Xiris Automation Inc. announced that Polytec GmbH of Waldbronn, Germany has been appointed an official distributor of Xiris Weld Inspection Systems for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) announced the launch of the International Women’s Network (IWN), which aims to connect the association’s growing number of international members and deliver them opportunities to connect, share information and support one another.

NIST has awarded $3.7 million in grants to help address barriers to widespread adoption of metals-based additive manufacturing through measurement science research. Additive manufacturing typically creates parts and components by building them layer by layer, based on a 3D computer model. Most metals-based additive processes form parts by melting or sintering material in powder form.

Viking Plastics announced it has yet again been honored with receiving the 2021 GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award. 

Evident, a new wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus comprised of its former Life Science and Industrial divisions, released new objectives for OEM integrators and Olympus industrial microscopes that combine a high numerical aperture and long working distance, providing exceptional flexibility in various inspection applications.

Nano Dimension Ltd. announced that it has signed and closed a definitive agreement to acquire Formatec Holding B.V, which includes its two subsidiaries - Admatec Europe B.V. and Formatec Technical Ceramics B.V.

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology, LLC, will change its legal name to Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC on July 1, 2022, to reflect the growth and development of the company.

Jenoptik announced that the company’s industrial metrology portfolio will now be presented under the familiar brand name Hommel-Etamic, with a new market appearance, enabling a more focused customer approach.

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MSI-Viking Gage, LLC, announced its recent acquisition of Inspec, Inc., of Canton, MI.