Markus Stolmar, president and CEO of United Grinding North America Inc., a subsidiary of the United Grinding Group, was recently elected to The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) board of directors. AMT represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology, speeding the pace of innovation, increasing global competitiveness and developing the industry’s advanced workforce.
Stolmar joins newly-elected AMT chairman of the board Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America Corp. Together, the AMT board says it will help U.S. manufacturers overcome competitive obstacles with innovative solutions that lead to opportunity and success. Read more about the new appointment here.
Mazak Expands Sales, Service Support in Florida
Mazak announces that manufacturing equipment distributor Premier Engineering LLC will now operate out of the Mazak Florida Technical Center. The facility, located in Orlando, will enable Mazak and Premier Engineering to further strengthen their business agility and responsiveness to the needs of manufacturers in the region.
“Premier Engineering is an outstanding sales and service organization,” says Dan Janka, president of Mazak Corp., “and Premier’s territory will expand to include Florida, meaning that local customers gain even more sales and technical support. Premier’s team of experienced professionals have a deep commitment to helping customers find the right machinery for their needs through personalized service and support.”
Chiron Group to Host Open House at Facility in Germany
The Chiron Group is hosting an open house event at its facility in Tuttlingen, Germany, from May 13-15. The event will feature 1,500 square meters of exhibition space, 12 machining and turnkey solutions for all user industries as well as the world premiere of its DZ 22 W speed+machining center. In addition, the event will feature exhibits from 35 partner companies, a lecture program with topics such as friction stir welding and gear cutting as well as presentations on topics such as services, automation, refurbishment and digital solutions.
A key focus of the show, the DZ 22 W speed+ double-spindle five-axis machining center features a spindle distance of 600 mm. The company says it is designed for the complete machining of large components for series production in various industries. According to Senior Product Manager Michael Wurster, the machine features “more traverse path, higher cutting performance, short cycle times plus proven advantages such as maximum precision, maximum dynamics and optimum resource efficiency.”
Mastercam Appoints Company President
Mastercam announces the appointment of Russ Bukowski as its president. Acting as the interim president since December 2024, Bukowski has been chosen to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.
With over 20 years of experience in strategy development and organizational leadership, Bukowski will guide Mastercam’s strategic direction as the company continues to strengthen and further expand in the CAD/CAM space.
Kyocera Precision Tools Publishes Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog
Kyocera Precision Tools announces the release of its latest Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog, a comprehensive guide showcasing the company’s advanced tooling solutions for turning, milling and holemaking applications. This catalog provides machinists, engineers and manufacturers with the latest innovations in indexable tooling technology to enhance productivity, tool life and machining performance.
The catalog highlights Kyocera’s indexable milling and turning solutions, including the MA90 Tangential Milling Series, MB45 Multi-Functional Milling Series, KGZ Swiss Cut-Off System and the next-generation of CVD (CA115P, CA125P) and PVD (PR115S, PR120S, PR18 Series) insert grade technology. These cutting tools are designed to maximize efficiency across a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, heat-resistant alloys, aluminum and cast iron.
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