M W MW MIDWEST Vol. 17 No. 10 M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 2007 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin Feature Editorial Metalcutting Designed for Production Modular design can be configured for range of applications. See Page 10 October 2024 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Advanced Solutions Displayed at FFG Americas 2024 Open House Knox Machinery Announces Rebranding After 28 successful years in busi-ness, Knox Machinery announced it has rebranded and now operates under the new name of Knox Manufacturing Solutions to better reflect its expanded range of products and services. A new company website reflecting these changes is located at knoxcnc.com. According to Greg Knox, CEO of Knox Manufacturing Solutions, the busi-ness strategy is more than just a name change: “It signifies the company’s com-mitment to providing comprehensive manufacturing solutions that empower its customers to achieve greater produc-tivity and success,” he said. Continued on Page 60 Machine Maintenance Cylindrical 4-Axis Receiver Receiver is designed for aligning lathes, turning centers and spindles, rams and pistons and more. See Page 24 The FFG Americas open house event drew a crowd of over 300 industry professionals and partners. FFG Americas recently held an open house event that drew over 300 industry professionals and partners and provided an opportunity for atten-dees to explore advanced machinery and technology. Guests experienced plant tours and live cutting demon-strations across 16 machines, including solutions from MAG, FEELER, LEAD-WELL and FFG DMC. This event high-lighted FFG’s latest advancements in precision machining, automation and innovative manufacturing processes, Continued on Page 60 Hyundai WIA USA Expo Event October 29-31 Hyundai WIA will be holding an expo event, HINEX USA 2024, taking place October 29-31, 2024, 10 AM to 4 PM, at The Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. This year’s expo will show-case Hyundai WIA’s latest advancements in precision machining, automation and smart manufacturing solutions with 10 Hyundai WIA machines on the floor. Machines on display will include turning centers, HMCs and VMCs, in-cluding the SE2600SY with cobot and Continued on Page 62 Applying Technology Shop Passes Down Knowledge Advanced control helps shop manage challenges of high-mix manufacturing and training new machinists. See Page 32 Mitsubishi Electric Automation Celebrates 50 Years Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. celebrated 50 years of “The Difference in Your Machining” at IMTS. Since 1974, Mitsubishi Electric Automation has been supporting the machine tool industry through service and repair. At the show, the company previewed an enhanced CNC controller, the M800V/M80V Series, that adds addi-tional functions to the M800/M80 Series, released in 2014, in-cluding high-definition 3D machining simulation to minimize trial cutting and a new, streamlined operator interface. Continued on Page 60 Software Software Components for Digital Manufacturing Release includes new and enhanced features for efficient toolpath generation. See Page 38 Transforming High-Speed Aircraft Development DarkAero, a pioneering aerospace company based in Madison, WI, is on a mission to revolutionize personal avi-ation. Established by the visionary trio of brothers—Keegan, River and Ryley Karl—DarkAero combines cutting-edge engineering and sophisticated manufacturing practices to turn their collective vision into reality. Central to its manufacturing process is the Tor-mach 1500MX CNC Mill, which has be-come an indispensable tool in the company’s intricate production and prototyping efforts. Continued on Page 60 Energy Manufacturing Offshore Wind Sector Products New product meets the load handling demands of largescale offshore wind manufacturers. See Page 56 Subscription Changes: To make name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com • www.mfgnewsweb.com CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Gross Publications, Inc. MIDWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 People in the News Page 50 Advertiser Index Page 49 PAID
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