Industrias AGME has included a new custom made module into one of its PH-15 hydraulic presses, according to a news on the website of AFM – Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association of Spain.The module is included into the PH-15 press together with several hydraulic units with their axles, individual dies and a mechanical buffer. Also among its components there are hydraulic pumps, tools, pneumatic elements, electrical elements and units for the automatic removal of pieces.

From October 17-27, Japanese machine tool builder Mazak will host a two-week manufacturing event, “Discover Mazak – Tomorrow’s Technology Today”, at its American production site in Florence, Kentucky.At this event, which is part of the ongoing “Discover Mazak” series, over 30 new innovative machines will be featured to demonstrate the most advanced turning, milling and multi-tasking metal cutting solutions that Mazak has to offer, including many forms of 5-axis machining technologies.During the course of the event, visitors will have the opportunity to attend a variety of technology presentations, and experience real-world application machining demonstrations. Mazak experts, as well as the company’s VIP technology partners, will also be on hand to offer a variety technology seminars and personalized consultation. Topics covered will include the Five Levels of Multi-Tasking, automation technology, industry-segment focused process development and manufacturing technology

The Brussels, Belgium-based World Steel Association has released global steel metrics for 2010 in its 2011 edition of World Steel in Figures. World Steel in Figures lists the top steel-producing countries and  member companies.  In 2010 the five major steel producing countries (million metric tons) were: 2010 2009 1

TORONTO —Output and new order growth weakened further in June in Canada’s manufacturing sector, according to RBC’s Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (RBC PMI). The report finds only modest improvements in new orders and output within the Canadian manufacturing in June.

Montreal, Que. – Molson Coors Brewing Co. is moving production of its Molson Golden and Molson Ice brands from its Toronto facility to the MillerCoors brewery in Trenton, Ohio

The UK-based engineering company Renishaw announced on June 27 that it is to launch a series of initiatives designed to provide the additional capacity required for its anticipated business growth over the longer term regarding its measurement and healthcare products.These include the acquisition of the soon to be vacant Bosch manufacturing facility, located to the west of Cardiff, Wales, and the submission of planning applications to extend three of its existing facilities in Gloucestershire, according to Renishaw’s press release.The Bosch manufacturing facility, located in Miskin, South Wales, offers 461,000 sq ft of existing factory space, including a 10,000 sq ft clean room facility, on a 193 acre site. Renishaw exchanged contracts on June 24 to acquire this site, which will be completed on September 30.Sir David McMurtry, Renishaw’s Chairman and Chief Executive, said, “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high quality manufacturing facility in a location that has excellent transport links and a local population with skills relevant to our business. Whilst it is too early to say exactly what products will ultimately be manufactured in Wales, any employment created at the site will not be at the expense of permanent jobs in Gloucestershire.”Renishaw is in discussions with Stroud District Council regarding a possible extension to its headquarters site at New Mills near Wotton-under-Edge where it is seeking modifications to existing planning consent to allow a phased development of up to 225,000 sq ft.

Leicester based Hardinge Machine Tools has concluded an agreement with E.

Computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software developer DP Technology, creator of ESPRIT, will exhibit ESPRIT 2012, the latest version of its software, at EMO Hannover 2011, scheduled for September 19-24 in Hannover, Germany.ESPRIT is a high-performance computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system for a full range of machine tool applications.

Haas has launched a new super-speed rotary table-HRT160SS for high-speed machines according to the company’s press release on June 29.The new HRT160SS super-speed rotary table provides indexing speeds up to 570～/second. In addition, oil patterns are optimized to reduce drag, the brake system modified for faster response, and acceleration/deceleration rates increased to cut cycle times. According to Hass, the HRT160SS is more than four times faster than the standard HRT160 rotary table.

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