ESAB to Feature Live Demos, Smart Workflow Solutions, and More
October 1, 2026From total workflow solutions targeted to industry segments to launching more than a dozen new products for fab shops, individual contractors, welding engineers, students and educators, ESAB will deliver a complete welding and cutting experience at FABTECH 2026. ESAB will exhibit in Booth S29025 on Level 2 in the South Hall, lead nine educational sessions and station its Ultimate Demo Tour and Demo Bus outside of the Central Hall. ESAB will hold live demonstrations, contests and promo giveaways in both locations.
New Product Introductions
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One-Person Shop, Precision Work, Success on His Terms
October 1, 2026Certain types of manufacturers tend to be viewed as ideal examples of success. Sustained growth is often a prerequisite. Longevity plays a role. Incorporation of bleeding edge technologies or processes will grab some attention. No one denies being impressed by companies that hit that trifecta, multiplying in size over decades by constantly improving and reinventing themselves. But that is a limiting view.
Of the ~18,000 American machine shops, approximately 90% are classified as small businesses, with fewer than 20 employees. Additionally, t...
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Built for the Big Jobs
October 1, 2026In metalworking, some components require more than a conventional milling machine or lathe can provide. Large housings, machine frames, gearbox casings, pump bodies, and other heavy-duty components often require complex machining operations, including drilling, boring, milling, and facing from multiple sides. The KNUTH BO 110 is engineered to handle these demanding applications, combining the capacity and versatility needed to machine large, heavy components accurately and efficiently, the company reported.
The BO 110 is a conventional horiz...
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SmartCAM v2026 Released
October 1, 2026SmartCAMcnc announced it has released SmartCAM V2026.
Highlights include:
Home position live tool support: Now used by live tools in addition to the previously supported tools
Radial and axial tool orientation settings: New radial and axial tool orientation settings have been added to the tool definition. These can be used to establish the tool orientation when positioned at the home position.
New Named Groups Manager: The Named Groups Manager now allows users to group the contents of one or more existing named groups, giving them...
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A Rapid-ROI MIKRON MILL Performer
October 1, 2026UNITED MACHINING offers the 5-axis MILL E 700 U PRIME with STEP TEC spindle and automation readiness.
Features include:
Built on a stiff cast iron C-frame with direct torque drive technology and a large swivel range from -65° to +120°.
20,000 RPM STEP TEC spindle with HSK-A63 interface, delivering 36 kW and 120 Nm of torque.
60-tool magazine and automation readiness for shops that do not have the production to justify typical automation solutions.
"The ideal shop floor for the MILL E 700 U PRIME is one th...
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Bodycote Expands Aerospace, Defense Capacity
October 1, 2026Bodycote, a provider of advanced heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, has made a series of strategic investments totaling several million dollars in advanced processing technologies and facility upgrades across its East Coast U.S. network.
The program includes new vacuum heat-treatment equipment, expanded Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) capacity, and additional specialist powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing support capabilities. These developments expand capacity and improve operational efficiency across several N...
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