Eckhart

Stratasys, a global leader in applied additive technology solutions and Eckhart, Inc today announced an exclusive three-year technical partnership to advance the adoption of 3D printing for factory tooling in North America.

For over 40 years Eckhart USA has been building the tools that manufacturers use to make their production lines safe and efficient. The company’s advanced manufacturing solutions are used by the largest manufacturers in the world to assist and automate the assembly process for industries, such as automotive, aerospace, heavy construction, medical and others.

Eckhart, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Polker Design Services (“Polker”). Eckhart designs and manufactures advanced manufacturing solutions for the world’s largest industrial companies. Eckhart’s suite of solutions includes autonomous guided vehicles, automated assembly systems, robotics, 3D printing, and specialized ergonomic assembly line tools and equipment. Eckhart has been a portfolio company of Nashville-based LFM Capital since 2015. Polker is Eckhart’s second acquisition. Eckhart acquired Autocraft in July 2016.