Okuma will host its 2014 Technology Showcase event on December 9-10, 2014 in Charlotte N.C.

The theme of this year’s event is “Make the Leap” and will include demonstrations of simple technology upgrades that enable users to quickly jump ahead of their competition and enhance the productivity of their CNC machines and operators, thus improving overall profitability.

For each technology shown, there will be a side-by-side demonstration of basic vs. advanced machine functionalities and the benefits that can be gained by leaping into higher technology.

“Make the Leap” CNC Machine Demonstrations

Each side-by-side demonstration will show attendees how they can use advanced CNC machine technology to create competitive advantage in their marketplace. Examples include:

2-axis vs. 4-axis Lathes – side-by-side cutting demonstration of Okuma’s LB EX-II and LU EX lathes show how a 4-axis CNC lathe can easily combine operations to reduce cutting time, improve quality, enhance flexibility and increase throughputVMC vs. HMC – learn how a horizontal machining center can increase overall throughput, improve quality and reduce labor, WIP and floor space, all without significantly increasing capital budgetThe Okuma App Store – find out how machine tool apps can significantly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of machine tools – yes, there IS an app for that!

The demonstrations are relevant to attendees from a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction/farming (heavy equipment), die/mold, firearms/munitions, medical, oil/energy, and general job shops. More than 15 CNC machines will be running demonstrations, many of which debuted at IMTS 2014, allowing another chance to see these machine tools in person. Machines on display include:

MA-12500H horizontal machining center – debuted at IMTS 2014MU-10000H 5-axis horizontal machining center – Okuma’s largest 5-axis machineMULTUS U Series – Okuma’s newest multitasking CNC machinesOkuma’s “Affordable Excellence” products – GENOS CNC lathes and machining centers, LB3000 EX-II and MB-5000H machining centers – functionality at an affordable price

Attendees will also have a chance to tour the Okuma America facility wher they can see a live hand scraping demonstration and visit the electrical and mechanical repair operations. Members of Partners in THINC will demonstrate how peripheral equipment such as tooling, gaging, workholding and automation can be integrated with Okuma technology to improve productivity.

On Tuesday, December 9 attendees will enjoy a special dinner at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. For more information and to register for this event, visit

www.okuma.com/events/maketheleap.