Heidenhain has established two new distributorships for its range of
encoder products. The new companies, whose names will be familiar to DPA
readers, are Heason Technologies and SmartDrive, both offering broad
expertise in advanced motion control technologies and applications. The
alliance with these companies is expected to open up Heidenhain's
portfolio beyond CNC controls into the more general motion control and
electric drives markets. The additions boost the number of Heidenhain
GB's distribution outlets to five. The other companies are Encoders UK,
EISS and HMK Technical Services.