Okuma America Corporation Announces Parlec Joins Partners in THINC
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) June 23, 2014 -- Okuma America Corporation, a world leader in CNC machine tools, is pleased to announce that Parlec, a leading manufacturer of tooling and presetting solutions, has joined Partners in THINC. Members of Partners in THINC provide best-in-class technologies that are integrated with Okuma’s CNC machines and controls to deliver manufacturing system solutions.
Parlec offers more than 60 years of experience in CNC tooling innovation. Products include solutions for high performance toolholding, modular production boring, tapping, and tool measuring and inspection. Parlec’s portfolio comprises more than 8,000 individual products with 98% being manufactured in the USA at its Fairport, New York world headquarters. Parlec has more than 30 patented processes and technologies and offers unmatched levels of technology, quality and support on a global basis with sales, engineering, and service throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
As one of America’s leading manufacturers of CNC accessory products, Parlec is focused on being a total machining solution. As a member of Partners in THINC, Parlec is committed to a collaborative alliance of technological innovations, engineering support, and product value; assuring that the manufacturing process is efficient, cost-effective and delivers the highest quality product.
“Partners in THINC is very happy to partner with Parlec, a world leader in tool presetters. They also provide a line of live tooling. Many customers are already using Parlec’s presetters with Okuma’s Interface to communicate tooling data directly into Okuma’s OSP controls. Our Partnership will allow for closer collaboration as new technologies and communication sources avail themselves,” says Jeff Estes, Director of Partners in THINC.
For more information on Parlec and other members of Partners in THINC, visit http://www.okuma.com/partners-in-thinc.
About Okuma America Corporation:
Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. The company is the industry’s only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, spindle and CNC control all manufactured by Okuma. Okuma’s innovative and reliable technology, paired with comprehensive, localized service protection, allows users to run continuously with confidence – maximizing profitability. Along with its industry-leading distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in THINC, Okuma facilitates quality, productivity and efficiency, empowering the customer and enabling competitive advantage in today’s demanding manufacturing environment. For more information, visit http://www.okuma.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @OkumaAmerica.
About Partners in THINC:
Partners in THINC is a collaboration network of more than 40 industry leaders who come together to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for real-world manufacturers. With the open architecture, PC-based THINC®-OSP control as its nucleus, Partners in THINC brings specialized equipment, expertise and a commitment to provide the best possible integrated solutions to the end-user. For more information, visit http://www.okuma.com/partners-in-thinc.
About Parlec:
Parlec, Inc., a worldwide leader in tooling and presetting solutions, offers more than 60 years of experience in CNC tooling innovation. Products include solutions for high performance toolholding, modular production boring, tapping, and tool presetting, measuring and inspection. Parlec’s portfolio comprises more than 8,000 individual products- 98% of them manufactured in the USA at its Fairport, New York world headquarters. Parlec has more than 30 patented processes and technologies and offers unmatched levels of technology, quality, and support on a global basis with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and service throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
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Paula Lalli, Okuma America Corporation, +1 704-504-6328, [email protected]
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