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United Grinding North America Inc. names distributor
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Index Corp. hires Mark Smith
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Fives Giddings & Lewis LLC to celebrate anniversary
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – 2019 is a big year for Fives Giddings & Lewis as it celebrates its 160th anniversary, with a special celebration happening this summer.
Dave Heubel promoted
Erie, PA—Vice President and General Manager of Eriez-USA Tim Gland announces that Dave Heubel has been promoted to the newly created position of Senior Sales Director of Eriez-USA, effective January 3, 2019.
Dan Zimmerman appointed
Erie, PA—Vice President and General Manager of Eriez-USA Tim Gland announces that Dan Zimmerman has been promoted to the position of Operations Director of Eriez-USA.
Heule Tool Corp. recognized for innovation
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2018 saw success, expansion at Mahr Inc.
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mahr Inc., a provider of dimensional metrology solutions, closed a record year of success in 2018—including adding multiple key hires, opening new facilities across the United States, and introducing a number of innovative products.
DA300 VMC Reduces Machining Time for Complex Production Parts
Inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machine platforms, the Makino DA300 5-Axis VMC delivers the highest production capabilities for multi-axis workpieces in the very smallest of machine footprints.
L-505 Linear Translation Stage
PI's new L-505 linear translation stage family is available with integrated linear encoders providing 0.05 microns and 0.005 microns resolution, respectively. The new design allows for very compact multiple-axis assemblies, at affordable prices. Many motor and drive variations are available, from fast DC-servomotors with linear encoders and low-friction ballscrews to simple open-loop stepper motors.
Co-act EGL-C Long-Stroke Gripper
The SCHUNK Co-act EGL-C long-stroke gripper is a milestone on the way to a comprehensive human/robot collaboration: The long-stroke gripper developed for collaborative operation achieves high gripping forces up to 450 N, and combines them with a long stroke of 42.5 mm per finger.
