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Employee Driven, Employee Owned (opens the original)
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Astro Machine Works is a manufacturer in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, that makes custom machinery and automation systems for a variety of end markets. Thanks to an ESOP, its 130 employees are also company owners. Photo by MMS. In 2018, Astro Machine Works was at a crossroads. The president was planning his retirement and considering succession planning options for the shop, including selling to private equity. Although the company had a successful experience with private equity, finding another firm t
Omax Demonstrates Waterjet Cutting’s Versatility (opens the original)
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Omax is showcasing its TiltAJet system for waterjet cutting, which actively compensates for taper during the cut. Image provided by Omax. “We are finding customers are concerned with the uncertainty in the current economy,” says Kristy Gerwig, channel manager, trade shows and events at Hypertherm Associates. In these conditions, “manufacturers need equipment that helps them stay flexible, protect margins, and say, ‘Yes’ to more work.” At the same time, thriving industries such as medical, aerosp
EOS Showcases AM’s Shift From Prototyping to Production (opens the original)
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Making its IMTS debut is EOS’ newest metal AM platform, the EOS M4 Onyx. It features six 400 W lasers, a larger build volume than its predecessor, automated job handling and advanced process monitoring. As the focus for additive manufacturing (AM) users shifts from prototyping to production, the technology is shifting with it. According to EOS, this change has shaped the company’s presence at IMTS, with a focus on equipment, materials, services and stories tailored to high-volume, end-use applic
Chiron Showcases Five-Axis Machines For Applications Big and Small (opens the original)
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Chiron is machining a demo part called a “bone watch” that incorporates features common in both jewelry making and medical devices on its Micro5 XL five-axis machine in its booth throughout the show. Source: Chiron Group As manufacturers look to improve precision and performance, many are turning to five-axis machining to reduce setups and improve part quality. Chiron Group is featuring two models of five-axis machines to cover different ends of the size spectrum. For applications involving smal
Taiwan Flagship Showcase Brings Together 20 Taiwanese Manufacturing Leaders (opens the original)
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The Taiwan Flagship Showcase at IMTS brings together 20 Taiwanese manufacturers in one pavilion. Source: TAITRA The strength of Taiwan’s machine tool industry is its collaboration — the ability of different companies making advanced machine tools, smart automation systems, precision motion components and more to work together to create solutions that help manufacturers improve productivity, precision, flexibility and operational efficiency. The Taiwan Flagship Showcase at IMTS brings together 20
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