Mazak Worcester Open House to Showcase 12-Pallet CNC Automation
Mazak’s December Worcester open house will show the CP-450 pallet system alongside a CV5-500. We examine the practical questions for high-mix CNC shops.
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Milling, turning, grinding and machine tools.
Tezmaksan Highlights Compact Machine Tending at JIMTOF 2026
Tezmaksan is presenting the CubeBOX Blues DR Mini and RoboCAM+ at JIMTOF. Its specifications show how compact part storage and robots may help high-mix CNC workshops.
GBS Configurable Profilometers Target Different Surface Measurement Scales
GBS offers modular white-light interferometry systems with different stages and sensors; the critical question is whether optical and movement ranges suit the inspected surface.
LK Revises L100NX Scanner Accuracy Figures—What the Numbers Mean
LK's October L100NX improvement changes published form error, point dispersion and dimensional accuracy; these separate metrics should not be conflated.
Hexagon HYPERSCAN SR Moves Tracked Scanning Closer to the Workpiece
HYPERSCAN SR is a wireless optical tracking scanner designed for shop-floor and field use; dynamic tracking can aid setup flexibility without replacing measurement qualification.
Mahr MarSurf CNC Modular Evo Automates Routine Surface Measurement
Mahr's MarSurf CNC modular Evo addresses repeatable surface inspection tasks, but selecting roughness metrics and fixturing remains essential.
Siemens SINUMERIK Machine Tool Robot Brings CNC Control to Six-Axis Machining
Siemens positions its Machine Tool Robot between industrial robots and machining centers, with accuracy claims that require process-specific validation.
SHINING 3D Adds Wireless Scanning and Photogrammetry to Portable Metrology
FreeScan Combo+ Wireless and the wider SHINING 3D update aim to simplify large-part scanning, but volumetric accuracy and workflow matter more than wireless connectivity.
DMG MORI Demonstrates Integrated Machining and Automation at AMB
DMG MORI's AMB 2026 presentation in Stuttgart centred on connecting machining, inspection and automation across a production process rather than treating each machine as an isolated asset. The manufacturer announced twenty machines across more than 2
Mazak QRX-50MSY Combines Two Spindles with Y-Axis Turning
Mazak presented its QRX-50MSY turning centre at IMTS 2026 as a compact route to multi-operation production of small, complex components. The September 14 launch information describes a machine with two turning spindles, milling capability and Y-axis
Renishaw PH20 PLUS Adds 107 mm of Reach—But Retrofit Details Matter
Renishaw's PH20 PLUS extends five-axis CMM probe reach by 107 mm. New PE20 modules, TP20 adapter support and specific UCC T5 requirements define the upgrade.
Hexagon ENSPEC Offers a New Route to In-House CMM Inspection
Hexagon's ENSPEC bridge CMM targets EMEA manufacturers moving inspection in-house; total measurement capability depends on software, staff and environment as well as machine size.
Velocity’s Ohio Expansion Adds Swiss CNC Turning to Integrated Manufacturing
Velocity Group's Cambridge factory expansion combines Swiss precision turning with molding and assembly; the manufacturing strategy is broader than one new lathe.
MetraSCAN BLACK2 Brings Three Inspection Modes Into One Portable System
FARO CREAFORM combines optical tracking, stand-alone scanning and probing in MetraSCAN BLACK2; its acquisition speed must still be evaluated against complete inspection tasks.
Okuma’s IMTS 2026 Lineup Put Automation Beside Nine CNC Machines
At IMTS 2026, Okuma paired nine of 11 CNC machines with automation while introducing four models to the Americas. The real story is how machining and handling fit together.
API’s Optical CMM Brings 9D LADAR Into Automated Production Inspection
API's Optical CMM couples automated motion with a non-contact LADAR sensor. Its point-capture speed is a supplier specification, not proof of faster accepted-part inspection.
