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Global Shop Solutions celebrates a 20-year milestone. Kitagawa North-Tech and SMW Autoblok announce key leadership updates. America Makes, IACMI, and the ARM Institute drive innovation with new research and events. Get the full scoop!
Mar 17, 2025

The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow members.

ANNIVERSARIES

Global Shop Solutions' Director of Data Analysis Achieves 20-Year Milestone

The Woodlands, Texas 鈥 Global Shop Solutions is honored to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Greg Bean, director of data analysis, who leads a team that helps manufacturers quickly resolve advanced and specialized ERP data analysis questions.

NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS

Kitagawa NorthTech Hires Duerr as Director of New Business Development

Schaumburg, Illinois 鈥 Kitagawa NorthTech Inc. has appointed Jay Duerr as director of new business development for North America, where he will lead efforts to integrate former LMC Workholding products, customers, and services under the KNI name. Duerr brings over 30 years of industry experience, including as president and CEO of LMC Workholding.

SMW Autoblok Promotes Andrick to Sales Lead for Automation & Electronics

Wheeling, Illinois 鈥 John Andrick will lead the U.S. market launch of advanced automation and electronics solutions for SMW Autoblok, overseeing product implementation and supporting customers in optimizing automation and robotic applications. Based in Wheeling, Illinois, Andrick will cover all North American sales and collaborate with new and existing customers to expand business opportunities.

RESEARCH & EDUCATION

America Makes Announces AAMI Project Call Worth $1.1M

Youngstown, Ohio 鈥 America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining launched the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) program, an open project call funded by the DOD鈥檚 Manufacturing 九色视频 Office. The initiative aims to align U.S. and U.K. defense supply chains for laser powder bed fusion of critical parts.

Governor DeWine Announces Funding for Youngstown鈥檚 Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense

Youngstown, Ohio 鈥 Backed by $62 million in state, local, and private investment, the Youngstown Innovation Hub 鈥 led by America Makes and regional partners 鈥 will strengthen the region鈥檚 leadership in additive manufacturing, driving research, workforce development, and economic growth in the aerospace and defense sectors.

IACMI Open House Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation, New HQ, and Cutting-Edge Composites Laboratory

Knoxville, Tennessee 鈥 IACMI鈥揟he Composites Institute has opened its new national headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee, co-located with the expanded University of Tennessee Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility. The lab will serve as a hub for advanced composites research, commercialization, and workforce training.

Industrial Automation & Robotics Summit From ARM Institute

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 鈥 Hosted by the Robotics Factory in partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the ARM Institute, the Summit is set for April 1-2. It will bring together industry leaders to collaborate on robotics and automation solutions. The invite-only event features workshops, industry talks, demos, and networking.

If interested, please contact Beth Ezar at bezar@roboticsfactory.org.

Robotics for Inspection: Free Manufacturer Workshop

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 鈥 Join the ARM Institute鈥檚 Robotics Manufacturing Hub and Catalyst Connection for a free workshop exploring robotics for visual inspection on April 29. This workshop will center on tangible applications of machine vision and robot-assisted metrology for inspection tasks, diving into camera types (2D versus 3D), lighting, CMM tending, robotic laser scanning, software, and AI.


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