If you need a new grinding machine (or you're just doing some research) and are in the greater Chicago area, you should stop by Rollomatic next month. The company is holding its OpenWeek event 11/7 to 11/11 and will be demonstrating seven CNC tool grinding and OD grinding machines at its North American headquarters in Mundelein, IL. In addition, coating equipment manufacturer Platit Inc. will hold an OpenWeek at its Libertyville showroom (six miles from Rollomatic).

The company held a similar event in 2009. More than 85 people from 17 U.S. states, Mexico, and Canada attended.