Bodycote Achieves Nadcap Accreditation at New Fairfield, OH, Facility
January 1, 2026Bodycote, provider of advanced heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, has announced that its new facility in Fairfield, OH, has achieved Nadcap accreditation for heat treating, vacuum brazing, and TIG welding, marking a key milestone in the site's progression toward full operations.
This investment strengthens Bodycote's North American footprint and supports growing demand for high-specification thermal processing in the aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Construction of the 55,000-sq.-ft...
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Rowan Lab is Super-Powered to Advance Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Through AI
January 1, 2026The rapid development of AI and the usability of large language models have promised to transform industries on a large scale, but first engineers must figure out how to integrate intelligent systems with real-world manufacturing methods.
To accomplish that goal, Rowan University's Digital Engineering Hub (DEHub) is merging smart technology with advanced manufacturing methods through its well-equipped lab, launched fall 2025.
Housed at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering's Rowan Hall and directed by Antonios Kontsos, Ph.D., the ...
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Toolroom Milling Center Series
January 1, 2026Avemax Industrial Co., Ltd. offers the KL toolroom milling center series comprising conventional milling machines and CNC machining centers.
Model KL-150 features linear guideway design on 3 axes for smooth, fast movement, boosting productivity. Major castings are made of stress-relieved, high grade cast iron to provide a rigid machine structure. One:two ratio timing belt pullets on X/Y axes increase drive torque.
KL-150 specifications:
XYZ travels: 29.9" x 10.2" x 9.8"
Table size: 9" x 49"
Spind...
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Nichols Portland Expand PA Operations, Creating 42 New Jobs
January 1, 2026Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth has secured a nearly $4.7 million investment from metalforming technology company Nichols Portland, Inc. (NPI) to help expand its manufacturing operations in Elk County-a project that will create 42 new jobs and retain 285 existing positions.
NPI has moved from its MIM-Ridgway location into a larger technology hub and business showcase at 286 Piper Road in the St. Marys Industrial Airport Park, agreeing to a 10-year lease. This facility also serves as the company's corporate headquarters,...
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Customizable Gantry Milling Machine
January 1, 2026Zimmermann's FZP37 gantry milling machine has a modular design that allows different operating ranges and the use of different brands of CNC controls. Its gantry construction makes it possible to machine components of all kinds. This gantry milling machine features a substantial working range, from 118"-1,575" in the X-axis, 98"-236" in the Y-axis and 49"-118" in the Z-axis.
The length of the machine table ranges from 118"-1,575", with a width between 98"-236". It is firmly anchored to th...
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Ascential Technologies Names Executive Vice President, Aerospace & Industrials
January 1, 2026Ascential Technologies, a global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, has announced the appointment of Jack Pennuto as Executive Vice President, Aerospace & Industrials. In this role, Pennuto will lead the growth of Ascential Technologies' Aerospace & Industrials platform by defining and executing a unified strategy that integrates the capabilities of Ascential Technologies' brands including CIMAT, Galileo, Kleinknecht, Lismar, and Titan. Additionally, he...
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