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Cardinal Kinetic will showcase its latest motion control innovations at , taking place September 16–18, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The company will highlight InoDrive, a compact, all-in-one motion control card engineered for precise, real-time control of brushless DC servo motors.

The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) are joining forces to bring aluminum anodizing and aluminum extrusion industry business and technical information to their members and industry professionals. The AAC 34th Annual International Aluminum Anodizing Conference & Exposition and the AEC Management Conference will be co-located forming the 2025 Aluminum Summit.

The Association For Manufacturing Technology has announced the return of its AMT Meetup series in 2025, featuring seven stops across the country and new partnerships with Women in Manufacturing (WiM) and the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA).

At EMO 2025, Siemens will introduce Optimize MyProgramming /3D Scanner, an innovative software solution that will fundamentally transform shop floor-oriented CNC programming, the company reported.

Under the motto "Manufacturing the Future," DMG MORI connects people, technologies and industries. On the occasion of the EMO's 50th anniversary, the company impressively demonstrates how the future of manufacturing is already becoming a reality today. From September 22 to 26, 2025, the innovation leader will be creating DMG MORI World in Hall 2, full of pioneering manufacturing solutions that will sustainably improve life and production – in small, medium-sized and large companies alike. Three focal points characterize the trade fair appearance and form the core of DMG MORI World: Technology, Machining Transformation (MX) and 5+X Industries.

BLM GROUP USA welcomed local robotics team Frog Force 503 from Novi High School in Michigan for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge tube and sheet laser technology that is driving the metal fabrication industry. The visit marks a key step in the collaboration between the student-led robotics team and the leading supplier of tube and sheet metal fabrication machines.

DMG MORI USA has announced the opening of DMG MORI Cleveland, a cutting-edge technology center strategically located in Medina, OH. This facility will serve the Central East US region, encompassing Kentucky, Ohio, western West Virginia, western Pennsylvania and western New York — areas marked by robust economic growth and dynamic sectors such as medical, aviation and space, as well as high-technology manufacturing.

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KUKA Robotics will feature multiple innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO 2025, September 29 to October 1, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Automation demonstrations will be in collaboration with KUKA System Partners FOCUS Integration, DGT, Automated Automation and Blue Onyx Systems (formerly named Viking Masek Packaging Technologies). The live demos will include autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for intralogistics, robotic palletizing/depalletizing, a robotic case packing operation and a conveyor picking and handling system. The company will also be featuring its newest technology – the KR C5 KUKA industrial robot controller for enhanced flexibility and performance, and the iiQKA.0S2 KUKA System Software (KSS) for workflow optimization.

KUKA Robotics hosted its annual two-day KUKA Connexions event from July 21-23, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL. The event assembled official KUKA System Partners, integrators and Technology Partners from across North America to educate attendees on technology and solutions that better serve their customers and make automation easier.

Hypertherm Associates, a manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, will highlight the precision, safety, versatility and cost-effectiveness of its Powermax plasma cutting systems for degating and trimming metal castings at the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) Die Casting Congress & Tabletop 2025, Oct. 7-9, in booth #311 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI.

INDEX, a global provider of CNC turning machines, will be demonstrating its C200 FANUC at Manufacturing Technology Series WEST, formerly known as westec.

Gleason Corp. has announced it will participate in Motion + Power Technology Expo 2025 (MPT) in Detroit, MI, from Oct. 21–23, 2025. This year, Gleason will present groundbreaking innovations across the full spectrum of gear technology—from digital design and high-precision manufacturing to nano-level inspection—with a particular focus on Smart Loop Gear Manufacturing.

With a 75-year legacy of Wisconsin manufacturing, Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions will showcase three of its innovative systems designed and built in the United States during the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WIMTS). Jorgensen, a 100% employee-owned Innovance company, will be exhibiting in booth #919, demonstrating the FlexForce high-pressure coolant system, the EcoFilter 80 low-maintenance, permanent-media conveyor and the recently updated Magnetic Conveyor.

The American Welding Society (AWS) will host its 2025 Pipeline, Facilities, and Tanks Conference on November 5-6 at Stockyards Station in Fort Worth, TX. This two-day technical program brings together professionals from across the pipeline, related facilities and tank sectors for expert-led sessions, networking, and continuing education opportunities—all in the heart of one of Texas’ most iconic locations.

Kitamura Machinery, a global manufacturer of high-precision vertical, horizontal, 5-axis and double column machining centers, has announced the appointment of SAF Maquinas, based in Pinhais, Brazil, as its exclusive distributor for the Brazilian market.

(l-r): U.S. Representative David Joyce (OH) and TJ Davies President Sherry Davies

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Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation, Aluminum Extruders Council Issue Call for Abstracts for ET 2027; Submission Deadline February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

The Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have issued the Call for Abstracts for ET 2027 - the 14th International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition.

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Patterns of Meaning Art Initiative, METAL Partner to Engage K-12 Students in Steel, Metal Manufacturing

July 28, 2026

The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI – The Composites Institute with funding from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, recently announced a new partnership with the Pittsburgh-based Patterns of Meaning Initiative, an innovative program that introduces steel, specialty materials and metal manufacturing to K-12 students through the arts.

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ESAB Announces 2025 AWS Scholarships Winners

July 28, 2026

ESAB recently announced the 12 recipients of the 2025 $5,000 scholarships, awarded through a collaboration with the American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation. The scholarships, made possible by ESAB’s Future Fabricators program, support students across North America pursuing welding certifications and degrees.

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Hypertherm Doubles Warranty Length for Powermax Series

July 28, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has doubled the warranty period for the company’s Powermax plasma cutters from three years to six years. All customers who received delivery of a Powermax plasma or gouging system on or after January 1, 2025, are now retroactively eligible for the extended coverage.

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SEGEPO-FSM Celebrates 120 Years of Precision, Progress

August 15, 2026

In 2025, SEGEPO-FSM celebrates a remarkable milestone—120 years of continuous operation in the precision manufacturing industry. What began as a bold venture between two brothers in Cincinnati, OH, has grown into a world-class machining operation serving customers across North America and beyond.

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