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Modern Machine Shop News
Robotics Engineering Program Receives Accreditation
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) recently announced that its bachelor’s degree program in robotics engineering has received accreditation from ABET (formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), the organization that accredits engineering programs nationwide.
Read MoreNTMA, PMA Praise Currency Legislation
The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) praised the Senate’s passage of the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act, a bill designed to address currency manipulation by U.S. trade partners including China. “U.S. manufacturers can compete with anyone if provided a level playing field; however, currency manipulation negatively impacts the ability of U.S. businesses—and small manufacturers in particular—to compete in the global marketplace,” the organizations said through a joint statement. “This bill is one step toward addressing this long-standing problem, and we urge the House of Representatives to pass this legislation as quickly as possible.” The joint statement was issued through “One Voice,” a collaborative effort through which the two organizations combine their federal government advocacy programs.
Read MoreBelmont Celebrates 50 Years, Receives Award
According to EDM equipment supplier Belmont Equipment & Technologies (Madison Heights, Michigan), an award received for being the largest Poco Graphite distributor in 2010 confirms the success of its long-term effort to maintain a leadership position in the industry. The award, given to Belmont for the seventh time since 2000, coincided with the company’s 50th year in business.
Read MoreGKI Celebrates Anniversary
GKI Incorporated (Crystal Lake, Illinois) is celebrating its 40th year in business.
Read MoreDoosan Opens New Headquarters
Doosan Infracore America recently hosted 650 guests at a grand opening ceremony for its new North American headquarters in Pine Brook, New Jersey. At 60,000 square feet, new facility is double the size of the company’s previous headquarters.
Read MoreGF AgieCharmilles Partners With Alicona
Machine tool and automation services provider GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, Illinois) has joined forces with optical 3D measurement solution supplier Alicona (Bartlett, Illinois). The worldwide collaboration began with 3D laser texturing when GF AgieCharmilles wanted a solution that could scan and digitize natural textures, such as leather or silk, for reproduction on a mold.
Read MoreCGTech Opens Sales Office in India
CGTech (Irvine, California), the developer of Vericut CNC verification and simulation software, has formed a subsidiary company in India.
Read MoreMori to Host Career Fair
As construction continues on its new factory in Davis, California, machine tool builder Mori Seiki USA has announced a career fair at the at location on October 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The company is seeking the following employee candidates: procurement specialists, trade compliance professionals, assembly professionals, machinists and administration.
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