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answers to common ques- tions. Visit the support cen- ters at http://support.hexa- gonmetrology.us.
Order Fabrication Tooling in Portuguese
Wilson Tool Intl., White Bear Lake, MN, has launched a new version of its website for Portuguese-speaking cus- tomers; www.wilsontool.com/ portuguese/index.aspx. The firm provides tooling for punch presses, press brakes and stamping dies.
Training
Machine-Tool Builder’s Training Center Earns NIMS Accreditation
DMG/Mori Seiki University (DMSU), Hoffman Estates, IL, has joined the network of
NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) accredit- ed training programs. DMG/Mori Seiki is the only machine-tool company to achieve the accreditation, which focuses on CNC machining and machine maintenance. It requires that all trainers gain credentials in a variety of NIMS skills certifications.
People
Superior Die Set, Oak Creek, WI, elected Frank Janiszewski president and chief operating officer. The firm, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, oper- ates four plants—two in the United States and two in Europe.
Jagemann Stamping Co., Manitowoc, WI, promoted
Kurt Zipperer to sales direc- tor. The firm manufactures deep-draw and progressive- die stampings, fineblanked parts and plastic/metal com- ponents.
IPG Photonics, Oxford, MA, a manufacturer of fiber lasers, announced three senior-management appointments. The firm pro- moted Trevor Ness to sen- ior vice president worldwide sales and marketing, adding that Ness will continue to supervise the firm’s Asian operations. Also, David
Gray was appointed vice president—strategic devel- opment and systems solu- tions; and Yuri Erokhin was appointed vice president— strategic marketing.
Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division, Dayton, OH, has hired Hiroyu-
ki Nagatsu as senior vice president, global sales team. He will serve as a board member and officer of the Motoman Robotics Division, and manage the robotics company’s relationship with its Asian-American customer.
Nesting, programming and cutting-software manufactur- er SigmaTek Systems, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, appointed James Elmore southwest region sales manager. He’ll oversee customer relations in the states of AZ, CA, HI, NV and UT.
Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, MO, hired Richard Wilhelm as director of oper- ations. He’ll oversee engi- neering, production and cus- tomer service and support for the manufacturer of hydraulic presses and auto- mated systems.
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