Mastrex Metal 3D Printer Supports Industrial AM Accessibility
Mastrex introduced the MX300, an industrial metal 3D printer that combines a 300 × 300 × 350 mm build volume with dual 500 W lasers to deliver faster, high‑precision production for aerospace, defense and medical parts. The system supports titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt‑chrome, Inconel and other alloys, aiming to bridge prototyping and full‑scale manufacturing while minimizing downtime. In parallel, Ceratizit launched new MaxiMill cutters that leverage additive‑manufactured bodies and DirectCooling technology to improve tool life and material removal rates on hardened steels and superalloys. Both announcements target manufacturers seeking higher efficiency and reliability in complex, high‑value components.
Trumpf Laser Cutting Machine Provides Flexible Tube Processing
Trumpf unveiled the TruLaser Tube 7000, a 9 kW laser cutter that expands tube‑wall thickness capability while maintaining high speed. The machine accommodates tubes up to 11.4 inches in outer diameter and as small as 0.5 inches, offering versatile processing for square, round and...
Lang Technik USA Scales Up (And Down) In New Facility
Lang Technik USA opened a 23,000‑square‑foot facility in Hartland, Wisconsin on May 12, 2026, signaling a deeper commitment to the U.S. market. About half of the space houses roughly $14 million of inventory ready for immediate shipment to American manufacturers. The plant will...
How I Made It: Melissa Ramos, Owner, M95 Machining
Melissa Ramos, owner of M95 Machining, runs every aspect of the shop—from CAM programming and machine setup to final part delivery—using two vertical three‑axis mills for rapid prototype work. The family‑run business serves over 200 customers across public transit, automotive...
Before You Automate, Learn to Stop
The Machining Summit on the Summit, organized by Toolpath Labs, blended ski outings with intimate, slide‑free panels that explored the real‑world challenges of machining automation. Speakers emphasized that a shop’s processes must be stable before adding robots, AI or advanced...
Add Flexibility and Speed to Your Operation with Next-Generation Robotics by Okuma
Okuma unveiled its second‑generation ORL Mark‑II robotic loaders, featuring the ORL‑D II turning‑center system and ORL‑MC II milling system, while previewing the two‑machine ORL‑PLUS series for the upcoming IMTS 2026 show. The upgrades replace pneumatic grippers with electric ones, add programmable force control,...
How Might You Use a Desktop CNC Swiss-Type?
APSX introduced the Nano CNC desktop Swiss‑type lathe, a compact machine that brings full‑scale guide‑bushing functionality to a benchtop footprint. Weighing 150 lb and fitting on a 14 × 31‑inch base, it runs on standard 120‑volt power and offers 13 tooling stations, including...
ANCA Tool Grinding Software Boosts Productivity
ANCA introduced its ToolRoom RN35 grinding software, promising up to 35% faster cycle times, real‑time feed‑rate control and extended wheel life, which together lift machine throughput and lower cost per tool. InnovMetric launched PolyWorks 2026, a metrology platform that moves inspection data...
FFG Americas' HMC Supports Flexible, 24/7 Production
FFG Americas' MAG Automotive division unveiled the Specht 500 NG high‑mixing‑capacity (HMC) machine, a U.S.-built, 24/7‑ready platform that supports four‑ and five‑axis machining, up to 121‑tool magazines, and Industry 4.0 connectivity. The HMC incorporates regenerative drives, smart lubrication, and optional FANUC 31i‑B or Siemens Sinumerik One...
Advanced CAM Features Cut Programming and Cycle Times
Open Mind Technologies USA’s Hypermill introduces feature‑ and macro‑based programming, an Automation Center, and on‑premise AI to dramatically shorten CAM setup. The Automation Center can automate up to 90% of simple part programming, while the Data Center AI reuses proven...
Omax Waterjet System Simplifies Complex Cuts
Omax Corp. introduced the ProtoMax abrasive waterjet, a compact 30,000‑psi system that plugs into a standard 230 V outlet and cuts materials up to 1″ thick without creating heat‑affected zones. The all‑in‑one unit targets small shops, classrooms, and makerspaces, offering the...
3 Principles to Achieve Test Cuts Worth Trusting
A test cut should only be used when it addresses a specific, unquantified risk in a machine purchase, not as a generic demo. The author outlines three principles: when the cut is justified, how to design a simple, representative test...
Metalworking Growth Strengthens in April Despite Emerging Pressures
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) for metalworking rose to 56.8 in April, marking the fourth straight month of expansion. The index gained 1.5 points from March, recapturing lost ground and indicating activity levels not seen in years. Supplier deliveries improved...
Hypertherm Plasma Cutting System Boosts Metalcutting Power
Hypertherm Associates unveiled the Powermax33 XP, a 9.5 kg portable plasma cutter that operates on 120 V or 240 V and delivers up to 13 mm cut capacity and 20 mm severance, matching the performance of many 45‑amp systems while promising longer consumable life and a...
Jet Tools Lathe Enhances Safety, Performance
Jet Tools announced two new lathe families—a gear‑head engine series and a large‑spindle bore line—designed to boost shop productivity while tightening safety controls. The gear‑head models feature a 2‑inch spindle bore, foot‑brake fast stops and UL 987 electrical certification; the larger‑spindle...