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From the press
MTDCNC ·

One Matsuura machine proved its worth. Now SPE has three!

“Because the experience was so good and we achieved our productivity goals…” Three years ago, Staffordshire Precision Engineering (SPE) took a big step towards automated manufacturing with its first…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Insulation Resistance Tester Buying Guide (2026)

Insulation Resistance Tester Buying Guide: How to Choose an Insulation Resistance Tester Electrical safety and operational reliability depend heavily on accurate measurements. Motor failures, cable…
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

US Marine Corps orders additional UC-12W+ aircraft

Multi-mission Beechcraft King Air 360CER offers flexible passenger, cargo, and medical transport for time-sensitive Marine Corps operations.
The Fabricator ·

Ferret Custom Roll Forming acquires Stinson Metal Works

Ferret Custom Roll Forming Inc., Elkhart, Ind., has acquired substantially all assets of Stinson Metal Works Inc., an Indianapolis precision machining business.
Travers Tool Co. (Solutions) — How To Select A Hand File ·

Top 7 Digital Calipers Under $100 for Machine Shops | Travers Tool Co.

Finding the best digital caliper under $100 for daily use means balancing measuring range, resolution, durability, and shop-floor conditions. For DIYers, mechanics, production workers, tinkerers,…
New Equipment Digest ·

Nidec Adds Self-Learning Control to LAMDA Metal 3D Printers

In tests on maraging steel, open-loop and PID builds collapsed or missed their target height, while Nidec’s adaptive control system completed both builds.
Manufacturing Dive ·

Softbank and ABB reenter talks after China blocked acquisition

The decision could result in a carve-out of the $5.4 billion deal, a new buyer or a potential spin-off.
American Machinist ·

Machine Tool Orders Topped $1B in September

U.S. demand for metal-cutting and metal-forming machinery continued to rise, with new orders increasing 38.0% over August, 101.7% over September 2025, and 45.0% for 2026 YTD.
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

THG Automation Open House Scheduled for November 13

The robotic welding and cutting automation solution provider will showcase multiple welding solutions at its Indianapolis headquarters. The post THG Automation Open House Scheduled for November 13…
Practical Machinist ·

Nidec Machine Tool Launches the MVR-5X, a New Double-Column Five-Axis Milling Machine

The new machine comes standard with an advanced, compact two-axis contouring... The post Nidec Machine Tool Launches the MVR-5X, a New Double-Column Five-Axis Milling Machine appeared first on…
MTDCNC ·

Saving up to 20% in machining time without reprogramming existing jobs?

That’s what customers are seeing with hyperMILL’s Virtual Machine Optimizer! “It’s safe, it’s tracked, and it’s time saving.” Unnecessary machine movements and toolpath adjustments can eat into…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Top 10 Brands of Insulation Resistance Tester in the US

Top 10 Brands of Insulation Resistance Tester in the US (2026 Buyer’s Guide) Electrical failures routinely cause costly downtime, severe equipment damage, and serious safety hazards. Consequently,…
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

Maxwell Aircraft unveils M1 Hybrid amphibious aircraft

Combines high-power electric assistance for takeoff and climb with Jet A-fueled compression-ignition engines for cruise.
The Fabricator ·

TRUMPF speeds up welding of thick steel components

TRUMPF, in collaboration with research partners from RWTH Aachen University, has set a new world record in laser-based deep welding.
New Equipment Digest ·

China Blocks SoftBank’s Acquisition of ABB Robotics’ China Business

China has blocked SoftBank’s planned $5.375 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics business in the country, leaving the deal’s future uncertain.
Manufacturing Dive ·

Honda to invest $3B in new Ohio hybrid vehicle plant

The factory will create 2,000 jobs. As part of Honda’s focus on hybrids and swift development, it’s keeping close to the automaker’s existing U.S. footprint.
American Machinist ·

When the Website and Shop Floor Describe Different Capabilities

It’s not necessary to publicize every technical detail, but buyers must know what to expect. Machine shops must establish a reliable connection between controlled internal facts and the claims buyers…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

TRUMPF Reports Increase in Profit and Order Intake

Global demand for semiconductors and data centers boosted the company’s business for fiscal year 2025/26, which ended on June 30, 2026. Leadership forecasts an optimistic outlook despite global…
Practical Machinist ·

Productive Robotics Helps Job Shops Navigate High-Volume Jobs and Static Tasks with OB7

Productive Robotics’ 7-axis teach-by-touch collaborative robots and... The post Productive Robotics Helps Job Shops Navigate High-Volume Jobs and Static Tasks with OB7 appeared first on Practical…
MTDCNC ·

Presetting, shrink fit, balancing, toolholding. Is there anything HAIMER doesn’t have?

Different solutions, specialist expertise in every one of them! There’s a lot HAIMER can bring to your machining operations. MTDCNC’s Tanishka Singh joins Mayank Ahuja of HAIMER India at a Philips…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Torque Wrench Rental: Size the Range, Not the Maximum

TL;DR: A torque wrench rental is a measuring instrument on somebody else’s asset register, and it is specified by the torque values the job actually calls for. Size the range so your targets sit high…
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

Electra Defense gets Air Force contract for hybrid-electric aircraft testing

$4.7M R&D award is for ground and flight testing of Electra's ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft.
The Fabricator ·

Carhartt honors California welding instructor with Steel Apple Award

California welding instructor Joshua O’Neal receives a 2026 Carhartt Steel Apple Award for his work introducing students to careers in the skilled trades.
Manufacturing Dive ·

Firefly Aerospace, AST SpaceMobile sign $1.3B rocket-engine supply deal

Firefly will use the funds to accelerate hiring and boost its launch vehicle production at its Rocket Ranch facility in Briggs, Texas.
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

New Visualization Tool for Plant Layouts Debuted at FABTECH 2026

FactoryLens technology from Visual Components enables manufacturers to transform existing factory layouts into photorealistic, real-time digital twin environments. The technology marks the latest…
Practical Machinist ·

Walter Introduces the M6420 Xtra·tec® S3 High-Feed Milling Cutter

The M6420 Xtra·tec® S3 milling is s a versatile cutter that is suitable for ramping, plunging, facing, slotting, as well as... The post Walter Introduces the M6420 Xtra·tec® S3 High-Feed Milling…
MTDCNC ·

Turning, milling and gear machining. Okuma’s MULTUS U1000 does it all in a surprisingly compact footprint!

“When you start to get to an established shop… you start to run out of floor space.” Big machining capabilities don’t always need a big machine. That’s the thinking behind Okuma’s new MULTUS U1000, a…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Surge Generator Calibration: What the Certificate Must Show

TL;DR: A surge generator is defined entirely by the shape of what it produces. Its certificate has to show six things: the 1.2/50 µs open-circuit voltage waveform, the 8/20 µs short-circuit current…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Shapes Library Turns Teach Points into a Complete Plasma Cut Path

Hirebotics new Shapes Library for the Beacon Platform lets operators quickly teach cobots common shapes directly on angled, curved, and other 3D surfaces without CAD files. The post Shapes Library…
Practical Machinist ·

Nidec Machine Tool Equips LAMDA Series Metal 3D Printers with Newly Developed Autonomous Learning-Based Automatic Control System

Combining a proprietary, patent-pending... The post Nidec Machine Tool Equips LAMDA Series Metal 3D Printers with Newly Developed Autonomous Learning-Based Automatic Control System appeared first on…
MTDCNC ·

Carfulan Group to ‘live’ demo 30 technologies at first ever Aerospace and Defence Day

One of the UK’s leading providers of advanced technologies is set to host its first ever dedicated aerospace and defence day later this month. Carfulan Group is opening its £3m Innovation Centre in…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Rent vs Buy Precision / Bench Scale: Lab Guide

Renting vs Buying a Precision / Bench Scale: What Makes Sense for Your Lab? Facility managers and quality engineers constantly balance budget constraints with the need for highly accurate measurement…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Automated Punching and Servo-electric Bending Solutions Showcased at FABTECH

Flexible punching and panel bending solutions demonstrated by Prima Power highlight a practical path toward greater manufacturing automation. The post Automated Punching and Servo-electric Bending…
Practical Machinist ·

Sodick Canada Appoints New General Manager in Customer-Forward Growth Strategy

"Anyone can sell a machine. What sets Sodick apart is the level of service... The post Sodick Canada Appoints New General Manager in Customer-Forward Growth Strategy appeared first on Practical…
MTDCNC ·

What are customers asking of Sandvik Coromant, and how is that driving innovation?

“What happens on the shop floor is what fuels our innovation agenda and how we shape the solutions for the future.” Manufacturers face plenty of challenges: skills shortages, rising costs, and…
Techmaster Electronics ·

HEPA Filter Integrity Test: Photometer Scan and 0.01% Leak Limit

How an installed HEPA filter integrity test works: PAO or DEHS challenge, photometer scan technique, the common 0.01% leak limit, test intervals and repair rules for cleanroom certification. The post…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Panel Bending Technology Made Accessible Without Compromise

Prima Power has launched BCe Core, a new servo-electric panel bender that brings the benefits of automatic panel bending within reach of more sheet metal manufacturers. The post Panel Bending…
Practical Machinist ·

Productive Robotics Adds Physical AI to Mill Tending 7-Axis Cobot

“Historically OB7 has been the simplest cobot to use on the market with our zero programming, teach-by-touch technology,”... The post Productive Robotics Adds Physical AI to Mill Tending 7-Axis Cobot…
MTDCNC ·

GROB turns 100! And to mark the occasion, there’s a special open house worth attending.

Happening on 18th and 19th November in Stratford-upon-Avon, GROB is opening its doors to showcase the latest in machining and automation. What makes this event so unmissable? Live machining…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Large-part Machining Transformed with High-precision Robotics

Liné Machines RoboTDM equips an industrial robot with a specialized end effector incorporating a spindle, toolholder, and cutter, the system can perform material removal directly on the workpiece,…
Practical Machinist ·

Platinum Tooling Announces Personnel Addition and Promotions

Platinum Tooling, the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, as well as other globally recognized brands of... The post Platinum Tooling Announces Personnel Addition and…
MTDCNC ·

Got a part no one else can make? Bring it to Methods!

“We sell, service, and run creative applications for our customers, as well as automation.” Since 1958, Methods Machine Tools has been bringing advanced machining technology to manufacturers across…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Mid Atlantic Machinery Announces Distribution Partnership with Vaski Copper Busbar Solutions

Vaski develops equipment designed specifically for busbar processing, allowing manufacturers to automate multiple operations, improve consistency, and reduce manual processing and material handling.…
On the forums
Any advice on restoring door handles??
r/metalworking · 8 · 3
So we hired a new guy
r/Machinists · 51 · 11
Got a new angle grinder today
r/Welding · 31 · 22
Testing the limits of tool stickout today
r/CNC · 168 · 40 SHOWCASE
Looking to connect with people experienced in OEM automotive seat upholstery design
r/manufacturing · 8 · 4 How to manufacture my product?
“Prometheus” got his Bloodstone face!
r/metalworking · 57 · 9
Engravings using Mastercam practice! Also serves as the Christmas present for my little cousin!
r/Machinists · 155 · 19 PARTS / SHOWOFF
Which of these two tig welds is better and why
r/Welding · 34 · 33
I'm starting pretty much all the way over, is going into CNC starting as an Operator a good idea in your opinion?
r/CNC · 13 · 44 ADVICE
I used brass wire to turn a broken lapis stone into a tree pendant. All done with wire wrapping, no soldering.
r/metalworking · 53 · 6
Biggest light switch you've ever seen.
r/Machinists · 128 · 4 MEME
A leaky oulet Repair I did today
r/Welding · 269 · 65
How should I value these electrodes for sinker edm?
r/CNC · 7 · 12 ADVICE
Copper flashing i built for my house.
r/metalworking · 120 · 17
Stupid reamer couldn’t even pilot its own hole.
r/Machinists · 1563 · 111 CRASH
Second time welding I present to you the de-pallet-er Mark I
r/Welding · 24 · 3 Showing Skills
How would you machine/mill the serrations on lathe jaws?
r/CNC · 8 · 11 MILL
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