Long-time CFO Ed Dickinson to Lead Valent; Cliff Stebe Named CFO; Precise Machine Plant to Close 

Strategic investors account for majority of deals; advanced economy acquirers dominate M&A activity.

Laboratory Testing Inc. completed an audit and was reapproved by NIAC member Crane Nuclear Inc.

CMM-Manager is viewed as one of the most valued tactile inspection software programs for CNC and portable CMM’s in the industry.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc announced their presence and operations in Southern California with the addition of Steve Raucci as general manager.

The Hermes Award is an integral part of Hannover Messe and is one of the world’s most important and sought-after technology prizes.

AMETEK, Inc. announced it acquired Creaform, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative portable 3D measurement technologies and a provider of 3D engineering services for approximately $120 million.

GMTA renovated and expanded the Ann Arbor facility.

The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of cameras for industrial machine vision applications is delighted to announce the opening of a new sales office in Munich, Germany. After Bremen (Germany), Charlotte (USA) and Taipei (Taiwan), the office in Munich is The Imaging Source's fourth branch. It is home to The Imaging Source's direct sales team for Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central and Southern Europe.