Precision Drive Systems LLC, Bessemer City, N.C., a global provider of high-speed precision spindle motors, support and spindle repair, promoted Calvin Stiles to national sales manager.
With new ownership, governance, investment, leadership and professional manufacturing focus, Continental Casting LLC, Monroe City, Mo., has become Arcadia Metalcraft, a manufacturer of lighter die cast and precision-machined components for automotive and other industries.
AXYZ International Inc., Burlington, Ontario, a manufacturer of CNC router systems and CNC knife systems, acquired WardJet Inc., Tallmadge, Ohio, which manufactures waterjet cutting machines and offers custom waterjet solutions to a variety of industries.
Marposs Corp., Auburn Hills, Mich., a manufacturer of measurement and process monitoring technologies, acquired BPMA, Le Pin, France, a specialist in the design and manufacture of jet engine tooling and mechanical equipment for the aerospace industry.
Competitive Carbide Inc., designer and builder of special indexable cutting tools, solid-carbide round tools and PCD-tipped round tools, acquired an adjacent building, nearly doubling manufacturing space to 25,000 sq. ft.
Additive manufacturing seems to monopolize the spotlight when it comes to part production these days. Manufacturers flock to industry trade shows to see how this novel technology has advanced and learn about how it might transform and benefit their operations.
CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn., developer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, is partnering with NASA's program High Schools United With NASA to Create Hardware, or HUNCH.
Oberg Industries Inc., Freeport, Pa., a full-service contract manufacturer of precision machined and stamped components located north of Pittsburgh, acquired X-L Engineering Corp., Niles, Ill.
Wall Colmonoy Corp., Madison Heights, Mich., a global materials engineering group of companies engaged in the manufacture of advanced metal coatings and components, was established in 1938 in Detroit by Albert F. Wall.