Join BDC for Robotics and Automation event
The adoption of robotics and automation technologies are revolutionizing businesses and delivering enhanced productivity across manufacturing. BDC will showcase applications of these technologies at Humber’s Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation in Etobicoke on June 28. Attendees will also experience an exclusive site tour and demonstration of the various technologies on display together with a BDC led workshop on how Robotics and Automation technologies can boost your productivity, enhance your competitiveness and be applied to your business. The tour will include a Festo industry digital factory, Kuka advanced automation lab, as well as co-bot, additive manufacturing and industrial robotic arm
Burloak Tool acquires CADTEK
Burloak Tool & Die, a leading provider of advanced tooling and stamping solutions, has announced the successful acquisition of CADTEK, a successful, well-established metal stamper of more than 20 years. This strategic acquisition expands the service offering to customers of both companies. "Burloak Tool’s acquisition of CADTEK represents a pivotal moment in our company's growth trajectory," said Sean Brown, president & CEO of Burloak Tool. "We’ve been in dialogue with Mike McCannell, founder and retiring owner, for over a year and we are honoured to have been selected by Mike to carry on the CADTEK legacy of high service levels
BIG DAISHOWA introduces Mega 12DS power chuck for heavy-duty end milling
BIG DAISHOWA has announced a new addition to the Mega double power chuck lineup for heavy-duty end milling: the Mega 12DS. Designed for trochoidal milling with anti-vibration end mills, the Mega 12DS series features high rigidity and gripping strength and is available in BBT30/40, HSK-A, C for metric and BCV40 for inch. The Mega double power chuck system features an expanded contact diameter of the nut to the flange, which provides the highest rigidity—as if the chuck and nut were one solid piece. This superior rigidity ensures heavy duty machining without chatter. The Mega Series high-speed milling chucks are
G.S. Machine and Tool Inc. moves into new facility
The team at G.S. Machine and Tool pose for a photo in their new 3,600-square-foot facility in Vineland, Ont. CTMA photo CTMA member company, G.S. Machine and Tool Inc. recently moved into its new 3,600-square-foot facility located in Vineland, Ont. The company has experienced significant growth, which in turn led to the addition of company a five-axis work centre, and other machinery. “Our recent move has provided G.S. Machine and Tool Inc. with the opportunity to grow and advance our business, in both culture and efficiency,” said company president, Jeremy Stroobach. “Located centrally in Niagara, Ont., our new