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Mission Discovers 1st World with Two Stars.

OPEN MIND Technologies, a leading developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has announced that Ramco Machine, LLC (Rowley, MA U.S.A) is helping to impact the future of space exploration by using hyperMILL CAM software and 5-axis machining to make parts for an advanced NASA satellite mission.

For manufacturers overseeing major capital investments, understanding the true cost of a purchase can be difficult. This is probably why most prefer to simplify their purchasing decisions by basing it on the bottom-line price alone.

Mazak CNC machine tools continue to be delivered and our engineers continue to install them.

With Mazak genuine parts in stock, direct access to Mazak’s World Parts Centre and a variety of OEM suppliers, we are uniquely placed to ensure your machines are back up and running as quickly as possible.

We are ready to respond to your needs quickly and efficiently.

With high-mix/low-volume production, just-in-time inventories and increasingly demanding customers, manufacturers require the single-setup efficiency of Multi-Tasking – and for the industry’s widest range of capabilities, manufacturers go with the Multi-Tasking pioneers at Mazak.

Take a look at the lightweight, sleek CRX-10iA features and amazing capabilities such as simple drag and drop programming on a touch screen tablet.

Invest in hyperMILL before 30 June 2020 to take advantage...

hyperMILL 2020.1 offers many innovations in all areas. General improvements in the new version increase usability and the performance of programming.

Watch the following videos to find out more about the new functions in hyperMill 2020.1

Tecalemit is a privately-owned Australian company established in 1940. The company manufactures a range of lubrication equipment and centralised lubrication systems at its Adelaide facility and is a leading supplier of RAASM high quality pumps and workshop equipment.

The right type of automation delivers substantial benefits for manufacturers. The ability to increase spindle utilization and boost output of both people and CNC machine tools are the most obvious benefits. Additional benefits include improved part accuracy and consistency, reductions in human error and the potential for lights out production.

John Hart Pty Ltd is continuing with “normal” operations during this challenging time. Although we expect some business disruption, we will do our utmost to provide the same level of world class service and support our customers always rely on.

Take a look at this video featuring all the new products that will be released in 2020 by FANUC.

Manufacturers’ part programming needs vary from one shop and industry segment to the next. So their machine tool CNC needs are different as well. Truly effective controls allow for the programming of complex to simple part geometries programed either in the front office or on the shop floor at the machine tool. G-code (EIA/ISO) and conversational types of part programming make this possible.

Mazak Cyber World No.59 is available for download.

Faster Programming, More Efficient Cutting.

Version 2020.1 of the hyperMILL CAD/CAM suite is now available. This software release provides additional user-friendliness for hyperMILL programmers. Enhancements are to programming tasks, and also to make machining quicker and simpler.

The city of Burnie, located in northern Tasmania, has taken a few blows in recent years. The local manufacturing industry has shed many jobs due to offshore moves and a downturn in forestry and mining activity, which has severely impacted the region. In the mean-time, aquaculture (marine farming) has expanded rapidly in Tasmania since the 1990’s and is now one of the State's major industries.

A Burnie based business is thriving on the transition to manufacturing for aquaculture.

Mazak Cyber World No.58 is available for download.

See the new Mazak Integrex i-200H ST and Mazak Integrex i-450H ST in action.

FANUC has unveiled two new lightweight collaborative robot additions to their cobot family at the IREX 2019 Exhibition in Tokyo.