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Robot Sales Through the Roof
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
North American robotics companies posted new-order gains of 34 percent in the first half of 2003, according to figures released by the Robotic Industries Association, Ann Arbor, MI. Strong gains in robots ordered for resistance spot welding and material-handling applications led the way. Learn more at
www.roboticsonline.com.
Two Prima North America Divisions Share New HQ
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Prima Laser Tools, provider of 2-D and 3-D laser-machining systems and automation, has moved into a new 68,000-sq.-ft. facility in Chicopee, MA, along with sister company Convergent Lasers. The two divisions fall under the corporate umbrella of Prima North America. The new Chicopee facility features a large showroom and training and application center. Look online at
www.prima-na.com for more information.
Rollforming-Equipment Supplier Expands Website
Tuesday, August 26, 2003
Hill Engineering, Villa Park, IL, a member of the Formtek Group of companies, ahs expanded its website at
www.hillengineer.com. The improved site includes technical information, product descriptions, details on systems shipped and an area dedicated to Hill Tool and Die, Danville, KY, a division of Hill Engineering. Hill Engineering manufactures progressive dies, tube cutoffs, flying punching and cutoff dies, hydraulic punching and cutoff systems, rotary punching machines and flying saws for rollforming lines.
