Emuge-Franken Joins Okuma America’s Partners in Technology

EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, a manufacturer of taps, thread mills, end mills, drills, and other rotary tools, joined the Partners in Technology program funded by Okuma America Corp. Partners in Technology is a network of 50+ companies that provides technologies and services that augment Okuma CNC machines for metal-cutting and manufacturing applications. Members help solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for manufacturers.

“We are looking forward to collaborating with Okuma and the members of the Partners in Technology Network to combine our strengths and deliver technology solutions to manufacturers worldwide,” said Bob Hellinger, President, EMUGE-FRANKEN USA. “Together, we will help manufacturers achieve new levels of precision, efficiency, and competitiveness.”

The partnership combines cutting-tool solutions and applications expertise from EMUGE-FRANKEN with machine tool technology from Okuma. EMUGE-FRANKEN cutting tools and applications support will be available in Okuma’s Technology Centers in Charlotte, NC, and Chicago, and Houston.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome EMUGE-FRANKEN USA to Partners in Technology,” said Mike Hampton, Business Development Manager, at Okuma and manager of the Partners in Technology Program. “EMUGE-FRANKEN’s globally recognized cutting tool solutions will strengthen and expand our technology portfolio, enhancing the customer experience.”