Mazak Optonics Announces Automated Recovery Seminar for Western Region
Elgin, Illinois, February 25, 2011 - Increasing laser-cutting capacity without the burden
of added manpower is the driving theme behind the Automated Recovery Seminars
presented by Mazak Optonics Corp. As part of its 2011 Spring seminar schedule, the
company will conduct an Automated Recovery Seminar in Anaheim, California, on
March 10
The seminar will educate manufacturers on how to overcome post-recession manpower
challenges through the use of automation. Seminar discussions, presentations, and an
off-site plant tour to a local laser cutting services company will all center on and
reinforce the impact of automated machine functions and using automated material
handling to increase capacity, even in job shop environments.
"Trends during todayʼs recovery include smaller lot sizes, shorter backlogs, a lack of
skilled workers and uncertainty regarding governmental employment regulation," says
Bill Citron, president of Mazak Optonics and Automated Recovery Seminar host.
"Whether considering a standalone machine with automated set up, automated material
handling or a combination of the two, implementing leading-edge technology can
significantly increase manufacturing throughput and lower cost per part, all without
adding direct labor costs."
This educational event will include an off-site tour of the Pinnacle Precision
manufacturing facility. A highlight of the tour will be the companyʼs Mazak Optonics
Hyper Gear laser machine, incorporated into a fully automated flexible manufacturing
system (FMS). Mazak Optonics was the first manufacturer to develop such an FMS
laser cutting system, and the company offers configurations that include load/unload
cells, automated parts sorting and factory automation.
The California seminar will take place at the Embassy Suites - North, in Anaheim.
For more information and to register for an Automated Recovery Seminar, visit
www.mazakoptonics.com.
About Mazak Optonics
Mazak Optonics Corporation is a major supplier of laser-cutting systems, offering 42
laser models and leading the industry in the implementation of emerging laser
technologies. The companyʼs 50,0000 sq. ft. North American Headquarters are located
in Elgin, Illinois, and feature a 30,000 sq. ft. laser technology center housing up to 18
machines for demonstrations and training. Mazak Optonics is part of Yamazaki Mazak
Corporation (Oguchi, Japan), the global leader for the manufacture of machine tools and
systems for the precision machining of metal parts, including CNC turning centers,
horizontal and vertical machining centers, Multi-Tasking machining centers, turnkey
cells and software solutions. The North American Headquarters for Yamazaki Mazak
are located in Florence, Kentucky. For more information on Mazak Optonicsʼ products
and solutions, visit www.mazakoptonics.com, email sales@mazaklaser.com or call
847.252.4500.
