Patti Engineering and Kettering University collaborate to create an Industry 4.0-enabled collaborative robotic cell for a new classroom lab to teach engineering and computer science students about real-world situations with manufacturing automation technologies they may experience during their co-ops and future careers.

Punch Powertrain, the dynamic face of innovative transmission and propulsion systems for automotive OEM’s and mobility providers globally, announces the appointment of Matt Stevens as Chief Information Officer (CIO). With an advanced digitalization strategy, headed by Mr. Stevens, Punch Powertrain aims to leverage technology and innovation to bring cutting-edge transmissions to market faster and at an affordable cost.

Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to announce the promotion of Zac Denny to Setup Technician. In this role, he will oversee setup and operation of the MZ130 and Koepfer 153 machines.

Join Gleason's special online event to learn about design, manufacturing and inspection of e-Drive gears. The three day event features one topic per day addressing the specific requirements and challenges of e-Drive transmission manufacture, with particular attention to minimizing gear noise.

Machine manufacturer Klingelnberg now ranks among the new members of Innovation Hub, Bergisches RheinLand. The company signed its membership contract on 17 February 2023, at the headquarters of Innovation Hub, Bergisches RheinLand in Gummersbach, Germany.

SAACKE Precision Tools and Grinding Machines, a family business started in 1892, has announced a Mr. Georg Saacke as president to lead a new management team.

At the CIMT 2023, which takes place from April 10^th–15^th, WFL will present its technology and software solutions, such as WFL iControl, scanning technologies, or the new operational data acquisition system myWFL. But that is not the end of the story. The actual highlight of the show is the presentation of the M30 Millturn and a machining demonstration of a roots rotor.

Croix Gear & Machining, recognized as a leader in the custom manufacturing of loose gears, announced the hiring of Michael J. Lindsay as President. Mr. Lindsay will assume responsibility for all manufacturing and business operations. Mr. Lindsay brings a proven track record for continual improvement in supply chain, scheduling, production, and quality to Croix Gear. 

Southern Gear has added two Hwacheon VT-1150+ Vertical Turning Centers to its gear production operations, both capable of high-speed, complete machining of ring gears and other cylindrical parts with diameters of 1,320 mm and lengths up to 950 mm. 

Market changes and mutual dependencies between value creation stages require both new technical and economical solutions. How can companies face these challenges with greater resilience? How can we exploit the benefits of increased cost-effectiveness? These questions are being posed by the transnational "EuProGigant" project. The aim is to ensure smart, sovereign use of data for production and bring this to Europe.