http://us.gfac.com The latest news from GF AgieCharmilles. en-us Copyright 2008 Agie Charmilles LLC. http://us.gfac.com/rss/ Wed, 16 May 2012 10:49:14 EST http://us.gfac.com/images/logo.gif http://us.gfac.com The MIKRON HPM 450U machining center from GF AgieCharmilles is an impressive five-axis solution for universal, automated production. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=549 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=549 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST In support of the growing spacecraft technologies industry segment, GF AgieCharmilles will be present at the upcoming Spacecraft Technology Expo, taking place May 8 through 10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=531 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=531 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles, a leader in EDM, high-speed milling and laser ablation solutions, will occupy Booth A110 at the MicroManufacturing and NanoManufacturing Conference, taking place March 28 and 29 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Mass. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=532 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=532 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=530 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=530 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST linked from Manufacturing News http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=529 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=529 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=526 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=526 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=527 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=527 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=528 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=528 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST New addition to family of true 5-axis simultaneous high-speed machines. The MIKRON HSM 600U LP high-speed milling center from GF AgieCharmilles is ideal for prototype production, die making and fully automated, low-volume series production where accuracy and surface finish are critical. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=525 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=525 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=533 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=533 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Designed for the production of tools, molds and high-quality parts, the GF AgieCharmilles Mikron HPM 800U HD 5-axis High Performance Machining Center features High Dynamics (HD) technology that delivers 1G machine acceleration rates for fast precision part processing and significantly reducing non-cut time. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=524 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=524 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST HSM 400U LP 5-axis high-speed mill and CUT 20P wire EDM to show new medical machining capabilities http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=523 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=523 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles, a corporate group of Georg Fischer, announced today the signing of the largest single order in its history, placed by a well-known Chinese manufacturer of components for electronic devices. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=522 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=522 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST For the first time in several years, U.S. manufacturing has outperformed the rest of the economy, and we at GF AgieCharmilles see that strong performance continuing through 2012. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=520 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=520 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST FORM 200 mS with RTC brings accuracy, flexibility and speed to micro machining applications http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=518 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=518 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST Georg Fischer announced today that it has agreed to acquire Harvel Plastics Inc., the US market leader for industrial plastic pipes. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=517 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=517 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST Third-generation technology optimizes wire EDM process in CUT 2000/3000 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=514 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=514 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Both the Tax Relief Act of 2010 as well as the Jobs Act of 2010 that passed in late 2010 affected Section 179 in a positive way for this 2011 tax year. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=515 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=515 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST Georg Fischer continues to expand at a fast pace in the Chinese market: GF AgieCharmilles, a Corporate Group of Georg Fischer, today inaugurated a new production site in Changzhou. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=513 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=513 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST Worldwide collaboration helps manufacturers master full process chain http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=511 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=511 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST When it comes to retaining its winning edge over the competition, the LotusRenault F1 Racing Team puts its trust in GF AgieCharmilles high performanceelectro-discharge machines to play a central role in all its triumphs. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=510 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=510 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST Modern Machine Shop Blog http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=509 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=509 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST This fall, GF AgieCharmilles extends its customer-centric approach to communications with the launch of its own set of iPad apps, available free of charge at the Apple App Store. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=505 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=505 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will premiere six new products in Hall 27, booth D44 at EMO 2011, September 19 – 24 in Hannover, Germany. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=506 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=506 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles and Metalcam have released a new version of the CAM solution integrated onboard the GF AgieCharmilles CUT20P and CUT30P machines. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=508 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=508 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles pairs with Metalcam, a leading developer of Computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) solutions and maker of Fikus Visualcam, to release a new software solution for the new GF AgieCharmilles Drill 20 machines http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=507 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=507 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=503 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=503 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST Powerpoint presentations from GF AgieCharmilles Technology Days 2011 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=502 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=502 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles has announced that it will be holding Technology Days 2011 on June 29 – 30 at its North American headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The two-day event will include educational seminars and training sessions, as well as technology demonstrations. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=496 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=496 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 EST Technology Days 2011 LineUp http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=495 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=495 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 EST http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=493 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=493 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles has launched a new mobile website that allows those seeking product information to do so via their Smartphones. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=492 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=492 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 EST The GF AgieCharmilles Uptime+ program provides unmatched service and support to our customers. Uptime+ allows you to make the most of your machine tool investment, increase your productivity and give you peace of mind. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=491 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=491 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST Agie Charmilles is pleased to announce that Andre Bettuz has joined our team as Head of Sales -- Latin America, effective April 25, 2011. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=490 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=490 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will be demonstrating a range of technologies at EASTEC 2011. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=488 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=488 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles’ LASER series of laser ablation centers provides detailed and nuanced texturing, microstructuring, engraving, marking and labeling. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=487 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=487 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST Hong Yang Precision Co., Ltd relies exclusively on GF AgieCharmilles’ ITM system for tool measurement. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=481 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=481 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST In early December, DP Technology hosted a West Coast Skill Builder event. Invited to speak about rotary wire EDM was GF AgieCharmilles Application Engineer, James Kim. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=476 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=476 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST Gisbert Ledvon to speak about laser ablation at the SME MicroManufacturing and Nanomanufacturing Conferences in Oakbrook Terrace on April 5-6, 2011. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=477 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=477 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST A new range of ultra-quick FTC (Fast Tool Changers), launched by GF AgieCharmilles, are now available as an optional fit on a number of its advanced EDM spark erosion machines. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=478 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=478 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST Most machine tool energy conservation systems simply track power consumption, placing the burden of actually reducing energy use on manufacturers. GF AgieCharmilles aims to change that with the EconoWatt II, an automated system for wire EDM. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=479 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=479 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will be demonstrating a range of technologies at AeroDef Manufacturing 2011. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=473 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=473 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will be demonstrating its HSM 400U LP at TECMA 2011. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=474 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=474 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will highlight the capabilities and benefits of the HSM 400U ProdMed Dental at LMT’s Lab Day Chicago 2011. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=475 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=475 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles Welcomes Bob O'Hara as New Automation and Systems Integration Manager http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=472 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=472 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST EDMTodayMagazine.com has recently added a Q&A library to its website. GF AgieCharmilles response is included. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=471 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=471 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST In an effort to continuously improve training of the American workforce, representatives of the U.S. precision manufacturing industry journeyed to Switzerland to meet with Swiss manufacturers and explore that nation’s apprenticeship system. They were not disappointed with what they learned. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=470 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=470 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST Harry Moser’s induction into Industry Week’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame recognizes a career of over 40 years of serving American industry. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=469 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=469 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST If you work in aerospace, defense, or aviation, you won't want to miss this event. Please visit the GF AgieCharmilles booth #3889. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=468 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=468 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST After months of planning and anticipation, the NIMS Student Summit went off without a hitch at the 2010 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, Illinois. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=465 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=465 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles is informing customers of the tax benefits for small businesses that were signed into law earlier this week. Contained in an amendment to the Small Business Lending Fund Act, the provisions reinstate the 50% depreciation bonus for 2010 and increases Section 179 expensing levels to $500,000. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=464 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=464 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST Start-to-finish manufacturing process chain for mold tooling will be demonstrated at IMTS. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=462 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=462 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' LP Precision series of high speed machining centers raises the bar for metalworking precision. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=461 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=461 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST Harry Moser, Chairman Emeritus of AgieCharmilles, was a guest on the well-known The Lean Nation radio show. Listen to the podcast at: http://www.790business.com/Article.asp?id=1869059&spid=35652. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=458 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=458 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST Article about GF AgieCharmilles laser ablation technology featured in Modern Machine Shop magazine. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=459 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=459 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST Walter S. Gasper from Hamill Manufacturing Wins NTMA National Apprenticeship Competition http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=457 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=457 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST June virtual session of the AME/APQC Benchmarking Community of Practice (CoP) to feature Harry C. Moser -- Chairman Emeritus, Agie Charmilles, LLC. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=456 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=456 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST New tool changer completes the range from 30 to 200 positions for the UCP 600 Vario and Vario Torque machining centers. A new central lubrication system option is also now available. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=454 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=454 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' new CUT 20P wire EDM features a new dielectric unit with three vertical Grundfos pumps for increased performance. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=450 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=450 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST The LASER 1000 5Ax will be one of the first laser ablation centers offered by GF AgieCharmilles in North America. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=451 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=451 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles has the largest EDM wire stock (including the largest stock of specialty wires) in the USA. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=452 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=452 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST Save barcodes! Get prizes! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=453 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=453 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will be demonstrating a broad range of technologies at IMTS 2010. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=449 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=449 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' CUT 1000 OilTech makes surface protection a priority while ensuring roughness values of less than Ra 0.05 ?m and impeccable corner quality. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=447 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=447 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 EST Harry Moser, Chairman Emeritus of AgieCharmilles LLC, will participate in a podcast about re-shoring hosted by the FMA on June 10, 2010. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=446 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=446 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' new HPM 1200 HD offers high performance milling and spindle speeds up to 20,000 RPM. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=448 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=448 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 EST Pieces textured with the new GF AgieCharmilles LASER products will be part of the EuroMold winners exhibit at PDx Amerimold, which will be held from May 11 through 13 at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=444 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=444 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' CUT 1000 is the world's most accurate wire EDM. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=445 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=445 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 EST Due to low call volume on our (888) 282-1336 hotline number, we have eliminated this line. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=437 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=437 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles offers a varied portfolio of standard-setting high-speed and high-performance milling centers. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=438 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=438 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST Revolutionary machine features high XYUV feed-rate of 2 ips http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=439 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=439 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' Mikron HPM 800U is ideal for the aerospace and automotive industries. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=440 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=440 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST On May 12th, 2010, in Irvine California, 50-100 OEMs will be bringing work, much of which is currently off-shored, for bid by 200 U.S. vendor job shops at the first ever 'Re-shoring Fair.' Don't miss it! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=441 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=441 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST NTMA Apprentice Contest to take place June 10-12 in Indianapolis http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=442 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=442 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST Reprinted with permission from EDM Today magazine http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=435 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=435 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' FO350 MS brings a performance increase of approximately 30% for medium to deep rib machining thanks to the increase in Z-axis motion speed and acceleration. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=434 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=434 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' FI240CCS offers world class speed and collision protection. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=433 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=433 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST Top U.S. Manufacturers to Provide Competitive Domestic Sourcing Opportunities. Official press release. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=432 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=432 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST Revolutionary machine features high XYUV feed-rate of 2 ips. GF AgieCharmilles' FI440CCS wire EDM combines groundbreaking ease of use with maximum reliability, proven performance and world class speed. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=430 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=430 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' Mikron HPM 800U high performance machining center offers dynamic, five-axis milling suited for the aerospace and automotive industries. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=431 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=431 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST Together, we can restore this country's manufacturing industry to what it once was, to what it deserves to be - the cornerstone of innovation and progress for the global economy. At GF AgieCharmilles, we are committed to this goal. Please join us as we work together to make it better. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=428 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=428 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST Together, we can restore this country's manufacturing industry to what it once was, to what it deserves to be - the cornerstone of innovation and progress for the global economy. At GF AgieCharmilles, we are committed to this goal. Please join us as we work together to make it better. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=427 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=427 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST This will be the 20th consecutive year GF AgieCharmilles will sponsor the National event's Grand Prize, with a value totaling up to $100,000. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=425 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=425 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles would like to encourage you to attend the upcoming programs: MicroManufacturing and NanoManufacturing Conferences & Exhibits, April 14-15, 2010 in Mesa (Phoenix), Arizona. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=426 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=426 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST On December 14, 2009, President Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced that Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies had been named as one of the five recipients for the prestigious 2009 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=424 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=424 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST Get the latest scoop from the Great Lakes WIND network. Great Lakes Wind Network is an international supply chain advisory group and network of manufacturers. Our mission is to increase the domestic content of North America's wind turbines. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=423 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=423 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST The Georg Fischer Clean Water Foundation is donating 50,000 Swiss francs in emergency aid to support the earthquake victims in Haiti. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=422 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=422 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST Have you seen our ad? In these tough times, we understand that you need to make parts faster, cheaper and better. And, looking ahead, as business begins to recover, we know that you need to be poised to capitalize on new opportunities. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=415 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=415 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST Metalcam to power the new Cut 20P & Cut 30P http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=419 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=419 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST New school and university packages available soon! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=420 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=420 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST New Contact Information for Intech EDM http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=416 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=416 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles email addresses to change http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=418 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=418 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST Need a ride to the South-Tec show? We'd like to take you! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=345 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=345 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST You can now follow GF AgieCharmilles on Twitter. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=346 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=346 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles is pleased to announce the implementation of a new universal phone system. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=344 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=344 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software. PLM is the platform for turning more ideas into successful products because only PLM can provide the application depth and breadth needed to digitally author, validate and manage the detailed product and process data necessary to support continuous innovation. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=339 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=339 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Attention green manufacturers! The U.S. Department of Treasury on August 13, 2009, launched a program to provide a 30 percent manufacturing tax credit for producing renewable energy, energy storage and other clean energy equipment. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act created the program to give manufacturers a financial boost and create jobs. The government is capping the two-year program's spending at $2.3 billion. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=340 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=340 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Three long-awaited announcements were made in Washington over the past month that will begin the process of providing cash for new wind projects and tax credits for manufacturers wanting to invest in capital equipment for alternative energy component production. Available now are procedures for making applications to all the programs promoting wind in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA) passed into law by Congress this past February. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=341 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=341 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Are you eligible for a grant for energy efficiency and renewable energy? http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=342 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=342 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles is excited to offer a new 100% Trade Up program. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=343 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=343 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Re-evaluating the EDM Process for Aerospace Components http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=338 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=338 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Recently, we at GF AgieCharmilles received a very nice letter from one of our customers. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=335 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=335 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Beyond high performance and innovation...beyond the great machines...there are at least ten other reasons to invest in a GF AgieCharmilles machine http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=336 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=336 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Effective today, Hartwig, Inc. will have Agie Charmilles representation in the States of Montana, Utah and the southern counties of Idaho. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=332 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=332 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST The Seco Medical Machining Forum will grant visitors the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the latest technology used in the manufacture of medical and dental devices. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=331 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=331 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST The Seco Medical Machining Forum will grant visitors the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the latest technology used in the manufacture of orthopedic devices. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=330 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=330 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Do you have machines in your shop that are no longer competitive? Get an offer on your used machines from GF AgieCharmilles today! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=321 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=321 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Let GF AgieCharmilles help you achieve more with your existing machine without spending a lot of money. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=323 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=323 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST The proposal establishes a 30 percent credit for investment in qualified property used in a qualified advanced energy manufacturing project. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=322 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=322 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Website brings together industry resources in face of economic troubles http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=319 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=319 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Here are the manufacturing related tax provisions in the economic stimulus bill. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=318 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=318 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles today announced a new spare and wear parts pricing policy. The industry leader in high speed milling and wire and die-sinking EDM machines reduced prices for these parts to ensure that customers continue to have access to affordable machining solutions. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=315 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=315 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles today announced the selection of Hartwig, Inc. as a new distributor of its wire and diesinking EDM machines. The St. Louis-based company will be the exclusive GF AgieCharmilles distributor in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and southern Illinois. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=314 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=314 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will showcase its latest milling and wire and die-sinking EDM innovations at WESTEC 2009. Among the products featured in booth #2900 is GF AgieCharmilles' Mikron HSM 400U, which provides 5-axis simultaneous high-speed machining in a compact footprint. GF AgieCharmilles' metalcutting solutions will be on display from March 30 - April 2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=313 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=313 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST www.make-it-better.us brings together wide array of industry resources GF AgieCharmilles has announced the launch of a new website designed to help American manufacturers survive and succeed despite the economy's current turmoil. Located at www.make-it-better.us, the site brings together a host of resources from throughout the industry to provide practical advice on a wide range of applicable topics. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=309 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=309 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST In a hurry to get a new or used GF AgieCharmilles EDM or Milling machine up, running and making parts? Take a look at these lists of systems available for IMMEDIATE delivery. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=297 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=297 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Welcome new GF AgieCharmilles dealers! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=298 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=298 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST The National Tooling & Machining Association recently honored Homeyer Tool & Die Automation with the first annual Excellence in Manufacturing Technology Award. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=299 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=299 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Three GF AgieCharmilles customers named to magazine's 10 Best Shops of 2008 list http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=300 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=300 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will be exhibiting at the Houstex show on February 24-26 in Houston, TX. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=301 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=301 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST We would like to encourage you to attend the upcoming MicroManufacturing and NanoManufacturing Conferences. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=302 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=302 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will have a new booth at Westec 2009. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=303 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=303 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles also has a new Eastec booth location. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=304 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=304 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles has announced its continued sponsorship of the NTMA/NIMS National Apprentice Competition. The contest will be hosted by the NTMA Indianapolis Chapter at Ivy Tech State College on April 15-18. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=296 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=296 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Paradoxically, today's challenging economic conditions may provide a unique opportunity for America. A fundamental examination of how this nation earns its living is long overdue. The credit crunch could provide the impetus we need to answer a question that has defeated policymakers for more than 50 years: how can manufacturing be encouraged to create wealth as part of a competitive, high value American economy. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=295 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=295 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Three GF AgieCharmilles customers named to magazine's 10 Best Shops of 2008 list http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=294 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=294 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Innovative die-sinking system to debut at HOUSTEX 2009 GF AgieCharmilles recently developed the AT Spirit 4 OFS (Oil Field Special), a completely integrated die-sinking system that accommodates work pieces once considered 'too long for EDM.' Offering fast setup and simple operation, the AT Spirit 4 OFS handles a comprehensive range of applications, from simple repair jobs to complex multiple cavities. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=276 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=276 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Missouri-based Manufacturer Solves Quality Problem for U.S. Military The National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) recently honored Homeyer Tool & Die Automation (Marthasville, MO) with the first annual Excellence in Manufacturing Technology Award. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=277 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=277 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Zero wear graphite electrodes make it possible to handle the entire machining process - from roughing to finishing - with a single electrode! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=326 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=326 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Now is the time to automate! Automation can be easier to implement when you're not so busy - and doing so will give you an enormous competitive advantage over your customers! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=327 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=327 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST On December 18 from 8:30am to 5:30pm, you are cordially invited to join us for our Automation Day at our Lincolnshire Application Centre. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=269 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=269 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Times are tough for many companies today; but it's always important to stay ahead of the curve with new equipment. You don't have to wait to realize your dreams of expansion and/or increased capabilities - financing is available from GF AgieCharmilles. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=270 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=270 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST With respect to armaments, Switzerland strongly depends on foreign sources. Swiss armament policy states that when the Swiss Army procures armaments abroad, the foreign manufacturer is generally required to compensate 100% of the contracted amount. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=271 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=271 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will be exhibiting in booth 3528 at Westec in Los Angeles March 30 - April 2, 2009. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=272 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=272 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST On November 17, 2008, American Machinist recognized the ten best machine shops, large and small, that perform at consistently high levels relative to the key indicators derived from American Machinist's Machine Shop Benchmarking study. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=273 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=273 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles was the first to introduce general purpose coated EDM wire - and now we're the largest EDM supplier in the world. Because we focus on EDM, we are 100% committed to being your full service, single-source provider. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=274 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=274 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Did you know that 70% of machine downtime can be attributed to poor maintenance? Imagine a professional race car team that never tuned its car between races. Is this the approach you take with your machine tools - only performing maintenance when it can no longer be avoided? http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=275 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=275 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles Operator Support System (OSS) automatically configures cutting parameters to optimize machine performance based on specific job requirements. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=268 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=268 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles has announced that it has made a donation to Carbonfund.org on behalf of all IMTS attendees who picked up a Carbonfund.org wristband from the company's booth. Throughout this year's show, GF AgieCharmilles made a concerted effort to demonstrate to attendees that eco-friendly manufacturing could go hand-in-hand with cost reduction and improved efficiency. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=265 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=265 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Make sure you are aware of Economic Stimulus Act (HR5149) - a powerful incentive including tax savings for new capital equipment investments in 2008. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=247 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=247 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Revolutionary machine features high XYUV feed-rate of 2 ips http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=263 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=263 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles, an industry leader in the manufacture of high speed, high performance machine tools, will showcase the newest Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) from Jarvik Heart, Inc. in its booth (A-8343) at IMTS. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=264 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=264 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles is proud to announce that its IMTS 2008 booth is moving from the EDM hall to the Machining Pavilion, which showcases companies that offer the widest variety of metalworking innovations. Among the many EDM and high speed and high performance milling solutions offered in booth A-8343 will be GF AgieCharmilles' AC Progress V4 and Mikron HPM 600 HD. To view a preview video of what will be demonstrated in booth A-8343, please visit our showroom at IMTS.com. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=258 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=258 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles is pleased to announce the selection of Tuckahoe Trading as a new milling dealer in its metropolitan New York territory. The Pennsylvania-based company will replace Advanced Machinery in the region. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=256 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=256 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Redefine your IMTS Experience. Visit GF AgieCharmilles' new booth location - A-8343 in the South Hall - and Achieve More. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=257 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=257 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Automation cell to be showcased in the company's new location at IMTS: booth A-8343. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=254 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=254 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST As of August 1, 2008, Michael Hauser will be taking over the position as CEO of GF AgieCharmilles. With this change, the German-born 47 year old will be assuming the CEO post, previously held by Jurg Krebser (60). In the future, Krebser will be involved with strategic projects within the Georg Fischer Corporation. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=255 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=255 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles is pleased to announce the selection of Britton Machinery Sales as a new distributor for the company's industry-leading lines of high speed milling and wire and diesinking EDM machines. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=251 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=251 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' Mikron HSM 300 MoldMaster has been improved to include the features and benefits of the company's GraphiteMaster line. The product consolidation enables users to choose between MoldMaster (MM) and GraphiteMaster (GM) configurations, increasing flexibility in the job shop. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=253 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=253 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST The Metalworking Production (MWP) Awards recently honored GF AgieCharmilles with the Best Physico-Chemical Machine Tool prize for the company's new CUT 20 wire EDM. The MWP Awards took place at MACH 2008 in Birmingham, England. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=250 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=250 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST 'EASTEC is our final trade show before IMTS in September,' remarked Glynn Fletcher, President of GF AgieCharmilles. 'It was very important to us to not only feature our newest, most innovative solutions for EDM and high speed, high performance milling but to also create a strong impression on visitors that walked past our booth.' http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=249 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=249 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles recently announced that two of its New England distributors - High Performance Machinery (HPM) and Pressmasters - are forming High Performance Machinery, LLC. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=252 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=252 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Seven Regional Champions from across the United States recently participated in the 36th NTMA/NIMS National Apprentice Competition in Cleveland, Ohio. For the second straight year, the Swiss Embassy to the United States played a unique role in the competition, as it sponsored a 10-day expense paid trip to Switzerland for the top three competitors. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=246 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=246 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles is pleased to announce the selection of G-Tech CNC Solutions as a new distributor for the company's industry-leading lines of high speed milling and wire and diesinking EDM machines. G-Tech will replace Flint Machine Tools as the company's distributor in states of Georgia and Alabama, as well as the Florida Panhandle. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=244 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=244 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST The newest innovation in GF AgieCharmilles' extensive range of diesinking EDM machines is the FORM 20/30, a cost-effective solution that combines ease of use with exceptional performance. Offering consistent reliability, the FORM 20/30 ensures high rigidity, good interference and reduced setup times. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=248 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=248 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles recently added RSS feeds to its corporate website, www.gfac.com/us. The feeds will provide customers with new headlines on the company's participation at IMTS, as well as its latest products, services and promotions. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=243 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=243 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST The latest innovations in milling and wire and die-sinking EDM from GF AgieCharmilles will be on display in booth #1025 at EASTEC 2008. Among the products showcased in the GF AgieCharmilles booth will be the CUT 20, a wire-cutting EDM that joins machine speed with affordability. EASTEC will take place from May 22 - 24 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=238 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=238 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST With nearly 100 years of experience in producing high quality machines, GF AgieCharmilles is a leader in the manufacture of EDM and high speed/performance machines. In 2006, the company merged the sales and service organizations of the Agie, Charmilles and Mikron brands into a single business unit. As a result of the unification, GF AgieCharmilles has become a comprehensive source for all of the market's EDM and High Speed/High Performance machining needs. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=235 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=235 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles has established Application Centres in four locations across the country that will help its customers to Achieve More. Each center offers training on the latest trends and developments in EDM and offers the opportunity to participate in product demonstrations. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=236 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=236 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST By uniting premium brands, Agie, Charmilles and Mikron, GF AgieCharmilles has blended years of experience in milling, EDM, automation and services in pursuit of a common goal - helping each customer Achieve More. As a result of this commitment to creating the right conditions to help customers obtain competitive results combined with an expanded line of EDM and HPM/HSM machines, GF AgieCharmilles has chosen to move from the EDM hall at IMTS to the South Hall. Please join us in booth A-8343. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=237 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=237 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles' Mikron HPM 600 HD high performance machining center offers dynamic, three-axis milling, high spindle speeds up to 20,000 RPM and exceptional chip removal rates. Designed to meet the highly demanding requirements of the automotive and aerospace industries, the Mikron HPM 600's stable and robust construction enables unlimited high performance cutting. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=233 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=233 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST In pursuit of helping its customers Achieve More, GF AgieCharmilles has established Centers for Manufacturing Achievement across the country that will offer training on the latest trends and developments in EDM machining, as well as chances to participate in product demonstrations. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=234 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=234 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Annual financial statements 2007 Georg Fischer Ltd: Georg Fischer reports strong growth, profit at prior-year level http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=227 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=227 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST One of the best ways to enhance any of the machines in our Spirit line is the Fine Drill Module Variant. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=217 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=217 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST Enroll in the Privilege Club today, which rewards customers with valuable exclusive benefits. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=218 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=218 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST In an effort to streamline our business, continue to provide the best possible service to our customers, and help you achieve more, GF AgieCharmilles has combined its facilities in Massachusetts. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=219 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=219 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles will be at booth #2835 at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West expo, which runs from January 29th - 31st at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=220 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=220 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Chuck MacLaughlin has agreed to take on additional responsibilities with GF AgieCharmilles and is now the Sales Contact Supervisor. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=221 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=221 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST A company called MFG.com has created an online site to connect manufacturers with people needing manufacturing services all around the world. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=222 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=222 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST Learn more about Switzerland and Swiss-made products! http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=223 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=223 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST View a complete list of GF AgieCharmilles patents here. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=224 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=224 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST A new search engine function has been added to the GF AgieCharmilles public site. This function will allow everyone to search for certain topics quickly and efficiently. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=225 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=225 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST GF AgieCharmilles customers are encouraged to take advantage of the Section 179 deduction, which has been raised to $125,000 for 2007. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=211 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=211 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST York's main responsibilities are as follows: http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=210 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=210 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST The carbide seminar in NJ scheduled for next week due has been postponed to a later date due to scheduling conflicts. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=208 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=208 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST As we continue our promise achieve more, GF AgieCharmilles has implemented five new ways to provide our valued customers with 100% service. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=163 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=163 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST All three of these machines are designed to show the same general specifications: travel, c-axis, tool changers, table size, machine dimensions and more. However, these three machines were individually targeted towards different industries. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=164 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=164 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST We are proud to announce a new high-speed hole drill available for purchase, the GF AgieCharmilles Hole Driller 11. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=165 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=165 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST After a successful first half of the year, we at GF AgieCharmilles are confident that we will continue to prosper for the rest of 2007. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=166 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=166 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST Agie Charmilles has announced the launch of Privilege Club, a new and unique program that helps customers improve productivity and provides access to exclusive beneficial content. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=207 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=207 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST Agie Charmilles has announced the launch of 100% Service, a new productivity program designed to provide comprehensive machine support. This new initiative brings together all aspects of Agie Charmilles' standard setting customer service in a single program. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=116 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=116 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST Agie Charmilles will combine its Agie, Charmilles and Mikron brands under a new brand identity, known as GF AgieCharmilles. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=111 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=111 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST Effective July 2, 2007, Harry Moser is the Chairman of Agie Charmilles US, and Glynn Fletcher is President. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=112 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=112 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST Here are some of our statistics http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=109 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=109 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST Georg Fischer, the parent company of the GF AgieCharmilles brand and US-based Agie Charmilles Corporation, recently announced that it achieved over $3.3 billion in earnings for 2006, meeting sales goals originally set for 2007 a year in advance. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=91 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=91 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST In March the delinquency rate on machine tool leases was about one-third of the rate on home mortgages. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=97 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=97 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST For more than 20 years, Bilfit AG has been the specialized supplier for the most diverse industries, with the help of CNC processing and subassembly installation, from medium to small lot production up to single part production. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=138 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=138 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Turbocam relies on Mikron 5-Axis High Speed Machining Centers to produce truck turbocharger impellers by the thousands. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=139 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=139 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Formen- und Werkzeugbau saves time and costs with the first HSM 800 ProdMod with a 120 tool changer and a 5-axis simultaneous machining center HPM 1150U, -and expands its mainstay, tool manufacturing with the two machines. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=140 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=140 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Shaanxi Blower (Group) Co., Ltd. (Shaangu for short), located in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, is specializes in the design and manufacturing of large turbomachinery. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=141 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=141 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST EH Herrmann has 40 injection molding machines which produce over 600 million seals a year. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=142 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=142 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Small mold-manufacturing businesses often struggle with changing requirements and workpieces. They can only exist with flexibility and good work http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=143 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=143 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Which product can boast of fascinating both children and adults since many generations, to the point of counting among its ranks, veritable enthusiasts ready to spend a fortune on their collection? The miniature electric train or more precisely, the railway model is a grand example of this http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=144 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=144 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Eighteen months ago, December, 2005, Shenzhen Shengtai Communication Equipment Co. Ltd. (Shengtai) was founded by Mr. Liu Hong. Today the comany employs 600 people and produces mobile phone housings and digital camera housings for world famous brands. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=145 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=145 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Five, four, three, two one, zero: The lights turn green and the 650 PS heavy bolides are accelerated to maximum speeds in the shortest time. On March 18, the new Formula 1 season opened in Melbourne, Australia and high precision parts manufactured by Runox AG on an HPM 1000U from Mikron were also there. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=146 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=146 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST With increasing machine dynamic and users higher expectations concerning the work piece quality and accuracy, the real time control of the cutting process is getting very important. Mikron's smart machine modules help the usemr to control the milling process and to get the maximum of performance, quality, reliability and security out of his machine. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=147 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=147 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Agie Charmilles Corp. has announced the release of the new Charmilles ROBOFIL 240SLP/440SLP wire EDM. In response to the rising costs of raw materials, this innovative machine has been designed to decrease wire consumption, reduce filtration costs and increase the life of wear parts. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=78 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=78 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Fabbri snc is a company that has perfected the gunsmith's traditional craft with stateof- the-art production methods. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=118 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=118 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Gravalos s.a. is the leading manufacturer of components for household appliances, the automotive industry and consumer goods in northern Spain. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=119 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=119 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Hamilton Lichfield Ltd., based to the north of Birmingham in the English Midlands, was founded in 1994 and has over 20 employees on its payroll. The company has become specialised in two main categories of tools: Tipped with natural diamonds or polycrystalline diamonds. These lathe chisels, milling cutters and rotary tools are employed for machining the most varied materials. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=120 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=120 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Mi-Me Minuterie Metalliche Meles S.p.A. is acompany with a 56-year tradition. Not far from Bergamo, Mi-Me produces and assembles precision blanking and bending parts with its own tools on state-of-the-art high-speed presses from Bruderer and automatic punching and bending machines from Bihler. Mi-Me supplies renowned customers worldwide in the electrical, automotive and telecommunications industries, as well as the computer applications branch, offering a complete service from the development to the finished product. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=121 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=121 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST SFT X. Settele Stanz- und Formtechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a medium-sized company based in the Allgäu region in southern Germany which with its own tool-making focuses on the production of precision, punched and bent parts. The over thirty-year old company has 50 employees on its payroll and supplies all sectors of industry, such as the electrical equipment, electronics, automobile, household appliances, furniture and other fields. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=122 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=122 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Sonderborg Vaerktojsfabrik A/S is a business partner in great demand for companies in medical technology when it is a question of the development, design and production of multiple injection moulds. The Danish company's philosophy is precision at all stages of production. This is achieved with automated manufacturing cells which nearly exclude human sources of error. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=123 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=123 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Swisslan S.L. was founded in 2005 by Angel Ibarluzea and Antton Osoro. The company, based one hour's drive by car from Bilbao, is a jobbing EDM business with two further employees on its payroll in addition to the two company owners. The young company supplies mainly components for tool making and for mechanical applications to its customers in Spain, Italy and Switzerland. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=124 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=124 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Combining high precision with high productivity is a challenge! In ED wire cutting it now has a name: Challenge. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=125 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=125 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST The Zehatz company, founded in 1992, manufactures precision tools, medical implants, mechanical and micro components which it supplies to worldwide branches such as ærospace, automotive, food canning, microelectronics and medicine. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=126 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=126 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Die-sinking and wire-cutting repeat precision everyday From mould design, mould making to plastic injection production, all the process are finish in the factory of Modern Precision Plastics & Mould Co., Ltd. The company was founded 1979, has 400 employees and is situated in Shenzhen City south of China. Modern Precision Plastics & Mould Co., Ltd. is mainly producing plastic components for electronic devices such as computers, shavers, phones, receivers, radios, printers, CD and DVD players and many more. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=127 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=127 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST Worldwide leader of magnetic recording heads founded in Hong Kong in 1980, SAE became an autonomous business of TDK in 1986. Specializing in frontier technologies of magnetic recording heads http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=128 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=128 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST On many trips, I have been able to gain a personal impression of how innovatively electrical discharge machining is employed by our customers. I have had the opportunity of visiting customers in the booming Asian market. In two weeks, I went to see 11 customers in China, Japan and Taiwan. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=129 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=129 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles' new ROBOFORM 350 MicroTEC diesinking EDM offers innovations in precision, speed and productivity for even the smallest die and mold applications. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=60 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=60 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST Vision and future of AllTech - We felt the need to think beyond normal 4-axis manufacturing, and integrated a fifth and sixth axis, respectively, into our die sink and wire machines. Taking all of this into consideration, we believed wire and die sink EDM had to be the cornerstone of our operatio http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=130 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=130 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST Precision and Value in Wire EDM & Living and succeeding in an environment where others perish http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=131 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=131 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST Wire-cutting is key-technology for progressive die stamping http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=132 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=132 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST When small isn't small enough - A California career in Engineering and development Ron Witherspoon, Inc. is a textbook example of the evolution of small businesses in California's Silicon Valley http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=133 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=133 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST HSC cannot really take the place of die-sinking EDM As, contrary to current opinion, high-speed cutting (HSC) cannot take the place of die-sinking EDM without any problems, Anderson Global is once again backing diesinking EDM with an Agietron Hyperspark 3 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=134 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=134 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST The future has already begun with Vertex http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=135 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=135 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST Wire cutting is the cutting edge of precision tooling http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=136 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=136 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST In The Prime Solution, author Jeff Thull describes a value gap and cites three reasons for customers failing to realize the potential value of their investments: http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=137 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=137 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles recently announced its plans to assist the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Student Summit as a Student Friendly Exhibitor during at this year's IMTS, the largest and longest running manufacturing technology trade show in the United States. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=61 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=61 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST Attacking a market segment where its wire-cut EDMs have traditionally been at a significant price disadvantage when compared to Japanese brands, Agie US has introduced a new model that the company has aggressively positioned as the Agiecut Attak'. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=1 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=1 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST The Agiecut Classic V 3 exhibited in the company's Frontiers in aerospace Manufacturing zone... http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=2 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=2 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST On exhibit at IMTS (Booth D-4101) as part of a two-machine cell, the Agietron HyperSpark HS 2 employs new, patented technology that provides erosion rates that are 25 to 40% faster than those achieved by conventional die sinkers with near zero electrode wear. In the automated cell, the HyperSpark and Mikron HSM 300 mill are both served by a System 3R Workmaster robot that includes both electrode and workpiece changing capability. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=3 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=3 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST The Agiecut Progress V 2, which established a new benchmark for wire EDM cutting speed at 47 in2/hr. using standard 0.013 coated wire, is being shown in Agie US's booth D-4101 at IMTS. Now part of Agie's groundbreaking V Series, the Progress will be paired with a System 3R Workpal palletized workpiece changer to form an automated cell. The Workpal handles up to eight pallets for workpieces up to 12-inch square, feeding them into the Progress for up to 80 hours of uninterrupted processing http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=4 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=4 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST To complete its family of high-speed, eCut generator technology Progress wire-cut EDM systems, Agie US has introduced the Agiecut Progress V 4, which features work table dimensions and axis travels to process workpieces up to 51 in x 39.4 in x 19.7 in and 6,600 lbs. The entire working area can be used for detailed machining on large workpieces or for clamping of multiple workpieces of differing sizes and heights. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=5 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=5 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST The Agietron Spirit 3 will be unveiled by Agie US in the Frontier in Medical Manufacturing zone at the company's booth (D-4101) at IMTS. This mid-size diesinker is one of three in the Spirit series that can handle workpieces up to 43 x 30 x 15 inches http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=6 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=6 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST As part of the Agie US theme for IMTS 2006, the Agiecut® Vertex F will be exhibited in the company's Frontiers in Micro Manufacturing zone, booth D-4101. Since its introduction, the Vertex has proven it is possible to achieve surface finishes with wire-cut EDM of 0.05 µm Ra in continuous operation. The F version can use wire as small as 0.02 mm dia. to wirecut features in the sub-micron range. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=7 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=7 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST Based on the proven performance of its Agiecut® Vertex, which has achieved surface finishes of 0.05 µm Ra in continuous operation using wire as small of 0.02 mm diameter, Agie has extended V technology to its entire wire-cut EDM offering. All models will now share the proven IPG-V Vertex generator as well as the Windows XP-based Agievision 5 control. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=8 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=8 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST At IMTS 2006, Charmilles will be focusing on innovations that allow EDM machining to go beyond traditional limitations to provide even greater benefits to a broad spectrum of manufacturers. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=62 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=62 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST Machine tool users' financial stability and growth have varied in a narrow range year-to-date. The U.S. economy is clearly reacting to high interest rates and oil prices. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=148 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=148 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST With today's constant competition to achieve the lowest costs, finding an excellent bargain on a piece of equipment for your shop can feel a little bit like winning the lottery. In search of this type of bargain, many manufacturers are seeking out used EDMs as an affordable way to expand capacity. While evaluating these options, it is important to remember that a machine's effect on your bottom line is a result of much more than its price. As with any significant investment, a fair amount of legwork is required to maximize your return. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=149 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=149 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles' revolutionary ROBOFIL 2050 TW recently received a seal of design excellence from the International Forum Design (iF), one of the world's leading design institutions based in Hannover, Germany http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=150 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=150 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST Measuring 100.4' x 128.7' x 101.0', Charmilles' ROBOFIL 640cc wire EDM is the newest and largest addition to the company's CC line of machines. The Robofil 640cc features the largest axis travels, X (U) 31.5' x Y (V) 21.7' x Z 19.7'. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=63 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=63 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles' ROBOFIL 240cc/440cc uses the CC generator to dramatically improve machining speed while preserving the surface integrity of the machined material. With the machine, Charmilles has brought the technology of high-speed EDM to the wire EDM market. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=65 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=65 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 EST EMO 2005 in Hanover, Germany clearly hsows that the Mikron HPM series is the standard in high-speed maching. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=72 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=72 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST New wire EDM is designed to address the demands of medical manufacturing http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=64 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=64 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles' ROBOFIL 2050 TW recently received a seal of design excellence from the International Forum Design (iF), one of the world's leading design institutions based in Hannover, Germany. The ROBOFIL 2050 TW was selected out of a group of 2,000 entries from 37 different countries. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=66 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=66 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST In 2005 AgieCharmilles GF increased its sales by 8.2% to CHF 1,058.4 million. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=9 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=9 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST Reporting to the principals and agents of the company's 23 North American sales organizations at its annual kick-off meeting, Agie US Executive VP Glynn Fletcher lauded 2005 financial results as 'A remarkable performance by all measures' http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=10 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=10 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST Attacking a market segment where its wire-cut EDMs have traditionally been at a significant price disadvantage when compared to Japanese brands, Agie US has introduced a new model that the company has aggressively positioned as the Agiecut Attak'. As true of all Agie EDM systems, the new Attak will be built entirely in Switzerland, exclusively for the North American market. The system is tailor-made and fully optioned to handle applications within its targeted market - production and general engineering http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=11 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=11 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST To provide even higher levels of value to the North American market, Agie Charmilles Group has announced a reorganization of its subsidiaries in the region. Effective January 1, 2006, the US divisions of Mikron, Charmilles and Agie have been joined together as one legal entity, Agie Charmilles Corp. While the brands retain their individual identities and sales channels, greater efficiencies will be achieved through shared leadership, philosophies and practices. Harry Moser, current president of Charmilles US and Mikron US, is now president of Agie Charmilles Corp. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=67 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=67 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles will display its Robofil 240cc wire EDM featuring 'turn and burn' at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West Exposition, to be held January 31 to February 2, 2006. MD&M West represents the world's largest exposition focused on medical device manufacturing, and will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Charmilles will feature its machines in booth # 2951. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=68 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=68 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST The Robofil 240cc showcased at WESTEC will feature the unique 'turn and burn' capability, which combines a servo controlled moving B-axis with a wire cutting in the X and Y axes to machine complex 3-D shapes http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=69 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=69 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles recently released its customer service support statistics for 2005. Each year, the company challenges itself to impart the highest level of live support, minimal on-hold times and the most skilled service engineers in the industry http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=70 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=70 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Frost & Sullivan, a global consulting company, recently released its World Electric Discharge Machines Market analysis, awarding Agie Charmilles with the 2005 Customer Value Leadership Award. This award recognizes the achievements of the company in its continuous efforts to improve customer service and solutions in the EDM and HSM markets. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=71 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=71 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST To provide even higher levels of value to the North American market, Agie Charmilles Group has announced a reorganization of its subsidiaries in the region. Effective January 1, Intech EDM became the consumables division of the group, and, joins the US divisions of Agie, Charmilles and Mikron in one legal entity, Agie Charmilles Corp. While the brands retain their individual identities and sales channels, greater efficiencies will be achieved through shared leadership, philosophies and practices. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=12 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=12 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST To provide even higher levels of value to the North American market, Agie Charmilles Group has announced a reorganization of its subsidiaries in the region. Effective January 1, 2006, the US divisions of Mikron, Charmilles and Agie have been joined together as one legal entity, Agie Charmilles Corp. While the brands retain their individual identities and sales channels, greater efficiencies will be achieved through shared leadership, philosophies and practices. Harry Moser, current president of Charmilles US and Mikron US, is now president of Agie Charmilles Corp. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=13 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=13 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles now offers GammaTEC technology compatible with its ROBOFORM 350 and ROBOFORM 550 models of diesinking EDM http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=151 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=151 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Latest innovation in wire & diesinking EDM to be displayed at WESTEC and EASTEC http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=152 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=152 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Anyone working in manufacturing over the past five years knows that a troubled economy translates into hard times. When faced with such a potentially devastating challenge, it is all many can do to simply stay afloat. On the rare occasion though, this situation can provide the impetus for finding a new road to success. For two EDM operators in southern California, the lackluster economy provided a unique opportunity to prosper. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=153 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=153 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST In recent years, American manufacturers have been forced to face the challenges of increased foreign competition and a sometimes-sour economy. During this time, a wide variety of solutions have been advocated, many bringing about mixed results. For an EDM shop in Woodstock, Georgia, investment in new technology played a key role in moving beyond the competition to experience truly impressive levels of success. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=154 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=154 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Each year, Charmilles challenges itself to provide the highest level of live support, minimal on-hold times and the most skilled service engineers in the industry. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=155 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=155 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Charmilles has introduced the ROBOFIL 240 Med-Pack wire EDM. This machine contains all of the core features necessary to meet the industry's demands in the areas of accuracy, surface integrity, part cleanliness and repeatability. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=156 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=156 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST To achieve the best possible results, today's extruder should be using fast cooling vacuum sizer technology. By integrating this technology, one can achieve tight dimensions, flat surfaces and sharp geometry in regard to the print http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=157 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=157 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Competition from thirdworld, low-wage countries and regions, such as China, India, and Southeast Asia, has changed the manufacturing landscape in North America. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=158 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=158 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST 5-Axis Machine Provides Flexible, Economical Solution to Automated Production Demands http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=159 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=159 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Mikron marked a significant milestone in the High-Speed Machining (HSM) market by announcing the delivery of the company's 1,000th high-speed machining center equipped with a spindle from the 42,000 rpm power class. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=160 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=160 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST HSM technology helps U.S. mold maker maintain world-class productivity and business growth http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=161 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=161 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Edi Hofstetter - Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau AG in Benken, Switzerland is a contemporary family operation whose history goes back to the year 1946. The experience gathered in the years since and their constant readiness for continuous development has made the company what it is today. A VCE 1600 Pro from Mikron was put into operation in January 2005. It has been used ever since to machine components for tool and engineering applications, as well as prototypes. Jürgen Maurer http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=179 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=179 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Overwhelming enthusiasm - Feedback from EMO 2005 in Hanover, Germany clearly shows that the new Mikron HPM series is the standard in high-speed machining http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=180 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=180 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Due to the impressive machining capabilities of the HPM 1850U, Mikron is now also using some of the technology used in these machines in the new HPM 1150U and HPM 1350U. The HPM machines are based on the proven models of the UCP Series http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=181 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=181 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Today's tools enable ever better machining performance. Theyhave smaller diameters but require greater feeds in return. To use these advantages of modern machining in parts production with up to 2 meter swings, Mikron built the HPM 1850U. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=182 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=182 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST IWC prefers milling machines from within their own country. For almost two years, watch cases have been manufactured for the 'Ingenieur' on a Mikron HSM 400U of Nidau/CH http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=183 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=183 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST HSM 400U ProdMed, HSM 400U ProdMed Dental and UCP 600 Vario ProdMed http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=184 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=184 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Mikron offers various modules under the term 'smart machines' (software and hardware) to make the milling process simpler and easier to control for the operator http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=185 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=185 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST The invention of the zipper cannot be attributed to just one inventor. Inventors in various countries had worked on the idea of a quick release fastener over decades. Today, the zipper is indispensable in the world of fashion. Numerous manufacturers have brought their goods to market in the mean time. Yandi Ma http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=186 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=186 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST What do Mikron machines have to do with medical technology? Operative supply for bone breaks and other bone injuries with metal implants (osteosynthesis) is found more and more often now. The company MEDARTIS, with its main office in Basel Switzerland produces exactly those plates made of titanium on machines by Mikron http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=187 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=187 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST For each production order, whether in parts production or tool and mould making, carefully calculated unit costs are becoming increasingly more important. At the same time, the day-to-day business affects the demand for flexibility and processing time. An important element in this relationship is the selection of suitable production resources. With the VCE 800 Pro-X and VCE 1000 Pro-X, Mikron offers universal machining centers that guarantee maximum utility and calculable investment costs. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=188 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=188 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST In five years market presence the AgiecutVertex has acquired the rating 'most accurate ED wire-cutting machine in the world'.Cleverly devised mechanics, an impressivegenerator output and a control system developed within the company were the factors which convinced the customers and operators http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=189 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=189 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST The new control system: For more convenience and power-That brings us to the topic of the control system. What is new? New is the operator surface, behind which is Windows XP. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=190 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=190 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Batten & Allen Ltd. - Achieve high-precision workpieces some 40% faster http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=191 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=191 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Engineering Techniques Inc. - The future has already begun with Vertex http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=192 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=192 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Fritz Schiess AG - ED wire cut surfaces as the key to the success of fine-edge blanking http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=193 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=193 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Playmobil Malta Ltd. - Automated EDM for high precision toys http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=194 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=194 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST Riedmuller GmbH - Agie Experience 27 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=195 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=195 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST VIKO Elektrik is a Turkish manufacturer of household electrical articles which are supplied to 47 countries. The Istanbul-based company was founded in 1980 and has 480 employees on its payroll. VIKO Elektrik produces lamps, light switches, current distributors and electrical accessories which stand out through their elegant design and have already won renowned design awards. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=197 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=197 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST When you think of NASCAR Nextel Cup racing and the moldmaking industry, there seems to be no obvious common thread between the two. One is in the business of sports and entertainment, and the other in the manufacturing of tools for consumer and industrial products. The ways and means of preparing racecars and the building of molds has dramatically changed for both race mechanics and mold building engineers. Technology has advanced in the last 30 to 40 years where CNC machines are now the tools that we depend on to provide components with higher accuracies, repeatability, quality and even unique parts that were never possible before http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=162 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=162 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST Woodstock Machining was formed as a small Midwestern job shop. In those early days the initial thinking at the shop was that EDM was already a form of specialized machining and Woodstock never had intentions of doing anything out of the ordinary within the EDM process. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=199 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=199 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST Mikron, the leader in high speed milling, recently introduced the HSM 600(U) ProdMod (Production Module) and HSM 800 ProdMod High-Speed Machining Centers. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=200 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=200 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST Demonstrating its continued commitment to the precision machining profession, Charmilles-Mikron Corporation sponsored the grand prize for the Annual National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) National Apprentice Competition for the 13th consecutive year. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=201 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=201 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST Harry Moser, President, Charmilles-Mikron, recently participated in the United States Department of Education Community College Virtual Summit held in Washington, DC. Mr. Moser was selected to represent the interests of the manufacturing industry based on Charmilles-Mikron's longstanding commitment to education and training, as well as his leadership over the years with a variety of organizations promoting the importance of a skilled workforce. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=202 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=202 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST When you think of NASCAR Nextel Cup racing and the moldmaking industry, there seems to be no obvious common thread between the two. One is in the business of sports and entertainment, and the other in the manufacturing of tools for consumer and industrial products. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=203 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=203 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST Success in business has always demanded responsiveness to shifts in customers' demands. Recently though, the increasingly rapid growth of technology, coupled with periods of economic uncertainty, has caused this to become a more difficult endeavor. An extrusion tooling shop in Huntington, West Virginia has found success in becoming adequately flexible by investing in new technology. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=204 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=204 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST Charmilles is currently offering EDM users the opportunity to trade-in older models of its machines for credit towards an investment in new technology. The offer comes at a time when many are looking to become more competitive in the global marketplace by increasing productivity and decreasing costs. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=205 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=205 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST Charmilles' new Robofil 2050TW sets a new standard for wire EDM performance. This groundbreaking twin wire machine provides levels of precision and accuracy that surpass every EDM that has come before it. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=206 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=206 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST With the rise of foreign competition and the ups and downs of the economy, today's American manufacturer must constantly look for ways to better address customer demands Roll-Kraft, located in Mentor, Ohio, has found great success by refusing to sacrifice the quality of its products and services in the quest for a better bottom line. http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=198 http://us.gfac.com/newsroom/press/release.cfm?PRID=198 enews@us.gfac.com (GFAC) Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST