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Mazak to Invest $8.5 Million in Kentucky Manufacturing Operations
FLORENCE, Ky., January 15, 2019 – With an aggressive plan in place, Mazak Corporation has announced it will invest $8.5 million in new manufacturing technology for its Florence, Kentucky, Mazak iSmart Factory operations. The investment encompasses the installation of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing cell with fully automated storage and retrieval system, six of Mazak’s most…
Read MoreMulti-Tasking: What Is It Good For? Absolutely Everything!
Multi-Tasking machine tool technology has revolutionized manufacturing and continues to play a critical role in today’s truly progressive shops. Besides the amazing gains in productivity, Multi-Tasking technology has catapulted shops, especially smaller ones, to levels where they can easily machine the most complex parts in the world and do so cost-effectively. Current Multi-Tasking machine configurations…
Read MoreMulti-Tasking Facts and Fiction
POSTED ON 12/12/2018 — Despite the fact that Multi-Tasking technology has become increasingly common in shops across the country and around the world, many manufacturers still believe such machines are costly and a challenge to integrate into existing processes and automation. Where these myths arose remains a mystery, but the facts are easy to find, especially…
Read MoreMazak to Open New Technical Center in San Francisco
FLORENCE, Ky., December 10, 2018 – With its sights set on further strengthening customer support, especially for those in the high-tech industries, Mazak Corporation has announced it will open a new Mazak San Francisco Technical Center. The new facility will service manufacturers in the Bay Area as well as those in Northern California and portions…
Read MoreMTConnect Bootcamp January 2019
When: January 29-30, 2019 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lunch provided Where: National Technology Center 8025 Production Drive Florence, KY 41042 WHO SHOULD ATTEND Plant managers, supervisors, decision makers, developers or IT personnel considering implementing MTConnect® in their facilities. WHAT TO EXPECT As one of the original members of the MTConnect Institute, and after years…
Read MoreMazak Advances HYBRID Technology with MegaStir Acquisition
FLORENCE, Ky., December 3, 2018 – Mazak Corporation has announced its acquisition of MegaStir, a supplier of friction stir welding (FSW) tools and technology located in Provo, Utah. With the acquisition, Mazak continues to expand and build upon its HYBRID Multi-Tasking Machine Technology. The new Mazak MegaStir will provide further system advancements and evolve into…
Read More2018 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show
When: December 6 & 7, 2018 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM December 8, 2018 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Where: Indiana Convention Center: Yellow Hall (Machinery Row) Booth: #5755 100 S. Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46225 View Show Floorplan REGISTER NOW WHAT TO EXPECT Whether you build racing motors or create aftermarket accessories, PRI is…
Read MoreMazak Boosts VTC-300C Performance With MAZATROL SmoothG Control
FLORENCE, Ky., November 27, 2018 – Mazak Corporation has further enhanced the exceptionally productive VTC-300C Vertical Machining Center with the addition of the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC and its suite of SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY software solutions. The new control complements the VTC-300C’s full traveling-column design, automatic tool changer and powerful 40-taper spindle, all of which combine to…
Read MoreThe Best of Both Programming Worlds Optimize Metalcutting
Truly effective controls allow for programming everything from simple to complex part geometries either in the front office or on the shop floor at the machine tool. These advanced controls offer the best of both worlds – G-code (EIA/ISO) programming as well as conversational type part programming. Mazak’s MAZATROL Smooth CNCs are just that type…
Read MoreMazak Congratulates Joey Logano and Team Penske on Championship Win
FLORENCE, Ky., November 21, 2018 – Mazak Corporation, a Team Penske technical sponsor, congratulates owner Roger Penske, driver Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion on winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship, securing the team’s second Cup Series title. On November 18, 2018, Logano won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami…
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