AMTonline: Member Spotlight

WALTER celebrates 30 years in the U.S.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

CNC grinder manufacturer WALTER just celebrated its 30th anniversary in the United States with a celebration open house at its facility in Fredericksburg, Va. Taking place over 2 days on Feb. 22-23, the event also served to reveal the newly renovated United Grinding facility in Fredericksburg, where both the WALTER and EWAG brands are housed. 

Sandvik Coromant goes west with newest productivity center

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

Precision cutting tool maker Sandvik Coromant has expanded its Productivity Center portfolio with a new facility in Cypress, Calif. Built to be both an educational center and a customer application center, the Productivity Centers are a place where Sandvik Coromant’s customers can learn how to use their products most efficiently, as well as discuss their real-world applications and challenges.

Royal Master Grinder’s custom approach

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Flexibility and the understanding of how to meet customer needs are key to success in any business. Royal Master Grinders has mastered this approach, making customization the name of the game for all the machines they build.

Gearing up with Gleason

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

At first glance, Gleason Corporation’s headquarters in Rochester, N.Y., is a step back in time. The architecture of their headquarters building hearkens back to another era, but the technology inside is thoroughly modern.

FANUC: The people behind the robots

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

FANUC might be one of the most identifiable manufacturing technology companies in the world. Its robots have been seen in television commercials. At big international trade shows like IMTS and EMO, their booth is eye-catching, with lots of movement and of course their signature yellow color.

Laser focus at ROFIN

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Industrial laser technology has advanced dramatically in the last 30 years, claiming a rightful place in the manufacturing world. A key to their success has been flexibility, and ROFIN has made that part of both their products and their company philosophy.

C&B Machinery: worldwide reach with a friendly local feel

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

C&B Machinery has a global list of customers, as well as an international presence all on its own. But even with that global reach, the company still maintains a friendly, family-owned feel with “made in America” pride.

Motoman Robotics — precision, dexterity, and a little ‘magic’

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

One of the more attention-getting displays at IMTS 2010 was the blackjack-playing robot at the front of the Motoman Robotics booth. Showing both the dexterity and “human-like” nature of industrial robots, it was a rare moment when a crowd wasn’t gathered around DexterBot, aka SDA10D, looking to hit “21” (and maybe take home a model of DexterBot as part of the winnings). But the real depth of Motoman Robotics’ portfolio showed throughout the rest of their booth.

Innovation propels EMAG forward

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

With a full range of machines for the manufacture of precision metal components, as well as more than 200 patents under its company umbrella, EMAG continues to adapt its portfolio to maintain the standing as one of the world’s leading providers of manufacturing solutions.

GibbsCAM keeps focus on continuous improvement

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Established 27 years ago, GibbsCAM could be considered a “wizened veteran” in the world of software companies. But the ability to continually improve and adapt its products has meant that the company is able to combine old-school continuity with leading-edge innovation.

Kinefac expands globally

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EST

Richard Risotti, VP Global Sales, Kinefac Corporation recently wrote AMT to say he wanted to share his working experiences with AMT’s Hubert Sawicki during his recent visit to Latvia and Russia. Prior to the visit, he said that Hubert provided him with an excellent detailed list of potential Russian agents/distributors that could market Kinefac’s larger Kine-Rollers in Russia for the railway and power-generation industries.

United Grinding rides its momentum into 2011

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST

If you want some positive reinforcement that the economy really might be recovering, United Grinding is a hopeful place to look. With robust sales and new products on the horizon, the coming new year appears to hold even more good news for the grinding technology manufacturer.

ESPRIT by DP Technology makes good machining even better

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST

If you walked into McCormick Place’s East Building during IMTS, there is no way you could have missed ESPRIT DP Technology’s booth — not only was it front and center, it was also buzzing with activity. The company used its presence at the show to unveil ESPRIT 2011, the latest version of their industry-leading CAM software. The new version features system-wide upgrades that include productivity-enhancing technology for CNC programmers of mills, lathes, and wire EDM machines.

Member Spotlight - Machining from an engineer’s perspective

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Third Wave Systems helps companies do three things: machine faster, machine smarter, and machine for less. President Kerry Marusich says there’s one reason they can do that: “We’re putting more engineering into machining.”

Yoder rolls through 100 years

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

When Carl M. Yoder, a draftsman at a Cleveland sheet metal company, founded his own business in 1910, William H. Taft was the U.S. president, Orville Wright opened the first flying school, and Father’s Day was celebrated for the first time. Today, Yoder is still operating in Cleveland, and still working hard to meet its customers’ needs.

AMC keeps customers moving

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Since its founding in 1988, Automation & Modular Components Inc. has produced high-quality conveyor systems that can meet just about any industrial requirement. From conveyor systems that can withstand the harshest industrial environments, to those that must operate in the most pristine clean-room settings, AMC offers a wide array of products to meet a variety of needs.