Methods Offers United Grinding Solutions
April 1, 2024Methods Machine Tools has announced a new distribution association with United Grinding to sell and service United Grinding solutions in Texas and Louisiana.
"The addition of United Grinding to our portfolio now positions us to complement our machine tools and automation with world-class grinding and ultra-precise finishing platforms," said William Keim, General Manager of Methods' regional office based in Houston.
Methods' Houston office is the third regional location to offer United Grinding, following an initial partnership...
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AEC Partners with Heroes MAKE America
April 1, 2024The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has become an Association Sponsor Partner of the Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America program, which builds connections between the military community and manufacturing community. The program strives to integrate Heroes participants and other great talent from the military community into their workforce.
AEC will use the two-year partnership with Heroes MAKE America to help its participating U.S. members with manufacturing operations across the country to hire skilled and qualified personnel to ...
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3D Print Technology Revolutionizes Spinal Surgery Outcomes
April 1, 2024Mighty Oak Medical, a medical device development company that specializes in creating and commercializing spinal technologies, announced a technical partnership with HP for 3D printed healthcare applications produced using HP Jet Fusion 5200 3D printers. Applications currently being manufactured include Mighty Oak's cornerstone product FIREFLY, a patient-specific pre-surgical planning and navigation platform. Mighty Oak has achieved FDA clearance and CE-mark for FIREFLY's 3D printed medical models and 3D printed surgical guides to deliver great...
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Multipurpose Taps, Thread Mills and Drills
April 1, 2024EMUGE-FRANKEN USA has introduced its MultiTOOL program, which includes versatile taps, thread mills and drills that are designed for a wide range of materials in high-mix, low volume job shop applications.
"We are pleased to offer our customers a comprehensive thread making solution with our new MultiTOOL program," said Marlon Blandon, Product Manager, Drills, Thread Milling. "As the innovator of the industry-leading MultiTAP, EMUGE-FRANKEN has expanded its successful multipurpose tool concept to also include new thread mills...
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Okuma America Corp. Appoints VP of Engineering & Factory Automation Group
April 1, 2024The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, announced the appointment of Wade Anderson to the position of Vice President of Engineering & Factory Automation Division for the Americas. This new role was created to optimally position Okuma to serve customer needs for evolving and next-generation manufacturing solutions.
Anderson brings more than 30 years of machine tool industry experience to his new role, having held previous posi...
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Robotic Bending Cell
April 1, 2024LVD's D-Cell is intended to make robotic bending an easy choice for sheet metalworking businesses of all sizes and capacities. The system combines a 50-ton hydraulic press brake with Kuka industrial robot and LVD's programming software.
At the heart of D-Cell is the versatile PPED press brake. A simple design makes PPED practical and easy to use for a variety of bending jobs. Its rigid construction, welded one-piece frame and servo-controlled hydraulic system help ensure consistent bending results. It delivers 50 tons of pressing force, has...
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