U.S. manufacturing technology orders increase to US$460M, reversing downward trend

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $460.7 million in August 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

China sees vigorous development of its manufacturing industry

China's value-added industrial output grew from 20.9 trillion yuan ($3.1 trillion) in 2012 to 37.3 trillion yuan in 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3 percent

Hypertherm introduces four new SmartSYNC torches for Powermax SYNC plasma systems

Hypertherm Associates is introducing four new SmartSYNC torches for Hypertherm Powermax SYNC plasma systems. The torches are available in two different lengths -- 0.6m (2') and 1.2 m (4') -- with two different torch head angles -- 45 and 90 degrees.

World Economic Forum adds second SANY factory to global lighthouse network

SANY Heavy Industry has two certified lighthouse factories as part of the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Global Lighthouse Network (GLN). The No. 18 Factory in Changsha is the second certified Lighthouse Factory in the global heavy industry after SANY's drilling machinery factory in Beijing.

Okuma to offer full lineup of "Green-Smart Machine" products for decarbonized society

Okuma Corp. is set to offer a full lineup of "Green-Smart Machine" products defined as intelligent machine tools that contribute to resolving environmental issues by autonomously achieving both stable dimensional accuracy and reduced energy usage.

Accelerating growth and innovation in additive manufacturing

Nikon announced an investment in Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global, Inc. Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global, Inc. successfully created an approach that enables users to integrate additive tools onto any platform.

Mastering processes: high feed milling

Tool systems manufactured by Paul Horn GmbH offer users the ability to design machining processes for high productivity and cost efficiency.

Where the IoT meets sustainability

The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) has urged industry leaders to scale-up their use of smart technology in the race towards net zero and predicts that doing so could contribute up to 40% of the required global emission reductions.

Seco to enhance safety parameters by 20% with a new strategy in place

With the utmost employee safety, health and wellbeing in mind, Seco Tools has initiated a far-reaching safety strategy that involves both yearly and long-term goals extending out to the year 2030.

The new S100: the perfect machine for the entry-level segment

STUDER presents the ideal universal internal cylindrical grinding machine for the entry-level segment.

Hurco introduces new VM15Di at IMTS 2022

The new Hurco VM15Di (XYZ Travels: 762 x 406 x 508mm) 3-axis mill reduces non-cut time with a smooth, quick, and quiet, direct-drive spindle equipped with the BIG-PLUS® spindle system; faster rapids; and decreased chip-to-chip time.

Why manufacturing needs data-led sustainability goals

As a society, we're all working towards shared sustainability goals. Whether that's to limit global warming, to make the switch to electrified transport or as part of nation-specific net-zero targets, the world shares a common objective.