News Releases

December 2020

Mazak Unveils New Ez Machine Series and SmoothEz Control

FLORENCE, Ky., December 4, 2020 – With both affordability and high performance for job shops in mind, Mazak has officially launched the new Ez machine series, the new MAZATROL SmoothEz control and the accompanying MazakUSA.com/Ez website. The new machine family and control were developed specifically to help remove the cost barriers to acquiring the latest manufacturing technology without sacrificing machine capability or production performance, while the new Ez website further streamlines the customer experience and offers visitors focused access to Mazak’s newest product line.

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New Mazak VC-Ez Series Delivers Affordability and Performance

FLORENCE, Ky., December 4, 2020 – To provide job shops reliable, maximum machine-tool performance at a lower capital investment, Mazak has launched the new VC-Ez Series of 3-axis vertical machining centers designed and built in Kentucky. Featuring the company's new MAZATROL SmoothEz CNC and optimized for simple operation as well as fast and easy installation, VC-Ez machines offer enhanced ergonomics, stable and reliable part processing and long-term dependability

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Mazak Launches New High-Value QT-Ez Series CNC Turning Centers

FLORENCE, Ky., December 4, 2020 – Mazak Corporation has announced the introduction of a new series of Kentucky-designed and built CNC turning machines, the QT-Ez Series. Designed to give job shops and other manufacturers affordable access to Mazak technology and engineering expertise, the QT-Ez Series offers a wide range of turning centers, including those with Multi-Tasking and DONE IN ONE® functionality. With the addition of the new MAZATROL SmoothEz control and automation systems such as Mazak’s new Cobot Cell (CC) Series, these high-value, versatile solutions ensure ease of operation along with high productivity.

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November 2020

Mazak Invites Customers to Visit Kentucky HQ Virtually Through New Online Tour

FLORENCE, Ky., November 16, 2020 – Mazak Corporation has launched a new 360° Virtual Campus Tour to make it easier than ever for manufacturers to see its Florence, Kentucky-based headquarters in action. Part of its expanded range of holistic digital experiences, the new tour offers an inside look at the infrastructure Mazak uses to deliver world-class manufacturing technology, service and support.

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Mazak to Debut New Ez Machine Series and CNC During Next All Axes LIVE Event

Mazak will unveil the all new Ez Series of machines and new MAZATROL SmoothEz CNC at its next All Axes LIVE virtual event, which will take place on December 8 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). During this launch event, attendees will discover how the new machine family and control were developed specifically to help remove the cost barriers to acquiring the latest manufacturing technology without sacrificing machine capability or production performance.

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October 2020

Mazak Hosts Alberta Premier at Grand Opening of Edmonton Technical Center

Mazak Corporation Canada officially opened its new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event attended by Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney. The Premier participated in the formal ribbon cutting and toured the new facility, which is strategically located in Western Canada to provide Mazak customers throughout the region withlocal access to direct sales, service, application and training support.

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September 2020

Mazak Continues the All Axes LIVE Series With September Virtual Event

Exploring ways for shops of all sizes to amplify productivity, Mazak’s All Axes LIVE September event takes place on September 23 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. This episode will stream live from Mazak’s manufacturing plant in Florence, Kentucky, and the company’s new Orlando Technical Center, as well as from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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August 2020

July 2020

Mazak to Open New Edmonton Technical Center in Canada

Continuing its unwavering commitment to customer support, Mazak Corporation Canada will officially open a new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, in September of 2020. The facility is strategically located in Western Canada to provide local access to now direct sales, service, application and training support.

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Mazak reduces response times and boosts efficiencies using Dynamics 365 Field Service

To maximize customer support, Mazak sought a way to make its service delivery more efficient. Using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service, it now offers customers faster service response times and greater visibility into open work orders. Plus, it’s improved the efficiency of its invoicing and reduced administration work.

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Mazak Announces Opening of New Expanded Spindle Rebuild Department

As part of its most recent $15 million investment in its Florence, Kentucky-based manufacturing campus, Mazak Corporation has announced the completion of its newly expanded Spindle Rebuild Department, now located in the company’s South Building.

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June 2020

Mazak Launches New Holistic Digital Experience for Customers

Mazak today announced the launch of a new, three-pronged holistic digital customer experience, which features a new interactive tour of its Kentucky campus, immersive Virtual Technology Center and All Axes LIVE, an ongoing series of robust online events where attendees gain exclusive access to new never-before-seen Mazak manufacturing technology.

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COVID-19 Update: We’re Open and Ready to Welcome You Back Safely

I hope this message finds you and your families healthy and well. It goes without saying that the last few months have posed unique challenges for all of us and that we are eager for our lives and businesses to return to normal. At Mazak, we have already taken steps to safely reopen all of our North American facilities, including our Florence, Kentucky campus and regional network of Technology and Technical Centers. Our team is ready to assist you and ensure that you have access to the support and resources you need, safely and in a variety of ways.

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May 2020

Mazak Helps Kentucky Manufacturer Produce Surface Disinfection System

In response to a neighboring company’s request for a collaboration, machine tool manufacturer Mazak Corporation provided some much-needed materials and production capacity for the development of a new UV-C LED surface disinfection system.

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Mazak Joins Efforts to Protect KY Healthcare Workers

As communities across the country come together to meet new challenges created by the pandemic, Mazak Corporation has been doing its part to support its neighbors in the greater Northern Kentucky region. The company recently served as the manufacturing partner for the Erlanger, Kentucky-based AquiSense Technologies, which has developed a new method for sanitizing face masks with ultraviolet light currently being tested by the local hospital system, St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

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March 2020

Help for Manufacturers During COVID-19

As concerns about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak intensify, Mazak’s first priority continues to be the health and safety of our associates and their families as we work to ensure our customers’ needs are met. We take this to heart not only because we share many of the same challenges you face today as a local manufacturer ourselves, but because we are a family company and in times like these, we believe in showing up for your family.

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COVID-19 Announcement

As concerns about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak intensify, Mazak’s first priority continues to be the health and safety of our associates and their families as we work to ensure our customers’ needs are met. We remain committed to providing the highest level of customer service and support during this challenging time and are doing everything we can to prevent interruptions to the normal course of business.

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Congressman and NASA Administrator Make Special Visit to Mazak Manufacturing Campus

Mazak Corporation recently hosted NASA’s new administrator James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine and Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky at its Florence, Kentucky, North American Manufacturing Headquarters. The administrator and congressman made a special trip to Mazak after attending a high-level round-table event with Mazak President Dan Janka, representatives of local aerospace manufacturers and educational leaders as well as three Ohio state congressmen and other area politicians.

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February 2020

New Machines and Technology to Debut at Mazak Midwest DISCOVER Event

Mazak Corporation has announced that it will host its first DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK technology and education event of the year at the Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois, on May 5-6, 2020. Featuring the Midwestern debut of several machine tools, the show will also highlight the North American debut of the all-new VARIAXIS C-600, a full simultaneous 5-axis Multi-Tasking machining center featuring a flexible, automation-ready design and the new MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC.

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