Articles & News on Machine Tools, CNC & DNC
University of Birmingham chooses Renishaw systems for healthcare research
- September 13, 2018
- Case Study
The facility will bring together academics from different disciplines to explore the full potential of additive manufacturing (AM) for medical devices. The University of Birmingham has several active projects to innovate new medical devices and technologies to assist recovery following disease or injury, covering various clinical remits.
EOS and Siemens partner to integrate EOS M 300 series
- September 12, 2018
- News
EOS expands its portfolio of systems for metal additive manufacturing with the EOS M 300 series. The solution is an automation-ready, future-proof platform that is configurable, scalable, and secure. For this, EOS also trusts in control and drive components from the Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) portfolio.
Okuma American announces Summer Cline as Vice President of Finance
- September 6, 2018
- News
Prior to joining Okuma, Cline served as VP of Finance for Source Technologies and Director of Strategic Projects with Compass Group North America.
National Tooling and Machining Association announces Dean Bartles as President
- August 29, 2018
- News
Bartles brings to NTMA almost four decades of experience in the manufacturing sector, most recently as the Director of the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of New Hampshire.
Okuma America announces addition of OPEN MIND Technologies to Partners in THINC
- August 27, 2018
- News
Okuma and OPEN MIND will collaborate on 4 and 5-axis projects using multi-function mill-turn and hybrid technology on Okuma machine tools.
KASTO helps Singaporean steel producer enhance automated sawing operations
- August 23, 2018
- Case Study
In 2016, the management at Sin Ghee Huat decided to invest in extending its capacity. In its search for a suitable supplier, the choice fell on KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
Mitsubishi Electric announces acquisition of ASTES4 SA
- August 6, 2018
- News
With ASTES4 as a wholly owned subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric will offer integrated solutions to the global market with ASTES4’s automated sorting systems embedded into Mitsubishi Electric’s high value-added sheet metal laser processing machines.
HEIDENHAIN announces appointment of David Doyle as CEO
- July 10, 2018
- News
Doyle will assume responsibility for the HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION customer-focused operations for the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This change will complete the succession plan for Rick Korte, current CEO of HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION who will be retiring.
NUM works with Chinese machine building company to develop 8-axis CNC machining center
- July 5, 2018
- Case Study
OPMT is a company based in Fo’shan – of Guangdong Province – in south China. For its latest project, OPMT was asked by Guangdong University of Technology to develop a machining center that combined high speed laser cutting and milling capabilities.
GE concludes Nigerian manufacturing skill development program
- July 3, 2018
- News
Participants were trained at a temporary scaled version of GE Garage at the venue comprising select equipment like 3D printers, CNC mills, laser cutters amongst others.

Hexagon Spotlights NCSIMUL at Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2021
- October 5, 2021
- News
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced it will feature NCSIMUL, a high-performance G-code certification and optimization software, in the NCSIMUL | Hexagon Booth #2441 at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2021, Oct. 4-7, 2021, at The International Center in Toronto, Ontario.

CGTech to Demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 at All Four Manufacturing Technology Series Events
- September 7, 2021
- News
CGTech will feature VERICUT 9.2 at HOUSTEX, EASTEC, SOUTHTEC and WESTEC.

Tahoma Engineered Solutions Completes ISO 9001:2015 Recertification
- September 3, 2021
- News
Tahoma Engineered Solutions, a leading manufacturer of precision machined parts and wire formed products, successfully completed their ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Audit.

Made4CNC Launches World’s First Completely Automatic CNC Door Opening Solution for Robots
- August 23, 2021
- News
A new Danish company has solved a well-known and previously unsolvable challenge in the metal industry; Made4CNC has developed the world’s first completely automatic door opening solution for robotic machine tending, fitted to any robot and CNC machine in under an hour.

Prudent American Technologies Announces Eric Jackson as Business Development Manager, Aerospace
- August 6, 2021
- News
Prudent American Technologies, a premier USA-based contract manufacturer of highly engineered injection molded plastics and precision machined products, is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Jackson as business development manager, Aerospace.

FANUC to Demonstrate Easy-to-use, Highly Efficient Automation Solutions at ATX West
- July 28, 2021
- News
FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs will demonstrate a variety of automation solutions designed to help manufacturers improve their efficiency and maintain a competitive edge at ATX West in Anaheim, Calif., in booth #4201.

Siemens Supports the Machine Tool Industry in Utilizing the Full Potential of Data for Flexible and Sustainable Action
- July 20, 2021
- News
"Digitalization in Machine Tool Manufacturing - Infinite opportunities from infinite data" is this year's Siemens trade show motto.

Okuma America Corporation Names Mike Vassil as Vice President of Operations
- July 1, 2021
- News
The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Vassil to vice president of operations.

Okuma America Corp Welcomes PDQ Workholding & Tooling to the Partners in THINC Network
- June 18, 2021
- News
The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce that PDQ Workholding & Tooling has recently joined the Partners in THINC network.

CloudNC Continues Expansion with More Equipment and Automation from DMG MORI
- June 4, 2021
- News
Autonomous manufacturing powerhouse CloudNC is continuing to expand and enhance the capacity of their CNC facility with new machines from their manufacturing equipment partner DMG Mori.
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