Products for Machine Tools, CNC & DNC

Mitutoyo America announces the release of MiCAT Planner v1.5

  • Mitutoyo America Corporation

MiCAT Planner automates the generation of measurement programs based on CAD models containing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) information, as well as Dimensional Measuring Equipment (DME).

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announces GLOBAL S coordinate measuring machine (CMM) series

The CMM platform features four capability packages focused on customer productivity drivers: Throughput, Precision, Multi-Purpose and Shop-Floor.

Nordson MARCH introduces MesoSPHERE Plasma System

  • Nordson EFD

The MesoSPHERE Plasma System is designed for processing of 3D and wafer-level packaging processes such as fan-in, fan-out, wafer-level, and panel-level -handling wafers up to 450mm and panels up to 480mm. The MesoSPHERE's W3 three-axis symmetrical plasma chamber ensures that all areas of the wafer are treated equally and uniformly.

NUM announces release of Version 4.0 of NUMROTO tool grinding software

The release of NUMROTO software provides numerous features and enhancements. These include features for ball nose and corner radius tools, automated documentation of fully dimensioned wheel packages, and grinding spindle power monitoring to facilitate adaptive grinding on specific machines.

Siemens releases version 4.8 of Sinumerik CNC software

  • SIEMENS
  • Siemens

With its Sinumerik CNC software release 4.8, Siemens is making a range of new functions available to improve the speed, precision and safety of machine tools. Features of version 4.8 include facility for compensating unwanted axis nodding movements and protection against machine, tool and workpiece collisions.

igus announces expanded E4.1 e-chain series with roller links

  • igus, Inc.

The roller links have small ramps in front of and behind the rollers, which reduce noise during movement and help avoid hard impacts when the upper run of the chains is unrolled onto the lower run.

Mitsubishi Electric introduces M80W computer numerical controller

Incorporating the latest operating system and slim personal computer, the M80W includes two expansion slots for 32GB SD cards, allowing OEMs and end users to add up to 64GB more memory for greater flexibility.

Kistler Group releases Schatz mobile testing systems in the US

To serve this market, Kistler is delivering quality control systems for fasteners – namely the Schatz-combiTEST and the INSPECTpro.

On Robot announces RG6 electric gripper for cobots

The RG6 is an electric gripper designed for manufacturers automating the movement of delicate or heavy objects in applications such as pick and place, computer numerical control (CNC), machine tending, packaging and palletizing, and assembly.

Kitagawa NorthTech introduces Digital Grip Force Kit Analyzer Software and Kit for Windows

  • Kitagawa-northtech Inc.

The Digital Grip Force Analyzer Software system from Kitagawa NorthTech serves as a digital tool for safety, process, and service diagnostics, which is designed to help users make their operations smarter, safer, and more efficient.