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ANNIVERSARIES
Hwacheon Celebrates 80 Years With a Focus on Customer Success
Lincolnshire, Illinois — Hwacheon Machinery America has announced its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of machine tool technology and innovation. To highlight the occasion, Hwacheon is reiterating its dedication to advancing customer success.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Kyzen Wins 18th Service Excellence Award
Nashville, Tennessee — Kyzen, the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, earned its 18th Service Excellence Award from Circuits Assembly in the Cleaning/Processing category. The award was presented during a ceremony on Oct. 21 at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, during SMTA International 2025. The award was accepted by Sherry Stepp, global marketing manager at Kyzen, from Mike Buetow, president of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association.
Wipfli Earns Top Honors at 2025 MarCom Awards With 8 Wins
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Wipfli is proud to announce its outstanding performance at the 2025 MarCom Awards, earning three Platinum Awards, three Gold Awards, and two honorable mentions for excellence in marketing and communications. The MarCom Awards celebrate creative excellence across print, digital, social, and strategic campaigns, with thousands of entries submitted annually by leading organizations and agencies worldwide.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
AXT Appointed Official Reseller for Stratasys 3D Printing Solutions in Australia
New South Wales, Australia — AXT Pty Ltd., a leading supplier of high-end scientific and industrial equipment in Australia and New Zealand, is proud to announce its appointment as a reseller for Stratasys, the global leader in polymer 3D printing solutions. This new partnership marks a significant expansion of AXT’s advanced manufacturing portfolio, enabling it to offer Stratasys’ industry-leading 3D printing technologies to customers across sectors including aerospace, automotive, health care, education, manufacturing, and research.
Lambda Function and NobleTek Partner To Bring AI-Assisted CNC to Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Industry
San Francisco, California — Lambda Function is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with NobleTek. This collaboration aims to redefine manufacturing efficiency and precision in aerospace, defense, and adjacent industries. By combining Lambda Function’s AI-powered technology with NobleTek’s deep industry expertise and customer engagement capabilities, the partnership brings unmatched value to manufacturers embracing AI-driven solutions.
United Grinding North America Partners With MDI Machine Tools for Texas Distribution
Miamisburg, Ohio — United Grinding North America, a subsidiary of United Machining Solutions, has expanded its robust continental dealer network by partnering with MDI Machine Tools. Based in Carrollton, Texas, MDI has built a reputation for strong expertise and reliable service to help end users stay efficient and profitable. The partnership between MDI and United Grinding North America serves as a bellwether of positive change, as all signs point to Texas being a focal point of American manufacturing in the future.
YCM Alliance Adds Tongtai Turning Centers to Its Lineup of Precision CNC Machining Solutions
Santa Fe Springs, California — YCM Technology USA Inc. (YCM Alliance) is proud to announce that Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. Ltd. (TT), a leading manufacturer of high-quality CNC machining solutions in Taiwan (ISO 9001:2015), has joined the YCM Alliance. Under the agreement, the YCM Alliance serves as the exclusive importer and marketing organization for TT horizontal CNC turning centers throughout the United States. It can also market, promote, and sell the product line throughout Canada and Mexico.
EVENTS
NCMS Technology Showcase at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii — Join the Technology Showcase at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNS & IMF) on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. This event, to be held on base, will provide a valuable opportunity for industry and academic exhibitors. Due to Pearl Harbor’s remote location, key decision-makers and personnel do not have many travel opportunities to see the latest M&S technologies that are critical to the PHNS & IMF mission. The shipyard personnel are eager to evaluate new products and services and provide firsthand experience of their technology needs and challenges.
LK Machinery Announces Open House
Edinburgh, Indiana — See live machine demos, connect with FANUC and other vendors, and enjoy food, drinks, and networking. Whether you’re in machining, automation, or just curious, come see what LK Machinery has to offer the U.S. market! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the event – MTD CNC will be filming and sharing coverage online! The event will be held Nov. 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. at 600 S. Kyle St., Edinburgh, IN 46124.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Big Daishowa Welcomes New Sales Engineer
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — Big Daishowa Inc. has announced that Jeffrey Leeman has joined the Big Daishowa team as sales engineer for the Southeast region. Leeman will be responsible for sales and support in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. Leeman’s hands-on experience includes CNC machining, tooling coordination, and a strong background in leadership from his service in the U.S. Marine Corps.
ECI Software Solutions Launches New Payments Division, Appoints Andres Ricaurte as President
Westlake, Texas — ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the creation of its new Payments Division, dedicated to advancing the company’s fintech strategy and helping customers optimize cash flow, improve profitability, and drive growth. The company has appointed Andres Ricaurte as president of the Payments Division.
NCDMM Names Megan Malara as Youngstown Innovation Hub Director
Youngstown, Ohio — The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), in collaboration with America Makes, is proud to announce the appointment of Megan Malara, Ph.D., as director of the new Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense. Dr. Malara, a native of the Youngstown area, will lead the Hub’s mission to transform the Northeast Ohio region into a global center for advanced manufacturing innovation, workforce development, and economic growth.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
IACMI Announces Technical Area Leadership Roles
Knoxville, Tennessee — IACMI has announced additions to its technical team and the IACMI Consortium Council: David Snowberg with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Johnathan Goodsell with Purdue University.
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