Software Components for Digital Manufacturing
October 1, 2024ModuleWorks has announced the 2024.04 release of its software components for digital manufacturing. This latest release of the ModuleWorks SDK contains a range of new and enhanced features for efficient toolpath generation, ranging from improvements in 2-axis machining to multi-axis surface finishing and more.
Leads for Roughing
In open regions, toolpaths often start directly at the stock with a plunge movement, which can damage the tool or reduce tool life.
To address this, ModuleWorks 2024.04 now supports lead-in and lead-out op...
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Hard Turning Solution
October 1, 2024The need for higher productivity, greater workpiece accuracy as well as lower costs is putting continuous pressure on manufacturers. In order to meet these demands, smart investments in machining technology are needed. Fortunately, finish hard turning is a process that can help manufacturers meet these challenging demands. Hembrug, a Dutch manufacturer and worldwide supplier of high precision finish hard turning machines and hybrid machines with turn/grind capabilities, has a machine for every need and application.
Finish hard turning is no...
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Verisurf 2025 Software Now Available
October 1, 2024Verisurf Software, Inc. has released Verisurf 2025. "As the only CAD/CAM-based metrology software on the market, Verisurf continues to build on its heritage of intelligent Model-Based Definition (MBD) with new features, enhancements and optimized workflows for inspection, reporting, reverse engineering, tool building and guided assembly," said a company spokesperson.
The software is configured in application modules delivered through solution suites designed to optimize the user experience and execution of workflows. The Verisurf ...
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Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme Opens U.S. Branch
October 1, 2024Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme, German manufacturer of material and process-optimized cutting tools for the automotive and aerospace industries, has established a U.S. branch in Chicago, IL.
Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme is represented in 21 countries outside Germany. "Our distribution partners do a good job, but what sets us apart from our competitors is our ability to master special machining challenges with customer-specific tools and machining strategies. In order to live up to our claim, we will gradually establish our own teams of...
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Ofenloch Named President of AE Shoals Manufacturing & Technology Center
October 1, 2024AE Industrial Partners, LP (AEI), a private equity firm specializing in national security, aerospace and industrial services, announced that the AE Shoals Manufacturing & Technology Center has appointed John Ofenloch as President.
Acquired in January from the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), the AE Shoals Manufacturing & Technology Center is situated on 638 acres in Cherokee, AL, and contains 2.27 million square feet of industrial-zoned manufacturing capacity that is operational and ready for use today. The facility will serve a...
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BLM GROUP USA Breaks Ground on Office Expansion
October 1, 2024BLM GROUP USA has announced plans to expand the Novi headquarters for North America during a groundbreaking ceremony. This nearly 65,000 sq. ft. expansion is a key advancement to support the organization's plans for nurturing the growth of its workforce and dedication to customer care for its ever-expanding portfolio of industry-leading fabrication machines. The facility is scheduled to be opened by Q3 2025.
"People are the cornerstone of the success and continued growth of BLM GROUP USA, and the extent of this expansion is a testament...
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