Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Smart Motors

Jon,

Yeah, that's all familiar area. Haltek shut down, the rent got too
expensive. Those companies are impressive to me. As a HAM, Varian
makes great transmitting tubes! Helped to start the valley! and the
lasers have also always interested me.

The Animatics folks I've met so far are great! I think there are
possibilities there. They've been around for about 14 years, have
several awards to their name; Engineering Awards, Product of the year,
Excellence in Design, Best Products, INC 500, and more! I'm impressed!

Grass valley? Sounds good, anything up there?
Alan

Jon Anderson wrote:

>
> Alan,
>
> I forget the street name now, but I lived a stone throw from the Brass
> Rail for a couple years. Grew up over by Haltek, the surplus outlet.
> Worked at Spectra Physics, Varian, and an assortment of small, mostly
> forgetable, job shops before escaping to Grass Valley.
>
> I've talked with the Animatics folks several times over the past 4-5
> years. The 23 frame motors used to be -real- pricey, I think in the
> range of $1200+, if they're selling 23 frame motors for $500 now, that's
> a pretty significant price reduction.
>
> Jon