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Universal Robots Launches First Accredited Collaborative Robot Certifications for Schools and Industry “With the Education Program we’re addressing a tremendous need to provide cobot training as part of an integrated, accredited course,” says Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development at Universal Robots (UR). “This hands-on learning initiative will be instrumental in addressing the skills gap and get state-of-the-art cobots into classrooms, offering students instant employability and manufacturers access to an upskilled workforce.”

Universal Robots has been accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is now authorized to issue the IACET CEU (Continuing Education Units). The Education Program provides a clearly defined pathway for students to master cobot programming and deployment as part of an Industry 4.0 career in robotics and advanced manufacturing. Schools can now purchase the ready-to-go package that includes the complete curriculum, a UR cobot arm, and the hardware and software required to build actual industrial applications.

FANUC Named Top Workplace in 2020 FANUC was named a top workplace in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press for the ninth consecutive year. FANUC ranks 15 out of 30 companies in the large employer category in Michigan. In addition, the Chicago Tribune named FANUC’s Hoffman Estate, IL regional office a top workplace in Illinois for the third year in a row.

“I’m so honored that even during these challenging and unprecedented times of a global pandemic we’ve been named a top workplace,” said Mike Cicco, President, and CEO, FANUC America. "This recognition is based on our employees’ feedback, and I’m proud they feel that FANUC is an ideal place to work.”

“Our team of talented professionals is our greatest asset – integral to our company’s mission and key to FANUC’s competitive advantage,” added Cicco.

FANUC America’s Achievements in 2020 include a number of new CNC and robotics products, a new facility in Alabama, national recognition for helping close the manufacturing skills gap, and a first-ever virtual event.

BIG KAISER Announces Promotion of Jack Burley to President/Chief Operating Officer BIG KAISER Precision Tooling announces the promotion of Jack Burley to president/chief operating officer as of January 1, 2021.

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Chris Kaiser, BIG KAISER president and CEO of 30 years, will take on the role of Executive Advisor.

“Jack has been my right hand in this company from the very beginning,” said Kaiser. “He’s shown his leadership in managing the sales and (Left) Jack Burley to president/COO as of engineering teams and January 1, 2021. (Right) Chris Kaiser, BIG has made many significant KAISER President and CEO of 30 years, will take on the role of Executive Advisor. contributions to BIG KAISER including new product designs and development. He’s more than ready and deserving of this promotion.”

Burley began his career with BIG KAISER more than 30 years ago and is currently Vice President, Sales, and Engineering. Burley is a U.S. Marine veteran and earned his degree in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York at Alfred. As president/COO of the North American operations for BIG KAISER, Burley will continue to hold his seat on the board of directors for BIG KAISER.

Siemens Expands Xcelerator Portfolio with Enhanced Model-Based Definition In Latest Version Of NX Software Siemens Digital Industries Software announces the availability of the latest version of NX™ software, including capabilities that allow companies to use rules and a knowledge-based approach to Model-Based Definition, which builds in best practices and leverages artificial intelligence to dramatically improve productivity. NX Model-Based Definition provides a rich set of data that defines a variety of characteristics beyond size and shape to enable a truly comprehensive digital twin. By including non-geometric data within the CAD model, engineers can now produce a complete digital definition of a product in an annotated and organized manner, creating alignment throughout the production process, from design to production through validation.

“I've been in the CAD/PLM game my entire career, over 35 years. Rarely have I been as impressed by a big leap forward as we saw today,” said Tom Gill, Senior Consultant at CIMData, after reviewing the technology. “Siemens continues to innovate and reimagine CAD design in a way that truly looks to the future of design.”

A first to the industry, patented technology, NX Model-Based Definition answers many of the challenges companies face when digitalizing the design process and transitioning from 2D to 3D

Mitsubishi Hires New Vice President of Sales J. Scott Knoy Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America is pleased to announce and welcome J. Scott Knoy as the new vice president of sales for the Wixom, Michigan based Machine Tool Division. Scott will be J. Scott Knoy, vice president of sales, responsible for sales team leadership, driving Mitsubishi Tool Division revenue, strategic planning and marketing,

as well as management responsibilities. Scott brings 26 years of experience in the gear machine and tooling industry. His career includes 12 years with the Gleason-Pfauter organization working as a Regional Sales Manager in both the tooling and machinery sales groups and 14 years with GMTA (American-Wera) where he served as the Vice President of Sales, Vice President, and President.

“Scott has an impressive background in sales and executive management within the gear machine industry”, says Atsuhiro Kawaguchi, General Manager of the Mitsubishi Machine Tool Division. “Scott will aggressively lead our sales team and I believe with his leadership we will overcome this unforeseen market condition.”

Scott who resides in Howell, MI is married (Holly) and has 2 adult children (Kelsey, Karlyn). His education includes an MBA from Lawrence Technological University as well as a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Additionally, Scott served as a combat engineering officer in the U.S. Army Reserve for 10 years.

Helen Blomqvist New President at Sandvik Coromant As president, Helen will be responsible for enhancing Sandvik Coromant’s leading position in manufacturing tools and machining solutions and sharing the knowledge that drives the manufacturing industry forward. Helen will report to the newly appointed President of Sandvik Machining Solutions, Nadine Crauwels, and will be a member of the Sandvik Machining Solutions Management Team. She starts her new position on 1 December 2020.

Blomqvist has a solid background with Sandvik Coromant and joined the company in 2003 as a research engineer. In her 17 years, she has held various managerial positions in Product Management and R&D, as well as in sales — having been the General Manager for Sales Area North Europe. She holds two patents Helen Blomqvist new president at and in 2018, she was awarded Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant Leader of the Year.

Blomqvist is a Swedish national and holds a Ph.D. in Structural Chemistry from Stockholm University.

“I am pleased and honored to have the opportunity to lead Sandvik Coromant, a company with a fantastic position for products and solutions that are adding value to our customers. I look forward to working with Sandvik Coromant's management team, employees, and partners to continue to develop our offering, our innovation power and to implement our strategy to lead the industry forward and shape the future of the manufacturing industry. My focus will be to strengthen our role as a market leader,” says Blomqvist.

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