Laser Startup LITILIT Brings Femtosecond Lasers to Industrial Scale
September 1, 2026LITILIT is developing one of the highest-capacity femtosecond laser production facilities in the world, designed to reach an annual production capacity of up to 3,000 lasers within a few years of launch, the company reported. The company aims to address one of the key barriers to wider femtosecond laser adoption: the need for scalable, industrially practical production.
The company plans to complete the main construction and fit-out works by the end of this year and reach an annual production capacity of up to 3,000 lasers within approximate...
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AI-Assisted Visual Quality Checks Inside the ERP
September 1, 2026Every manufacturer has seen it happen. An operator inspects parts all day and misses a defect late in the shift. An inspector rushes through a stack of jobs to keep shipping on schedule. A quality issue is not discovered until a customer rejects a lot.
The problem usually is not a lack of quality data. You already track inspections, scrap, nonconformances, work orders, and supplier lots inside their ERP system. The problem is that people can only look at so many parts before fatigue, repetition, and volume start working against them.
That...
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HWR Workholding Expands Portfolio of Automation-Ready Workholding
September 1, 2026HWR Workholding USA has launched a pair of products designed to further support manufacturers seeking efficient and reliable automation systems. The INOFlex VF-A hydraulic 4-jaw chuck offers enhanced performance in turning applications, while the SOLIDPoint Pneumatic Coupler simplifies integration of SOLIDLine modular zero-point workholding with an existing pneumatic system.
Developed with automation in mind, the INOFlex VF-A 4-jaw chuck features hydraulic actuation that allows workpieces to be changed more quickly and enables a fully automa...
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Hasty Machine Tools Joins SMART Machine Tools Dealer Network
September 1, 2026Hasty Machine Tools has joined the SMART Machine Tools dealer network. Through the new SMART Factory Outlet, Hasty Machine Tools will serve manufacturers throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, delivering factory-direct CNC solutions backed by local sales, service, and support.
Founded by JW and Mike Hasty, Hasty Machine Tools was created to carry forward the legacy established by their father, Jack Hasty.
"For decades, Jack earned the trust and respect of manufacturers by building relationships rooted in integrity, ...
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5th Axis, Inc. Announces Partnership with High Tech Industrial Representation
September 1, 20265th Axis, Inc. has announced a new sales representation partnership with High Tech Industrial Representation, Inc.
Serving manufacturers across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin (ZIP codes 538, 540, 544–548), Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois (612 and 614), this partnership will provide customers in the region with access to sales and technical support, product demonstrations, and application guidance. With a high concentration of machinery manufacturing, automotive production, and machining across the region, this partnership stre...
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Oobotic Establishes Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Arkansas
September 1, 2026Oobotic, an advanced manufacturing company, has established its first production facility in Melbourne, AR. The company plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in the facility and create up to 70 jobs over the next four years.
“Oobotic is pleased to establish operations in Melbourne and become part of the local community,” said Billy Faver, Plant Manager for Oobotic. “This facility will support our manufacturing activities in the United States and provide a foundation for future growth.”
Oobotic utilizes automat...
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