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SYSTRAPLAN is continuing to develop its storage and retrieval machines and is relying on automation technology from SEW-EURODRIVE. By the MOVI-C automation platform and the MOVIKIT StackerCrane software module, travel and hoist movements can be coordinated even more. This creates the basis for more energy-efficient and mechanically gentle operation of warehouse systems. At the heart…

Independent lubricant manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants Co., will bring its metalworking expertise to IMTS 2026, taking place September 14-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. At booth 431832, the FUCHS team will highlight high-performance metalworking and cutting fluids designed to help aerospace, defense, automotive, off-road equipment, energy, medical, consumer-product and contract-manufacturing operations improve productivity, control operating…

Veryon, a leading provider of software solutions for the aviation industry, has acquired Polaris Aero, an aviation software company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since 2007, Polaris Aero has delivered innovative safety management solutions to aircraft operators and MROs worldwide. “We are thrilled to bring Polaris Aero’s proven safety solutions into the Veryon software suite,” said…

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has officially opened its new color blending and distribution facility in Chonburi, Thailand, marking a significant step in strengthening support for commercial aviation operators, MROs, OEMs and industry partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The official opening ceremony took place on 25 August 2026, with guests presented with the opportunity to tour the…

Norm Fasteners, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the fastener industry, has acquired an automotive fastener manufacturing operation in Plymouth, Michigan, adding local production to its established North American sales, engineering, logistics and warehousing capabilities. The acquisition includes a 121,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on a 9.4-acre site and its manufacturing assets. The operation produces high-strength…

Enterprise aviation software provider Ramco Systems Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited, announced that its long-time customer, Ornge, has successfully gone live with Ramco’s Digital Task Card with eSign-off and Mechanic Anywhere Mobile Application across all of its maintenance bases. The rollout marks a significant milestone in Ornge’s digital transformation journey, transitioning its maintenance execution operations…

Sonic Tools USA, a leading provider of professional-grade tool solutions and equipment, today announced the relaunch of its flagship NEXT S15 toolbox, the company’s largest storage solution to date, boasting 13 drawers and a load capacity of more than one ton. The S15 is designed to give technicians, shops, and fleets a single storage system that scales…

Tapeswitch will be exhibiting its HaloProtect asset protection system for scissor lifts, designed to minimise damage to assets during contact events and provide operator protection from crushing or entrapment through machine movements, at MRO Europe 2026, RAI, Amsterdam, 28-29 October 2026 at Stand 7-710.  First launched at MRO Europe 2025, the HaloProtect system is designed…

In aerospace, oil filtration systems are the first line of defense against catastrophic component failure. Microscopic contaminants in hydraulic fluids and lubricants have consequences beyond routine maintenance, forcing engineers and maintenance personnel to select filtration systems that prevent equipment failure, ensure regulatory compliance and minimize costly downtime in demanding environments. The Hidden Costs of Poor…

The Boeing Company and Archer Aviation Inc. have announced the companies have signed definitive agreements in which Archer will acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries. The deal will combine complementary capabilities developed over decades in autonomy, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – creating a groundbreaking end-to-end…

Michigan Metrology, provider of surface texture measurement, consulting, and training, is presenting a new, free webinar series. In the Surface Roughness, Texture, and Tribology series, Dr. Don Cohen will present excerpts from the short course of the same name. The free, one-hour webinars will provide an excellent introduction to surface texture and how it impacts functionality. Part…

Manufacturer uses engineered plastic cooling towers to support heat rejection for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. Metal additive manufacturing is moving deeper into production, and the demands on the process are growing with it. According to Wohlers Report 2026, global additive manufacturing revenues reached $24.2 billion in 2025, up 10.9% year over year. While…