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June 2014

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Discover Technology Webinar Series

Mazak introduced its Discover Technology Webinar Series two years ago to connect manufacturers with industry experts on the latest machine tool trends. If you missed any of these free webinars, they are all archived on mazakusa.com for you listen to at your convenience. The company also has six new webinars coming up this year, with one on June 17 at 2 p.m. ET that will discuss practical applications and uses of the MTConnect open communications protocol.

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Celebrating 40 Years in Kentucky

Yamazaki Mazak Corporation entered the U.S. market in 1968, opening its first subsidiary outside of Japan in Long Island, New York. In 1974, the company moved its U.S. operations to Florence, Kentucky to establish a forward-thinking manufacturing venture with the capacity to modify its Japanese imports to meet the unique requirements of the North American market. This year, Mazak Corporation (USA) celebrates 40 years in Kentucky and its evolution into a high-tech manufacturing campus that is second to none.

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A Year of Must-Attend Events

From hosting regional DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK™ technology and education events across the nation to participating in several major industry trade shows, including the highly anticipated IMTS show in Chicago, Mazak has a lot going on in 2014 and you definitely don’t want to miss out.

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Mazak to Share Key MTConnect Advantages at [MC]² 2014 Conference

FLORENCE, Ky., March 13, 2014 - On April 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the [MC]² MTConnect: Connecting Manufacturing Conference in Orlando, Fla., Mazak Corporation's Vice President of Manufacturing Ben Schawe will discuss how the machine tool builder uses MTConnect inside its North American manufacturing plant to monitor its production equipment and gather valuable data to further improve operations. Additionally, Mazak's Digital Solutions Specialist Neil Desrosiers will be at the conference April 8, 9 and 10 to lend his expert advice regarding the use of MTConnect with Mazak machines.

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February 2014

Mazak Northeast Event to Focus on Aerospace, Medical Manufacturing Trends

FLORENCE, Ky., Feb. 26, 2014 – Mazak invites aerospace, medical and other part manufacturers to its DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK Technology and Education event taking place May 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the company’s Northeast Technology Center in Windsor Locks, Conn. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience total manufacturing solutions as well as learn new machining techniques for boosting productivity and profitability. The company will also host a special student day on May 8 to promote lucrative, high-tech careers within the manufacturing industry.

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Midwest Event Welcomes Manufacturers, Penske Racing & Reshoring Initiative

Each year we look forward with great anticipation to our region’s DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK™ event. For three days, we welcome regional manufacturers to join us at the Mazak Midwest Technology Center to experience the latest developments in machine tool, automation and cutting tool technology through...

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Machine Tool Trends in Aerospace Manufacturing

The aerospace industry today is a hotbed of manufacturing activity and advanced machine tool technology. At Mazak, we see a strong trend of increased interest in machine tools with 5-axis capabilities for aerospace part machining. It’s very similar to the early days of mill-turn machines, when manufacturers began to recognize the benefits of adding milling and drilling capabilities to standard 2-axis lathes.

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Mazak Hosts Valve Manufacturers Association’s Annual Workshop and Tour

FLORENCE, Ky., February 20, 2014 – From April 30 to May 2, Mazak Corporation will host a portion of the Valve Manufacturers Association’s (VMA) annual “Manufacturers Workshop and Tour” at its North American headquarters in Florence, Ky. The event is open to VMA members and will include a tour of Mazak’s manufacturing campus as well as workshops on supply chain management, MTConnect, problem solving and lean manufacturing.

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Mazak Distributor Premier Engineering Transitions to New Leadership in Georgia

FLORENCE, Ky., February 6, 2014 – Mazak Corporation has announced that Premier Engineering, its distributor in Georgia for more than 25 years, has transitioned the leadership of the Lawrenceville location to long-time Premier sales manager Tim Kramer, who recently purchased the business from owner John Grabenau.

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Discover How CAM Software Simplifies Multi-Tasking Machining

DP Technology, a Mazak VIP partner, has a passion for excellence and innovation in the development of its CAM software as well as supporting its OEM partners. So much so that I am stationed at Mazak’s Kentucky headquarters to enhance the performance of the company's machine tools via DP Technology’s ESPRIT product, a full-spectrum programming system for milling, turning and multi-tasking solutions.

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January 2014

Mazak Distributor Northwest Machine Opens New Building

FLORENCE, Ky., Jan. 30, 2014 – Mazak distributor Northwest Machine, serving Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Western Wisconsin, will host a special grand opening for its new headquarters in Rogers, Minn. The event, scheduled for April 30 – May 1, will feature facility tours, advanced manufacturing system demonstrations and technical seminars. A special student day on April 29 will kick off the event and have local manufacturers discuss careers in the industry with area youth.

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Mazak Webinar Links CAM Software and Multi-Tasking Efficiency

FLORENCE, Ky., Jan. 24, 2014 – Multi-tasking technology allows manufacturers to select from a wide variety of part-production scenarios; however, it’s not always easy to identify the most efficient process for a job. In response, Mazak will host a free webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. ET that will explore the role CAM software plays in process planning and optimizing mill-turn operations.

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Mazak Midwest Event to Showcase Total Manufacturing Solutions

FLORENCE, Ky., Jan. 20, 2014 – Mazak invites manufacturers to its DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK Midwest event, taking place March 25 – 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the company’s Technology Center in Schaumburg, Ill. The event will focus on ways to boost production efficiency through total manufacturing solutions, highlighting advancements in machine tool technology, automation systems, cutting tools and more. Plus, special presentations on the use of Mazak technology in the racing industry and the growth of U.S. manufacturing will round out the event.

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2014: The Year of Must-Attend Events

At the 2013 Performance Racing Industry show in December, we wrapped up an extremely busy and highly successful year of attending trade shows and hosting technology-driven education events at our various Technology Centers, including our groundbreaking DISCOVER 2013 event that took place at our Kentucky headquarters. And 2014 promises to be just as exciting as we continue to participate in major industry shows and host regional DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK events across the nation.

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