KERN Precision, Inc. is KERN Microtechnik GmbH's North American Headquarters located in Glendale Heights, IL. KERN Precision also represents Innolite GmbH for ultra-precision diamond turning machinery, and 6C Tools for laser-sharpened, solid PCD cutting tools for the most demanding applications in sintered ceramics and tungsten carbide. KERN Microtechnik GmbH was founded in 1962. After having been in the contract manufacturing business for 20 years, KERN decided to design and build its own milling machines. With years of experience from the parts manufacturing, KERN knows all about the needs of customers and about the crucial factors in precision milling machines. Right from the beginning, the focus was on milling machines with the highest possible accuracy. The privately-owned company is nestled amongst the Bavarian Alps, in Eschenlohe, Germany. With 250 employees KERN continuously succeeds worldwide in bringing automation and accuracy to new levels. Different industries where precision is vital, such as mold shops, medical instrumentation, watch making, and aerospace rely on KERN as well as research centers around the world. For more information, please visit www.kernprecision.com.