article thumbnail

Nikon Metrology Acquires Avonix Imaging

Modern Machine Shop

subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, has purchased Avonix Imaging LLC , which has been a strategic X-ray CT (computed tomography) equipment manufacturing partner to Nikon Industrial Metrology Business Unit (IMBU) since 2015. Photo Credit: Getty Images Nikon Americas Inc.,

article thumbnail

Large Hybrid Steel Insert Solves Deformation, Dimensionality, Cycle Time Problems

Mold Making Technology

By 2015, with 135 employees and 15 metal AM printers (along with several polymer AM types), Linear had evolved to be more additive service bureau than conventional toolmaker and molder. Last year, Linear merged with on-demand digital manufacturer Shapeways Inc.