Products for Machine Tools, CNC & DNC

Emerson’s New Laser Welder Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities
Branson™ GL-300 platform increases production capability and enables faster production start-up.

NUM releases enhanced NUMgrind cylindrical grinding software
- NUM CNC Solutions - North America
NUM has now added non-circular grinding functionality to its NUMgrind cylindrical grinding software, which forms an application-specific element of the company’s Flexium+ CNC platform. It is fully compatible with other Flexium software, from release 4.1.20.00 onwards.

Neugart introduces PK1 and PM1 series of planetary gearboxes
- Neugart USA, LP
These numerous pinion/planetary gearbox type combination options ensure that a solution can be found for a range of applications, usually several, meaning that the torsional stiffness of the flanged gearboxes is greater than that of gearboxes with an output shaft.

168 Manufacturing introduces FullShop Automated Coolant Delivery System
The FullShop system monitors coolant usage at the machine tool sump and automatically replenishes the coolant before it runs low to keep the spindles spinning around the clock.

NUM releases NUMcut human machine interface
- NUM CNC Solutions - North America
The software also includes two real-time analytical functions for water jet cutting applications. The latest version of NUM’s software for CNC cutting machines is the result of development work.

Focke Meier introduces PS20 NS+ melter
- Meier Tool & Engineering, Inc.
The PS20 NS+ maintains all the features of its predecessor, while incorporating the Meler electronic platform as a new main feature. The integration of the melter into automated production lines is designed to achieve greater traceability and avoidance of incidents.

Creform announces a kitting cart for manufacturing assembly
- Creform Corp.
The cart provides a way to organize, kit and transport in-process materials for in-house assembly projects.

Optomec announces integrated robotic automation for its Huffman 3D Metal Additive Repair machines
- Optomec Inc.
The solution combines Optomec’s Huffman line of production laser cladders together with a Fanuc LRMate 200, a compact, six-axis industrial robot with the approximate size and reach of a human arm.

Helios Gear Products announces Helios Hera 500 CNC gear hobbing machine
This machine, built by YG Tech, is intended to offer gear manufacturers a versatile vertical gear cutting solution for medium to large parts.

Creform announces cantilevered production cart
- Creform Corp.
The Creform System is used to create an array of material handling and efficiency enhancing devices and is a proven component in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs. The company partners with customers in developing and implementing these programs.

CGTech Announces Version 9.4 of VERICUT: Get Connected
- Cgtech
CGTech is proud to announce the latest release of VERICUT, Version 9.4. VERICUT is the industry leader in machine simulation, verification and optimization for all types of CNC machine processes.

Siemens Offers Virtual Product Expert for CNC
- Siemens
Siemens has introduced the Virtual Product Expert (VPE), a new support program for its CNC machine tool users, machine builders, dealers and importers.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Releases CNC Oscillation Cutting Function
- Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
The M8 Series CNC now offers an Oscillation Cutting Option called Vibration Cutting Control, allowing for CNC lathes and mills to eliminate buildup of metal strands thus reducing obstructions in the tool path while machining parts.

Titan Tool Supply Introduces Industrial Inspection Monocular Zoom Microscope for Manufacturing QA
The Model ZMM-1 is designed to provide manufacturers of smaller components and materials with reliable, accurate, real-time quality control and remote visual inspection capabilities across a full production cycle.

Murata Machinery USA to Unveil Industry-First, Four-Tote Carriage Mini-Load Crane
- Murata Machinery Usa, Inc.-machine Tools Division
Murata Machinery USA, Inc. announces its latest addition to Muratec’s range of automated material handling solutions for small product storage and retrieval–the new Ledger A3 mini-load is a high-density, four-tote carriage automated storage and retrieval system.

OnRobot Drives Market Growth with D:PLOY Platform Delivering Reductions in Application Deployment Time
- OnRobot
D:PLOY automates robotic deployment for multiple applications directly on the factory floor with zero programming or simulation needed, resulting in dramatic time savings of up to 90% over conventional solutions.

Nidec Machine Tool Launches Robot Cameras for Hobbing and Broaching Machines to Automate Visual Inspections of Cutting Tools
The two Robot Cameras can reduce tooling inspection time to less than 1/10 of its current length.

NUM Launches Linear Electric Motors Designed Specifically For Machine Tools
- NUM CNC Solutions - North America
CNC specialist NUM has launched a series of brushless linear servo motors designed specifically for continuous duty cycle applications in machine tools.

Beckhoff Redefines Cabinetless Automation with Plug-and-Produce MX-System
- Beckhoff Automation
With pluggable IPC, I/O and drive technology modules from Beckhoff, the IP67-rated system delivers maximum space and time savings for machine builders and end users.

NUM Launches Next-generation CNC Platform
- NUM CNC Solutions - North America
Based on system-on-chip technology, the Real-Time Kernel hosts both the PLC and the CNC systems in one device.