BLM GROUP USA welcomed local robotics team Frog Force 503 from Novi High School in Michigan for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge tube and sheet laser technology that is driving the metal fabrication industry. The visit marks a key step in the collaboration between the student-led robotics team and the leading supplier of tube and sheet metal fabrication machines.

DMG MORI USA has announced the opening of DMG MORI Cleveland, a cutting-edge technology center strategically located in Medina, OH. This facility will serve the Central East US region, encompassing Kentucky, Ohio, western West Virginia, western Pennsylvania and western New York — areas marked by robust economic growth and dynamic sectors such as medical, aviation and space, as well as high-technology manufacturing.

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KUKA Robotics will feature multiple innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO 2025, September 29 to October 1, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Automation demonstrations will be in collaboration with KUKA System Partners FOCUS Integration, DGT, Automated Automation and Blue Onyx Systems (formerly named Viking Masek Packaging Technologies). The live demos will include autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for intralogistics, robotic palletizing/depalletizing, a robotic case packing operation and a conveyor picking and handling system. The company will also be featuring its newest technology – the KR C5 KUKA industrial robot controller for enhanced flexibility and performance, and the iiQKA.0S2 KUKA System Software (KSS) for workflow optimization.

The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) is now accepting applications for its David Laine Scholarship through October 1, 2025. The scholarship was founded in 1975 as a tribute to David Laine and is supported by corporate and individual contributions from the die casting community.

The North Texas chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA), is hosting its third Annual MFG Day—an event that brings together CNC shop owners, managers, machinists and skilled trades professionals from across the region—Oct. 2, 2025.

KUKA Robotics hosted its annual two-day KUKA Connexions event from July 21-23, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL. The event assembled official KUKA System Partners, integrators and Technology Partners from across North America to educate attendees on technology and solutions that better serve their customers and make automation easier.

The Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association (CMMA) has announced its 14th annual Tour of Manufacturing, scheduled Oct. 1 to 4, 2025, which includes manufacturing facility tours at 24 companies across the region for students, parents and the public to help inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturing talent.  

Hypertherm Associates, a manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, will highlight the precision, safety, versatility and cost-effectiveness of its Powermax plasma cutting systems for degating and trimming metal castings at the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) Die Casting Congress & Tabletop 2025, Oct. 7-9, in booth #311 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI.

INDEX, a global provider of CNC turning machines, will be demonstrating its C200 FANUC at Manufacturing Technology Series WEST, formerly known as WESTEC. 

Bossard announced that it will exhibit at the Manufacturing Technology Series WEST—formerly known as WESTEC—for the first time, bringing a compact, hands-on demo to the Smart Manufacturing Experience at the Anaheim Convention Center, October 7–9 (Booth 1642, Hall D). Building on nearly two centuries of fastener expertise, Bossard will show how digital assembly guidance and AI-assisted inventory management (Kanban/e-Kanban) help manufacturers improve flow, quality and traceability.

Mazak's DISCOVER 2025 will "Drive Results with Innovation" with a four-day lineup of speakers and panel presentations geared to provide ideas and insights for attendees from throughout North America. With more than 30 machines, DISCOVER will have the broadest display of machine tools with live demos in one location, within the U.S. in 2025. The biennial event's speaker lineup features insiders with in-depth perspectives on industry plans and progress.

Gleason Corp. has announced it will participate in Motion + Power Technology Expo 2025 (MPT) in Detroit, MI, from Oct. 21–23, 2025. This year, Gleason will present groundbreaking innovations across the full spectrum of gear technology—from digital design and high-precision manufacturing to nano-level inspection—with a particular focus on Smart Loop Gear Manufacturing.

IDEA Induction, a provider of induction technology delivering systems for industrial applications, will showcase its MATRIX Generators lineup at HEAT TREAT 2025 in Detroit, MI, October 21-23, 2025. These power sources offer maximum flexibility, as well as repeatability across a range of applications, the company reported.

SW North America, a supplier of horizontal multi- and single-spindle CNC machining centers, automation and complete system solutions, has announced it will discuss two of its most advanced machining platforms – the BA W06-22 and the BA 322i – at the Southeast Manufacturing Technology Expo (formerly known as Southtec), taking place October 21–23 in Greenville, SC.

With a 75-year legacy of Wisconsin manufacturing, Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions will showcase three of its innovative systems designed and built in the United States during the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WIMTS). Jorgensen, a 100% employee-owned Innovance company, will be exhibiting in booth #919, demonstrating the FlexForce high-pressure coolant system, the EcoFilter 80 low-maintenance, permanent-media conveyor and the recently updated Magnetic Conveyor.

The American Welding Society (AWS) will host its 2025 Pipeline, Facilities, and Tanks Conference on November 5-6 at Stockyards Station in Fort Worth, TX. This two-day technical program brings together professionals from across the pipeline, related facilities and tank sectors for expert-led sessions, networking, and continuing education opportunities—all in the heart of one of Texas’ most iconic locations.

Highlighting its powder-to-tool expertise as a manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, CERATIZIT will showcase tooling solutions for aerospace and the oil & gas industries at the Manufacturing Technology Series (MTS) SOUTHWEST event Nov. 4 to 6, 2025, in booth #903 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

Kitamura Machinery, a global manufacturer of high-precision vertical, horizontal, 5-axis and double column machining centers, has announced the appointment of SAF Maquinas, based in Pinhais, Brazil, as its exclusive distributor for the Brazilian market.

(l-r): U.S. Representative David Joyce (OH) and TJ Davies President Sherry Davies

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Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation, Aluminum Extruders Council Issue Call for Abstracts for ET 2027; Submission Deadline February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

The Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have issued the Call for Abstracts for ET 2027 - the 14th International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition.

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Patterns of Meaning Art Initiative, METAL Partner to Engage K-12 Students in Steel, Metal Manufacturing

July 28, 2026

The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI – The Composites Institute with funding from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, recently announced a new partnership with the Pittsburgh-based Patterns of Meaning Initiative, an innovative program that introduces steel, specialty materials and metal manufacturing to K-12 students through the arts.

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ESAB Announces 2025 AWS Scholarships Winners

July 28, 2026

ESAB recently announced the 12 recipients of the 2025 $5,000 scholarships, awarded through a collaboration with the American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation. The scholarships, made possible by ESAB’s Future Fabricators program, support students across North America pursuing welding certifications and degrees.

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Hypertherm Doubles Warranty Length for Powermax Series

July 28, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has doubled the warranty period for the company’s Powermax plasma cutters from three years to six years. All customers who received delivery of a Powermax plasma or gouging system on or after January 1, 2025, are now retroactively eligible for the extended coverage.

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SEGEPO-FSM Celebrates 120 Years of Precision, Progress

August 15, 2026

In 2025, SEGEPO-FSM celebrates a remarkable milestone—120 years of continuous operation in the precision manufacturing industry. What began as a bold venture between two brothers in Cincinnati, OH, has grown into a world-class machining operation serving customers across North America and beyond.

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