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Fast Radius Puts Curtiss Motorcycles on a Manufacturing Fast Track

September 30, 2019 · A hybrid manufacturing approach, including AM for complex parts, helped the firm meet an accelerated design and build cycle for its new Zeus 8 electric motorcycle.

New IMCO Tool Libraries Available for Mastercam

September 12, 2019 · This now provides import of IMCO into toolpath operations.

Heidenhain Supports Mastercam to Better Enable 5-Axis Machining

August 15, 2019 · New TNC 5X mill post-processor now available for controls.

Hurco Introduces the VMXDi Series of CNC Machines

August 6, 2019 · With the new direct drive spindle, the VMXDi series has a better surface finish, quieter spindle and less head growth, the company adds.

Milltronics USA Introduces the VM8434XP Performance Vertical Machining Center

August 6, 2019 · The Milltronics XP Series CNC machines are #50 taper vertical machining centers designed for applications that need extra cutting power.

Takumi USA Introduces the U800 to 5-Axis Product Lineup

August 6, 2019 · The U series by Takumi was developed to achieve performance for the die & mold, aerospace and other high-speed applications that require tighter tolerances, the company reports. 

New hyperMILL 2019.2 CAD/CAM Suite Offers Smoother Surfaces, Increased CAD-to-CAM Integration

July 22, 2019 · The latest hyperMILL software has a range of new features including high-precision 3D finishing and 5-axis tangent machining.

NCG CAM Solutions Celebrates 10 Years with Record Sales Growth

July 2, 2019 · End-of-year sales figures have shown a leap in sales, with growth of 41% compared with last year, according to the company. 

NCDMM Opens New Huntsville, Ala., Office to Support U.S. Army

June 17, 2019 · NCDMM welcomes Mike Docherty as director of Manufacturing Technology to lead Huntsville office.

New SURFCAM Release Now Supports Fast 5-Axis Machining Tool

June 14, 2019 · Software features barrel cutter support, performance improvements and new gun drilling cycle.

America Makes TRX+ @NIAR Technical Review and Exchange Event Headed to Kansas

June 14, 2019 · Speakers at the two-day event include Cindy Ashforth of the Federal Aviation Administration, Chris Holshouser of NIAR, and Doug Hall of Battelle.

What Speed Needs

June 1, 2019 · One way to change the culture is to connect different stakeholders in a collaborative environment.

Optomec to Demonstrate Simultaneous Five-Axis Metal Additive Manufacturing at RAPID-TCT 2019

May 21, 2019 · New Optomec LENS additive plugin combined with the Siemens Sinumerik 840D controller said to provide advanced capabilities for 3D printing of metal parts.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division Breaks Ground on New Center in Detroit Area

May 7, 2019 · Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is constructing a new expansion project on a site in Novi, MI, slated for completion in the fall of 2019.

OPEN MIND/ hyperMILL Announce Joint 5-Axis Machining Technology Seminar with GROB Systems

April 26, 2019 · During the seminar, experts from GROB Systems and OPEN MIND will demonstrate ways for manufacturers to make their production facility more efficient.

Hexagon Releases Latest Update of EDGECAM

April 25, 2019 · New release supports fast 5-axis machining tools; software features barrel cutter support and new gun drilling cycle.

MecSoft Partners with FlexCNC

April 4, 2019 · As part of this partnership, FlexCNC will be bundling MecSoft’s VisualCAD/CAM product with their FlexCNC milling machines.

Additive Manufacturing is Leaving the Island

April 1, 2019 · With 3D printing growing increasingly mainstream, manufacturing execution systems are a tool against equipment downtime and production floor chaos.

3D Printing Services: The CAD Connection

April 1, 2019 · Software-integrated plug-ins and online analysis pave the way for on-demand manufacturing.

Renishaw to Showcase Multi-Laser AM Innovations at AMUG 2019

March 21, 2019 · Advanced automotive technology on display will include LED heat sinks, a low-cost, high-volume headlight component with no post-processing required.


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