Published 11/27/2019

Noteworthy News: Giving Back

It’s a time for giving thanks, so send a shout out to companies like DMG MORI, Big Kaiser, Mazak Corp., Mitutoyo America Corporation, Husky Injection Molding Systems and more for giving back to their communities and industry!

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Heather Wintle

Contributing Writer, MMT, MoldMaking Technology

DMG MORI Grants Machine Usage to Pickens County Career and Technology Center

DMG MORI, a worldwide leading manufacturer of machine tools, grants machine usage to Pickens County Career and Technology Center located in Liberty, SC for educational support. Pickens CTC will be utilizing the company’s advanced technologies to offer education and training to their students. The Pickens CTC has been providing students skill training in many areas including manufacturing machine technology and mechatronics. For 42 years, the institution has supported four high schools in Pickens County. Pickens CTC offers courses for aspiring CNC operators and engineers among some of the many career paths offered.

ProShop USA Supports Student-Run “Eagle Manufacturing”

ProShop USA is donating ProShop ERP software to the student-run Eagle Manufacturing business at Brown County High School in Nashville, IN. ProShop software is a comprehensive web-based, paperless shop management system engineered to benefit small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. The company describes the software as a digital manufacturing ecosystem comprised of integrated modules for managing a shop’s ERP operations as well as manufacturing execution system and quality management systems functions, among others.

Westminster Tool Makes Donations to Local Makerspace, SkillsUSA Programs

Westminster Tool announced that it has made donations to Moosup Elementary School’s Makerspace program and H.H. Ellis Technical High School toward their SkillsUSA program. Made in celebration of Manufacturing Month, the donations, totaling over $5,000, provide continued support for these programs. On Oct. 16, Westminster Tool invited 15 third grade students from Moosup Elementary to visit the shop, highlighting manufacturing careers. The day included a tour of the facility and provided the opportunity for Westminster Tool staff to meet a few of the students who benefit from the Makerspace program. Joined by State Representatives Anne Dauphinais and Brian Lanoue, the event culminated with Westminster Tool presenting a $5,186 donation to Moosup Elementary and Shepard Hill Elementary.

Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative Receive “MADE IN AMERICA 2019” Reshoring Award

Harry Moser and the Reshoring Initiative team received the MADE IN AMERICA 2019 Reshoring Award during the four-day MADE IN AMERICA 2019 event recently held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event’s mission is to raise awareness for the economic, environmental and community impact of American-made manufacturers and brands. “I am honored to receive the award and I am delighted to participate in this inaugural event. MADE IN AMERICA 2019 was a great success, especially for a first of its kind event. I want to thank Don Buckner and his MadeinAmerica team and congratulate them on the event’s success.” said Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative. Harry Moser established the Reshoring Initiative in 2010 to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.

Tsugami/Rem Sales Supports Wounded Warrior Project

Tsugami/Rem Sales, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, announced that it is committed to support the nation’s wounded warriors through Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the nonprofit’s free programs and services. Many wounded veterans face significant challenges when they return to civilian life, and through the generous support of donors and corporate partners, WWP is able to provide support during their recovery, wherever they are in that process. Through financial contribution, the company is directly supporting the programs and services that give warriors access to mental and physical health support, employment and education assistance, and the many other services that WWP provides to its warriors, free of charge. To learn more, please visit: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

BIG KAISER Raises Funds for National Robotics League

From November 1 to December 31, 2019, Big Kaiser will donate 2% of every order from an NTMA or AMT member company directly to the National Robotics League (NRL). There is no order minimum or maximum, and only two requirements: 1. When customers place an order through their local distributor, request “drop-ship from Big Kaiser. 2. Reference “BK-NRL” as a line item on the order so that every dollar counts toward the donation to NRL. The company offers products lines of precision tooling, workholding and tool management systems aimed at reducing both the overall process time and the cost per part. Popular products include face mill holders, end mill holders, collet chucks, angle heads and tapping adaptors. The world-leading Kaiser boring system, high-performance Sphinx drills and Unilock workholding systems are also available, as are CAT, BT, HSK and Capto systems.

Mazak Congratulates Rodger Penske

Long-time Team Penske technical sponsor Mazak Corp. extended congratulations to Roger S. Penske, whom recently received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award at the White House from President Donald Trump. As the nation’s highest civilian award, the Medal of Freedom is bestowed upon those individuals who have contributed significantly to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace or to cultural or other public or private endeavors.

Mitutoyo America Corporation Announces Sponsorship with Titans of CNC

Mitutoyo America Corporation is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with Titans of CNC, a free project-based education platform that helps guide students and teachers on CNC machine operation and programming. The Academy provides over 3,000 free online courses in CAD, CAM and CNC machining techniques, and is now used by over 45,000 members in 170 different countries. Mitutoyo metrology products will be featured in both the Titans of CNC Show airing on Titan TV and will be utilized on Titan CNC Academy videos for demonstration purposes.

Husky Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Husky Injection Molding Systems highlights its commitment to sustainable packaging solutions for future generations with sustainable packaging being a highlight of its booth at K 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany. With the company’s industry-leading position and history of being a socially responsible, environmentally-conscious global player, Husky is dedicated to making a positive impact in aligning the goals of sustainability with the many positive attributes of plastic packaging.