Chris Felix

Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

Before it's Too Late, Appreciate

Your situation may not seem ideal, but be sure about your goals before making a change. You might already be in the right place and only need a refresher about why you should appreciate it.

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Machine Tool Scanning System

Designed to provide process control opportunities for high-value CNC machine tools, this system incorporates a new generation of on-machine analog scanning technology to allow fast and accurate form and profile data capture from both prismatic and complex 3D components.

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13th Annual TopSolid Seminar in Prague

The 13th annual TopSolid seminar which took place in Prague January 15-18, 2014, gave Missler Software the opportunity to share with seminar participants the good news of its best sales results in the history of the company.

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Turning Machines

More Functionality with Vertical Turning

Continuing developments in vertical turning technology, such as expanding multitasking functionality, have further increased these machines' relevance.

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Bar Feeders

Technology Advances Automation Trends

Shops of all sizes looking for better efficiency are realizing the benefits of a deeper investment into automation.

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Toolholders

ER Collet Chuck and Quick-Change System in One Toolholder

This quick-change system is aimed at addressing cost concerns for companies focused on conserving costs and improving productivity.

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Okuma America’s 2013 Technology Showcase

Okuma America Corporation’s Technology Showcase event, held December 10-12, 2013 in Charlotte, N.C., was the company’s largest to date, both in attendance and the number of CNC machines shown.

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Learn From Your Past

I stumbled across a really cool website that provides a glimpse into our past. It got me thinking about how learning from our past is often the best way to improve our future.

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Green Fire Prevention

Fire suppression systems go a long way in helping to protect equipment (and employees). Here's an environmentally friendly system that has proven its value.

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Workholding

e-Technology Energizes the Future of Gripping and Clamping

This clamping and gripping system incorporates electrically powered steady rests, clamping heads, grippers, cylinder systems, clamp release units and tool locking systems.

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Merry Christmas from PM!

We would like to wish all of our readers a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous new year. Today we stray slightly from our typical industry content to offer you a little bit of Christmas trivia.

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Fanuc Merges Operations

Fanuc has officially merged all of its operations in the Americas into a single company named Fanuc America Corporation.

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