Push Programming Productivity September 11, 2019 Connected manufacturing and digitization technologies are spurring many of the major innovations in CNC machine controls that help machine shops cut metal and create parts as quickly and efficiently as possible. In most cases, software leads the way in helping both CNC programmers and operators on the shop floor to easily manufacture parts with the highest possible precision.
Fast, Reliable Abrasive Waterjets Offer New Cutting Efficiencies October 25, 2019 Abrasive waterjet machining technologies promise fast, clean cutting with high-pressure waterjets approaching 100,000 psi (689 MPa.)
