Get Vertical! with Mike McCalley and Ben Millar: Part 1

At SchraubTec 2025 in Hanover, Germany, Apex Tool Group showcased its latest solutions at the intersection of precision and performance. This industry-leading event brought together innovators and manufacturers pushing the limits of smart assembly. With Apex’s presence, the spotlight was firmly on engineering excellence and future-ready tool technology.

In the world of industrial manufacturing, the real breakthrough often comes not from the tool itself, but from the moment a frustrated process finds its fix. For customers struggling with inefficiencies, injuries, or inadequate support, the right solution can feel like a long shot—until someone shows up with the right insight and product lineup….

In high-stakes manufacturing, even a small misstep can cause serious injury and halt production entirely. When a spring-winding process in a commercial HVAC assembly line led to an operator injury, the stakes were painfully clear. That’s when customized engineering and collaborative problem-solving stepped in, turning a difficult moment into a transformational opportunity. With expertise from…

In today’s fast-paced industrial environments, wireless connectivity is more than a convenience—it’s a mission-critical necessity. Yet, as many North American manufacturers have discovered, what works in theory doesn’t always translate to the factory floor. Interference, obstructions, and unpredictable dead zones can derail even the most advanced wireless tools. That’s why Cleco’s dedicated Wireless Connectivity…