WIDIA Expands Top Cut 4 with Indexable Drilling Grade
April 1, 2026WIDIA has launched the WM35PH coated grade V36 and V38 insert geometries for the Top Cut 4 indexable drilling platform.
"Engineered with Hi-PIMS coating technology, the WM35PH grade offers a smooth coating surface with optimum layer adhesion that prevents the coating from flaking and edge build-up while ensuring high process reliability in demanding applications across several industries," said a company spokesperson.
"With WM35PH, you are not just getting high productivity; you are getting the cutting-edge strength and wea...
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Novarc Technologies Announces CTO
April 1, 2026Novarc Technologies Inc., a full-stack AI robotics company offering automated welding solutions, has announced the appointment of Donato Montanari as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Montanari is a distinguished technology executive and serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of extensive experience in artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision, and industrial automation. As Novarc's CTO, he will spearhead the company's technical vision, focusing on the advancement of the company's technology solutions that brings full autom...
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Wintriss Controls Group Appoints Magnant as President
April 1, 2026Wintriss Controls Group has announced that former Wintriss general manager Keith Magnant is serving as the company's new President. Magnant succeeds long-standing Wintriss president Mark Hatch, who retired at the end of 2025 after 45 years with Wintriss, 15 of which he served as the company's president.
"It is an honor to follow in Mark's footsteps, and I am excited to carry forward all his success. Having served as general manager for several years, I know our teams and customers well, making this a natural transition in le...
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Energy Department Announces $155 Million to Advance American Industrial Innovation
April 1, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) has selected 16 projects that will enhance the capability of the U.S. National Laboratories to develop technologies that improve the efficiency and competitiveness of American industry. These expanded lab capabilities will drive process and technological innovation, reduce costs, and increase prosperity for American workers and consumers.
"Our National Laboratories are some of the greatest in the world and these projects will help our labs...
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HWR Workholding Expands Representation in Southern California
April 1, 2026HWR Workholding USA has announced a new sales representative partnership with TurboTech Machining, LLC. A provider of precision manufacturing services based out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, TurboTech will provide sales, service, and applications support throughout the southern California region.
Founded and led by Chris Lencioni, TurboTech possesses a strong foundation of technical expertise, coupled with extensive knowledge of the local market and a proven track record of supporting customers in precision manufacturing.
"We have support...
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Walter Appoints Vasconcelos as Global Sales Director for Workholding
April 1, 2026Walter has announced the appointment of André Vasconcelos as Global Sales Director for Workholding.
Vasconcelos previously served as sales manager for Walter, where he had been instrumental in the development and growth of the brand in recent years. His transition into this newly created global role marks a significant milestone in Walter's strategy to further invest in the clamping fixtures and workholding market.
In his new position, Vasconcelos will be responsible for all global workholding sales within Walter, driving a unifi...
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