People & Companies

Ann Arbor, Michigan: As part of its mission to make the advantages of collaborative robotics widely accessible, Universal Robots (UR) has launched a worldwide network of Authorized Training Centers that expands on the company's popular Universal Robots Academy online training.

ATHOL, MA U.S.A. – The L.S. Starrett Company (http://www.starrett.com), a global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has announced the appointment of Mr. Jon-Michael Raymond as Director of Sales, North America, Industrial Products, effective March 25th.

Cadillac, Michigan, Wedin International Inc. of Cadillac Michigan announces the purchase of PGM Products Inc. Ball Screw manufacturing of Warren Michigan.

Leuven. Nikon Metrology announced today that Canadian based 7D Kinematic Metrology Inc, has acquired Nikon Metrology's iGPS dynamic tracking business.

Erie, PA—Senior Sales Director of Eriez-USA Dave Heubel announces that Jeff Kaveney has been named Director of Sales and Product Management.

As company president Ed Beaumont explains, "We needed a fresh start and we were committed to making it happen, on every level, from our physical location to the machine offerings to the markets served and more."

Handling Systems International, Inc. (La Grange, IL) recently announced the purchase of a new 57,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility in McCook, IL.

Vallen Distribution Inc., a leader in indirect industrial supplies, technical safety services and integrated solutions, has named Rick Harris as director of metalworking. Harris will be responsible for all metalworking-related functions, including training and marketing, and managing relationships with suppliers and metalworking specialists.

Rotary broach that lasts for 1,000 parts helps company enable lights-out machining.

You can't say yes to every request but volunteering your time can be good for business.

Columnist Michael Deren compares company benefits. How does yours stack up?

Multiple-axis machines increase workpiece accessibility but some jobs still require these specialized toolholders.