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ShapeGrabber Signs National Distribution Agreement with Amada CanadaAugust 3, 2004, Ottawa: ShapeGrabber, an Ottawa based firm that designs, manufactures and markets automated inspection systems for industrial markets today announced that the company has signed a national distribution agreement with Amada Canada to market and sell ShapeGrabber's new AI810 product to the Canadian sheet metal market. Amada Canada is part of Amada Group of Japan, a global sheet metal machinery manufacturer with operations in Asia, North America and Europe. The AI810 is the first optical inspection system to offer both traditional two-dimensional inspections such as hole-to-hole, hole-diameter and edge-to-hole measurements, as well as three-dimensional inspection, which compares the measured part directly to a 3D CAD file, in a shop-floor-ready product. Shapegrabber developed and launched the product. Pierre Aubrey, Vice President of ShapeGrabber said that the agreement with Amada positions his firm for market success in this particular segment. "We know the AI810 brings some real cost saving benefits to the sheet metal market and we expect that sector will be quick to take notice. We see strong interest and sales coming from this sector and Amada is extremely well respected as a distributor with an excellent technical support network." In commenting on the distribution agreement, Takashi Kanai, President, Amada Canada said: "The ShapeGrabber system is a unique product in the sheet metal industry, and I believe it will revolutionize the way manufacturers ensure the quality of their products before shipping. We are very impressed with the capabilities of the product and the strength of the ShapeGrabber team, and we look forward to a long relationship together". About ShapeGrabber A pioneer in 3D laser scanning technology since 1994, Shapegrabber designs, manufactures and markets automated inspection systems for industrial markets. ShapeGrabber is based in Ottawa, Canada, and has installed 3D inspection system ms worldwide for clients such as General Motors, HP, Ford, Toyota and Toshiba. About Amada Canada Amada Canada (Promecam Canada) has been the premier supplier of sheet metal fabricating machinery to the Canadian market since 1969. Amada is known internationally for its innovative research that has led to exciting new developments in machinery and software. As one of the top makers in the sheet metal fabrication machinery industry, Amada Group offers an extensive line of products manufactured based on its cutting edge technology and information. Amada will be demonstrating the Shapegrabber AI810 at its Open House Show in early September in Granby, PQ. For More Information: |
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