Production Machining’s March 2022 News Highlights

Scytec Consulting is partnering with Absolute Machine Tools to include Scytec’s data collection software, DataXchange, with CNC machines being sold by Absolute Machine Tools. The collaboration is designed to offer end-users maximized machine uptime and open doors to new revenue streams. Working with Absolute Machine Tools is part of Scytec’s strategy to modernize the manufacturing industry by utilizing and leveraging data collection, which it says enables the next big step in digital transformation. Read more about this latest industry collaboration.

Here are more news highlights:
Global Shop Solutions Launches New Website — ERP software developer Global Shop Solutions has launched a new corporate website. The new site is designed to provide a user-friendly, more immersive online experience with a focus on the needs of manufacturers wanting to learn how ERP software can simplify their businesses.

Hirsh Precision Products Moves, Expands Headquarters — Hirsh Precision Products, a precision manufacturer for aerospace, medical device and scientific industries, has expanded from its Boulder, Colorado, location into a 65,000-square-foot facility in Frederick, Colorado. The company says this milestone signifies a critical stage for Hirsh Precision and its long-term plan for growth.

United Grinding, Francis Klein Create Joint Venture in Indian Market — The United Grinding Group and its long-standing partner company in the Indian market, Francis Klein, are pooling their expertise in a joint venture, United Grinding India LLP. It will be based in Bangalore and headed by C. R. Sudheendra, former president of United Grinding’s India branch office. The venture is designed to intensify their market activities and provide even better support to their broad customer base.

Nathan Turner Named Fastems President — Fastems, a builder and developer CNC automation and software for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers, has named Nathan Turner president of its U.S. operations. Turner has more than 30 years of automation experience. He will oversee Fastems’ sales, engineering and support teams in North, Central and South Americas.

Nnaisense Launches AI Academy — Nnaisense, artificial intelligence (AI)-based neural network solution provider for industrial application, announces the opening of its inaugural Industrial AI Academy. According to the company, the training program is the first of its kind, providing CTOs and other technical experts working in industrial processing as well as smart manufacturing and machinery with firsthand training by AI experts.

Autodesk Acquisitions Support Digital Factory Concept — Autodesk has acquired Prodsmart, a maker of software for optimizing manufacturing processes with automation and digitization. Prodsmart technology provides a real-time system of record for data collection, management and analysis to give production managers insights from order through to shipping, the company says.

Hexagon Acquiring ETQ — Hexagon, a provider of digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, is acquiring ETQ, a provider of SaaS-based quality management system (QMS); environment, health and safety (EHS); and compliance management software.

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