Piper Aircraft Inc. Achieves AS9100 Certification
February 1, 2025Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced that it has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification, Inc. This milestone underscores Piper's dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry.
AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft's 88+ year legacy in general aviation, but also strengthens the capabilities of its new division, Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO), which specializes in premium, end-to-...
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Software for Complete Sheet Metal Business Digitalization
February 1, 2025BySoft Suite is a software solution developed for the sheet metal industry by Bystronic. BySoft Suite expands on the existing BySoft software products already used by most of Bystronic's customers. With the new software solution, customers can now completely digitalize their business, from quote to delivery.
BySoft Suite is comprised of six software product families (Insight, Business, Shop Floor, CAD, CAM, Cell Control) that collectively enable the customer to digitally monitor, manage and make decisions at each stage of their business pro...
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Mazak Opens New Customer Solutions Center
February 1, 2025As manufacturers continue to face shortages of skilled labor, Mazak helps them address the issue with the opening of its new Customer Solutions Center. The secure facility specializes in the development of production-ready, custom automation solutions that allow manufacturers to overcome existing labor issues while increasing production output.
"The new center allows us to streamline automation development and project management," said Dan Janka, President of Mazak Corporation. "This eliminates bottlenecks in design and timin...
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Doubling Down on Hera Hobbing with Dayton Gear
February 1, 2025Dayton Gear recently partnered with Helios Gear Products to install a new Hera 200 CNC gear hobber, followed shortly after by a Hera 500 CNC gear hobber. Helios had a chance to check in with Adam Baird and Brian Baird, third generation at Dayton Gear, to see how their production has changed since the installation, and how they're planning and looking forward to the future.
"The productivity those machines put out is insane. A part that took 30 minutes on one of our old machines, the Hera 200 is cutting in 2 minutes; it is that big of a...
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Fully Automated Sawing and Storage Solution
February 1, 2025KASTO and SEW-EURODRIVE have developed a fully automated storage system, including an integrated sawing solution, that centrally supplies SEW's production with raw materials.
The user, SEW-EURODRIVE, has 22,000 employees worldwide, 17 production plants and 92 Drive Technology Centers in 56 countries. With sales of 4.5 billion euros (2023), it is one of the global market leaders in the drive technology/drive automation sector. The company's headquarters are located in Germany.
The challenge was the demagnetization and separation of 16 to...
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Weber Specialties Company Invests in Its Future
February 1, 2025Weber Specialties Company, a player in the manufacturing industry since 1943, is marking a significant milestone. From its origins as a two-man tool and die shop, Weber has evolved into a provider of stamping, fabricating, welding, powder coating and assembly services across multiple facilities.
"At our core, Weber Specialties embodies a legacy of service and adaptation," said James Weber, Chairman and second-generation owner. "As we celebrate 82 years, we are proud of our journey and how we have grown with the times."
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