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CNC WEST April/May 2019 www.CNC-West.com 69 ALTERA ‘S’...the Best CMM LK Metrology’s ALTERA ‘S’ is a premium multi-purpose CMM with some of today’s most advanced capabilities. The innovative multi-sensor-ready technology allows the user to expand the capability of the CMM as requirements change. Altera 7.5.5 System (28” x 20” x 20”) • CMM Manager Software • Computer • Renishaw Articulating Probe Head • Installation • Calibration Training • 1-year Warranty Starting at...............$78,546.00 Contact Scott Collier in our Irvine, California office. 760-978-7091; scott.collier@lkmetrology.com ...we are metrology Industry News facturing techniques. New ideas and methods dominated the show floor. Combined with a strong economy and industry growth this allowed IMTS to break all of its own previous records.” In addition to record net square footage and registrants, IMTS 2018 featured 2,123 booths and 2,563 exhib- iting companies. Notable growth areas at IMTS 2018 included an expanded Additive Manufacturing Pavilion that featured 51 exhibitors and covered 31,550 sq. ft., the strong partnership with HANNOVER MESSE USA and its four co-located shows with 510 ex- hibitors, and an expanded Smartforce Student Summit that drew 7,000 more visitors than in 2016. The IMTS 2020 floor plan and space assignment will be released in May 2019. HAIMER USA Appoints Vice President of Sales Steven Baier has been promoted to vice president of sales. “Working for a family company with the highest standards in both quality and ethics is what I enjoy most about working at HAIMER USA,” said Baier. “Every employee at HAIMER is treated as family. We all have a great team at- titude, which allows us to tackle any project with success.” Prior to HAIMER, Baier was the Midwest regional sales manager for 12 years at another company in the industry. From there, Baier joined the HAIMER USA team as the national sales manager. In his new role, Baier will manage, maintain and expand sales in the U.S. and Canada.At HAIMERUSA’s North American headquarters in Villa Park, IL, Baier will continue to host and train distributors on HAIMER products and services. Midaco Corporation An- nounces VP of Sales Midaco Corporation has appointed Mike Munao as vice president of sales. Munao initially joined Midaco as a CNC machinist in 1991. He has held positions such as shop foreman and then sales where he has played a key role in the company’s growth. Munao brings machining knowl- edge to the sales department and has firsthand experience with the evolution of Midaco’s pallet changer systems and productivity solutions.