Modern Machine Shop News

Sandvik Unveils New California Productivity Center

Cutting tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant (Fair Lawn, New Jersey) recently unveiled its new productivity center in Cypress, California with a VIP and ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house event.

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Stratasys, Objet Announce Merger

Stratasys and Objet, both manufacturers of 3D printing technology, have announced an agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction with a combined equity value of approximately $1.4 billion.

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600 Group Appoints New CEO

The 600 Group PLC, which includes such brands as Colchester-Harrison, Clausing, Pratt Burnerd, Gamet Bearings and Electrox, has announced that Nigel Rogers has replaced David Norman as CEO following Mr.

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Walter to Expand North American HQ

Cutting tool manufacturer Walter USA has announced plans to build a new North American Technology Center at its headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Featuring demonstration and application trial areas, the 40,000-square-foot facility will be designed to help educate customers, channel partners and employees on the company’s products.

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Omax Boosts Chinese Staff Amid Increased Demand

Waterjet manufacturer Omax Corporation has appointed James Fikse as regional manager for China, a position in which he will use more than 30 years of project management experience to further enhance the company’s market position in that country.  Chinese demand for the company’s multi-axis abrasive waterjet systems has increased since it entered that market four years ago, so improving the company’s support network in that country is critical, says Steve Ulmer, vice president of international sales.

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Okuma’s Larry Schwartz Retires

Larry Schwartz, former president of machine tool supplier Okuma America Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina) has retired.   Mr.

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Carr Lane Roemheld Appoints New President

Jason Betz has been appointed president of Carr Lane Roemheld (Ellisville, Missouri), a supplier of the Swiftsure and Hilma brands hydraulic clamping and quick-change tool systems.

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Studer AG Marks 100 Years

Precision cylindrical grinding machine manufacturer Fritz Studer AG (Steffisburg, Switzerland) is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.

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GF AgieCharmilles to Exhibit at Spacecraft Tech Expo

In support of the growing spacecraft technologies sector, GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, Illinois) will present its latest high speed, high-precision Mikron milling machines at the upcoming Spacecraft Technology Expo, which is scheduled for May 8-10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  Models on display will include the HSM 400U LP, HPM 800U HD and HPM 1350U five-axis machining centers.The company says these multi-axis machines’ precision, speed and surface quality capabilities are useful for manufacturers of satellites and associated instruments that continue to get lighter and smaller.

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“Metal Storm” To Offer Machine Demos, Seminars and More

Methods Machine Tools announces Metal Storm 2012, an open house event that will feature 50 machines under power at the companies Sudbury, Massachusetts headquarters and northeast regional technology center from June 13-14.

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