Gisbert Ledvon

Gisbert Ledvon is the director of business development of HEIDENHAIN Corp.'s Machine Tool Division. For more information, contact HEIDENHAIN's CNC control group at [email protected] or Ledvon at [email protected].

Articles by Gisbert Ledvon

Meeting Today’s Manufacturing Challenges with New Training Tools

job market, manufacturing decline, low-labor-cost, World Health Organization, National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturing jobs, Industry Challenges, CNC operators, Industry 4.0, New Flexible Teaching Tools, Teaching Tools, CNC control producers, HEIDENHAIN, KLARTEX, Modern CNCs, StateMonitor, ERP or MES systems, Gisbert Ledvon

The new generation machinist is looking for more relevant, engaging and flexible learning tools so they can be prepared for an exciting career path in manufacturing.

The Why and How of In-Process Tool inspection

Heidenhain, tool inspection, machining centers

Why your machine shop should invest in in-process tool inspection equipment, which results in a quicker return on investment.

First-Time Right with Five Machining Technologies And Automation Down to Lot Size 1

automation, robotics, machining, machine tool, CNC control, CNC controls

First-time right (FTR) parts production with 5-axis allows metal manufacturers to quickly respond to customers’ demands. This latest trend in reshoring production also opens new markets that may not have been accessible in the past. Here are five steps to make the first part right to size and provide the advantages of FTR flexibility.

The Benefits of Jig Grinding with 5-Axis Machining

Heidenhain, jig grinding, machining center

Machine shops will remain competitive by utilizing jig grinding on a 5-axis machining center to produce complex parts that require milling and grinding surfaces. In addition to ROI, manufacturers will achieve better accuracy and productivity, among other advantages.

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HEULE DEFA tooling, HEULE Precision Tools, chamfering, machining, bore surfaces, cross holes, DEFA blades

New DEFA Adjustable Chamfering Tooling Eliminates Burrs in Exotic Materials

HEULE’s DEFA tooling provides a wide range of adjustment for chamfering operations in difficult-to-machine materials like Inconel, Titanium, 4140 Steel, and others with large burr formation.

Cetec ERP Capacity Utilization, Cetec, ERP, cloud-based ERP, software, Daily Set Capacity, production, machines

New Capacity Utilization ERP Software Feature

The Cetec ERP Capacity Utilization report shows all work locations with respective total capacity in minutes, work scheduled, and what is remaining. It also provides accurate foresight into production resources available for future orders.

enclosed safety shower, Bradley, Halo Eye/Face wash, stainless steel slats, UL Certified to ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, eye/face wash

New Enclosed Safety Shower Provides Innovative Drenching Technology

Bradley Corp. expands wash-down solutions with stainless steel enclosed Safety Shower and Halo Eye/Face Wash.

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Lithuania as EU’s springboard for investment: from Musk’s projects to the automotive and agribusiness industries

Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single market for goods and services with around half a billion consumers. Investors are familiar with the older Western democracies, but the countries that have joined the EU relatively recently also have something to offer. Lithuania is particularly active in the geographical centre of Europe, and is competing for investments, both in relation to Elon Musk’s projects and for completely new greenfield projects, for which it is offering preferential tax conditions.

Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single...