Liz Kautzmann with Fanuc Named Chairman of FMA'S Industrial Laser Council
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - (October 18, 2011) Liz Kautzmann, Laser Product Manager at FANUC Factory Automation (FANUC FA America), has been named Chairman of the FMA's (Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int.) Industrial Laser Council for a two year term of 2012- 2013.
The mission of the Industrial Laser Council is to improve the productivity of fabricators and manufacturers in a global marketplace through the use of laser materials processing technology. The council focuses on developing and implementing educational products and programs to enable fabricators and manufacturers to maximize the benefits of utilizing laser technology. "I value the experience that the ILC can offer at the executive level. The ILC is a team relentless in ensuring objective perspective and creative empowerment that are drivers to applying laser technology to new applications", states Kautzmann.
Kautzmann was previously named Vice Chairman of the Industrial Laser Technology Council in 2010 - 2011. She has extensive experience supporting laser OEMs integrating FANUC CO2 oscillators primarily focused on in laser cutting. Kautzmann is best known for weighing each step in the laser cutting process: from maintenance, operator, programmer, design engineer, sales & sourcing to production manager as significant in the effectiveness of a laser shop. Each has a unique perspective and value to ensure profitability from any production system.
Kautzmann's real world experiences at Laser Lab International, Edison Welding Institute, and Armco Research are the substance that fueled her passion for laser cutting. In 1977, at the age of nine, she was first introduced to laser technology via a HeNe unit being used to develop a new electro/optic curriculum at Cincinnati Technical College. Twelve years later Kautzmann graduated from the program.
About FANUC
FANUC Corporation, headquartered at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Japan, is the most innovative manufacturer of Factory Automation (FA), Robots and Robomachines in the world. Since its inception in 1956, FANUC has contributed to the automation of machine tools as a pioneer in the development of computer numerical control equipment. FANUC technology has contributed to a worldwide manufacturing revolution, which evolved from the automation of a single machine to the automation of entire production lines. FANUC is committed to developing efficient, reliable and innovative products.
About FANUC Factory Automation America (FANUC FA America)
FANUC FA America is the exclusive provider of industry leading FANUC CNC systems and solutions in the Americas, providing a one-stop shop for comprehensive CNC solutions including industry-leading control systems, a complete range of drives and motors and CO2 laser solutions. FANUC FA America also offers engineering support, genuine FANUC parts, repair and factory automation solutions and training programs to machine tool builders, dealers and users. FANUC CNC systems are known throughout the world for their high reliability, high precision, high speed and simple operation.
FANUC FA America headquarters is located in Hoffman Estates, IL and supports 37 offices and service centers throughout U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
For more information, contact FANUC FA America, 1800 Lakewood Boulevard., Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, phone: 888-FANUC-US (888-326-8287), e-mail: fanuc.marketing@fanucfa.com, website: www.fanucfa.com.
