Cory Davis Named Manufacturing Engineer at Precision Drive Systems
The Manufacturing Engineering Department leverages PDS’ existing industrial machining and automation experience to drive extraordinary manufacturing uptime and operational excellence.
BESSEMER CITY, NC — Precision Drive Systems (PDS), a global provider of precision motor spindles, expert support, and repair near Charlotte, NC, announced Cory Davis as Manufacturing Engineer based in their North American headquarters.
"Cory is a vital part of PDS, his more than 25 years international manufacturing and field service experience has proven invaluable" said Robert Turk, President of PDS. "I'm excited that he'll be driving our new VibeAid℠ vibration analysis service and troubleshooting capabilities while bringing his advanced metalworking experience to our customer support team, both of which are integral to our future success."
The Manufacturing Engineering Department leverages PDS' existing industrial machining and automation experience to drive extraordinary manufacturing uptime and operational excellence. Davis is responsible for the VibeAid℠ field service and troubleshooting business for PDS' U.S. and European repair facilities. VibeAid℠ helps customers build predictive and advanced preventive maintenance programs. Using onsite diagnostic tools and remote technologies, PDS' spindle health monitoring services provide further real-time discovery for predictive repair management.
Davis joined PDS as its Metalworking Product Manager in June 2022. Prior to PDS, he spent more than 20 years in various roles at Accuromm USA, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance metal-cutting tools. He ascended from machine operator to quality team leader, quality manager, plant manager, Vice President, COO and ultimately President and CEO.
About Precision Drive Systems
Since 1996, PDS has been the global leader in providing new spindles, design and engineering, custom support, and repairs for spindle applications in fabricating metal, wood, plastics, stone, marble, glass, and robotics manufacturing industries. The PDS corporate office is located near Charlotte in Bessemer City, NC. European customers are provided local solutions by the PDS service facility in Herford, Germany, with affiliated offices located worldwide. For more information, visit www.SpindleRepair.com or call 704-922-1206.
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