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ANNIVERSARIES
IACMI Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Members Meeting
Knoxville, Tennessee — IACMI held its annual Members Meeting in Dayton, Ohio, on June 24-26, 2025, hosting more than 300 attendees from 31 states and four countries. This year’s theme, “A Decade of Innovation: IACMI’s Impact,” highlighted how IACMI and its members have become a catalyst for increased U.S. manufacturing competitiveness in the 10 years since its inception by connecting people, ideas, and technology.
Zoller Marks 80 Years of Innovation With Exclusive Technology Tour at Global Headquarters in Germany
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Zoller, a global leader in precision tool measuring, inspection, balancing, heat-shrinking, automation, and tool management solutions, celebrated its 80th anniversary with a VIP Technology Tour at its global headquarters in Pleidelsheim, Germany. The exclusive, invitation-only event brought together a select group of industry leaders from North America to honor eight decades of technological innovation and excellence in manufacturing.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Mission Receives 2025 GVSU Co-op Employer of the Year Award
Holland, Michigan — Mission Design & Automation was honored to be named Grand Valley State University’s 2025 Co-op Employer of the Year. This recognition celebrates Mission’s dedication to supporting students through meaningful co-op experiences that foster real-world growth and innovation in automation and manufacturing.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lambda Function Unveils Revamped Website To Support Growth in AI-Assisted CNC Programming
San Francisco, California — Lambda Function has launched a redesigned website to support greater visibility, usability, and collaboration across the manufacturing technology ecosystem. The updated platform reflects the company’s continued focus on AI-assisted CNC programming and machining, with new content and resources that speak directly to the needs of advanced manufacturing teams.
EVENTS
Cybersecurity Compliance for DOD Manufacturing: What You Need To Know
Huntsville, Alabama — Summit 7 Live is a free, in-person event for manufacturers doing business with the Department of Defense. This event features a brief educational session on how evolving cybersecurity regulations like CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171 will impact your ability to win and keep DOD contracts, a Q&A, and a networking happy hour with other local manufacturers and defense industry professionals. Upcoming events: Fort Worth, Texas, on Sept. 17; Huntsville, Alabama, on Sept. 22; Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 5.
Easy Transition Into Precision 5-Axis Applications Workshop
Schaumburg, Illinois — Heidenhain Corp., in coordination with the YCM Alliance, is presenting a five-axis seminar at the Heidenhain headquarters in Schaumburg on Aug. 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Productivity: Oktoberfest ‘25
Plymouth, Minnesota — Productivity announced its long-running Oktoberfest event in Plymouth, Minnesota. This three-day showcase will feature over 40 live machine demos, more than 90 suppliers, and expert-led seminars – all inside a newly expanded 100,000-square-foot display area.
FACILITIES
Stratasys Launches North American Tooling Center of Excellence With Automation Intelligence To Deliver Real-World AM Value
Eden Prairie, Minnesota — Stratasys Ltd. today announced the launch of the North American Stratasys Tooling Center, a new collaboration with Automation Intelligence LLC (AI), at AI’s manufacturing site in Flint, Michigan. This dedicated tooling hub is designed to assist manufacturers in validating and scaling practical applications for additive manufacturing in production environments.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Advanced Machine & Engineering Welcomes New Director of Business Development
Rockford, Illinois — Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. (AME) is excited to welcome Trevor O’Malley as the new director of business development for AME’s flex and fluid power products. A graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in mechanical engineering, Trevor began his career at AME and Hennig in fluid power.
Brian Leidlein Appointed Chief Financial Officer; Éric Patry Promoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance North America
Itasca, Illinois — Mitsubishi HC Capital America is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Leidlein as the company’s new chief financial officer. Leidlein succeeds John Vande Moore, who is retiring and will continue to support the transition process through the end of the year. In addition, Éric Patry has been promoted from senior vice president and CFO, Canada, to senior vice president, corporate finance, North America.
Former Sandvik and Kennametal Leader Joins Lambda Function as Growth Advisor
San Francisco, California — Lambda Function, an AMT member focused on AI-assisted CNC programming and machining, has appointed Grzegorz “Greg” Dewicki as growth advisor. With senior leadership experience at Sandvik, Kennametal, and Overland Conveyor, Dewicki brings a strong track record in digital machining, tooling strategy, and industrial innovation – areas critical to advancing AI adoption in CNC manufacturing.
IACMI Names Jason Gibson as New Chief Commercialization Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee — IACMI is pleased to announce that Jason Gibson, Ph.D., joined IACMI on June 2 as the new chief commercialization officer (CCO). He succeeds Dale Brosius, who has retired following 10 years as the institute’s founding CCO. Gibson brings over 20 years of leadership in composites innovation, technology commercialization, and cross-sector collaboration to this pivotal role.
Kyzen Promotes Erik Miller to Chief Operating Officer
Nashville, Tennessee — Kyzen, the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, is proud to announce the promotion of R. Erik Miller to chief operating officer. A cornerstone of the company’s success for over 25 years, Erik’s promotion reflects his transformative leadership, technical depth, and dedication to both team and customer success.
Rhett Emerson Appointed CFO and Vice President at Kyzen, Marking a New Chapter of Growth
Nashville, Tennessee — Kyzen is pleased to announce the promotion of Rhett Emerson to chief financial officer and vice president. This leadership appointment reflects Emerson’s significant contributions to Kyzen’s financial strategy, global operations, and people-centered culture since joining the company in 2012.
Samchully Workholding Appoints Mike Murray as Vice President of Sales
Lake Forest, California — Samchully Workholding Inc. has announced the appointment of Mike Murray as vice president of sales. In this role, Murray will be responsible for leading the company's national sales strategy and developing a comprehensive network of manufacturer representatives across the United States.
Steve Raucci Joins Spinner North America as Regional Sales Manager Covering Midwest and Northeast Territories
Austin, Texas — Spinner North America is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Raucci as regional sales manager. Raucci will cover a territory spanning Minnesota to South Carolina and Missouri to Massachusetts. Steve brings over 30 years of experience in technical sales, product management, and applications engineering across the machine tool industry.
Tolomatic Announces Leadership Transition: Manish Virmani Appointed President & CEO
Hamel, Minnesota — Tolomatic, a leading manufacturer of electric linear actuators and motion control solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manish Virmani as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Paul Carlson, who will retire later this year after more than five years of dedicated leadership as president and CEO.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
America Makes Announces JAQS-SQ Project Call Worth $1.7M in Funding
Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining are proud to announce a new open project call worth $1.7 million, funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office.
America Makes Honors 2025 Award Recipients During MMX
Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes announced the recipients of its 2025 Ambassador Awards and Distinguished Collaborator Award at the annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) event, which was held Aug. 5-6 in Youngstown, Ohio.
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