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56 www.CNC-West.com CNC WEST April/May 2018 user-friendly and can be programmed either conversationally, with G-code or toolpaths from a CAM system, whatever is the most efficient way to make the part”. Founded in 1998 by Angelo Ari- ondo, Protek has sold thousands of CNC machines throughout its history. Protek also offers extensive appli- cations support, having been a Gibbs CAM partner for more than 20 years. Based in Simi Valley, Protek has a modern showroom where customers can see Milltronics machines in action. David Doyle of Heiden- hain Corporation To Re- ceive ITLG Silicon Valley 50 Award Heidenhain Corporation’s president and managing director David Doyle re- ceived a 2018 Silicon Valley 50Award at Stanford University. This is the 11th annual Silicon Valley Global Awards being hosted by ITLG (Irish Technol- ogy Leadership Group), which brings t o g e t h e r the most entrepre- n e u r i a l minds in the Silicon Valley and b e y o n d to honor top Irish and Irish- American executives making a significant impact in their field. A total of fifty executives are se- lected and honored each year. With 25 years of experience in technical, product management and senior leadership roles, Doyle joined Heidenhain in 2016, and currently assumes full responsibility for the customer-focused operations in North Industry News RÖHM Expands Sales Team RÖHM Products of America has expanded its sales team with the addi- tion of Steven Onik as national sales manager. He is responsible for sup- porting the company’s chucks, centers, vises, tool clamping and automation systems as well as customized solu- tions for turning, milling, drilling and grinding. Onik comes to RÖHMwith exten- sive sales and marketing experience in the cutting tool industry. Most recently, he held the position of director of sales and marketing for Fraisa USA, Inc. His career also includes sales management and sales engineering positions with other cutting tool providers. As national sales manager, Onik will lead RÖHM’s entire sales team including its regional sales managers and inside sales associates. With a focus on providing exceptional service to customers, he is responsible for managing growth and profitability for the company’s varied product lines and wide selection of workholding solutions. Protek CNC to Offer Mill- tronics to Southern Cali- fornia Milltronics USA, Inc. has named Protek CNC as the new exclusive dis- tributor for Southern California and Southern Nevada. Protek will offer new machine sales, factory certified service, parts, applications and train- ing support. “We’re very excited to be partner- ing with Milltronics,” said Angelo Ariondo, president of Protek. “They specialize in machines for job shops, tool, die & mold, toolrooms and R&D labs. And they make a very powerful and intuitive conversational PCbased controller. It’s what they’re known for – the Milltronics control is very America. Doyle is spearheading the organization and business development activities within Heidenhain’s elec- tronics, automation and machine tool capital equipment markets. Heiden- hain’s products and technology also enable advanced systems capabilities in the robotics, automotive, energy, agriculture, medical and life science industries. As Heidenhain’s president/manag- ing director, Doyle is also currently investing in the California Bay Area resources and infrastructure, sup- porting OEM partners with both the Heidenhain product portfolio and ETEL-brand motion control systems expertise. Born in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, David attended St Paul’s Col- lege, Dublin, andMaynooth University (National University of Ireland), earn- ing a double honors degree in chemis- try and experimental physics. He has also attended Stanford University for professional development programs. Star Rapid Partners with Tool Manufacturer Guhring Star Rapid, a global rapid proto- typing, rapid tooling and low-volume manufacturer, announced its partner- ship with Guhring, a German manu- facturer of carbide and PCD cutting tools. Through this partnership, Star Rapid will implement a new custom tool management and computerized tracking system. In addition, Guhring will provide full-time onsite technical support and regrinding expertise. Star Rapid will now use Guhring’s Custom Tool Management System which provides tool storage, inventory control and real-time monitoring of tool consumption. This system cre- ates an efficient work flow through improved tool tracking and allows for