Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, 91ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ÎÛ | Production Machining

Aerospace

Desktop Metal Acquires Metal AM Manufacturer Aidro

Aidro produces hydraulic and fluid power systems across a wide range of industries. The company uses complex geometries to reduce weight, save space and consolidate multiple components into one, which eliminates assembly and welding requirements.

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Automation

PRAB's Auto-Take Up Cuts Conveyor Belt Adjustment Downtime

PRAB’s new conveyor enhancement automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments, cutting downtime and preventing belt failure.

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New Apprenticeship Program At Hurco North America

Hurco’s Field Service Apprenticeship (FSA) is a two-year program that starts with a 12-week industry training which merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom materials.

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Top Shops

MMS Announces Technical Program at Top Shops Expo

The agenda features a breakdown of the Top Shops survey data, panel discussions with shop owners and breakout presentations that provide an in-depth look at tools, technologies and strategies for running and growing a manufacturing business.

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Holemaking

Niigata Introduces High-Speed Jig Borer Machining Center

Niigata says the HN800-V is built with the rigidity and accuracy necessary to perform ultra-precise contour machining and boring of components with critical tolerances.

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Velo3D Expands European Executive Team

Velo3D signals a commitment to advancing additive manufacturing and 3D printing systems overseas by adding two new executive team members in Europe.  

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CAD/CAM

ModuleWorks Launches Clear Aligner Trimming Software

ModuleWorks’ new TrimLine software simplifies and accelerates the fabrication of clear aligners by automatically calculating the optimal trim line and generating a collision-free trimming toolpath.

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Workholding

Hardinge Inc. Acquires Ohio Tool Works

As part of the acquisition, Hardinge adds Ohio Tool Works’ platform of high-precision honing machines, tooling and abrasives to its machine tool and workholding portfolio.

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CAD/CAM

Panasonic and SnapEDA Release Free CAD Resources

These resources, which include CAD models for over 75,000 of Panasonic’s components, enable engineers to make custom products with Panasonic’s electronics components quickly and reliably.

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Zeiss and Oak Ridge Develop New Characterization Methodology

The R&D project will use the Zeiss 3D ManuFact Solution to develop and commercialize a comprehensive powder-to-part characterization methodology for additive manufacturing.

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Workholding

Dillon Manufacturing's Pie Jaws Hold Delicate Workpieces

The top jaws reportedly distribute more of the gripping pressure across the workpiece, reducing part distortion without marring its surface.

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Renishaw Announces Partership With CCAT

Renishaw provides industrial metrology and additive manufacturing equipment to the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) to implement digital technologies and prepare new talent for the industry.

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