Gleason Corporation Appoints Bijal Thakkar President/COO
September 1, 2026Gleason Corporation has appointed Bijal Thakkar as President and COO.
John J. Perrotti, Gleason Chairman and CEO, stated, "Bijal brings deep experience, strong energy, and a proven track record of leadership working for different multinational manufacturing companies. I am confident she will play an important role in advancing Gleason's global leadership in gear technology and other key markets."
Thakkar commented: "I am honored to assume the role of President and COO of Gleason Corporation. Gleason has a remarkable leg...
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Comprehensive Lineup of Machines, Automation, Intelligent Technologies, and More
September 1, 2026Within its 17,000 sq. ft. booth, Okuma America Corporation will showcase a comprehensive offering for the metalworking industry featuring new CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a robust line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, new world-class services, and more. Okuma America Corporation will host a media event in the South Hall (booth 338500) on Tuesday, September 15 at 2 PM to highlight the company's IMTS offerings, share insights from the Okuma leadership team, and showcase latest technologies during booth tours.
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Palmgren 6" x 8.9" Dual-Force Machine Vise
September 1, 2026The Palmgren 6" x 8.9" Dual Force-Machine Vise is part of the company's collection of CNC vices that combines quality, high precision, and wide clamping capacities at affordable price, the company reported.
This precision vise optimizes manufacturing workholding processes, making it suited for everyday use. It is especially useful for high production environments to rapid prototyping machine shops.
The dual-force design allows the movable jaw to deliver a half pound of downward force for every pound of horizontal force, reducing...
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Hexram Machine Manufacturing Marks a Decade of American-Built, Large-Format Precision
September 1, 2026In 2027, Hexram Machine Manufacturing celebrates 10 years of modern engineering, modular architecture, and U.S.-built reliability, the company announced. Hexram's product family blends heavy iron rigidity with flexible, application-driven configurations.
Offering built-to-spec, modular machines for the largest jobs, Hexram focuses on large-format platforms that can be tailored to the application.
The company's portfolio spans four core series:
MG-Series moving gantry
MP-Series moving portal
MT-Series moving table
MRT-Ser...
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New Big Bore Lathe Models: FSG and FSH Series
September 1, 2026Kent Industrial USA has introduced the FSG and FSH Series Large Bore Lathes that offer the capacity and stability for turning large workpieces such as heavy bores, large diameters, long shafts, or structural parts.
FSG and FSH Series specifications:
Up to 40 HP spindle motor, 12-speeds
Up to 21" spindle through hole
Solid one-piece full-length casting base and bed with double V carriage ways for increased rigidity
Mobile full-length rear splash guard allows for easy chip removal
Spindle jog button control and...
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Digital Production Bundles Take the Shop Floor Paperless
September 1, 2026Datanomix, a provider of Data-Powered Production for precision manufacturers, will showcase Digital Production Bundles at IMTS 2026, booth 135521, and show what happens when the shop floor goes paperless.
“Walk any shop floor, and you will see it: the print clipped to the bench, the set-up sheet buried in someone's email, and an operator halfway back to the office just to confirm they are running the right rev,” said Greg McHale, founder and CEO of Datanomix. “That is not a process; that is a scavenger hunt. Datanomix Digital Production Bund...
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