Innovations in High-Precision Gear Hobbing
February 1, 2026Affolter Group has launched the AF140, company's newest gear hobbing center that is designed for small gears up to 40 mm in diameter and a maximum module of 1.0 mm. Positioned between and replacing the AF90 and AF100, the AF140 offers the strengths of its predecessors while introducing next-generation automation and connectivity features.
The AF140 was developed in close collaboration with users and industry partners to meet the growing demand for simplicity, compactness, versatility, and ingenuity in gear hobbing. Designed primarily for the...
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The Nearshore Company Partners with CARMI Logistics
February 1, 2026The Nearshore Company (TNC), a nearshore development firm, has announced a partnership with CARMI Logistics that unites the services of both companies into a comprehensive solution for cross-border manufacturing and transport. CARMI's transportation and customs clearance services complement TNC's turn-key manufacturing services operations to provide broader coverage and total integration throughout the U.S.-Mexico supply line.
TNC, which is based out of Brownsville, TX, was founded in 1992 to deliver qualified staff, facilities, and ...
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Synchronized Storage and Sawing Solution
February 1, 2026Brütsch/Rüegger Metals AG, a Swiss metal distributor, has upgraded its operations by replacing a semi-automatic honeycomb storage system with the fully automatic UNITOP and UNITOWER long goods storage systems from KASTO. To enhance the process chain, the company has also integrated two modified bandsaws from the KASTOwin series. In light of growing demands, this combination has become a vital factor for its success.
Brütsch/Rüegger Metals AG, located in Regensdorf in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, has a portfolio of o...
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Teradyne Announces US Operations Hub in Metro Detroit, MI
February 1, 2026Teradyne Robotics, a provider of advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, announced it will open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Metro Detroit, MI, in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics' commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and the Americas.
The facility will manufacture Universal Robots (UR) industrial collaborative robots (cobots), with future potential to include MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It will also serve...
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Vertical Metal Bandsaw from Palmgren
February 1, 2026The #9683118 Vertical Wood/Metal Bandsaw from Palmgren is a versatile cutting tool designed to cut through a variety of materials including wood, plastic, composites, ferrous, and nonferrous metals.
The saw features a unitized welded steel frame construction with cast blade wheels and a large ground cast iron worktable that tilts up to 45°. Its hinged wheel covers and convenient blade tensioning wheel provide easy accessibility and enable fast blade changing and adjustments.
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Connected Worker Solution Integrates Across Applications
February 1, 2026Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced expanded integration capabilities for its Connected Worker solution from Plex, by Rockwell Automation. These advancements allow the Connected Worker solution to connect seamlessly across Rockwell applications and third-party systems, giving manufacturers a more unified way to address today's workforce challenges.
"Manufacturers continue to face critical workforce shortages, with a recent survey showing that attracting employees with the desired skillsets is among the top five internal and exte...
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