Manufacturing news - September 2025

Acquisition combines software, regulatory solutions

Greenlight Guru, provider of software solutions for the entire medical device life cycle, acquired medtech startup Ultralight Labs. The acquisition brings together Greenlight Guru’s regulatory expertise and Ultralight Labs’ fast-moving product development approach to offer medical device companies better support from early development through global launch. This combined offering is helpful for software and product development teams operating on fast timelines.

Ultralight Labs was founded to reduce friction and complexity for early-stage software-in-a-medical-device (SiMD) and software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) manufacturers, developing solutions to help them navigate regulatory challenges.

https://www.greenlight.guruhttps://www.ultralightlabs.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF MURATA MACHINERY USA

Murata Machinery USA, Inc. (Muratec USA) and Selway Machine Tool Co. have formed a strategic dealer partnership strengthening Muratec’s established sales and service footprint across key western states, including California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. Selway, a West Coast-based provider of advanced machine tool and automation solutions, will represent Muratec’s complete line of CNC turning centers – including its MW Series, single- and twin-spindle models, Y-axis live tooling machines, and fully automated part handling systems.

Many of these solutions feature Muratec’s standard integrated gantry, enabling precise, hands-free loading and unloading. These technologies are suited for high-precision, high-productivity environments and will be positioned as stand-alone offerings and as part of integrated automation systems, depending on customer needs.

Selway is a family-owned business known for delivering customized machining and automation solutions and offering deep technical expertise, live demonstration showrooms, and localized service and support. Muratec USA’s Turning Division specializes in high-precision, automated turning centers engineered to boost throughput, reduce labor requirements, and improve part quality, meeting the rigorous demands of modern manufacturing environments.

https://www.muratec-usa.comhttps://www.selwaytool.com

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MC MACHINERY SYSTEMS

MC Machinery Systems launched a new Finishing Division through a strategic partnership with Italy-based metal surface finishing technology company EMC Srl. As the exclusive U.S. distributor of EMC’s deburring, grinding, and polishing machines, MC Machinery is expanding its solutions portfolio to offer end-to-end fabrication capabilities from laser cutting and bending to surface finishing.

The partnership allows both companies to support their customers at every step of the fabrication workflow.

“Adding finishing solutions completes the loop for our fabrication customers,” says Shane Herendeen, vice president of sales – Fabrication at MC Machinery. “With EMC’s innovative equipment and our technical expertise, we’re offering a more comprehensive solution that delivers value, precision, and efficiency.”

The Finishing Division is led by Mitch Foley, product/sales manager – Finishing at MC Machinery, bringing his knowledge of fabrication processes and strong vision for integrating finishing technology into production lines across industries. Foley was appointed after a career spanning engineering, product development, and sales, where he gained experience solving complex challenges in metal finishing applications.

“This partnership with EMC allows us to support customers at every step of their fabrication workflow,” Foley says. “These machines are built for high performance, flexibility, and exceptional surface results – perfectly aligned with MC Machinery’s commitment to quality.”