Modern Machine Shop News

Hexagon Opens New Romer Factory, R&D Center

Hexagon Metrology (North Kingstown, Rhode Island) has opened a new factory and R&D center in Oceanside, California that will serve as its North American headquarters for the Romer brand of portable CMMs.   The 14,000-square-foot facility was designed specifically for the production of portable CMMS, such as the newly released Absolute portable articulating arm series.

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New Leadership at DMG/Mori

Mark Mohr has been appointed president of DMG/Mori Seiki USA.

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Automotive Suppliers Gather for Annual Conference

The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has scheduled its 18th annual Automotive Parts Suppliers Council (APSC) meeting for May 2-3 in Novi, Michigan.

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Automation

IndyCar Team Chooses Hurco Technology

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) has partnered with industrial automation company Hurco (Indianapolis, Indiana) for the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season.

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Upcoming Webinar Explores CAD, CAM Integration

An upcoming Webinar will explore the close integration of Delcam’s CAM software with SolidWorks design software.

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Mazak Ramps Up Production

Having experienced a steady increase in demand during the past nine months, machine tool builder Mazak projects the monthly output of its Florence, Kentucky plant to reach 130 machine tools per month by the close of Q2 2011.

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Esprit Community to Gather in Miami

CAM software developer DP Technology will kick off the annual Esprit World Conference Monday, May 23 at the Trump International Beach resort in Miami, Florida.   The five-day event provides 30 hours of hands-on technical training, presentations from dynamic speakers and opportunities for networking with peers, industry experts and Esprit engineers, the company says.

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Technology Events Explore Titanium Machining

Mitsui Seiki USA will host “Titanium Machining Technology Days” on June 15 and 16 to provide insight into machining this hard metal.

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Leadership Change at Okuma

Jim King has taken the reins as president and chief operating officer of Okuma America Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina). Former president and COO Larry Schwartz has been named chief strategy officer.

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