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“If you have a strong work ethic, like to learn how things work, like hands-on training, and want a career instead of a job, this apprenticeship is
for you,” said Mark Gilmore, service manager for Hurco North America.
Field service engineers will ul- timately be ambassadors for Hurco
Companies, Inc.—working to provide technical support, training, and service of state-of-the-art CNC machines at customers’ facilities across the coun- try. Continuous training on emerging technologies in CNC controls, robot integration, 5-axis machine and multi- spindle lathe installation, repair, and applications will also be provided long after completion of the apprenticeship.
EXSYS Tool Transitions
into EXSYS Automation
After 25 years of serving the manu- facturing sector as EXSYS Tool, Inc., with its high-precision Eppinger tool- holders, the company has announced its expansion into a new realm of manufacturing solutions under the new name of EXSYS Automation, Inc.
The transition reflects the com- pany’s broadened focus on automa- tion solutions with the introduction of Eppinger robotics, rotary tables and other systems to help customers further increase machine tool output. The new company will also continue to offer its PRECI-FLEX modular tooling system as well as its other toolholding prod- ucts and gear box solutions along with tooling repair services and applications expertise.
“For today’s manufacturers, EX- SYS Automation will offer new high- quality Eppinger products designed to revolutionize chipmaking, maximize productivity and reduce per part costs to boost their competitiveness,” said a company spokesperson. Additionally, the company will offer IIoT-ready plug-in indexers and a range of robotic components all designed and built by German manufacturer ESA Eppinger GmbH.
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