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Improved capability in precision part machining, reduced setting and process adjustment time, and integration with automation systems are some of its benefits.

It is ideal for highly complex components used in Aerospace, Die & Mould, Oil & Gas and Medical industries.

The phenomenal success of the first edition of the Delhi Machine Tool Expo (DMTX) made Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organise the second edition with an objective to bring together small and big industry players, stalwarts and industry experts under one roof. The show is scheduled to take place from August 10–13, 2017 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The highest performing companies have certain practices deployed that qualify them better from the rest. To identify their approaches and aid the others in applying the same for significant performance effects, the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) has organized the 11th edition of National Productivity Summit on August 04–05, 2017 at Hyatt Regency, Pune. Save the dates.

The 17th edition of the international machine tools and industrial trade fair, INTEC held in Coimbatore in June turned out to be a huge success. The five-day event organized by CODISSIA surpassed its own expectations with the number of footfalls and business turnover.

Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd (LMW) seems to have mastered the art of staying ahead of the game. One of its strong arms, the Machine Tool Division, has been garnering rave reviews in the industry for its relentless focus on customer satisfaction.

A CNC-based hybrid tool solution, the Ambit multi-task system, from Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, can be integrated into almost any CNC metalworking machine. With an upgrade to Beckhoff’s PC-based control platform with EtherCAT as the fast fieldbus system, the Ambit solution enables the alternate use of metal removal and metal deposition heads in the tool spindle, and ensures optimized machine communication.

Mumbai, India – FAG Bearings India Ltd, a leading manufacturer of industrial and automotive bearings, has changed its corporate name to Schaeffler India Ltd recently. The process of changing the company’s name was completed after the required regulatory and subsequent shareholder approvals were obtained.

Gurugram, India – Zavenir and Kluthe Group have announced a major strategic 50:50 joint venture, named Zavenir Kluthe. The aim of this tie-up is to cater to the needs of Automotive, Automotive Ancillaries, Heavy Engineering, and Plastic Industry.

Cleveland, US – The US cutting tool consumption recently totaled to $191.93 million according to the US Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT).