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SigmaTEK Unveils New Nesting Engine
SigmaNEST Version 10 employs sophisticated heuristics and advanced algorithms to optimize part yield, maximize material usage, accelerate machine cycle time and produce the highest quality parts for nesting, NC programming and cutting of steel sheet, plate and tube materials.
Victor Technologies Realigns Brand Portfolio
Co-branding strategy intends to reinforce Victor as a leader the advancement of cutting and gas control solutions.
WIDIA Sponsors Ultra 4 Unlimited Class Racer
The tooling manufacturer is sponsoring the Ultra 4 unlimited class racecar driven by David Buchberger, a car owner/driver/builder that is also a WIDIA distributor, for the 2012–2013 Ultra 4 season.
Norton Abrasives Launches Global Brand Standards
The standards are intended to unify worldwide branding efforts for the Norton brand and sub-brands for quicker association to cutting, grinding, sanding and polishing applications.
Bernard and Tregaskiss Partner for New Branding Initiative
Several product lines have migrated between the two brands, as Bernard now offers only semi-automatic MIG guns and the Tregaskiss brand is focused exclusively on robotic MIG guns and peripherals.
Thermal Spray, Laser Cladding and Integration
Not only have robots kept St. Louis Metallizing at the top of the thermal spraying and laser cladding industry, but their expertise has now become so deep that they are starting to be an integrator of ABB robots for other end users.
How to Increase Robotic Laser Cutting Path Accuracy
As laser cutting continues to emerge, the programming flexibility of these laser cutting software tools from ABB Robotics take robotic laser cutting to the next level.
ESAB Partners with KUKA Robotics
To support the growth of the robotic welding business in the U.S., this collaborative relationship offers automated robotic arc welding solutions for applications ranging from heavy and light duty welding, to sub-arc, to hybrid laser-arc welding.
Alibre CAM Transitions from 3D Systems to MecSoft
In a move from the rapid prototyping market sector into the small to mid-size machining markets, the fully integrated CAM software running inside the Alibre design family of CAD products is now sold and supported directly by MecSoft.
Pipe Beveling Tools Website is Launched
ESCO Tool introduces a completely upgraded website featuring a broad line of portable welding end prep tools, pneumatic saws, and accessories for machining and cutting tube, pipe, pipelines, boiler tube panels and other metalworking applications.
Hermle Machine Joins CCAM
The newest industry member to the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing contributes a precision milling machine and manufacturing expertise to the Center’s collaborative research efforts.
ABB Joins Partners in THINC
CNC machine tool builder Okuma America announces a new member of its collaboration network of industry leaders who come together to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for manufacturers.
