Archive for May 2011
LIGNA 2011: Bargstedt & Ligmatech Update
Bargstedt and Ligmatech offer a tremendous amount of new technology and equipment to be excited about from an automation perspective at Ligna 2011. Joe Keilen reporting from LignaLigmatech ZHR500Ligmatech has launched several new advancements and technologies at this show for each of their respective areas of expertise; return conveyors, assembly and packaging. To begin with…
Read MoreLIGNA 2011: Homag City
Homag City is once again very well assembled displaying all of the Group’s newest technologies. Entrance to Homag City Fun facts from Homag: 90,000 square feet of exhibit space 350 Homag Group employees are present at the show 890 people are manning the booth (when counting groups like those from Stiles) 80 machines are under…
Read MoreHOMAG/WEEKE CNC Update
HOMAG Group leads the way with new CNC technologies at LIGNA 2011. Customers joining us at the exhibition are experiencing the latest offerings in nesting automation, machining center flexibility and 5-axis technology. Dave McFarland (Stiles) and Werner Brinkhaus (Weeke) reporting from LignaThe WEEKE stand encompasses a complete range of drilling/machining solutions, from the small shop to the…
Read MoreTime and Space Slashed at Powers
Powers Retail Services is known for their advanced, innovative CNC manufacturing of custom retail fixtures and shelving But even they were wowed by the Weeke BHX 050—a compact, all-in-one machining center that drills, grooves, and routes. It’s so versatile that they’re still uncovering new ways to save time and money. One example? Instead of nesting thousands…
Read MoreRolla Technical Institute Now Offers CNC Machine Training
Rolla Technical Institute (RTI) recently acquired a Weeke Vantech CNC router to provide their students with the opportunity to learn the basics of CNC machining. [IMAGE ‘790’ /]Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that Rolla Technical Institute (RTI) recently acquired a Weeke Vantech CNC router to provide their students with the opportunity to learn the…
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