Ambrell Corp., Scottsville, N.Y., introduced the world’s first induction heating collaborative robot or “cobot,” a programmable machine that performs a variety of repetitive tasks.
Siemens acquires Materials Solutions for superalloy additive manufacturing
Siemens AG, Germany, has acquired a majority stake (85%) in Materials Solutions Ltd., England, for its capabilities in additive manufacture of superalloy parts.
Solar Atmospheres forms Vacuum Pump Services Corporation
Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, Pa., announces the formation of Vacuum Pump Services Corp., a service center in which skilled technicians will repair, rebuild, recondition, and service all brands of vacuum pumps.
ASM Appoints New Managing Director
The ASM International Board of Trustees announces the appointment of William T. (Bill) Mahoney as Managing Director effective immediately.
Bodycote acquires Nitrex Metal Technologies for precision gas nitriding
Bodycote, Macclesfield, England, announces that it has acquired Nitrex Metal Technologies, which specializes in precision gas nitriding and ferritic nitrocarburizing in both batch and continuous processes.