News of Note: December 2018
ORNL appoints new leadership, Ingersoll remains with current owners, DMG MORI expands and other industry news. 

Three Expectations for Robotic Automation
Shops take some modern robot capabilities as given, but a recent trade show in Japan demonstrated ways those capabilities continue to improve.

DMG MORI Expands, Modernizes Polish Plant
The plant is among DMG MORI’s oldest and largest. It is said that the modernization was necessary, given the machine tool demands of recent years. 

XXL Machines Shine in New, Modern Design
DMG MORI’s two XXL machines, the DMU 200 gantry and DMU 340 gantry, are pulling the crowds at its booth, not just due to their large size and five-axis simultaneous machining capabilities, but also because of the new stealth design.

DMG MORI to Relocate U.S. Headquarters to Chicago’s South Side
The move aims to address the coming need for engineering talent. Locating close to the Illinois Institute of Technology will provide access to students and expose those students to manufacturing technology.

July 2018 Product Spotlight: Grinding
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on various grinding machines and equipment for all sorts of applications. 

Mobile Robotic Systems Automate Turning Machines
IMTS 2018: DMG MORI will be displaying a range of automation products, including the second-generation Robo2Go mobile robotic automation system for turning machines.

Control Interface Focuses on Digital Workflows
IMTS 2018: The Celos control and user interface from DMG MORI creates a consistent ecosystem for digital production, according to the company.

Selective Laser Melting System Improves Efficiency, Powder Handling
IMTS 2018: DMG MORI’s Lasertec 30 SLM selective laser melting system enables the use of different powder materials, while an intelligent powder module concept speeds up changes of material. 

Space-Saving Five-Axis Machine Cuts Large Parts
IMTS 2018: DMG MORI’s two XXL machines, the DMU 200 gantry and DMU 340 gantry, are designed for large-part applications.

DMG MORI to Host Innovation Days in Chicago
The event will showcase dozens of machine tools performing live demonstrations, including several U.S. and world premieres. 

Machine Monitoring Enhances Human Resource Functions
Decisions about manufacturing processes are not the only business factors that can be improved by the insights derived from data collected by a machine-monitoring system. For this shop, using this information to strengthen and fine-tune its employee incentive program is a significant benefit, among many others.

CAM Software Helps Shop Five-Axis Machine Aerospace Part
A five-axis machine and HyperMill CAM software from Open Mind Technologies gave a shop the ability to meet the tight tolerances required for the camera-mounting brackets on a NASA satellite mission.

Universal Cylindrical Grinder Completes Complex Parts in One Setup
Taiyo Koki, a DMG Mori company, announced the U.S. debut of the CVG-series vertical universal cylindrical grinder with pallet changer.

Why Tie Payroll Hours to Machine Tool Hours?
J&R Machine uses machine-monitoring data not just to track machine uptime, but also to create a financial index that helps it shape decisions related to equipment, processes, staffing, sales and business in general.

An Automation System for a Job Shop Environment
A flexible robotic part-loading and unloading system enables a small Indiana shop to boost production without a large investment.

DMG MORI USA Appoints New President
James V. Nudo has been with the company for more than 14 years and previously served as executive officer.