Manufacturers in southwestern Ontario joined Shop Metalworking Technology for the inaugural Mold Expo 2019.

Ceramic grinding lineup

Walter Surface Technologies has introduced the Xcavator XX ceramic grinding line.

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How NOT to weld: Most common MIG welding mistakes

Seven common mistakes people make when they start MIG welding.

Videos

Fiber laser cutting system

The Ventis-3015AJ fiber laser cutting system from Amada is making its North American debut at FABTECH in Chicago this week.

Shop Tools

Emuge Corp. has expanded its line of FPC Milling/ Drilling Chucks products to include Slim Line models designed for five axis machining.

How China is driving the future of electric cars

In one of the world’s most advanced factories, Chinese startup NIO – described as China’s Tesla – is working to ensure the future of electric cars is driven by China.

Videos

U.S. firm Leviton acquires Canadian lighting manufacturer

Canada’s largest independent lighting manufacturer, Toronto-based Viscor, has been acquired by Leviton, a diversified U.S. lighting, energy management and engineering company.

Industry Update

by Kip hanson Industry experts help to define the term “thick plate” and offer recommendations on how to cut it most effectively

FABTECH 2019: Taking The Pulse

The largest fabricating and welding showcase in North America

Fabricating

R&D Subsidies

by Mary Scianna

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West Coast Wonder

Story by Kip Hanson • Images by Derek Ford BC design and manufacturing company adopts a five axis machining strategy

GF Machining Solutions has held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the announcement of an expansion in Canada.

SA1 series surface grinder

Okamoto’s new ACC-SA1 Series surface grinder

Videos

New warranty coverage for machine tools and controls

Okuma America Corp. has announced a new standard warranty programs for new machine tool purchases effective immediately.

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Iscar is expanding its milling line by introducing a new family of very small indexable 90° cutters in a diameter range of 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 in.), carrying triangular inserts.

Plant tour promotes women’s participation in manufacturing

This week 100 young women aged 14 and 15 visited the Algoma Steel and Tenaris’s AlgomaTubes plants in Sault Ste. Marie Ont. as part of a Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) initiative to encourage more women to choose a manufacturing career.

Industry Update

De Havilland Canada books first firm Dash 8-400 order

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. has announced that the United Republic of Tanzania, represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA), has signed a firm purchase agreement for a Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Cutter body built with additive manufacturing

Sandvik Coromant introduces the lightweight CoroMill 390, which features a cutter body produced using additive manufacturing.

Zoller Inc. hosted its annual Zollerfest open house on October 2nd and 3rd at its North American headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI.

Handheld resistance weld checker

Amada Miyachi America has released the MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker.

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With the 2019 federal election only days away, where do the parties stand on issues that matter to industry – and to your business?

Robotic steel profile cutting

Voortman Steel Machinery has introduced the V807 Robotic Thermal Profile Processor.

Shop Tools

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its 2019 Global Competitiveness Report, and the news isn’t good for Canada and the U.S.

Over and Out

by Kip Hanson Still using copper lines and modular plastic tubing to keep turning tools cool? It’s time to lose the hoses

Cutting Tools

Closer and Closer

by Andrew Brooks Robotic metrology continues to make strides, but challenges remain

Plant Management

The Hot Spot

by Noelle Stapinsky Addressing challenges of resistance welding on aluminum

Welding Technology

Razor’s Edge

by Andrew Brooks A New Brunswick shop resolves bottlenecks with a new bending machine

Fabricating Technology

A new poll by Reuters predicts that the Canadian dollar will gain ground against its U.S. counterpart over the coming year.

The new TH3-MT multifunction machining centre from Juaristi is optimized for milling and turning work.

Leading manufacturing minds to speak at Mazak event

Stemming from its various collaborations geared toward the advancement of manufacturing technologies and strategies, Mazak will welcome several of the manufacturing industry’s leading minds as keynote speakers at its upcoming Discover 2019 event.

Industry Update

Former Research In Motion chair Jim Balsillie and former Québec premier Jean Charest will highlight some of the most challenging issues facing Canadian manufacturers in their keynote addresses at the upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2019.

CMTS Exhibitor Spotlight: Blum-Novotest (Booth 2797)

Blum-Novotest presents its new LC50-Digilog laser measuring system.

Shop Tools

Abbottsford B.C. could be the site for a major new aerospace manufacturing plant.

Quick change pallet system for AM

Schunk has introduced the sealed quick-change VERO-S NSE-AM mini 78-20 pallet system.

Shop Tools

CMTS Exhibitor Spotlight: Lincoln Electric (Booth 2048)

At CMTS 2019 Lincoln Electric will have its Ranger 330MPX welder/generator engine drive on hand.

Family-owned businesses play huge role in economy, study says

A new study by the Conference Board of Canada and the Family Enterprise Xchange Foundation says that Canada’s family-owned businesses are the backbone of the national economy.

Industry Update

At CMTS 2019 Scotchman Industries will demonstrate the CPO 350 cold saw coupled with the RG Digital Quick-Stop measuring system, delivering stop position accuracy of ±0.2 mm (±0.008 in.).

Capacitor discharge welder family expanded

Dengensha America has expanded its LinearWave Capacitor Discharge Welder product family with a new 50kA version.

The federal government has announced an investment of more than $4.9 million to help ten BC steel and aluminum companies diversify products, improve productivity and reduce costs.

Octagon face milling cutters

Walter has introduced the M2028/M2029 octagon face milling cutters for a variety of roughing and finishing applications.

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Bystronic Canada Ltd. has named Landmark Solutions as the exclusive distributor of Bystronic products in Alberta and British Columbia.

MiniForce-Turn -JS style chipbreaker insert

Tungaloy is expanding its MiniForce-Turn turning tool series to include the -JS style chipbreaker insert promising efficient chip control and machining stability.

Shop Tools

by Kip Hanson Is your press brake tooling holding you back?

Videos

CMTS Exhibitor Spotlight: Heinman Machinery (Booths 3008, 3011)

Heinman will showcase a broad range of products at CMTS 2019.

Shop Tools

Round reversable toolholders

Kaiser Tool Co. http://www.thinbit.com/ has introduced Thinbit round reversable toolholders.

Robotic cell, probe measurement solve gear machining problems

Renishaw has released a case study of how it helped two large global companies solve problems associated with finishing and deburring precision gears.

Industry Update

Weldcote has introduced new trimmable flap discs.

Jon Tibbets (left) and Scott Osborne BLM Group USA has announced the appointment of two new regional sales managers to help develop sales of the company’s laser tube cutting systems, benders and machining equipment product lines.

Control enhancements to VMC

Mazak Corp has added its Mazatrol SmoothG Control and its Smooth Technology software suite to its VTC-200C vertical machining centre.

Shop Tools

Walter Tools has released the DC160 X∙treme Evo Advance solid carbide universal drill.

Bombardier to boost rail building division

Bombardier has announced that it is investing Cdn$330-396 million this year in its train building operations.

Industry Update

Welding

By Noelle Stapinsky Despite challenges in Canada’s energy and resource sector, future holds opportunities

Skilled Trades: Tapping Untapped Markets

by Mary Scianna

Blog

Munish Khanna joins Bystronic Canada

Bystronic Canada Ltd. has added Munish Khanna to its team.

Industry Update

Federal government invests $16 M in Tenaris

The federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development has announced a $16 million investment to help Tenaris upgrade mills in Ontario and Alberta.

The National Research Council of Canada has partnered with PolyControls to improve accessibility of cold spray additive manufacturing technology for manufacturers.

Automatic tool changer for work with cobots

The new QC-11 automatic tool changer from ATI Industrial Automation is now certified to work with collaborative robots (“cobots”) from Universal Robots.

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Index has announced that its iXcenter automation cell is now available with its C Series turning centers.

Windsor area manufacturers gain five axis know-how

Okuma and Krueger machining event Manufacturers in the Windsor, ON. area gained some insights into five axis machining at a machining networking event organized by EMEC Machine Tools and Krueger Machining.

Industry Update

Sandvik Coromant has released a new-generation CoroBore 825 dampened fine boring tool.

Canadian economy posts “stellar” results in first half

Employment increases and sustained wage growth marked the first half of 2019 as the Canadian economy posted the best first half since 2010.

Industry Update

Unmanned kit and batch-one press brake production

Salvagnini has introduced the 2019 Roboformer, which combines technologies to form a single, cohesive bending unit that automatically synchronizes all movements of press brake, robot arm and automatic handling devices directly from solid models.

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Etienne Blouin Etienne Blouin has been promoted to head a new Environmental Systems Group at Abicor Binzel.

Control software suite for VTC-2000 VMC

Mazak has added the Mazatrol SmoothG CNC and its suite of Smooth Technology software solutions to its VTC-200C vertical machining center.

Shop Tools

Cool robots with AI

Boston Dynamics is a leader in robotic AI

Videos

Power source platform optimized for manual steel welding

Fronius has announced a new version of its current power source platform, called the TPS/i Steel Edition.

Shop Tools

Ottawa funds Edmonton machine and welding company’s AM expansion

The federal government has announced $447,480 in funding for Apollo Machine and Welding Ltd. of Edmonton AB.

Industry Update

Toyota Canada reports strong sales for first half of 2019

Toyota Canada says it sold 120,368 vehicles in the first half of the year.

3D Import with 3D DXF technology

Hurco has added a new 3D Import feature to its Hurco MAX5 control.

Shop Tools

On July 10, EMEC Machine Tools is hosting a five-axis machining networking event at Krueger Machining Ltd. in Tecumseh, ON, near Windsor.

Contour machining for die/mould and medical applications

Makino has announced the F5 Pro6, a vertical machining center designed for die/mould and medical operations.

Shop Tools

Threading insert grade for critical parts and materials

Seco Tools has introduced the new TTP2050 threading insert grade.

Schunk has announced a broad-based investment program that will see around 85 million euros (about Cdn$127 million) invested in three German facilities and one site in the US.

Renishaw has launched NC4+ Blue, a new non-contact tool setter for on-machine tool measurement.

Feds invest $49 billion for aerospace innovation

The Federal Government of Canada is investing $49 billion in aerospace innovation to support competitiveness in the sector.

Industry Update

CWB launches welding program for women

The CWB Welding Foundation has launched a welding program for women with support from the Government of Canada's Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program.

Amada Miyachi America has announced the new MM-L300A Laser Weld Monitor.

CWBi Acorn and UA Canada contribute to skilled trades education

In a new partnership, UA Canada is adopting CWBi Acorn as a training tool for its welder members.

Industry Update

Robotic torch reaming station

Abicor Binzel has launched its new TCS-FP robotic torch cleaning station.

Shop Tools

Yaskawa Cockpit is a new software platform from Yaskawa that monitors, accumulates and visually delivers operational data in real time for networked production environments.

Ancient lathe: Was machining being done 500 years ago?

Vertical lathe machining at least five centuries ago? The ancient city of Hampi in India may have the proof.

Videos

BDC sets up $250 M fund for legacy industries

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has launched a $250 million venture capital fund to foster innovation and digitization in legacy Canadian industries including agriculture, resource extraction and manufacturing.

Industry Update

Iscar is expanding the CombiCham drill family by adding three drill diameters.

Film explores vibration damping

In this new film from Sandvik Coromant, inventor and engineer Edd China explores the science of tuned mass damping and how it can be used to control unwanted vibration in everything from skyscrapers to cutting tools.

Videos

Ottawa provides $650,000 to CWB Group to help skilled newcomers in Milton, ON

The federal Ministry of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour has announced a new project to help internationally trained newcomers in Milton, ON get their foreign credentials recognized.

Industry Update

Mazak expands spindle rebuild centre

Mazak has announced that it is expanding and updating the Spindle Rebuild Department at its Kentucky Manufacturing Campus.

Conestoga College gets funding for skilled trades

Conestoga College, based in Kitchener, ON, will implement and lead a welding pre-apprenticeship training program that will be delivered across the country.

Dormer Pramet has introduced the Pramet ISBN10 cutter.

Halifax hosts 25th Skills Canada National Competition

On Tuesday May 28, Skills/Compétences Canada will host the 25th Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Halifax.

Industry Update

Turning Large

by Kip Hanson Canadians manufacturers are known for their ability to tackle challenges that come their way; for a Canadian machine shop in Alberta and one in Ontario, the challenges are quite large.

Machining Technology

Heidenhain has announced the new POSITIP (PT) 8016 digital readout (DRO) with touch screen for manual machine tool applications.

Ottawa supports Québec manufacturers’ growth plans with $1.5+ M

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has announced it is spending $1,540,000 to support four Québec manufacturers in the province’s Acton Vale region.

Industry Update

WATCH: When robots go wrong

Funny... and maybe a little scary too? You be the judge.

Videos

Water cooled MIG gun

Tweco, an ESAB brand, has introduced the Fusion Pro 450 water cooled MIG gun.

Shop Tools

OSG announces NEO Shinshiro smart factory

OSG Corporation has announced the “OSG 4.0” smart manufacturing initiative.

Industry Update

Prima Power and Gasparini sign distribution deal

The Prima Power hP4060 hydraulic press brake Prima Power has signed an agreement with Gasparini for the distribution of products in the Gasparini range with Prima Power brand and colours.

Innovative Toronto bicycle manufacturer adopts automated manufacturing

Helix Labs Inc. of Toronto, maker of what it says is the most compact, lightest and safest folding bike available, recently decided to automate its manufacturing facilities to meet demand for cost savings, quality and consistency.

Universal compensation unit for robotic bin picking

Schunk has introduced the AGE-U six axis compensation unit.

Shop Tools

AI pipe welding system

ARC Specialties has developed an artificial intelligence pipe welding system that combines AI, advanced sensors, and the UR5 collaborative robot from Universal Robots.

Tungaloy has expanded its TungMeister interchangeable milling head system to include four flute cutter heads with high feed capability.

GM Canada and Unifor reach “transformation agreement” on Oshawa

GM Canada and Unifor, the union representing workers at GM’s Oshawa assembly plant, have reached an agreement to transition the plant’s vehicle assembly operations to parts manufacturing and advanced vehicle testing.

Industry Update

Bystronic Canada Ltd. is hosting a Quebec Learning Event on May 23.

Powering the future of metal additive manufacturing at Sandvik

Renishaw has collaborated with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing to supply the company with high productivity multi laser RenAM 500Q systems.

Videos

WATCH: Canadian economic momentum to increase in 2019: RBC

Despite recent discouraging signs, the Canadian economy is likely to grow faster later this year, according to an RBC economist.

Industry Update

Canadian manufacturers should collaborate on cyber security

A senior federal cyber security expert says Canadian manufacturers need to work together to identify and solve problems with cyber security.

Powders for AM

Uddeholm’s AM Corrax powder is designed for plastic injection moulders.

Shop Tools

12kW fiber laser

Bystronic has introduced the ByStar Fiber 12kW with higher speeds, a newly designed cutting head with a slimmer profile, and an expanded spectrum of applications.

Weld video library grows to more than 300

Xiris Automation Inc. has expanded its weld video library to over 300 videos.

by Noelle Stapinsky Today’s robotic welding systems are easily integrated, but it’s choosing the right equipment that is the tricky part

Embracing Big

by Kip Hanson There’s a wealth of data sitting on the factory floor, information that can make your shop faster, smarter, and far more profitable. Are you capturing it?

Fabricating Technology

Plug and Play

by Noelle Stapinsky

by Kip Hanson Multidirectional turning and grooving tools save time, improve tool life and reduce operating costs

Perfection Multiplied

by Kip Hanson | photos by Francis Vachon Quebec aerospace supplier redefines the standard for machine shop efficiency

Machining Technology

AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings is expanding its Greater Montréal operations.

Ball and radius type carbide end mills

OSG Corporationhas released the AM-EBT ball type carbide end mill and AM-CRE radius type carbide end mill for the roughing of additive manufacturing applications and mould overlay surfaces.

Shop Tools

High performance vehicle maker Bugatti is employing advanced metal additive manufacturing technology to build automotive components.

Machine tool suppliers hold 14th Joint Open House 2019

Hundreds of manufacturers attended the 14th annual machine tool distributors' Joint Open House in southwestern Ontario in April.

Zeiss acquires GOM

Zeiss has announced that it is acquiring GOM, a provider of hardware and software for automated 3D coordinate measuring technology.

Updated online configurators

Bernard has launched new versions of its BTB Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Gun and Clean Air Fume Extraction Gun online configurators.

Shop Tools

BLM Group USA has announced the appointment of Danyel (Dan) Benoit as regional sales manager, Eastern Canada.

Stainless steel power brushes

PFERD has introduced a new series of 100 per cent stainless steel power brushes.

Shop Tools

Ottawa has announced that it will be lifting a surtax imposed on five types of foreign steel last October.

Thomas Skinner announces WMTS 2019 plans

Thomas Skinner and Son Ltd. has announced that it will take part in the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) this year.

CAD/CAM software for multi axis precision laser systems

Prima Power Laserdyne has released FastTrim CAD/CAM software for use with its multi axis precision laser processing systems.

Shop Tools

Overall business conditions in Canada’s manufacturing sector grew in March – but at the slowest rate in two and a half years.

Canadian economy back on growth track: Statistics Canada

Real gross domestic product grew 3.3 per cent in January, says Statistics Canada.

Made in Canada electric buses

A new report suggests Canadian transit agencies are overlooking made in Canada electric buses when they look to modernize their fleets and reduce emissions.

New tool holding products mirror modern metalworking demands

In general, tool holding (tooling) equipment has not undergone any fundamental changes for a long time.

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supplier: Scotchman Industries end user: Bennic Machine Inc.

by Kip Hanson | Photos by David Afriat Quebec aerospace supplier takes five axis machining to the next level and beyond

Bradbury Group has introduced a servo driven anti-flare fixture.

North America auto sector rethinks the future

As the North American automotive manufacturing industry continues to face disruptions that threaten the health of the sector, OEMS and suppliers in Canada and the US are rethinking automotive manufacturing for the future.

Industry Update

Prima Power opens new plant in Finland

Prima Power has officially opened a new manufacturing plant and tech centre in Seinäjoki in western Finland.

Clamping force blocks for robot assisted pallet loading

The Tandem plus 140 clamping blocks from Schunk are designed for robot assisted pallet loading of machine tools.

Shop Tools

Ottawa has introduced its 2019 budget, to mixed reviews from business.

The Hurco BX40Ui 5-Axis CNC is a new double-column machining center, with trunnion table mounted along the Y-axis.

Bugatti develops components using additive manufacturing

Metal additive manufacturing technology is accelerating industrial development in the automotive sector, as shown by the repeated success of the Bugatti sports car brand in achieving consistent function integration and significant performance optimization of components.

Industry Update

Double digit, record-breaking year for Linamar: Q4

Linamar's fourth quarter results marked the 9th consecutive record breaking year of double digit earning growth.

Copper welding with green wavelength laser

Gas engine driven welder/generator

Lincoln Electric has introduced the Ranger 330MPX, a new gas engine driven welder and generator.

Tungaloy is expanding its MiniForce-Turn turning tool series with the new -JS style chipbreaker.

Vehicles of the future

What futire transportation systems might look like.

Videos

Ottawa, Ontario invest in next-generation auto tech

Ottawa has announced an investment of $40 million in BlackBerry QNX software for connected autonomous vehicles.

Industry Update

Absolute Machine Tools sold to employee ownership trust

Absolute Machine Tools has been sold to, and is now owned by, an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP).

Italy's top metal fabricating show: Lamiera 2019 in Milan

If you operate a metal fabricating business in Canada, the Italian Trade Commission wants to hear from you. It is inviting candidates to contact the office for a trip to Milan, Italy to attend the country's largest metal fabricating trade show, Lamiera 2019.

SLM Solutions says that Orbex has built the world’s largest metal rocket engine in a single piece on its SLM800 selective laser melting machine.

12 tunnels that will blow your mind

Twelve tunnels from around the world that pushed the envelope.

Blog

Walter appoints new regional president

Walter has announced the appointment of Richard Garrick as president Sales Region World West.

Industry Update

All electric press brake series

Amada has introduced the EG Series press brake.

Shop Tools

Low hydrogen flux

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced Pipeweld 78LH Flux.

Canadian employment growth rebounded in January after slowing over the first half of 2018.

Managing Tool Wear

by Jan Andersson Tool wear patterns can be used to maximize productivity

Cutting Tools

Stainless Steel Filler Metals

by Frank Babish Selecting and using the right filler metal

Welding

Welding Automation: Passing the Torch

by Noelle Stapinsky Welding automation opens the door to the next generation of workers

Fabricating: Punching Up

by Andrew Brooks Bayview Metals relies on Wilson Tool for more than quality and price

Fabricating

product: RMP60M and RMP600 probessupplier: Renishaw (Canada) Ltd. end user: Tigercat Industries

Cutting Tools: Tipped Off

by Kip Hanson A new generation of replaceable tip drills delivers the sweet spot between indexables and solid carbide

Schunk is expanding its KONTEC KSC-D series of double clamping vises.

Buffalo opens web shop for Canadian customers

Buffalo Precision Products has expanded the Buffalo Precision web shop for precision flat ground stock and drill rod steels for Canadian customers.

Industry Update

Hypertherm expands school grant program

Hypertherm is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program.

Renishaw is introducing a ¼ 20 imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range.

NRC and Fives team up on aero inspection systems

The National Research Council (NRC) has announced a partnership with the industrial engineering group Fives to improve the efficiency of manufacturing composite parts for the aerospace sector.

Industry Update

Cycle step process variant for CMT

Fronius has introduced a new cycle step process variant for the CMT (Cold Metal Transfer) welding process that allows users to set both the number of individual droplets and the pause time between cycles.

Shop Tools

Camfil APC has introduced the EM-O Compact mist collector.

World Economic Forum names Sandvik Coromant plant Industry 4.0 site

The World Economic Forum has officially recognized the Sandvik Coromant production unit in Gimo, Sweden as an advanced Industry 4.0 facility.

Industry Update

3D laser metal fusion printer

TRUMPF has introduced the TruPrint 1000, a 3D printer with laser metal fusion (LMF) technology.

Shop Tools

In this video, see how Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment doubled productivity while saving on power and material costs with the new generation of servo-electric Shear Genius integrated punch/shear cells from Prima Power.

Okuma America Corp. has released Connect Plan, a software-based system for collecting and measuring data to adjust processes for increased productivity.

Bank of Canada holds key rate, downgrades economic forecast

The Bank of Canada, citing the sharp drop in oil prices and consequent softness in the economy, is holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 1.75 per cent.

Industry Update

Leadership changes at Elliott Matsuura

Elliott Matsuura Canada has undergone management changes, effective January 1, 2019.

Supplied air respirator with cooling system

Miller Electric has introduced two new products in its respiratory product lineup.

Shop Tools

Canadian manufacturing growth moderated in December, according to the latest seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.

Wire bending machine with twin turrets, heads

BLM Group USAhas announced the availability of its all electric DH4010VGP wire bending machine featuring twin turrets and twin heads designed to boost productivity and/or work on complex wire bending jobs.

Shop Tools

Effective January 2019, Mark Cadogan is joining Renishaw (Canada) Limited as machine tool product business manager. Mark has long experience in manufacturing, specifically in CAD/CAM. Although based in Windsor, Mark will be responsible for managing the Renishaw machine tool probing business throughout the whole country.

Fiber laser cutting system

Bystronic has introduced a new BySmart fiber laser cutting machine.

Shop Tools

Wilson Tool International has announced that its QuickTap tapping tool is available for the D station as well as the previously available C station size.

DMG MORI Canada showcases machining, robotic advances

An espresso served by a collaborative robot, a robotic machining cell, new machining automation handling solutions and innovations in turning were part of the offerings at DMG MORI Canada’s Technology Days.

Industry Update

MIG consumables for MIG torch series

ESAB brand Tweco has introduced the VELOCITY2 series of MIG consumables for the Spray Master, Classic Number and Supra SEHD series MIG torches.

Shop Tools

The National Research Council (NRC) has opened a $5 million Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub in London, ON.

Business conditions improve sharply in November: manufacturing PMI

The IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November hit a three-month high.

Mazak expands hybrid multi-tasking technology with acquisition

Mazak Corp. has acquired MegaStir, a supplier of friction stir welding (FSW) tools and technology, expanding Mazks Hybrid multi-tasking machine technology offerings.

Tool presetting machines

Haimer has introduced new Microset tool presetting machines.

Shop Tools

Algoma Steel Inc. has completed the purchase of the assets of Essar Steel, emerging from the creditor protection it has been under for three years.

André Belisle joins Bystronic as direct sales engineer

Bystronic Canada has added André Belisle to its Canadian division as direct sales engineer.

Portable high speed mag drill

Hougen Manufacturing has released a new model of portable magnetic drill, the HMD906.

Shop Tools

Mazak Corp., a Team Penske technical sponsor, congratulates owner Roger Penske, driver Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion on winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship, securing the team's second Cup Series title.

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