Okuma America Corporation News & Articles

CNC Machining for Curved Surfaces

  • February 26, 2014
  • News

By Okuma White paper describes Okuma's Super-NURBS programming functionality that meets high-accuracy finish requirements while speeding up cycle times.

Okuma releases CNC maintenance reminder App

  • September 3, 2013
  • News

Now your mobile device can tell you to go maintain and inspect your CNC machines.

CNC Machines Go Horizontal

  • May 30, 2013
  • Case Study

Suburban Manufacturing installed two Okuma MB-4000H horizontal machining centers and a larger PALLETACE flexible manufacturing system in its Northeast Ohio machine shop.

Okuma Appoints Mosheen Hatia Managing Director for Latin America

  • March 14, 2013
  • News

Hatia previously served as Director General for Voith, GL&V, Metso and ITT/Xylem.

Okuma updates website

  • August 2, 2012
  • News

The website is the centralized hub for all of Okuma’s online properties, with connections to specialized platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Okuma Hires Jim Kosmala as VP of Engineering and Technology

  • May 15, 2012
  • News

Kosmala joins Okuma from ABB Robotics where he led the southern US sales team.

Okuma Hires Kyle Klaver as 5-Axis Specialist

  • January 4, 2012
  • News

Klaver most recently served as the manufacturing manager for Roush Yates Racing Enterprises.

Okuma Promotes Lisa Rummel to Chief Financial Officer

  • July 5, 2011
  • News

Lisa became Okuma’s first female vice president when she was named VP of Finance in April 2007. With the promotion to CFO, she becomes the first female officer within the corporation.

Quaker Chemical joins Partners in THINC

  • May 24, 2011
  • News

Quaker Chemical Corporation is a global provider of process chemicals and services.

Okuma Names Jim King President and COO

  • April 3, 2011
  • News

Larry Schwartz moves to the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Jim King is promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.