Modern Machine Shop News

Automation

Record Number of Robots Ordered in First Half of 2016, Report Says

A total of 14,583 robots valued at approximately $817 million were reportedly ordered from North American companies.

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Cutting Tools

Carr Lane Catalog Features Items for Fast Fixturing

This year’s edition is some 700 pages long.

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Aerospace

AMT Conference to Include Aerospace Outlook

The strategic outlook will be presented by Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis at Teal Group.

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Laser & Waterjet

BLM Group Building New, Larger Headquarters

According to the president, the new building’s showroom will be as big as the company’s current facility.

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Haas Collaborates in Arkansas Manufacturing Education Program

The program, taking place on college campuses, is focused on seventh through ninth grades.

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Sodick Begins Construction of New U.S. Headquarters

The larger facility will be located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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Automation

Jergens Opens Educational Technology Center

The FastForward program has been provided with equipment from Haas Automation and Parlec.

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Fives Opens Global Services Center in Alabama

The new center, located in Birmingham, will be led by Director John D’Amato.

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Greenfield Industries Hosts Apprentice Appreciation Day

The event marked the first year of Greenfield’s partnership with Apprenticeship Carolina.

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Automotive

German Machine Tool Industry Reports Increased Order Bookings

VDW attributes this boost to domestic business and international automotive projects.

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