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Heller Machine Tools LP honored
For the second year running, Heller Machine Tools LP, Troy, Mich., was named the General Motors Co. supplier of the year in the category of indirect material and machinery during GM's 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards in Orlando, Fla.
Heule Tool Corp. celebrates anniversary
Heule Tool Corp., Loveland, Ohio, celebrated its 30th anniversary serving manufacturers in North America.
Brian Papke honored
Brian Papke, chairman of manufacturing technology company Mazak Corp., Florence, Ky., was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame.
Kern Microtechnik GmbH establishes new location
To better serve customers in Asia, Kern Microtechnik GmbH, Eschenlohe, Germany, set up a sales and service location in Shanghai called Kern Asia Pacific.
Vimana expands in Europe
A Vimana, Berkeley, Calif., and R.F. Celada SpA partnership enables R.F. Celada to resell Vimana's advanced manufacturing analytics software, providing customers with a turnkey, Industry 4.0 solution.
Omax Corp. announces new demo center
Omax Corp., Kent, Wash., a provider of advanced abrasive waterjet technology, is featuring its GlobalMAX 1530 and ProtoMAX abrasive waterjets at the AMT Shanghai Technology and Service Center.
AIMS Metrology appoints Jose Luis Duarte
AIMS Metrology, Dayton, Ohio, named Jose Luis Duarte business development manager for Mexico and Central America.
Fullerton Tool Co. Inc. partners with MachiningCloud Inc.
Fullerton Tool Co. Inc. and MachiningCloud Inc. partnered to provide Fullerton Tool product data in the cloud.
Bridging the gaps in manufacturing
A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America concluded that approximately 62 percent of firms are unable to fill skilled trade positions--jobs that require a set of skills and knowledge but not necessarily a postsecondary degree. Seventy four percent of firms also predict a deficit of qualified skilled trade workers as baby boomers retire over the next five years.
Modig HHV-2 Universal Machining Center
The West Coast headquarters of Gosiger Inc. is overseeing placement of the first HHV-2 universal machining center for bar or extrusion components from Modig Machine Tool, Sweden. Gosiger exclusively represents Modig in California.
Dyna Contact Ceramic Taper Gage
BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc. has added the Dyna Contact to its product offering. The ceramic taper gage allows inspection of machine spindle tapers at a glance.
SE Grooving and Part-off System
ARNO Werkzeuge USA. announces the SE grooving and part-off system. This cutting tool and insert system from ARNO USA is designed to optimize turning, grooving, parting-off and copy turning operations.
