Partners

Huffman Corporation values its relationships with its many business partners. Here we have included some links to individual organizations, companies and publications that have proven to be invaluable to the manufacturing industry, as well as in the grinding, laser and waterjet industries.

Partner Companies

	Springfield Manufacturing, L.L.C. Contract machining and process development - waterjet processes

	Huffman Technologies, LLC Contract machining and process development - grinding and laser processes

	Abrasive Technology, Inc. Diamond and CBN abrasive grinding wheels

	Advanced Filtration Concepts, Inc. Air filtration manufacturer

	LaserDyne Prima Integrated laser systems

	GE Fanuc Open hardware, software, and networking products

	Diamond Innovations Diamond, cubic boron nitride (CBN), and polycrystalline products.

	Gorham Advanced Materials Business and technical consulting, organizing conferences.

	Henkel Adhesives and sealants

	Hoffmann Filter Corporation Coolant filtration, air filtration and temperature control equipment (in standard or custom sizes)

	Hydroflow Water treatment or water de-scaling systems

	Ingersoll Rand Waterjet intensifiers, accessories and consumables

	IPG Photonics Developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers

	Mann + Hummel Automotive components

	Norton Abrasives Abrasive Products and Solutions

	Oberlin Filter Pressure Filter OEM

	PRC Laser High-power industrial CO2 lasers

	The Rofin Group Lasers and laser-based solutions for industrial material processing

	TYROLIT Bonded grinding, cutting-off, sawing and drilling tools.

	WENDT The development of grinding techniques for hard materials (tungsten carbide, ceramics and the polycrystalline hard materials PCD and PCB) steel and glass.

	INFOR ERP, CRM and supply chain solutions

Industry Organizations

	American Gear Manufacturer's Association "Being the resource for the gear industry is our job. In fact, you could call us a one-stop shop for manufacturers, designers and users of gears and gear products."

	The Association for Manufacturing Technology "For over ninety years AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology has been dedicated to supporting and enhancing the activities of American manufacturers."

	American Machine Tool Distributors' Association "AMTDA, in its 76th year of service, provides members with a dynamic array of educational programs, marketing management data and business services necessary to achieve and maintain a competitive advantage in the machine tool distribution industry."

	American National Standards Institute "The Institute's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity."

	American Production Inventory Control Society The source of knowledge and expertise for manufacturing and service industries across the entire supply chain in such areas as materials management, information services, purchasing and quality.

	American Society for Quality The leading quality improvement organization in the United States

	Bureau Veritas Quality International "BVQI is today the most widely recognised certification body in the world. In recent years, BVQI has assisted over 27,000 companies world-wide to achieve certification to ISO 9000 and other equivalent standards."

	Institute for Supply Management ISM provides industry statistical data describing the state and health of the industry.

	The Laser Institute of America "The Laser Institute of America is the professional membership society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications and safety worldwide. Serving the industrial, medical, research and military communities, LIA offers technical information and networking opportunities to laser users from around the globe."

	National Center for Manufacturing Sciences "The mission of NCMS is to lead the rapid development of cross-industry collaborative R & D teams to enhance the global competitiveness of its manufacturing industry partners as well as ensure a strong economy and national defense."

	Society of Manufacturing Engineers "Through its publications, expositions, professional development resources and member programs, SME influences more than 500,000 manufacturing executives, managers and engineers."

	United States Cutting Tool Institute "The United States Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) was formed in 1988 when two of the largest associations of cutting tool manufacturers joined forces. The Metal Cutting Tool Institute and the Cutting Tool Manufacturers Association combined their efforts, resulting in a single, stronger organization representing more than two-thirds of the domestic cutting tool market."

Industry Publications

	Abrasives Magazine "Whether you are interested in improving creep feed, adapting to superabrasives, or tuning up centerless grinding, you will find what you need in (The) ABRASIVES Magazine , the global abrasives authority."

	American Machinist

	Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine "The only U.S. magazine published specifically for managers and engineers in the metalcutting and grinding industry. The magazine's sole purpose is to provide timely, practical information on the procurement, use and maintenance of cutting and grinding equipment, tools and accessories."

	Gear Technology "Gear Technology magazine provides information on gears, gear manufacturing, and the gear industry in general."

	Industrial Laser Solutions Industrial Laser Solutions is the only monthly publication devoted to global coverage of industrial laser applications and technology.

	Machine Shop Guide "Machine Shop Guide is edited for informed decision-making manufacturing managers and engineers in the durable goods/metalworking industries by providing timely and useful information on world class manufacturing technologies through interpretive reporting."

	Production Technology News

	Modern Applications News "Modern Applications News provides a useful mix of editorial and advertising to readers responsible for metalworking processes."

	Modern Machine Shop "Modern Machine Shop is the most requested magazine in metalworking."

	ThomasNet "ThomasNet is the world's leading resource for information on industrial products and services."

	Turbomachinery International "T.M.I. provides information on land- and sea-based rotating machinery (gas and steam turbines, compressors, expanders and pumps), its accessories, and operation maintenance and repair."