Hard Slag Removal Solution
January 1, 2026"Laser cutting machines with particularly high-powered lasers can produce slag that becomes so hard that most of the currently-available slat cleaners on the market struggle to remove it," said a TRUMPF spokesperson. "TRUMPF tackled this challenge and developed the TruTool TSC 200, a slat cleaning tool that overcomes the issue effectively while also making work simpler, more efficient and ergonomic."
When the slag is especially thick or the material mix is particularly tough, the cleaning process can require more user eff...
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Morin Opens Manufacturing Facility in Little Rock, AR
January 1, 2026Morin, an architectural metal panel manufacturer and member of the Kingspan Group, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its Little Rock, AR, facility. The event welcomed elected officials, regional business leaders, and Morin executives to celebrate this significant milestone.
This investment of approximately $15 million establishes a strategic hub for Morin in the heart of the U.S., leveraging Little Rock's central location to significantly improve lead times and reduce shipping costs for customers. The fa...
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Fadal VMC4020: Engineered for the Next Generation
January 1, 2026Fadal's VMC4020 now features a modernized build that honors its legacy and pushes capability forward for today's chipmaking demands, the company reported. The latest VMC4020 offers machinist-friendly operation with faster processing, stronger rigidity, and a variety of features.
At its core, the VMC4020 is designed around the needs of North American job shops and OEM departments: 40" x 20" class travels, a 40-taper platform, and the horsepower to handle everything from aluminum production runs to stainless and tool steel wo...
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Vision Wide Offers 5-Axis ASM Mill-Turn Center
January 1, 2026CNC Systems, Inc. offers the Vision Wide ASM Series-a 5-axis mill-turn center with a strong track record of successful installations worldwide, the company reported.
Designed for industries such as die/mold, aerospace, energy, automotive, and job shops, the ASM Series eliminates the need to transfer workpieces between multiple machines. Operations like turning, milling, and full 5-axis machining are all achieved on one versatile platform.
The Vision Wide ASM 5-axis mill-turn center is available in eight models with table sizes of 1,000 mm...
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Next-Generation 5-Axis High-Speed Machining Center
January 1, 2026WIA Machine Tools has unveiled its next-generation 5-axis high-speed machining center, the KF6500/5A. Developed by combining the company's long-accumulated technical expertise with the latest machine tool technologies, the KF6500/5A is a VMC that offers increased performance in complex-shape machining.
The new model places strong emphasis on user convenience. A large front door has been applied to allow easy loading and unloading of workpieces using a crane, while a large viewing window enables operators to intuitively check machining st...
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Educational Robotic Arc Welding
January 1, 2026KUKA Robotics offers the Edu_ArcWelding cell, a mobile, all-in-one educational robotic cell that allows for fast, accurate robotic welding programming, operation, and small part manufacturing.
The KUKA Edu_ArcWelding cell adapts easily into schools, universities, and company learning centers. The cell's cart is equipped with a fume extractor and KUKA's KR AGILUS-2 6-axis compact robot with the new KR C5-2 Micro controller and KUKA SmartPAD teach pendant. It is paired with a Lincoln Electric R450 Power Wave welding power supply that w...
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