IMTS 2014 Show Daily 1900 Issue
January 1900
Features
Featured articles from the IMTS 2014 Show Daily 1900 issue of Modern Machine Shop
Sumitomo Marks 35th U.S. Anniversary with Giveaways Galore
In honor of its 35th anniversary, the company will give away $35,000 in tooling merchandise.
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New Additive Manufacturing Workshop Sept. 9
AM workshop will feature key speakers and presentation discussions.
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Are You Up for IMTS?
BIG Kaiser will host a breakfast for preregistered IMTS attendees with early entry passes.
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EOS North American User Day Comes to IMTS
EOS CEO will present AM solutions to existing customers and IMTS attendees.
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Haas Automation Features Its Racing Connection
The No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS driven by NASCAR's Kurt Busch will be featured in the company's booth this year, along with eight new machines.
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3D Parts-Cleaning with Miraclean’s SonicCell Cube
The new machine will be the company's main attraction at IMTS.
Read MoreGardner to Launch Modern Machine Shop Mexico
“Mexico is a natural area of interest to us,” says CEO Richard Kline. “It is our next-door neighbor, and a member of NAFTA. Mexico is a gateway to key markets to the south and a vital supplier to the north. Its strong manufacturing base is growing rapidly, and is a world top-10 consumer of machine tools.”
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Off-Centerline Milling, Drilling and Tapping Take Center Stage
Fives will display its newest capabilities in vertical turning centers at IMTS.
Read MoreCleaning Technologies Group Rolls Out Series of New Products
The company introduces its new line of products.
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Methods-Yasda Machine Combines Automation and Five-Axis Capabilities
Automation is especially important for higher-end equipment like five-axis machines because it helps maximize spindle utilization and minimize downtime for advanced machinery.
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New President of Mitsui Seiki Kogyo is Listening to Customers
He looks forward to interacting with IMTS attendees.
Read MorePrivate Workshops Answer CAM Software Questions
DP Technology offers customized solutions for CAM software.
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Gnutti Introduces Transfer Machine to Combine Flexibility and Productivity
The company will offer its award-winning machine to the U.S. market
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Automate Your Way out of the Skilled Labor Shortage
GF Machining Solutions responds to the skilled workforce shortage with automated machines as a way to maintain a competitive edge.
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Emag's Modular Series Provides Alternative to Customization
Emag provides low-cost options with Modular Standard line.
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Solutions Network Contest Highlights Fourth Advanced Manufacturing Center
AMC returns to IMTS.
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More than Just Workholding
Schunk offers automation solutions in addition to its line of workholding machines.
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Tool Grinders Go Totally Tubular
The new line offers high performance levels and grinding accuracy.
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Interact with the Reality of Advanced Cutting Tools
Augmented reality gives visitors to Booth W-1700 a real-life experience of interacting with the tigers.
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Can You Perform Under Pressure?
Doosan will host a mock pit crew challenge where attendees can compete to change tires in a NASCAR simulation.
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Kennametal and Haimer Announce Technology Partnership
The two companies join together to develop modular cutting tool systems.
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2015 Machine Tool Consumption Forecast – Up 37%
Since two significantly down years after the financial collapse in the fall of 2008, machine tool consumption has been quite strong, performing at or above the historical average market. But 2015 looks to be the best post-recession year yet.
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Looking to Lower Lighting Costs?
Waldmann Lighting Co. supports reduced lighting costs with its new fixture.
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Omax Displays Complete Waterjet-Cutting Systems
The company’s latest waterjet machines will be featured at IMTS.
Read MoreThe Learning Ecosystem at IMTS
At the Smartforce Student Summit in the North Building, Hall C, administrators, teachers, parent chaperones and of course, students are engaging with industry exhibitors, national education organizations, community colleges and universities in challenges that allow them to try tools and software, make 3D models, measure their work and come up with new innovations.
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Seeking Innovators for International Additive Manufacturing Award
AMT searches for entrants to win the award.
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Rem Sales Debuts Swiss Laser Machine
The system combines six-axis Swiss machining with laser cutting on one machine.
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ExOne Exhibits Inconel 625 Additive Parts
The recent qualification of Inconel 625 will enable the production of parts in a density better than 99 percent, the company says.
Read MoreTurn-Mill Center Makes Debut
Ganesh expands its booth size, featuring its latest turn-mill center.
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A Presentation that’s Out of this World
Next Intent CEO Rodney Babcock will present the company's GibbsCAM software, which has been used on significant NASA projects.
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Metal Additive Manufacturing for Parts up to 7 Feet Tall
Sample part in Inconel 625 challenges the size constraint usually associated with powder-based metal additive manufacturing.
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Expandable Pins Permit Easy Re-Use of Soft Jaws
The Hermann Schmidt Company showcases its Expandable Collet Pin.
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Quality Vision International Offers Metrology Education, Plus New Products
The ten-minute sessions will explain the performance technologies that shape accurate metrologies.
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Guess the Cycle Time, Win $100
Attendees are invited to check out the SolidCAM’s booth and guess cycle times for a chance to win $100.
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Spotlight on Samchully Workholding
The company will highlight its latest machines at IMTS.
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Reality Show Introduces Viewers to the World of Machinery
The reality show will spotlight self-made success Titan Gilroy and his machine shop.
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Okuma Launches its “myokuma.com” App Store
The web app is said to offer helpful features to CNCs.
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See Barfeeders and Meet a Vet at Bucci’s Booth
Meet and thank Bucci's former Army, Navy and Marine veteran employees.
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Astronaut Delivers Keynote Address at Student Summit
Astronaut Wendy Lawrence will deliver a keynote address on behalf of Sally Ride Science on Wednesday, Sept. 10, during the Smartforce Student Summit.
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Republic Lagun Emphasizes Robotic Integration
FANUC robot incorporated into vertical turn mill.
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Hurco Goes Swimming Like the Sharks
Hurco creates a Chipmaker Challenge in the style of ABC's popular TV show, "Shark Tank."
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Bigger Booth for Big Machines
Chevalier expands its booth, showcasing bigger models and new machines.
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DMG MORI Gets a Makeover
The brand has changed itself for a more unified and strategic business cooperation.
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Thinbit Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
Kaiser began its company in 1964, and continues to produce small grooving tools.
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New Products, Free iPad at Sunnen
“Like” the company’s Facebook page for a chance to win a free iPad.
Read More10,000 Reasons to Consider Additive Manufacturing
The possibilities are endless when it comes to additive manufacturing.
Read MoreMeet and Greet with Joe Gibbs
IMTS attendees will have a chance to meet the owner of the team.
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On the Advance of Manufacturing Tech
When we talk with Doug Woods on the eve of IMTS, he naturally starts discussing … Gravity. Yes, the Academy Award-winning film.
Read MoreNew Industry Player Touts Legacy of Precision
IMTS attendees will have a chance to learn about the company’s history and view its products.
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Hurco Goes Swimming Like the Sharks
Hurco creates a Chipmaker Challenge in the style of ABC's hit TV show, "Shark Tank."
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Laser Marking Headlines Trumpf Offerings
The portable laser-marking unit makes its debut at IMTS
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Olympic Medalist Signs Autographs in Norton Booth
2014 Sochi Women’s Singles Luge Bronze Medalist Erin Hamlin will sign autographs in Norton Abrasives’ booth Wednesday.
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IFPE Fluid Power Zone Returns to IMTS
Building off the success of IFPE Fluid Power Zone’s debut in 2012, Hannover Fairs USA has again partnered with the National Fluid Power Association to host the Zone 2014. The Fluid Power Zone is a dedicated exhibitor space within the Motion, Drive & Automation North America show in the East Building/Lakeside Center.
Read MoreCompanies Showcase Parts Cleaning Technology
Parts cleaning technology companies will showcase their products.
Read MoreBartles to Share Plans for Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute
At 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. today, Executive Director Dean Bartles will lead informative sessions on future plans for the Institute. That includes an initiative to have machine tool companies give, loan or lease equipment which would be operated at DMDII’s future headquarters on Goose Island in Chicago.
Read MoreGenSwiss Gives Back to Partnership
GenSwiss' partnership with Utilis supports a fluid transaction between the companies.
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Pre-engineered Cell Delivers High Welding Rates On Large Parts
ESAB introduces its latest in robotic welding, where replacement is crucial to keep up with advancing technologies.
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Viper Strikes at Mighty U.S.A.
Demos of the machine performing on turning centers, bridge mills and vertical centers will be on display.
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Partners Combine Spindle Interface, Tool-Locking Technology
The KM4X interface with Safe-Lock tool holders can perform both high torque/heavy roughing and high-speed machining operations.
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Software, Cutting Tool Companies Partner to Speed Simulation
CGTech (Vericut) will display software from its new partnership with Kennametal.
Read MoreSmartforce Student Summit Adds Speakers, Superintendent Program
The event will educate students in manufacturing, and will feature a 3D printed vehicle.
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Insertable Form Tools and Holders—One Stop
Schwanog showcases its range of insertable tooling systems at IMTS.
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Meet John Force Racing at Flow International
Flow International hosts John Force and Robert Hight of John Force Racing for autograph-signing event.
Read MoreMakino's Automation Options Reflect Expanded Interest in Unattended, Consistent Production
Makino is demonstrating what the company says is the broadest range of automation possibilities it has brought to any IMTS so far.
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Hexagon Offers Seminar and Array of Measurement Products
The company will offer a range of its products and services at IMTS.
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IMTS 2014 is Among the Best Ever
The numbers are mostly in and they say that IMTS 2014 is one of the top three shows in the event's history. As of noon on Friday, the show had more than 112,000 registrants, about 12 percent more than IMTS 2012 at that point. In part, this mass of people have come to see the show's 2,035 exhibiting companies on the totally sold out 1,282,914 square feet of available exhibit space. But they will come away with a whole lot more.
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Make Injection Molds from Plastic on a 3D Printer?
Stratasys says making injection molds from this technique is a preferable option in some cases.
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Company Offers Specialty Tooling and Acme Thread Mills
Scientific Cutting Tools displays its array of tools to fit customized manufacturing needs.
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Sandvik Coromant Spotlights Economic Contribution Made by Manufacturing
The company focuses on the high contributions provided from the manufacturing industry to the U.S. economy.
Read More2014 IMTS Conferences: The Rundown
Check out the conferences and their locations for this year's IMTS.
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Hot Topics of Industrial Automation North America 2014
During Industrial Automation North America (NA) 2014, attendees will see the broadest range of new manufacturing technologies in the East Building/Lakeside Center. Following the successful launch of the show co-located with IMTS in 2012, some 2014 show trends are efficient manufacturing, network security, big data and robotics.
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Vidmar Seeks Signatures in Support of Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Signature Wall comes to IMTS in hopes of raising donations.
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Training Readies Students for High-Tech Careers
FANUC America's training workshops aim to certify young professionals by the time they graduate.
Read MoreTaking Control of Automation
In addition to the Run MyRobot system, Siemens will present its line of machines.
Read MoreFirst IMTS for Newly Expanded RedEye
Stratasys returns to IMTS with its additive manufacturing part-making business, RedEye.
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The Auto Industry 2025: Back to the Future
There is a transformation going on in the auto industry right now, one that is as revolutionary as the early days of Henry Ford.
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A View from the Top Reveals Machine Craftsmanship from the Ground Up
From atop the YCM Americas Inc. double-deck booth (S-8450) visitors can sit and enjoy a snack while taking in the 14 machines on display that showcase the latest in vertical, horizontal and five-axis machining technology as well as the company’s strengths in manufacturing machines from the ground up.
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Zeiss Moves to Improve Measuring Efficiency
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (Booth E-5504) wants to enable customers to be more productive while reducing energy consumption.
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