VULKAN Machinery Expands Territory into Tennessee
December 1, 2025MC Machinery Systems Inc. has announced that VULKAN Machinery, an authorized dealer of Mitsubishi laser cutting systems, is expanding its operations into Tennessee. This move builds on VULKAN's strong presence across Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, further extending its reach and reinforcing MC Machinery's commitment to providing localized sales and service support throughout the Southeast.
To lead this expansion, VULKAN has appointed Clinton Yoder as Regional Sales Manager for the Tennessee territory. Yoder brings more than a decade ...
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Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Partners with U.S. Navy
December 1, 2025Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (Nikon AM) is partnering with the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program to advance additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for the U.S. Navy.
Through this initiative, the MIB Program will fund placement of its first ultra-large format Nikon SLM Solutions' NXG 600E laser-powder bed fusion (L-PBF) metal AM machine in the state-of-the-art, secure Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, CA. This facility focuses on metal AM, addressing critical needs in hypersonics, naval, defense, aviation, and s...
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Versatile, High-Performance Waterjet Cutting with Enhanced Features
December 1, 2025Hypertherm Associates has introduced the OMAX MAXIEM X Series JetMachining Centers. This latest evolution in waterjet cutting technology cuts complex parts out of most materials, including metal, plastic, glass, ceramic, stone, and composites and generates surface finishes that often eliminate the need for secondary machining, the company reported.
The MAXIEM features the latest version of IntelliMAX, the OMAX premium software suite, which now includes IntelliVISOR Mobile app. IntelliVISOR Mobile enables remote live cut monitoring, systems s...
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Caldwell Launches New Below-the-Hook Catalog
December 1, 2025The Caldwell Group Inc. has published the Big Book-its new catalog that is available in print and download options. It is nearly 450 pages long and features the complete Caldwell, Renfroe, and RUD product lines. It represents the first revamp of the documented range since 2016 and replaces the previous green-colored catalog.
Caldwell's Posi-Turner load rotators, Dura-Lite composite lifting and spreader beams, and Rig-Release remote releasing hooks are all covered. Caldwell's RUD portfolio includes slings and lifting points for the mo...
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Programming Solution for 5-Axis Lasers
December 1, 2025BLM GROUP USA has announced the availability of ArGo, a scalable and customizable CAM programming software dedicated to 5-axis lasers.
ArGo enables the complete management of tubes and 3D metal profiles, such as deep-drawn, stamped, die-cast and hydroformed parts. The software features a simple, intuitive interface and seamlessly integrates with other BLMelements software offered by BLM GROUP.
ArGo provides automatic recognition of cut and bent parts, including all aspects related to machining, cutting rules, sections, axes and bends. Thi...
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Lyndex-Nikken Announces New Product Manager and Service Manager
December 1, 2025Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Ricketts as Product Manager-Automation and Dwayne Perkins as Service Manager-Rotary Tables.
With more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation, Ricketts brings deep expertise in linear systems, automation distribution, and capital projects. His career has spanned multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, commercial trailer manufacturing, and metal fabrication, gi...
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