2018cnc6-7

58 www.CNC-West.com CNC WEST June/July 2018 Industry News Coe. “We are happy to have him join the sales team and believe he will be an excellent asset.” Spencer has nearly 20 years experi- ence in sales and business development positions, most recently serving as the West region strategic channel partner for major accounts at Pharos Systems International. ASF Metrology to Ac- quire CMM Business from Nikon Metrology Nikon Metrology announced that ASF Metrology intends to acquire NikonMetrology’s coordinate measur- ing machines (CMM) business. Nikon Metrology’s CMM activities, with offices in Belgium, France, Germany, the UK and the USA, represent about 25% of the total Nikon Metrology worldwide consolidated turnover. Upon closing the transaction, all CMM production, development, sales and service activities, includ- ing the CAMIO software, will be transferred to ASF Metrology, under the ownership and management of AngeloMuscarella, who has a long and proven track record in metrology and especially the CMM business. Nikon Metrology will continue to serve a number of selected accounts as part of a strategic marketing partnership where both companies will promote each other’s products and services. All employees mainly dedicated to the CMM business, a crucial asset to the know how of the company, are intended to transfer toASF Metrology. Hajime Kosawa, CEO of Nikon Metrology based in Leuven, Belgium, said: “This business transfer is in line with the 2017 Nikon Corpo- ration strategic review for industrial metrology to focus on non-contact inspection, based on optical and X-ray technology and will allow both compa- nies to focus on a more efficient growth strategy for each of their businesses.” Angelo Muscarella, CEO and owner ofASFMetrology, said: “Due to our long-term experience in the CMM market and the close cooperation with Nikon Metrology, I believe that ASF Metrology’s competitive position in the industry and its focus on CMM will enable us to expand the existing solid customer base. We will focus on growth in all regions by expanding our market coverage worldwide, leverag- ing on the former LK brand name of the CMM business and its track record.” Both companies will work together to ensure a smooth transition with suppliers, customers and resellers. Precision Drive Systems Promotes Calvin Stiles to National Sales Manager Precision Drive Systems (PDS), a global provider of high-speed precision spindle motors, support and spindle repair has announced the promotion of Calvin Stiles to national sales manager. Stiles’ previous title was market devel- opment manager. In his new capac- ity, he will oversee the company’s N o r t h American marketing p r og r am, marketing ana l ys e s , s t r a t e g i c p l a n n i n g and coordination of sales efforts. “With more than 20 years of experi- ence in the CNC industry, Calvin Stiles is an ideal choice to address Precision Drive Systems’ ability to repair any spindle make or model,” said Bob Barone, vice president of Precision Drive Systems. “Calvin possesses a tremendous breadth of knowledge regarding machining, processing and application projects.” ANCA Inc. Officially Opens Plant Expansion ANCAcelebrated the opening of its new plant expansion May 23-24, 2018, inWixom, MI. Aformal ribbon cutting took place Wednesday, May 23. The expansion will allow ANCA to better serve its customers and user base in North America and South America with a larger demonstration floor, classrooms for training, machine assembly and process development and an enlarged reception area. “Our plan with this facility im- provement is to assure that ANCAwill offer the leading customer experience for the tool production industry,” said Russell Riddiford, ANCA Inc. president. The modern facility with the addition will cover about 42,000 sq. ft. Renishaw Launches Guide to Additive Manu- facturing Renishaw, an additive manu- facturing (AM) systems and software manufacturer and user, has launched a dedicated AM page on its website. The company will use this new in- formation hub to educate and inform customers, and the wider engineering community, on the possibilities of ad- ditive manufacturing and its business impact. The objective is to increase the use of AM technology in mainstream manufacturing. The page can be accessed for free on the Renishaw website http://www. renishaw.com/amguide. Content includes videos, feature articles, industry news, opinion pieces and detailed case studies of successful AM applications. It also contains a col-