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robotics, industrial engi- neering and other related subjects. The lab will house more than $350,000 worth of equipment to create an advanced automation environment.
software and controls, and other topics. Included is a photo and video library, and an inventory of used water- jet machines.
People
Seyi (Shieh Yih Machin- ery), based in Taiwan, elect- ed Claire Kuo chairman of the company’s board of directors and chief execu- tive officer, effective July 1. Ms. Kuo, who had been president and CEO of the company’s wholly owned subsidiaries Seyi America (Walnut, CA) and Seyi Press- es (Tullahoma, TN), takes over for Mr. S. H. Kuo, com- pany founder, who assumes the role of chairman emeritus to smooth the management transition and ensure conti- nuity for Seyi’s customers.
Plainfield Companies, Inc., Plainfield, IL, named Jonathan Soucy president and COO, having previously served as the company’s vice president of operations of Pixley-Richards Inc., acquired by the company in 2007.
Metalforming company Okay Industries, Inc., New Britain, CT, promoted Jason M. Howey from vice presi- dent to executive vice presi- dent and chief operating officer.
Trumpf Inc., Farmington, CT, named Mike Morissette regional manager south- west, to manage the firm’s sales activity in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, as well as the southern regions of Califor- nia and Nevada, where he’ll also perform direct sales. He’ll be based in Arizona.
Internet
Website Promotes Automated Pallet- Wrapping Equipment
Yellow Jacket, Douglas- ville, GA, has launched a new, updated website cen- tered around its line of orbital stretch-wrapping equipment that locks each loads to the pallet while the pallet remains on the fork- lift, creating a secure wrap to protect the load from damage, dust and wind.
The website, www.yellow- jacket110.com, includes a product selector guide, videos and literature down- loads, customer success stories, news and contact information.
Website Serves as an Online Waterjet Cutting University
WardJet, Tallmadge, OH, a manufacturer of waterjet systems for cutting and machining applications, has updated its website to serve as an invaluable tool for users of waterjet-cutting machines. The site, www.wardjet.com, offers a daily blog that presents waterjet-cutting applica- tions, and a Q&A section offering answers to questions about pump and gantry design, comparisons of waterjet cutting to other cutting processes, waterjet
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