UNITED MACHINING North America Names Baldwin Director of Corporate Marketing
June 1, 2026UNITED MACHINING North America has announced the appointment of Jacob Baldwin as Director of Corporate Marketing. In this role, Baldwin will lead marketing strategy and execution for UNITED MACHINING North America, in addition to his current responsibilities with UNITED GRINDING North America.
"Jacob brings a proven track record of building impactful marketing strategies and driving digital transformation," said Onik Bhattacharyya, President of UNITED MACHINING North America. "His leadership will be instrumental as we continue...
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Motion Control System for Basic Automation Applications
June 1, 2026Siemens has launched its enhanced motion control portfolio, featuring SINAMICS servo-drive systems and the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller, offering enhanced performance and flexibility for basic automation applications, including handling, moving, positioning, and processing.
The solution combines three key innovations:
Advanced SINAMICS S200 and S210 servo-drive systems
New SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller
Compatible SIMOTICS servomotors.
Key features and benefits include:
Enhanced processing power with dedicated communi...
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OMIC R&D Celebrates Five Years of Pioneering WAAM
June 1, 2026The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research & Development (OMIC R&D) recently hosted Johannes Zuckschwerdt, CEO of GEFERTEC GmbH, for a visit to its Scappoose, OR, facility. The trip was more than a courtesy call-it was a celebration of a partnership that has been generating tangible results for Oregon's manufacturing community since GEFERTEC joined the OMIC collaboration in 2021.
GEFERTEC, a Berlin-based pioneer in wire-based additive manufacturing (AM), provides OMIC R&D with a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) sys...
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Unison Ltd Completes Purchase of California-Based PHI Hydraulics
June 1, 2026Unison Ltd, inventor of all-electric tube manipulation and manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines, has completed its acquisition of California-based production machinery and tooling specialist, PHI Hydraulics.
For Unison Ltd and its North American division, Danville, VA-based Unison Tube LLC, the acquisition further enhances its already extensive product portfolio.
The purchase of PHI will introduce additional end-forming technologies and tooling for tube and pipe flaring, flanging, beading, and squaring and deburring to the Uniso...
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Clancy Machine Tool Appoints Rice as CNC Technical Training Manager
June 1, 2026Clancy Machine Tool, Inc., a provider of CNC machine tool solutions and services, has announced the appointment of T.J. Rice as Technical Training Manager.
With over 30 years of experience in the CNC machine tool industry and over 20 years with the company, Rice brings deep technical expertise and a proven track record in training and customer service support. In this role, he will lead the development and execution of the company's technical training programs, supporting internal teams and customers. He will be responsible for advancing...
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Plasma Pipe Cutting Retrofits
June 1, 2026In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial fabrication, the decision to retrofit or remanufacture existing machine tools has become a strategic necessity for companies looking to maximize ROI without sacrificing cutting-edge performance.
A spokesperson noted, "In order to support customers facing these challenges, a powerful synergy has emerged in the pipe cutting sector: the integration of NUM's high-performance CNC hardware with PypeServer's intuitive workflow software."
This is specifically highlighted in the rev...
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