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Rollomatic Inc. celebrates 20th Anniversary in the U.S.

Rollomatic head 2013 tComputer numerical control (CNC) machine tool manufacturer Rollomatic Inc. is getting ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary of the date of incorporation in Illinois, which happened on June 8, 1993.

Wohlers releases annual report on additive manufacturing/3-D printing

wohlers 2013 cover tWohlers Associates Inc. has released its Wohlers Report 2013, the company’s annual in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing and 3-D printing worldwide.

Precision measurement of metallic foils during production

pm tThe Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has unveiled its new “bd-2” sensor for thickness measurements. The system can accurately measure foils, rolled strips and other metallic semi-finished products with an accuracy of at least 100nm, within a measurement range of several millimeters, according to the company.

Hassay Savage offers new microdrill line

The GMauvaisUSA MICRO Drill Line from the Hassay Savage Co., Turners Falls, Mass., is now available in sizes from 0.1mm to 3mm with a complete program in both HSS-E 8 percent cobalt and 10 percent micro grain solid carbide.

Product-Briefs
Wyss Institute founder donates $125 million to Institute

Wyss loc13 tThe Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University announced that Hansjörg Wyss (Harvard MBA, '65), the entrepreneur and philanthropist who enabled the Institute's creation in 2009 with a $125 million gift, has donated a second $125 million gift to the university to further advance the Institute's pioneering work.

Microrockets and micromotors may help overcome medical barriers

wangAn advance in micromotor technology akin to the invention of cars that fuel themselves from the pavement or air, rather than gasoline or batteries, is opening the door to broad new medical and industrial uses for these tiny devices, according to scientists from the University of California, who presented their research at a meeting of the American Chemical Society in April.

Turn-key laser system for industrial marking and labeling

LWS 780Trotec Laser Inc.'s LWS 780 marking station is a turn-key laser system for industrial marking and labeling. Typical applications include component marking in machine construction and tool construction and in medical technology and electronics.

Mission Micro Molding Corp. moves to Calif.

Mission Micro Molding Corp. has relocated to Irvine, Calif. The new facility has allowed the company to expand its services to provide assembly and testing. The company now has more than 1,000-sq.-ft. of cleanroom space.

Conference to focus on advanced manufacturing

An advanced manufacturing research conference taking place June 10-14, 2013 is expected to draw about 500 academic, industrial and governmental participants to the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wis., according to the host, the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Keyence’s IM Series speeds up inspections for Timex

timex keyence 3Keyence’s IM series of image dimension measuring systems are being used to speed up and simplify inspections for Timex.

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