Nidec Corporation announced that the Nidec Group has decided to construct a technical center to exhibit a comprehensive lineup of its machine tools on Nidec Machine Tool Corporation’s premises in the city of Ritto, Shiga Prefecture.
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation announced that the construction of a new factory that Nidec Machine Tool (Zhejiang) Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, had been building in the city of Pinghu, Zhejiang Province, China, has been completed, and that the factory has launched its full-scale operation, on October 11. Constructed to establish a prompt machine tool supply system to meet China’s domestic needs for autos, robots, and industrial machines among others, this new, three-floor factory, whose first-phase construction started in March 2023, covers an area of approximately 66,000m2, including an approximately 18,000m2 first floor.
The latest issue of Klingelnberg’s customer magazine, GEARS inline, is out now! It’s packed with all the latest insights into the exciting world of gear technology. The eleventh edition is all about cutting-edge solutions, including solutions for electric mobility, and sets new standards in quality inspection.
The 11th International VDI Conference on Gears 2025 will be held in Garching, Munich at the Gear Research Centre (FZG) of the Technical University of Munich from September 10th to 12th, 2025. Presenting a paper gives you the opportunity to take part in this leading international forum and to learn about the latest developments and research results in the powertrain industry and academia. Abstracts are due November 22, 2024!
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)—September 9–14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place—is the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, and it’s right around the corner! With visitors from more than 110 countries, IMTS is where the creators, builders, sellers and drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and be inspired. But with more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, where do you begin? Here at Gear Technology, we do our best to help you make the most of your show experience by assembling booth previews that will be worthy of your attention.
Emuge-Franken USA is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The company officially entered the U.S. marketplace with a handful of employees under the name Emuge in 1984 in a Northborough, MA sales and warehousing facility. The Emuge brand was aggressively marketed and demand for products grew rapidly. Today 40 years later, Emuge-Franken is recognized as a leading brand in cutting tool innovation, quality and performance throughout a wide range of industries and products across North America, with over 80 employees in the United States and Canada.
Liebherr Gear Technology has opened a new location in Querétaro, Mexico. This expansion will allow Liebherr to further improve the service and be closer to our customers in this region.
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) September 9–14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place is fast approaching and, for newcomers and veterans alike, it is always worthwhile to plan as much as possible in advance to make the most of it. For Gear Technology readers looking for gear manufacturing equipment such as gear cutting, forming, and finishing, as well as broaching, shaping, and slotting machines, you must first visit the Gear Generation sector in the North Building, Level 3.
Effective July 1st, 2024, Dr. Ulrich Kissling, founder and Managing Director of KISSsoft AG steps down as Managing Director of KISSsoft AG as he partially transitions to retirement. Dr. Kissling will continue with KISSsoft AG focusing on representation for Gleason / KISSsoft AG on various technical committees and providing technical support to the Engineering and Sales teams.
The Siemens Machine Tool Business sadly announces the death of Randy Pearson, 70, on May 21, 2024, in Reno, Nevada, following a long battle with lung cancer. Randy had recently retired after more than 20 years with Siemens, where he served as dealer support manager and much more.