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January 1, 2026Romi USA has announced the addition of two new Sales Engineers, Matthew Collins and Robert Capeling, to its growing commercial team.
Collins will serve customers in the Cleveland and Pittsburgh region, while Capeling will oversee sales and customer support in the Detroit region. Both will be responsible for visiting customers and prospects, providing direct Romi commercial support. Their shared mission is to build strong relationships and remain increasingly close to Romi's valued clients.
Ed Marchesini, General Manager at Romi USA, s...
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GrayMatter Robotics Unveils AI Robotics Innovation Center in Carson
January 1, 2026GrayMatter Robotics has officially opened its new 100,000-sq.-ft. headquarters and innovation center in Carson, CA, marking a significant expansion and the establishment of an advanced interactive robotics experience center for AI-powered manufacturing automation.
The facility features advanced manufacturing equipment and 25+ active robotic cells to facilitate customer experience, creating over 100 high-skilled jobs in advanced AI, robotics, multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing operations, and technical support, with plans to add hun...
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Customizable Gantry Milling Machine
January 1, 2026Zimmermann's FZP37 gantry milling machine has a modular design that allows different operating ranges and the use of different brands of CNC controls. Its gantry construction makes it possible to machine components of all kinds. This gantry milling machine features a substantial working range, from 118"-1,575" in the X-axis, 98"-236" in the Y-axis and 49"-118" in the Z-axis.
The length of the machine table ranges from 118"-1,575", with a width between 98"-236". It is firmly anchored to th...
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Easily Switch Between OD, ID, and 5C Applications
January 1, 2026The Royal QG Combo Chuck represents the next generation of Royal Products' QG-65 Accu-Length CNC Collet Chuck. It is both a quick-grip collet chuck and an I.D. workholding system.
At its core, this is a Quick-Grip Accu-Length Collet Chuck, and because there is no Z-axis movement of the collet or workpiece, the chuck is suited for main and sub-spindle applications.
The chuck can also be quickly converted to an I.D. workholding system simply by attaching the nose cap and mandrel. Changeover time takes just minutes, and no adjusting of t...
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Small-Diameter Bar Stock Solution
January 1, 2026Edge Technologies, provider of magazine bar feeding solutions for the production turning segment, offers its latest innovations in the Ranger 120, a solution for sliding headstock shops running small-diameter bar stock.
"We have thought through all the details that go into loading, separating, and feeding small diameter bars down to 1 mm," said Kevin Meehan, President of Edge Technologies. "The result is a feature-rich model with an oscillating sawtooth separation magazine and an easy-adjust pneumatic gripper at an economical ...
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RIT Mechanical Engineering Faculty Member Earns CAREER Award
January 1, 2026Manufacturing resurgence in the U.S. will be strengthened by a skilled workforce, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) faculty-researcher Rui Liu will lead a collaborative effort throughout the Finger Lakes region to support these efforts.
Liu was recently awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award to further the advanced manufacturing workforce. The five-year proposal begins this fall and will consist of a comprehensive training initiative that bridges traditional manufacturing training programs with modern concep...
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