Industry News

MISUMI SPONSORS STUDENT ROBOT COMPETITIONS
November 21 2008 - Misumi has been a major force in the mechanical and factory automation markets for over 45 years. Through its product innovations, combined with its unmatched CAD Configurator and online ordering system technologies, Misumi has changed the landscape for machine and assembly system design engineers worldwide. You'll find Misumi products onboard a growing number of machines and systems in myriad industries, owing to the upsides of this unique company's business model. Not surprisingly, the company's annual sales topped the $1 billion dollar mark, several years ago.

Technology Producers to Congress: Reduce Business Taxes, Extend Bonus Depreciation to Give Relief to Economy
November 20 2008 - AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology is urging Congress to ease tax burdens on American manufacturing in its effort to strengthen the American economy - including extending the temporary expensing provisions that Congress offered businesses that expire at the end of the year.

OMAC Symposium Features Book Author as Keynote Speaker
November 19 2008 - The 2nd annual OMAC (Organization for Machine Automation and Control) integration and interoperability symposium is quickly approaching. The December 3 - 4, 2008 event, hosted by Okuma America Corporation, will be held at Partners in THINC in Charlotte, North Carolina. Featured as keynote speaker is In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant co-author Vivek Bapat, Vice President, Suite Solutions Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Solutions for SAP.

Mazak Distributor Invites Customers to Open House Event
November 18 2008 - Mazak distributor, Addy Machinery Company, recently opened a new sales office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company will host an Open House at the 5,200 sq-ft facility on December 10 and 11, 2008.

Eaton Gets New Business From Boeing In Support Of U.S. Army Helicopter Contract
November 17 2008 - Diversified manufacturing company Eaton Corporation announced today that it will receive new work from the Boeing Company in support of a U.S. Army multi-year contract awarded in September to Boeing for 191 CH-47 advanced multi-mission helicopters. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

OMAC Symposium features book author as keynote speaker
November 16 2008 - The 2nd annual OMAC (Organization for Machine Automation and Control) integration and interoperability symposium is quickly approaching. The December 3 - 4, 2008 event, hosted by Okuma America Corporation, will be held at Partners in THINC in Charlotte, North Carolina. Featured as keynote speaker is In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant co-author Vivek Bapat, Vice President, Suite Solutions Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Solutions for SAP.

US September Machine Tool Demand up from August
November 13 2008 - U.S. September machine tool demand up from August, off from year ago.

Burkert Announces Type 6650 Flipper Solenoid Valve
November 13 2008 - Burkert, the world's leading partner for Fluid Control Systems, today introduced its type 6650 flipper isolation valves - setting industry standards for both size and performance.

Manufacturing Technology Industry Backs Detroit's Plea for Help
November 11 2008 - Bob Simpson, President of AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, today called on Congress and the Administration to heed the pleas of America's automakers for help or risk a crushing blow to businesses and jobs dependent on the auto industry.

Protect Against Hydraulic Hose Failure
November 07 2008 - Protective covers for hydraulic hose assemblies are taking on a whole new meaning. They are still being used to protect hoses on mobile construction and mining equipment. However, with the need for higher-pressure systems and more compact machine designs, design engineers are increasingly looking for ways to safely protect machine operators and personnel from catastrophic hydraulic hose failure.

Dual Valve Controller withstands harsh environments
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Are you an inventor? Do you own a patent?
November 07 2008 - If you are an inventor and own a patent that relates to the fluid power industry...Today's Fluid Power wants to know about it.

Grand Opening of New Metris Facility
November 05 2008 - Metris inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Manassas, Virginia, centralizing production of all Metris large-volume metrology products. County Official W.S. Wally Covington III cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening ceremony at the new Manassas facility. By streamlining all Laser Radar, iGPS and iSpace manufacturing, Metris supports faster growth of its emerging large-scale metrology solutions.

Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter Expand Websites
November 05 2008 - Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) continue to expand the knowledge base of their websites by making educational presentations available at www.Pumps.org and www.PumpSystemsMatter.org.

Parker Strengthens North American Fluid Handling Business
November 04 2008 - Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has acquired Nexgen Hose Inc., headquartered in Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Nexgen is a leading manufacturer of industrial PVC hose and tubing for niche and industry standard applications. These products are typically used in medical, agriculture, mining, diving, potable water / beverage and fire suppression industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Parker Acquires Medical Gas Delivery Product Line
November 04 2008 - Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technology, today announced that it has completed the purchase of Matrx nitrous oxide delivery systems from the Midmark Corporation. The new line will allow Parker to expand its geographic market space for dental nitrous systems to global markets outside its current North American base of operations. The product line will be relocated from Midmark's Orchard Park, NY facility to Parker's Porter Instrument Division in Hatfield, PA, and will become a part of Porter's operations with revenue reported within the Industrial North America segment. Midmark's sales of the Matrx product line in its most recent fiscal year were approximately $7 million. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

CGTech Invited to Chinese Numerical Control Competition (CNCC) as Special VIP Guest
November 03 2008 - CGTech, a recognized industry leader in NC simulation verification, optimization and analysis software, was honored to be invited as a special guest to the Third Chinese Numerical Control Competition (CNCC) in Dalian, China. Thousands of NC programmers from around China competed at local and province levels for a chance to be one of 607 competitors at CNCC.

Methods Machine Hosts Grand Opening Celebration
October 31 2008 - Methods Machine Tools Inc. held a Grand Opening of their new state-of-the-art Technology Center in Tempe, Arizona on October 13th, and immediately following, an Open House on the 14-16 which drew 650 visitors representing more than 160 companies . The Grand Opening ceremony on Monday the 13 was also well attended and included participation from state and local government dignitaries including Arizona State Senator Meg Burton Cahill and Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman. In addition, executives of Methods' Machine Tool Partners, including Matsuura, Nakamura-Tome, Fanuc Japan, KIWA-Japan, Marubeni Citizen and Hwacheon Korea, also participated at the Grand Opening and the Open House.

Surfcam Velocity 4 Beta Ships
October 30 2008 - Surfware, Inc. announced today that the beta version of its flagship CAM software, SURFCAM Velocity 4, is in the last phase of testing and has been made available to SURFCAM Beta Users.

GibbsCAM 2009 Shipping to Customers
October 30 2008 - Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that it has started shipping the GibbsCAM 2009 to customers. Initial feedback from customers who have already received the software are very positive.

Delcam Offers Free Guide to Quality Control With On-Machine Verification
October 30 2008 - Delcam has produced a free guide to the use of On-Machine Verification (OMV) in controlling the quality of machined parts and tooling. The guide, which is available in DVD format, covers the benefits of using OMV and the types of application where the approach is most advantageous.

Winners of the Mori Seiki 2008 Innovation of the Americas Contest
October 29 2008 - The winners of the Mori Seiki 2008 Innovation of the Americas machining competition were honored at IMTS 2008. Innovation of the Americas is design to recognize talented machinists in the metalworking industry. The company holds similar competitions every two years in Europe and Japan in conjunction with major industry exhibitions.

Flow Opens New Czech Republic Sales and Customer Service Center
October 20 2008 - Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, announced the opening of a new sales and customer service center in the Czech Republic.

ParkerStores Deliver Full Range of Motion and Control Component Solutions
October 17 2008 - ParkerStores provides one of the largest networks of industrial motion and control products for the construction and utility equipment market, offering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) professionals a complete inventory for all of their just-in-time parts requirements.

Sandvik Coromant Announces Productivity Center Open House
October 10 2008 - Sandvik Coromant, the world's leading producer of tools for the metalcutting industry, continues its commitment to helping customers think, work and earn smart with the establishment of its newest Productivity Center in Schaumburg, IL.

GF AgieCharmilles Donates to Carbonfund.org on Behalf of IMTS Attendees
October 09 2008 - GF AgieCharmilles has announced that it has made a donation to Carbonfund.org on behalf of all IMTS attendees who picked up a Carbonfund.org wristband from the company's booth. Throughout this year's show, GF AgieCharmilles made a concerted effort to demonstrate to attendees that eco-friendly manufacturing could go hand-in-hand with cost reduction and improved efficiency.

Eaton Sees Growth with Citation 850 Deal
October 08 2008 - Cessna has selected Eaton Corporation as the fuel systems supplier for the new, large cabin, intercontinental Model 850 Citation Columbus business jet. The contract is estimated to be worth $100 million over 20 years, and the first flight is scheduled for 2011.

DE-STA-CO Passes ISO 9001:2000 Surveillance Audit
October 08 2008 - DE-STA-CO, the industry leader in material handling solutions for workholding and automation, today announced the successful completion of its ISO 9001:2000 surveillance audit. TUV America, a globally recognized testing, inspection and certification organization, conducted the annual review.

Kaman Acquires Industrial Rubber and Mechanics, Inc
October 08 2008 - Kaman Corp. has announced that its subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (KIT) has acquired Industrial Rubber and Mechanics, Incorporated (INRUMEC) of Puerto Rico.

Numatics Compact Air Cylinder Line is Loaded with Features and Benefits
October 07 2008 - Numatics has released the NB Series - an innovative interchangeable compact air cylinder line that is loaded with features and benefits. The NB Series is designed to excel in the most challenging compact air cylinder applications.