The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, D.C., has released the results of the "Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey" for Q4 2017—which involves its membership of more than 14,000 large and small manufacturers—showing manufacturers’ optimism has risen to unprecedented heights...

Switzerland-based fineblanking technology provider Feintool has named Knut Zimmer as CEO effective Jan. 1. In addition to taking on CEO responsibilities, he also will run the high-volume parts production of the System Parts segment. The outgoing CEO, Bruno Malinek, will take on an advisory role at...

Staunton, Va.-based Cadence, a single-source manufacturing partner for medical device, life science, and industrial companies worldwide, has added a new 4,000-W CL900 Cincinnati fiber laser cutting machine to its existing modified tube cutting lasers and custom flat sheet cutting lasers. The...

NASA is taking the next step in the development of a space-based, on-demand fabrication capability by partnering with three U.S. companies, under NASA’s Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP) program, to create prototypes. The selected companies are Interlog Corp. of...

New York-based Arconic Inc. has announced the divestiture of its Latin America Extrusions (LAE) business, which operates primarily in Brazil. The business is part of the company’s Transportation and Construction Solutions segment. Following customary regulatory and antitrust reviews, the...

Sandvik has signed an agreement to divest Hyperion to U.S. investment firm KKR. Hyperion, which has about 1,400 employees, delivers wear-resistant tools, applications, and components in hard and superhard materials. "I'm pleased that we have found a new owner who will support Hyperion's continued...

Registration now is open for the Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME®) 2018, to be held March 28-29 in Schaumburg, Ill. This interactive exhibit is intended to increase the awareness and application of lasers in manufacturing. It will present information on automation equipment, laser choices,...

Sky Climber Fabricating, Delaware, Ohio, has received a formal certificate of registration certifying that its quality management system meets ISO 9001:2015 requirements. The scope of this certification includes welding, cutting, CNC machining, and the bending and forming of metals. The company...

Yakima, Wash.-based light aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has promoted Patrick Horgan to vice president, operations and product development. He has served as director of engineering and product development since joining the company in April 2015. In his new role, Horgan has assumed responsibility...

Milwaukee Tool is expanding operations at three Mississippi locations, investing $33.4 million and creating 660 jobs. The expansions are planned for the company’s sites in Greenwood, Jackson, and Olive Branch. The company will create the additional jobs at the three facilities over the next four...