Michael Korchynsky

Articles by Michael Korchynsky

A NEW ROLE FOR MICROALLOYED STEELS

Adding Economic Value: Michael Korchynsky of U.S. Vanadium Corporation shows how replacing cheaper carbon steels with microalloyed high-strength steels allowed automakers to reduce the weight of an auto body at the same or at potentially lower costs, and how those same economic principles apply to other applications.

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Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, TRUMPF Group, Machine Tools Division, Laser Technology Division, fiscal year 2023/24, Ditzingen, Gerlingen, Hettingen and Höfingen, EUV and electronics business fields, Germany

TRUMPF Releases Figures for the Fiscal Year 2023/24

Sales are down by 3.6% to 5.2 billion euros, and order intake is down by 10.4% to 4.6 billion euros. A weak global economy, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and intensifying competition are the main causes.

Heidi-Melanie Maier, TRUMPF, vice president of technical services, TRUMPF Inc., Lutz Labisch

TRUMPF Inc. Names new Vice President, Technical Services

Heidi-Melanie Maier is now the new vice president of technical services, responsible for governing the technical service, spare parts, and training groups for customers in North America.

Eric Gerringer, Dan Cope, CERATIZIT USA, technical director, metal cutting

New Technical Director Named at CERATIZIT

Eric Gerringer has been appointed as CERATIZIT USA’s new technical director. He has background in leadership development, training facilitation and manufacturing market forecasting. Throughout his career, Gerringer has also remained active on the shop floor.

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Four Tips to Up the Ante on Safety

Sponsored by WD-40 Company

From safely operating metal forming and cutting equipment to helping crews avoid slips, falls, trips and exposure to harmful substances, machine shops are filled with their share of safety challenges. Many of these can be exacerbated when crews are working long hours and at full capacity — but safety can never take a back seat.

From safely operating metal forming and cutting equipment to helping crews avoid...