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bers, standard industrial cam- eras, video sensors, embed- ded systems and software. Matrix Vision will serve to extend Balluff’s product port- folio into the arena of industri- al image processing.
Tower Metalworking Fluids Receives Machining-Rockets Approval
Tower Metalworking Fluids, Chicago, IL, a manufacturer of metalforming lubricants and fluids, announced that the company has received approval to provide one of its Towerkem products for machining rockets used in commercial and military (gov- ernment) satellite applica- tions. The Towerkem line includes biostatic, synthetic coolants designed for machin- ing and grinding operations.
has been acquired by Laguna Tools, Inc., Irvine, CA, a man- ufacturer of CNC machinery and saws. The acquisition is effective immediately, and SuperMax and Laguna cus- tomers will be able to com- bine their orders upon com- pletion of a new distribution center on the East Coast, which is expected by year’s end.
Balluff Acquires ISS and Matrix Vision
German sensor and automation-services provider Balluff GmbH (U.S.: Balluff, Inc., Florence, KY) announced the acquisition of two compa- nies: ISS Innovative Software Services GmbH (ISS) and Matrix Vision GmbH. Taken together, the acquisitions are intended to expand Balluff’s digitalization expertise.
Greenerd Becomes Tier-One Robot-System Integrator for Fanuc
ISS specializes in software- development tools, test sys- tems, processes and standard- izations for the automotive and supply industries, and will assume the role of inhouse software specialist for Balluff. Matrix Vision specializes in camera-based sensor sys- tems, including frame grab-
SuperMax Tools Acquired by Laguna Tools
Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Cranberry Township, PA, a manufacturer of engineered products, tools and replace- ment parts, announced the acquisition of the assets of Numatx, Inc., Dayton, OH, a manufacturer of aerospace- grade riveters. Hy-Tech sees the acquisition as a point of entry into the aerospace industry, and accordingly
Hydraulic-press supplier Greenerd Press & Machine Co., Inc., Nashua, NH, announced that it is now a Tier-One industrial-authorized robot-system integrator for Fanuc America Corp., Rochester Hills, MI, a supplier of robotic-automation prod- ucts. The partnership gives Greenerd full access to Fanuc’s robot offerings including all models, training and support, and automation solutions.
Hy-Tech Acquires Numatx
SuperMax Tools, St. Paul, MN, a manufacturer of drum and brush sanders, announced that the company
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