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Manufacturers ‘Hire’ Robots at Hourly Rate
Formic Technologies Inc. (Chicago, IL) has launched as a company that provides robotics as a service. According to Formic, that means manufacturers can hire customized robots from top vendors at a low hourly rate and no upfront cost.
Beckhoff Automation Appoints New Regional Director for Eastern U.S.
Beckhoff Automation LLC (Savage, MN) has appointed Steve Rastberger to serve as regional director for the eastern U.S. following the retirement of Graham Harris.
Dynabrade Promotes Michael Saraf to Global Vice President of Sales
Dynabrade Inc. (Clarence, NY) recently announced the promotion of Michael Saraf to the position of global vice president of sales.
KYZEN Releases New Tech 2 Tech Packages to Bring Series Full Circle
KYZEN Corp. (Nashville, TN) has launched its latest project within the Tech 2 Tech by KYZEN program: Tech 2 Tech Packages. The packages discuss various cleaning processes and are separated into segments based on their intended audiences: electronics assembly cleaning and metal finishing.
Dynabrade Acquires its Strategic Supplier Manth Mfg.
Dynabrade Inc. (Clarence, NY) recently completed its acquisition of one of its strategic suppliers, Manth Mfg. Inc. (Tonawanda, NY). Manth will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dynabrade.
EB Industries Becomes Approved Supplier to Pratt & Whitney
EB Industries (Farmingdale, NY) has been named an approved supplier to aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Co. (East Hartford, CT).
AIDA-America Works Out for Charity
A maker of metal stamping presses, AIDA-America (Dayton, OH) donates $500 each month to a pre-designated charity if the manufacturer’s employees meet the company’s group fitness challenge.
MC Machinery Hires Charlie Bible as Regional Sales Representative for Fabrication Equipment
CNC machinery sales veteran Charlie Bible has joined MC Machinery Systems Inc. (Elk Grove Village, IL) as a regional sales representative for lasers, automation equipment, and press brakes.
Velo3D Expands Board of Directors Temporarily with Three New Appointments
Velo3D Inc. (Campbell, CA) has temporarily expanded its board of directors from seven seats to ten seats. Collectively, the three new directors represent nearly a century of leadership experience in public and private companies across aviation, energy, engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show Returns
The 17th Biennial Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WIMTS) will be held Oct. 5 through Oct. 7. The event will be held in West Allis, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, in the Exposition Center.
Velo3D Expands Team by Hiring a Head of Investor Relations and a VP of Sales for North America
As it prepares to become a public company, Velo3D Inc. (Campbell, CA) has announced two new senior positions: 1) VP of investor relations and 2) VP of sales for North America.
Bluco Named One of Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicagoland
Bluco® Corp. (Naperville, IL) was recently recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2021.