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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Zoller Launches Toolroom of the Year 2026 Competition To Recognize Excellence in Smart Manufacturing
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Zoller has officially launched its 2026 Toolroom of the Year competition, an initiative recognizing manufacturers setting the benchmark for efficiency, precision, and digitalization in their production processes. As manufacturing continues to evolve toward smarter, more connected operations, the toolroom plays an increasingly critical role in ensuring productivity, quality, and consistency across the shop floor. With this competition, Zoller aims to highlight customers who are leveraging advanced tool management and data-driven processes to achieve measurable efficiency improvements in their production playbook.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
5th Axis Partners With High Tech Industrial Representation
San Diego, California — 5th Axis Inc., a leader in manufacturing, automated production, and machining, announced a new sales representation partnership with High Tech Industrial Representation Inc. High Tech serves manufacturers across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, western Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and the Quad Cities area of Illinois.
IACMI Rising Stars in Manufacturing Awards
Knoxville, Tennessee — The Rising Stars in Manufacturing Awards, sponsored by IACMI – The Composites Institute, honor the young thinkers, creators, and problem‑solvers responsible for spearheading the renaissance of this pillar of American industry. This distinction recognizes emerging talent whose achievements are helping shape a more innovative, resilient, and globally competitive future for U.S. manufacturing.
Limble and VibeCloud Integrate Predictive Maintenance Insights With Work Order Execution
Lehi, Utah — Limble, the modern maintenance and asset management platform, announced a partnership with VibeCloud Reliability Solutions Inc., a leader in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring. The new integration connects VibeCloud's condition monitoring insights directly with Limble and automatically generates and closes work orders based on asset condition data.
NSH USA and IAL Announce Donation of Niles Tool Works Industrial Records, Photographs, and Drawings
Albany, New York, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — NSH USA Corp. and the Industrial Archives & Library (IAL) announced the donation of a significant collection of industrial records, photographs, and drawings from NSH USA to IAL. This donation includes approximately 320 cubic feet of documents, including detailed engineering drawings from Niles Tool Works, a company with roots dating back to 1833.
EVENTS
American Manufacturer Showcases CNC Innovations at Demo Day 2026
Troutman, North Carolina — Opening its doors on March 25, 2026, C.R. Onsrud, a manufacturer of American-made CNC machinery based in Troutman, North Carolina, brought together more than 200 attendees, including CNC vendors, experienced CNC users, and novices. The company featured over a dozen live demonstrations, enabling attendees to experience CNC technology firsthand.
IACMI To Host Make It In America Summit With Texas A&M
Troutman, North Carolina — The inaugural Make It In America Summit, sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation and powered by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Workforce Development, invites visitors to join the movement to rebuild America’s workforce. Industry, education, and workforce leaders from across the country gather to shape strategies that drive growth, strengthen the workforce, and revitalize manufacturing.
Mazak Hosts Inaugural Open House Event for Phoenix Technical Center
Florence, Kentucky — This spring, Mazak Corp. will host its inaugural Discover More With Mazak open house event from April 28-29, 2026, at the Mazak Phoenix Technical Center. The event will feature live cutting demonstrations on a wide range of advanced machining technology, including Swiss-type production turning, multitasking, 5-axis and Kentucky-built vertical machining, and next-generation horizontal machining. Attendees will also meet with industry experts to discuss the latest innovations and insights in manufacturing.
NIDEC Machine Tool America and Wenzel To Host Gear Up for Precision Open House
Wixom, Michigan — NIDEC Machine Tool America will host a joint open house with Wenzel America this June, bringing together manufacturing leaders for two days of technical presentations, live demonstrations, and industry networking. The Gear Up for Precision Open House will spotlight NIDEC’s latest advancements in gear manufacturing and its expanding portfolio of advanced manufacturing technologies, paired with live demonstrations of Wenzel’s high-precision metrology and CT scanning solutions.
FACILITIES
Lang Technik USA Grand Opening: High-End Manufacturing Event
Hartland, Wisconsin — Lang Technik USA announced a grand opening event to celebrate its new U.S. headquarters. This one-day event will bring together leading technology partners to showcase complete machining processes – from machine and workholding to tooling, automation, and software. The event will be held May 12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hartland, Wisconsin.
New Mitsui Seiki Innovation and Technology Center Coming to Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey — Mitsui Seiki announced that construction is nearing completion on its new Mitsui Seiki Innovation and Technology Center at its headquarters in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. The new facility represents a significant investment and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to customers and partners throughout North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
NSH USA Nears Completion of New Assembly Facility
Albany, New York — NSH USA Corp. is nearing the completion of its new assembly facility at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Village of Menands near Albany, New York. The new building, named Building 5, is 18,000 square feet and features a 40-ton-capacity overhead crane.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Berkebile Appointed as New CEO of NCDMM Johnstown, Pennsylvania — The board of directors of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), a subsidiary of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group Inc., has promoted Gene D. Berkebile Jr. to CEO, effective immediately.
Edge Technologies Sales and Service Engineer Brandon Wilson’s Territory Expands To Cover Michigan
St. Louis, Missouri — Edge Technologies sales and service engineer Brandon Wilson’s territory has expanded to cover Michigan, in addition to growing the company’s eastern Canadian territory. He succeeds regional sales manager Carl Miller, who will continue servicing the Ohio Valley. Wilson was promoted in 2023 to the sales and service engineer role, a brand-new position at Edge Technologies.
Walter Announces Appointment of André Vasconcelos as Global Sales Director for Workholding
Greer, South Carolina — Walter has appointed André Vasconcelos as global sales director for workholding. Vasconcelos currently serves as sales manager for Walter, where he has developed and grown the brand in recent years. His transition into this newly created global role marks a significant milestone in Walter’s strategy to further invest in the clamping fixtures and workholding market.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
America Makes Announces 2 Project Calls Worth $14.5M in Funding
Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining announced two new project calls worth a combined $14.5 million. Both are funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office.
LIFT Launches Education Foundation To Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Detroit, Michigan — LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced the launch of the LIFT Education Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to education and career pathways in advanced manufacturing.
Purdue University Programs Partner With METAL To Advance Workforce Training in Metalworking and Manufacturing
West Lafayette, Indiana — The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, announced a new partnership with Purdue University’s engineering programs to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Funded by the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging, and plate rolling.
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