06/01/2026
The June issues of Manufacturing News are now available in print and online, www.mfgnewsweb.com. Special coverage this month include: Aerospace/Defense Manufacturing; Controls/Digital Readouts & Encoders; Finishing/Grinding/Abrasives; Plant Maintenance; Retrofit/Remanufacture/Repair. Also read about upcoming events, and industry news and announcements, personnel appointments, and more.
Highlights in Aerospace/Defense Manufacturing: machine tools with the latest state-of-the-art CNC controls; using ERP for AS9100 certification; horizontal profiler for processing medium and large parts; and machining solutions for mission-critical components.
-Companies highlighted include:
CNC Systems Inc., VisionWide-Tech, Global Shop Solutions, Mazak Corp., Starrag Group
Featured in Controls/Digital Readouts & Encoders: CNC with upgraded hardware/software platform that provides extra CPU processing power; NC software tools to provide seamless connectivity; DRO system with updated features for reliability/performance; and intuitive encoder displays that provide immediate feedback.
-Companies highlighted include:
FANUC America, Mitsubishi Electric, Sensata Technologies, Inc., US Digital Motion Control Products
Finishing/Grinding/Abrasives solutions include: gear cutting and grinding solution from a single source; cylindrical and planar high-precision process; simplified 14" disc floor finishing machine; and precision grinding technology for small spaces.
-Companies highlighted include: Liebherr, Nagel Precision USA, Palmgren, FLP Microfinishing, UNITED GRINDING
In Plant Maintenance: rust preventative for injection molds; accredited torque calibration services; heavy-duty punch & die tooling utility cart; and low VOC and VOC-free chemical solution lineup.
-Companies highlighted include:
Cortec Coatings, Kistler, Scotchman Metal Fabricating Solutions, Walter Surface Technologies
Retrofit/Remanufacture/Repair highlights: Hardinge rebuilds/retrofits using modern digital capabilities; reamer reconditioning service; high-performance CNC hardware for pipe cutting retrofits; and CNC retrofit systems for modernizing knee mills.
-Companies highlighted include:
Babin Machine, Monaghan Tooling Group, NUM CNC, PypeServer Inc., TRAK Machine Tools
In Applying Technology, read how an aerospace manufacturer integrated robotic automation with CNC machining to improve efficiency and consistency in high-mix, low-volume production. Also, read about a designer who turned to modern manufacturing technology to bring complex, high-precision components from concept to finished part under one roof.
-Companies highlighted include:
Alliant Global, Jason Pohl, Tormach Inc.
Upcoming 2026 events:
• Nidec Machine Tool America and WENZEL America joint open house, June 9-10, held at both locations in Wixom, MI (wenzelamerica.com/event/gear-up-for-precision; www.nidec.com)
• DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK Northeast event, June 10-11, Mazak Northeastern Technology Center, Windsor Locks, CT (www.mazak.com)
• Foundational technologies to be showcased at IMTS, Sept. 14-19, Chicago, IL (www.imts.com)
• FABTECH show Oct. 21-23, Las Vegas, NV (www.fabtechexpo.com)
