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ANNIVERSARIES
Celebrating 160 Years of Innovation: The Gleason Story, E-book, and More
Rochester, New York — From its founding as a small workshop in 1865 to becoming one of today’s global technology leaders, Gleason’s history is a story of innovation, engineering excellence, and dedicated people. The newly released “Gleason History Book” brings this remarkable journey to life, capturing more than 160 years of gear technology innovations. It pays tribute to those who have built Gleason’s legacy – and the employees and partners who continue to shape its future.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Autodesk Flow Studio Named One of Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech
San Francisco, California — Autodesk is proud to announce that Autodesk Flow Studio has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Next Big Things in Tech 2025 honorees in the Media, Entertainment, and Social category. This prestigious award celebrates the world’s most forward-thinking technological innovations – those poised to transform industries, improve lives, and redefine what’s possible over the next five years.
Epicor Recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled ERP Applications for Large Enterprise
Austin, Texas — Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced its recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide AI-Enabled Large Enterprise ERP Applications 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52976925, October 2025). Epicor’s innovation and investment in empowering the make, move, and sell industries with AI-driven capabilities is transforming operations, accelerating time-to-value, and optimizing collaboration across supply chain communities – an industry vision Epicor calls Cognitive ERP.
Kyzen Honored With 2025 Step-by-Step Excellence Award for Its Innovative Analyst2 Process Control System
Nashville, Tennessee — Kyzen, the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, is proud to announce that its Analyst2 Process Control System has won a 2025 Step-by-Step Excellence Award (SbSEA). The award ceremony was held on Oct. 28 during NEPCON Asia 2025 in Shenzhen, China. Now in its 19th year, the SbSEA program is one of the most respected honors in China’s electronics manufacturing industry, recognizing innovation, quality, and technical achievement across SMT-related equipment, materials, software, and processes.
Stewart Lane Appointed President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England — Renishaw is delighted to announce the appointment of Stewart Lane, head of EMEA business development, as the new president of the Manufacturing Technologies Association, the U.K.'s leading trade body for the manufacturing technology sector. A proven leader for the manufacturing sector, Stewart brings to the role a wealth of technical expertise, commercial insight, and industry leadership experience.
XGE Wins ANCA Tool of the Year 2025 at EMO Hannover
Wixom, Michigan — The ANCA Tool of the Year Awards, now in its eighth year, celebrated innovation and technical excellence in cutting tool manufacturing at an awards ceremony at the ANCA stand during EMO Hannover. The event recognized the ingenuity and precision of ANCA customers, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in tool design and production.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Autodesk Launches First-Ever Team USA Campaign Honoring Athletes Who Embody Design and Make Spirit
San Francisco, California — Autodesk launched its first-ever Team USA campaign, marking 100 days until the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. As the official Design and Make Platform of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA, Autodesk is celebrating the athletes who are designing and making their own greatness, on and off the podium. These are not only world-class competitors but also innovators, engineers, and creators who embrace technology to push the limits of what is possible.
Mastercam Enhances Direct Customer Support With the Acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions
Tolland, Connecticut — Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, announced today the completion of a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market presence across the Midwestern United States. The company has acquired the key assets of QTE Manufacturing Solutions, a longtime channel partner with nearly four decades of CAD/CAM industry expertise. This acquisition integrates QTE’s extensive regional knowledge and customer relationships directly into Mastercam’s operations, enhancing customer support and service delivery across this important market.
EVENTS
2025 Okuma Machine & Automation Fair
Charlotte, North Carolina — Join Okuma, its partners, and industry experts for the 2025 Okuma Machine & Automation Fair – Charlotte. Highlights of the event include a variety of machines on display, automation systems, demos on every machine, partner technologies, technical experts, presentations, facility tours, giveaways, lunch, and refreshments.
Hexagon Launches ‘Race to Innovate’ Tour To Address Manufacturing Challenges and Empower the Industry
North Kingstown, Rhode Island — Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division is proud to announce the launch of its Race to Innovate tour, a four-city series designed to tackle critical challenges in the manufacturing sector. By combining cutting-edge technology demonstrations, industry insights, and networking opportunities, the tour aims to drive innovation and strengthen the future of American manufacturing. Event stops are scheduled for Charlotte, North Carolina; Novi, Michigan; Tempe, Arizona; and Fullerton, California.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
AddUp’s Medical Advisory Board Extends Expertise To Advance Production-Ready Metal AM in Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio — AddUp unveiled its 2025-2026 medical advisory board, an expert council composed of leading voices in medical device R&D, quality and regulatory compliance, and market access strategy. This renewed board will guide AddUp’s strategy in the medical device industry, a key growth market, in developing safe, compliant, and breakthrough metal additive manufacturing applications for real-world use that improve patient outcomes and health care efficiency.
Muratec USA Announces Leadership Changes To Drive Next Phase of Growth
Charlotte, North Carolina — Murata Machinery USA Inc., a world-class industrial automation leader and manufacturing industry pioneer, announced key leadership changes. Keiji Yuasa has been appointed president and CEO of Muratec USA, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Muratec USA also announced other leadership changes at the division level. In the Textiles Division, Chuck Butts has been appointed director of operations, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Muratec USA’s Logistics and Automation (L&A) Division has named Kazuyuki Uratani as general manager, effective Nov. 3, 2025. Masatoshi Wakabayashi, former general manager of L&A, will continue to serve the division as executive director.
Sandvik Coromant Appoints Lind as VP Sales, Eastern US
Mebane, North Carolina — Sandvik Coromant has appointed Steve Lind as vice president sales, Eastern U.S. In this role, Lind will lead the sales region’s commercial strategy and execution, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and accelerate customer value across key manufacturing segments, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and general engineering.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
Autodesk Partners With Wake Technical Community College To Prepare Students for In-Demand Design-and-Make Careers
San Francisco, California — In a major move to close the skills gap and fuel career opportunities, Autodesk has partnered with Wake Technical Community College – North Carolina’s largest community college – and Kimley-Horn, one of the nation’s leading design consulting firms, to prepare more than 6,000 students for high-demand careers in design, engineering, and construction. As part of the partnership, Autodesk has donated $250,000 to the Wake Tech Foundation to modernize the college’s coursework by integrating Autodesk’s industry-grade software into the classroom.
Big Daishowa Supports the Future of Manufacturing With Annual Tools for Schools Program
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — Now in its fourth year, the Tools for Schools program from Big Daishowa continues to grow, helping to support the next generation of manufacturers. From Nov. 3, 2025, through Jan. 30, 2026, Big Daishowa will again donate a tooling certificate valued at 20% of every qualifying order to the customer’s school of choice through the Tools for Schools program. Schools can redeem certificates for any Big Daishowa products, including best-in-class tool holders, boring tools, cutting tools, workholding products, and presetters.
FANUC America Inspires Future Innovators During Manufacturing Day Event
Rochester Hills, Michigan — At FANUC America’s headquarters in Rochester Hills, Michigan, dozens of high school students recently gathered for the company’s annual Manufacturing Day celebration, an immersive experience designed to ignite interest in advanced manufacturing and automation careers. Students from Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast in Pontiac, Michigan, explored the company’s cutting-edge Customer Experience Center, toured the manufacturing floor, and engaged in hands-on robotics demonstrations.
The Penn State Learning Factory Seeks Industry Sponsors for Build Night Events
State College, Pennsylvania — Build Nights foster creativity, teamwork, and skill-building in a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere. With access to the tools, equipment, and Learning Factory TAs in the Engineering Design and Innovation Building, students can tackle projects individually or as a team. Build Nights are often powered by industry sponsors, bringing real-world perspectives, new technologies, and fresh challenges to the mix. It’s the ideal opportunity for students to sharpen their skills and connect with future employers.
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