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    Starrag Heckert
    2025-02 PI Starrag Heckert H100
    New Products

    Larger-Scale Compact Machining

    March 19, 2025
    The new Heckert H100 offers maximum precision and speed in a minimized space – but still is suitable for large and heavy parts.
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    Grinding metal on a CNC machine.
    News

    More Improvement in US Machine Tool Orders

    Nov. 12, 2024
    Continued strong demand from contract machine shops resulted in double-digit month/month and year/year improvements in order volumes to finish Q3, with some help from automotive...
    United Grinding
    United Grinding’s Walter Helitronic Power Series tool-grinding machines.
    Machining / Cutting

    United Grinding Acquires GF Machining Solutions

    Nov. 6, 2024
    A strategic reorganization of the Georg Fischer group has landed its precision CNC machine business in the wide portfolio of United Grinding.
    Comau
    The SmartReach Comau incorporates a linear X axis, reinforced rotary axes with double encoders, and other specifically designed features in order to achieve “high-end CNC level performance.”
    Machining / Cutting

    5-Axis Machining for Large Parts

    Oct. 16, 2024
    A combination of flexibility, stiffness, and accuracy supports one-setup machining of automotive structures, including megacastings, with a high-speed spindle able to reach compound...
    Siemens Xcelerator
    Scalable digital twin offerings from DMG Mori allow customers to determine individually the scope of a required simulation, and purchase the corresponding packages.
    Automation and Robotics

    Expanding the Digital Machining Ecosystem

    Oct. 9, 2024
    CNC developer and its partners add more scalable offerings for tool condition monitoring and end-to-end digital twinning.

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    Managing Machine Shop Maintenance

    May 19, 2021
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    Mazak Corp.
    Mazak’s SmartBox 2.0 is a comprehensive device that integrates advanced communication protocols and edge computing to enhance productivity and security, ensuring safe data export from machines to factory networks.
    Automation and Robotics

    Enhanced Machine-to-Network Connectivity

    Sept. 4, 2024
    Mazak’s SmartBox 2.0 device integrates advanced communication protocols and edge computing for enhanced productivity and security.
    Mazak HQR 200/3 NEO.
    The Mazak HQR 200/3 NEO (shown) and the HQR 250/3 NEO have two spindles and three turrets, for Done In One part processing and high-volume throughput in single set-ups.
    New Products

    Multi-Tasking Turning with New Control Technology

    Aug. 28, 2024
    Two additions to Mazak’s NEO Series incorporate control functions that gives a clear display of the machines’ three turrets, to simplify programming and operation and ensure process...
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    A CNC lathe machine cutting the thread at the metal parts.
    Machining / Cutting

    Machine Tool Orders Remain Weak

    Aug. 23, 2024
    German manufacturers reported demand for new machines have declined across all market segments, reaching the lowest level since Q4 2020.
    Kent USA
    The Kent USA KTM-3VSF CNC w/ MillPwr knee mill has a 3-HP variable speed head and a spindle capable of 60-550-4500 RPM.
    Machining / Cutting

    Safety-Enhanced CNC Knee Mills

    Aug. 15, 2024
    Designed with advanced safety and operating features that enhance functional efficiency and precision while improving and ensuring safety for operators of all skill levels.