Start with the news release Dormer introduces Elect and Spectrum tool classes from Dormer Tools, which we summarised at the time by saying "Dormer is to group its high-performance drilling, milling and threading ranges into two productivity classes - Elect and Spectrum - to enable quick customer identification of the optimum tool.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Toolholder ideal for milling and finishing tasks from Schunk Intec: "Schunk has launched the Tendo-E Compact designed for tool-holding tasks in high-volume machining applications such as rough milling, finish machining, drilling and reaming.".
 
In September 2010, we covered the news from Ishida - take a look at Ishida X-ray inspection enhances quality control which says: "Swiss confectionery firm F Hunziker has installed the IX-EA-2161 X-ray inspection system from Ishida to enhance quality control in the packing of pastilles and powered drinks into bags at its factory.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Balluff, Inductive ring sensors for assembly applications, as well as Sandvik insert grade optimises production at Metax from Sandvik Coromant, and Surtech enhances metal-finishing guides from Surtech Surface Technology Products.