Extrusion Takes Some New Turns
May 1, 2026Guill Tool has achieved a series of successes in the areas of multilayer dies, most recently with a reciprocal tubing die for wound draining that reconfigures the internal chambers of the tubing to accommodate drainage, the company reported.
Drain tubes can be inserted prophylactically to prevent or remove the accumulation of fluid in a wound. Alternatively, such tubing can also be therapeutically inserted to evacuate an existing collection of fluid in a wound. Fluid is removed in order to treat or prevent infection and promote wound healing...
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Laser Components Strengthens US Presence with Strategic Site Consolidation
May 1, 2026Laser Components has announced plans to consolidate its U.S. operations to deliver an even more seamless experience to customers across North America. By uniting production and sales under one roof, the company aims to further streamline processes, reduce delivery times, and enhance cross functional collaboration.
Arizona has long been home to the production of high-performance avalanche photodiodes. Over time, the facility has expanded to include pyroelectric detectors, InGaAs PIN detectors, and lead salt detectors. With the opening of a ne...
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Pratt Miller and BLM GROUP Forge Strategic Technical Partnership
May 1, 2026Pratt Miller and BLM GROUP have announced a technical partnership that will strengthen Pratt Miller's in-house sheet metal processing capabilities in support of its Motorsports programs and Defense and Mobility business units. Under the agreement, Pratt Miller will integrate advanced BLM GROUP equipment including a LS7 4020 sheet laser and two all-electric ProBend press brakes (205-60 and 420-280, direct drive) into its manufacturing operations.
This collaboration is structured to deliver higher precision, throughput, efficiency, and fle...
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Mazak Shifts to Direct Sales and Service in Rocky Mountain District
May 1, 2026Mazak has transitioned to direct sales and service in the Rocky Mountain District. Also at this time, Mazak Western region distributor Action Machinery, LLC is moving forward with a focus on the fabrication industry and will continue to represent Mazak Optonics.
"Expanding direct operations in the Rocky Mountain District brings us closer to customers throughout these important regions," said Kevin Bates, Vice President of Sales and Regional Operations at Mazak Corp. "This includes manufacturers across key industries-such as ae...
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Customizable Slotting Solution
May 1, 2026Seco has released the 335.18 disc milling cutter, a customizable slotting solution engineered for real-world manufacturing. With over 70 standard variants and full customization via MyDesign, the 335.18 offers stable, cost-efficient performance for a variety of industries, machines, and materials, enabling manufacturers to achieve precision and reliability in their slotting operations.
"The 335.18 disc milling cutter is designed to tackle the toughest slotting challenges across automotive, aerospace, and general engineering sectors,&quo...
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Royal Products Introduces High-Performance SLV-Sturdy Little Vise
May 1, 2026The SLV-Sturdy Little Vise from Royal Products has been optimized to provide high grip force and rigidity in a compact package.
According to the company, its high-performance capabilities are achieved through a combination of several design elements:
Rigid one-piece jaw design is modeled after a CNC box way to minimize deflection through captive, multiplane contact. Jaw lift is virtually nonexistent, noted the company.
The massive drive spindle is elevated to apply the clamping force much closer to the workpiece.
The hardened vise...
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