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.

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NTMA, 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.

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Carr Lane CEO Passes

Earl E.

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Belmont 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.

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GKI Celebrates Anniversary

GKI Incorporated (Crystal Lake, Illinois) is celebrating its 40th year in business.

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Doosan 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.

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Gleason, Heller Form Alliance

Gleason Corporation (Rochester, New York) and Gebr.

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Automation

GF 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.

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CGTech Opens Sales Office in India

CGTech (Irvine, California), the developer of Vericut CNC verification and simulation software, has formed a subsidiary company in India.

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Mori 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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