New electronic bore gauge automates bore data acquisition on the shop floor for aerospace components manufacturer Aerospace pioneer Kamatics Corporation has engineered solutions for aerospace applications since 1966. Today, the company continues innovating with a new digital bore gage developed in collaboration with Sunnen. The new portable gage provides precision measurement and verification of custom parts with integrated data collection.
We’re proud to share that Josh Allen, Director, Global IT has been named a Finalist for the 2025 ORBIE CIO of the Year Award!Since 1998, the St. Louis ORBIE Awards have recognized CIO leadership, and the organization is considered the premier technology executive recognition program in St. Louis. The CIO Orbie Awards recognize technology leaders who drive innovation, enable growth, and inspire their teams to achieve excellence. The 2025 St. Louis CIO ORBIE Awards are on December 11 at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, including former ORBIE winners. Josh Allen’s ORBIE nomination comes as no surprise to his colleagues at Sunnen. Josh’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in strengthening Sunnen’s IT organization and building a solid foundation for the future. Under Josh’s direction, Sunnen’s digital transformation is taking shape. Projects like the following are already underway: Modernizing IT Infrastructure Creating Cost Efficiencies and simplified software solutions for a One Sunnen Global approach Upgrading the ERP system Obtaining Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Implementing AI with additional projects scheduled to launch soon. We’re excited for all of the exciting technological developments here at Sunnen, and we’re thrilled to have a talent like Josh Allen on our team. Good luck in December! To learn more about the ORBIE awards, click here: 2025 St. Louis ORBIE Awards | St.LouisCIO
In the world of precision manufacturing, precision bore honing abrasives do more than polish a surface, they shape the way components perform across their entire lifecycle. From ensuring the seal integrity of aerospace hydraulics to fine tuning combustion chambers in remanufactured automotive engines, abrasive technology quietly plays a critical role in producing parts that are safer, more efficient, and longer lasting. Despite their widespread use, engineered abrasives are frequently misunderstood as simple one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeable. This oversimplification masks the true potential of abrasive technology. To understand the full impact of precision bore honing abrasives, it helps to think of them not as consumables, but as engineered cutting tools with performance characteristics that must match, and even anticipate, the demands of new materials and applications.
Sunnen’s HES External Honing Machine stands at the forefront of industrial innovation, offering manufacturers new possibilities for handling the most demanding applications and oversized components. This advanced honing solution merges precision engineering with user-friendly operation, delivering outstanding stock removal rates, perfect surface finishes, and reliable performance for an incredibly diverse range of large parts and materials.
