Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches dedicated Machine Tool Website

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has created a new micro-site expressly for the machine tool industry--www.MitsubishiMachineTool.com

Gretchen Edelbrock

Oct 17th, 2012

The site has easy-to-access information about automation solutions for applications including aerospace, automotive, medical, off-highway equipment and general manufacturing.  

“The challenges many machine builders face can usually be solved by our front-to-back automation solutions,” said Joe Bruen, business development manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automation. “Whether it’s one of our standard products, or something custom-designed to fit their application, we are a single-source automation supplier that can help them get the most from their enterprise.”  

OEMs, system integrators and end-users can learn about Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s drilling, tapping, grinding, milling, turning and retrofit solutions. They’ll also find downloadable product catalogs and bulletins, and get news about machine tool-industry events.  

The micro-site is the latest Mitsubishi Electric Automation website dedicated to specific industries and applications; others include robotics, automotive and packaging.  Visit www.MitsubishiMachineTool.com for more information or www.MEAU.com to get re-directed to one of the micro-sites.

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