Krefeld/Germany, November XX, 2016

Global partner for aerospace manufacturers

Okuma opens thirdAerospace Centre of Excellence

Okuma has recently opened a third technology centre for aerospace clients. Following the successful opening of their European and U.S. locations in Paris and Charlotte, North Carolina,the CNC-provider’s latest Aerospace Centre of Excellence in Aichi makes equipment, parts and engineering services available to the Japanese market. Okuma therefore consolidates its status as a reliable partner for aerospace manufacturers around the globe.

Given the complexity of aerospace parts, new production solutions and technologies for demanding applications and difficult-to-cut materials, such as titanium and Inconel, need to continually be identified and developed. Okuma’s Aerospace Centres of Excellence provide manufacturers with a testing and proving ground for advanced CNC machining technologyto enhance productivity and to continually meet the demands of all tiers of aerospace manufacturing.

At Okuma’s Aerospace Centres of Excellence, joint research efforts from academia, industry and government meet practical application. On-site, manufacturers can experience the latest in 5-axis machining, innovative tools, new processes and Okuma’s performance-enhancing Intelligent Technology. Best practices provide manufacturers with expertise based on the experience of renowned aerospace clients from all over the world.Given Okuma’s close collaboration with CAM providers, tool and fixture manufacturers as well as manufacturers of automation equipment, on-site engineering experts offer extensive resources for optimisingeach aspect of the manufacturing process.

All three Aerospace Centres of Excellence are closely linked, so that advances at one facility are shared with the other two. No matter the location, manufacturers therefore benefit from the combined know-how and global resources of Okuma’s Aerospace experts. The facilities’ global connectivity also enables test-cuts requested by a client in Japan to be performed at Okuma’s European or U.S. centres and vice versa.

Okuma Europe GmbH is the Germany-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. The company is the industry’s only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, spindle and CNC control all manufactured by Okuma. Okuma’s innovative and reliable technology, paired with comprehensive, localised service protection, allows users to run continuously with confidence – maximising profitability. Along with its industry-leading distribution network, Okuma facilitates quality, productivity and efficiency, empowering the customer and enabling competitive advantage in today’s demanding manufacturing environment. For more information, visit .

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Okuma’s Aeroespace Centres of Excellence provide a testing and proving ground for aerospace machining.

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In Okuma’s Aerospace Centres of Excellence clients can access machine toolsdesigned for manufacturing complex parts such as engine cases.

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