SITUATION -->FPD Company of McMurray, Pennsylvania is a leading manufacturer of implantable medical devices. When a customer approached the company with a new femoral component for an artificial knee, FPD faced several unique manufacturing challenges, including: • Precision...
THE CHALLENGE Mathews, Inc. is a well-respected brand in the bowhunting world. In fact, it is the largest grossing bow manufacturer, producing 750 bows per day. The company’s owner has a lifelong passion for the sport, and the Sparta, Wis., company is continually innovating...
MASON, OH--March 2006--The dynamic 1-Series horizontal machining centers (HMCs) from Makino are now available with a 5-axis rotary table (5XR) designated option. This 5XR option is ideal for manufacturing applications that require maximum throughput and reliability. This 5XR option...
Mason, OH – August 16, 2012 – Makino has launched its new corporate website, www.Makino.com, featuring detailed information on products and services, and access to hundreds of technical resources that help manufacturers make what matters. The new website is mobile-compatible and offers a...
Mason, Ohio – November 22, 2013 – Makino announces the appointment of Carlos Eduardo Ibrahim to the position of Latin America managing director. Ibrahim, who is based in São Paulo, Brazil, joined Makino in August and is slated to lead expansion efforts for Makino in the Latin American market,...
New design configuration enables up to 95 percent machine utilization rates in 5-axis machining applications MASON, Ohio – March 28, 2017 – Automation is essential in helping manufacturers achieve maximum return on investment (ROI) from their machine tools. Today, Makino is pleased...
Will help increase emphasis on Makino’s Die Mold Group AUBURN HILLS, MI--September 2007-- Makino is pleased to announce the addition of Andre Ey to the Die Mold Technologies Group. Ey brings a wealth of experience in the machine tool industry and will serve to strengthen...
New a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers offer larger work envelope and next-generation productivity, accuracy and reliability. Makino’s new a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers extend the capabilities of the highly successful a-series with a host of technologies for next-generation...
Mason, Ohio – May 2010 – Makino's new ADVANTiGE™ machining technology is set to change the way manufacturers think about Titanium machining. This advanced process solution enables four times the productivity with double the tool life in titanium machining operations, dramatically...
To feature the latest titanium machining research and developments and Makino’s new T2 5-axis horizontal machining center Mason, Ohio – April 2011 – Makino will be hosting Ti2 Day on Tuesday, June 7, at its Global Titanium R&D Center in Mason, Ohio. During the event, Makino...