Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ | Production Machining

Velo3D Goes Public Following Merger With Jaws Spitfire

The combined company will now operate as Velo3D, and shares of its common stock have begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VLD.”

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Aerospace

AMRC Reduces Aircraft Bogie Beam and Axel Weight by 20%

AMRC machined the two bogie beams from a titanium alloy, which is stronger, more robust and lighter. The goal of the project is to improve the efficiency of landing gears and support the vision for cleaner aviation.

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CAD/CAM

KUKA Enhances Modular Digital Simulation Software

KUKA.Sim 4.0 software is designed to enable manufacturers to test and validate robotic installations before equipment arrives, minimize the footprint of cells with 3D visualization of safety spaces, then transfer applications with 100% accuracy to an actual robot controller.

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LNS North America's Bar Feeder Staff Grows

Will Dickey has joined LNS North America as national product manager for bar feeder systems. Kirby Gehrum, a 20-year member of the LNS North America team, is now senior bar feeder product specialist.

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CAD/CAM

Nordfab Features Design Software for Ductworks

Westec 2021: Nordfab’s Quick-Fit Visual can output quotation and visual 3D plans, source and procure all components needed for the installation and obtain the information needed to execute the installation.

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Sandvik Coromant Relocates U.S. Headquarters to New Facility

Sandvik Coromant’s new center is a hub for training, R&D testing, developing customer projects, digital live machining and engaging with customers and partners.

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CAD/CAM

HCL Technologies Enhances 3D CAD Data Viewing Software

Glovius 6.0’s engine is designed to significantly improve file open and rendering performance, which reportedly results in improved visualization and responsiveness. The latest release enables users to measure STL, CGR and other graphics file formats.

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Ambrell Exhibits Carbon-Neutral Induction Heating Solutions

Westec 2021: Ambrell will showcase its EasyHeat and EkoHeat induction heating solutions, which the company says range from 1-1,000 kW of power and do not produce CO2.

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BMW Uses Siemens' Automation System to Streamline Production

Siemens’ Sinumerik One will be used at BMW’s Steyr production plant in Austria to produce an electric drive housing.

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Workholding

Vektek Debuts Clamps With Patented Design

Westec 2021: Vektek's Twin Lever Link Clamp allows users to clamp two parts simultaneously or to clamp through a part opening on two sides. It features a rotary lug with 360 degrees of lever/body positioning.

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RobbJack Corporation Names New President

Over his 26 years at RobbJack, Michael MacArthur has developed a reputation for building relationships and providing innovative solutions to meet customer challenges.

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Product Demos of Scotchman's 50-Ton Hydraulic Ironworker

Westec 2021: Scotchman will showcase its RG Digital Quick-Stop, which is coupled with a Scotchman CPO 350 cold saw, as well as its 5014-ET Ironworker, which the company claims is the world’s first and only 50-ton hydraulic ironworker.

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