Unified Legacy to Create 500 New Jobs in Macon-Bibb County
August 1, 2026Unified Legacy, a Georgia-based precision metal fabrication and manufacturing company, is expanding its existing footprint in Macon-Bibb County. The company will invest $125 million in a new manufacturing facility in Macon, creating 500 new jobs over the next several years in Bibb County.
"Georgia's manufacturing sector continues to grow because companies like Unified Legacy benefit from our strong workforce, infrastructure, and partnership approach," said Gov. Brian P. Kemp. "We are proud that this Georgia-based company i...
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Precision Toolholding Technology
August 1, 2026REGO-FIX USA will showcase its advanced toolholding solutions for manufacturers seeking enhanced precision, repeatability, and reliability in their machining processes at IMTS. The company will feature the original ER collet invented by REGO-FIX and its patented powRgrip toolholding system. Also on display will be an Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) racecar, symbolic of REGO-FIX's ongoing sponsorship for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season.
"REGO-FIX toolholding systems provide Swiss-precision machining for all manufacturing sectors,...
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Meet Accelerating Production Demands with Advanced Technology
August 1, 2026Mazak will showcase advanced machine tool, automation, and digital solutions designed to help manufacturers increase throughput and do more with fewer resources at IMTS 2026 in booth 338300.
"As production demands accelerate across key industries, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to boost output while managing labor and cost constraints. Mazak's technologies address these challenges through integrated machining, automation and digital connectivity," said a company spokesperson.
Manufacturers in the semiconductor, ...
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DeHoff Drilling Machine used for Helicopter Manufacturing
August 1, 2026The DeHoff 25108 is a BTA drilling machine used to manufacture helicopter tail rotor drive shafts. The shaft begins as a solid piece of high-strength alloy steel and is BTA drilled in a single pass using the DeHoff machine. This results in a significant weight reduction for the finished drive shaft.
The DeHoff 25108 has a BTA drilling diameter capacity of 2.5" (63.5 mm) and a maximum drilling depth of 108" (2,743 mm). DeHoff BTA drilling machines are designed and manufactured by Kays Engineering in Marshall, MO.
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Sodick Celebrates 50 Years of EDM Excellence
August 1, 2026Sodick Inc. is celebrating 50 years of business and innovation this year.
Founded in 1976 by Toshihiko Furukawa, Sodick quickly reshaped the EDM industry. Just months after its founding, the company developed and delivered the world's first NC die-sinker EDM equipped with a microcomputer, setting a new standard for EDM manufacturing. During the 1980s, Sodick grew rapidly by expanding automated production in Japan while building a strong global sales presence through dealer networks and sales offices in Europe and the United States. This ...
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Ellison Technologies Names Eike Huebner New CEO
August 1, 2026Eike Huebner has been named CEO of Ellison Technologies. Huebner has been a senior member of Ellison's leadership team for years, serving as COO since 2021, working in close partnership with then-CEO Graham Hooper. Hooper, who led Ellison for 12 years, has transitioned to a part-time executive adviser role.
Huebner's connection to Ellison stretches back to 2010. He has worked across the full scope of the machine tool business: on the equipment manufacturer's side, in field sales, in sales leadership, and in regional management.
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