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QC-11 Automatic Tool Changer
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Deep Reality Viewer Digital 3D Stereoscopic Display Technology
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X-Plate Modular Fixturing Platform
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CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies is sold
[MASON, OH] CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies announces that the company is now owned by an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Trust), effective immediately.
Beckhoff Automation LLC selects president
SAVAGE, Minnesota – Beckhoff Automation is pleased to announce that Kevin Barker has been appointed the new president of Beckhoff Automation LLC to manage Beckhoff business operations across the US.
Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development adds 23rd member
Scappoose, Oregon – The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) welcomed Sugino Machine Limited in January 2019 as its 23rd member.
Absolute Machine Tools Inc. is sold
[LORAIN, OH] Absolute Machine Tools announces that the company has been sold and is now owned by an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP), effective immediately.
Motion Industries Inc. to acquire Axis New England
Birmingham, AL – Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), announced today the that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axis New England and Axis New York ("Axis"), an automation and robotics company based in Danvers, MA.
Tooling Tech Group hires Kelly Connors
Macomb, Mich. -- Tooling Tech Group (TTG) has announced Kelly Connors as the company's corporate sales executive.
Walter USA LLC appoints Richard Garrick
Waukesha, WI—Walter, a cutting tool manufacturer has announced the appointment of Richard Garrick as President Sales Region World West.
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting hires Patrick Billiter
Torrance, CA – CMTC is pleased to announce that Patrick Billiter will be taking over the positions of Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Treasurer and Secretary.
