Rollomatic, Le Landeron, Switzerland, recently launched its new GrindSmart 660XW grinding machine. It is a 6-axis tool and peel grinding machine and allows the user to utilize cost-effective and advanced lean manufacturing principles; termed as “Ultra-Lean Grinding Process.” The machine includes a 6-position wheel changer and linear motors on all axes. Other new features … [Read more...] about Rollomatic Launches New Tool Grinding Machine

Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Frisco, Texas, announced the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Matrex Mold and Tool, Inc. Matrex produces metal injection production and prototype molds for the medical device, residential and automotive industries, and has done so since 1985. Argon was a customer of Matrex for over 25 years prior to the acquisition. The move advances Argon’s … [Read more...] about Argon Medical Devices Acquires Matrex Mold and Tool

HEIDENHAIN, Schaumburg, Illinois, introduced its new TS 760 touch probe for use with its contouring TNC and other major CNC controls. The device is distinguished by its 3D accuracy, making it useful during 5-axis machining and more. The new TS 760 probe offers high accuracy ((±1 µm) and homogeneous switching behavior over 360°. The TS 760 also offers a trigger force of (≈ … [Read more...] about HEIDENHAIN Releases Its Newest Touch Probe

HEIDENHAIN, Schaumburg, Illinois, introduced version 1.4.0 of its StateMonitor software platform, enabling remote monitoring and data evaluation during real-time manufacturing. The StateMonitor was first introduced in 2019 and has since become an important option with HEIDENHAIN TNC controls to digitally connect and evaluate machine tool data on company networks as part of the … [Read more...] about HEIDENHAIN Shares New Version of StateMonitor

Progressive Components, Wauconda, Illinois, recently added its new plate retainer to its plate sequencing product line. The plate retainer was designed to hold parting lines or retain floating mold plates and requires less machining. Progressive’s new plate retainer is available from the company’s CADalog, a free parts library with downloads offered in a variety of formats. For … [Read more...] about Progressive Components Adds New Plate Retainer

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) inducted Harry Moser, president of the Reshoring Initiative®, into the AME Hall of Fame during the 2021 AME International Conference. The AME Hall of Fame recognizes industry thought leaders and influencers who support the values, principles and practices found within leading enterprise excellence organizations. The nomination … [Read more...] about Harry Moser Inducted to AME Hall of Fame