HMS Products joins the AIDA-America family

AIDA-America, a specialist in mechanical and servo press systems technology, has welcomed HMS Products, a manufacturer of press automation, to the AIDA family. AIDA and HMS have a long history of working together on turnkey solutions for customers. AIDA’s acquisition of HMS will act to strengthen further this partnership and benefit mutual customers with the resulting integrated stamping press system solutions tailored to the requirements of customers in North America.

President Kland Aida states: “Both companies are excited about the added value, as well as the additional expertise and collaboration opportunities that this new alliance brings to our customers.”

HMS will continue to operate from the company’s Troy, Michigan headquarters, with its 60-strong team remaining in place. Kevin VanDenBrouck has been appointed as COO of HMS and will lead the company into this new chapter. Under his leadership, HMS will continue to build on its 47-year history of in providing technologically advanced press automation equipment. This includes ‘through the window’ and ‘front and rear’ mounted transfer systems, blank de-stackers, custom front- and end-of-line solutions, and transfer tooling.

AIDA is a supplier of metal stamping presses and metal-forming equipment. Through engineering, manufacturing, sales, service and support, the company provides partnerships to numerous industries worldwide. AIDA servo and mechanical stamping presses are available in capacities from 35 to 4000 T and 1 to 800 strokes per minute.

Single-press, tandem-line, high-speed, lamination and cold-forging models for single-stroke, transfer and progressive-die applications provide a full range of production capabilities. Additionally, AIDA offers material handling and automation systems for turnkey solutions produced by a single manufacturer.

Sales, service, engineering and manufacturing locations in more than 40 cities across 20 countries support press installations exceeding 80,000 units in over 60 countries.

More information www.aida-global.com

Record-low TRIFR for Seco

Cutting tool manufacturer Seco hit a significant milestone in its H&S performance for 2024. The company recorded a total recordable incident rate (TRIFR) of 1.3, surpassing the target of 1.5 and achieving the lowest TRIFR in its history. It marks a substantial improvement from the 2019 baseline of 4.7 and reaffirms the long-term commitment of Seco to achieving zero harm. By 2030, the company aims to reduce TRIFR by 80% to 0.9 or less. Claudius Mpofu, sustainability & EHS coordinator, says: “Via continuous improvement, proactive initiatives and a strong safety culture, we’re making tangible progress toward our safety goals.”

More information www.secotools.com

Consolidation at IndySoft

IndySoft, a global specialist in calibration and asset management software, has acquired its UK distributor, IndySoft Europe Ltd, effective 1 April 2025. The acquisition marks a major milestone in the two-decade relationship between the companies and reflects IndySoft’s ongoing commitment to international expansion and deeper support for its global customer base. Existing customers will experience a seamless transition and continue to work with the same dedicated team, now operating as an integrated part of the IndySoft global organisation.

More information www.indysoft.com

Hexagon buys Geomagic from 3D Systems

Hexagon has completed the acquisition of the Geomagic software business from 3D Systems, gaining technology that is designed to improve productivity for people that are acquiring, manipulating or reverse engineering 3D measurement data for use throughout product lifecycle and CAD workflows. Integrated into Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, the Geomagic software solutions will be supported and sold to the discrete manufacturing market – complementing portfolios in Hexagon’s other markets. A key aspect of the Geomagic suite is that it works with any 3D scanner or portable CMM.

More information www.bit.ly/4cpTCfg

Goodfellow Announces Two More Acquisitions

A UK supplier of advanced materials and metals has completed two landmark acquisitions in a matter of weeks, helping the company deliver a more “comprehensive material offer” for its growing customer base. Goodfellow has purchased UK-based Bureau of Analysed Samples (BAS) and Suisse Technology Partners (STP) in Switzerland in two deals that will give it access to state-of-the-art laboratories and testing facilities, as well as a certified reference materials capability. They follow the acquisition last year of Potomac Photonics in the US, supporting the firm’s target of achieving over £50m in revenue within two years.

More information www.goodfellow.com