API Donates XD Laser to University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Automated Precision Inc. continues to advance the cause of metrology and precision measurement for the future with a recent gift to the University of North Carolina-Charlotte (UNCC).

“API is invested in research and education. We want to help students and faculty members pursue opportunities that benefit them and strengthen manufacturing and metrology in the long run,” says Dr. Kam Lau, president and CEO of API. “We will continue to support strong programs such as the one that exists at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

According to Niles Sorensen, vice chancellor for University Advancement at UNCC, donations by industry are critical in creating resources for ground-breaking research and enhancing learning opportunities not only at UNCC, but to the community as well.

The University of North Carolina-Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.

Automated Precision Inc. (API) is a world leader in advanced measurement solutions. Founded by Dr. Kam Lau in 1987, API leads the metrology industry through innovation and higher standards of accuracy. API products are used by the world’s leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and CMM manufacturers. The experienced engineering team at API is unmatched in its ability to create advanced, innovative products, which meet the needs of rapidly evolving industries. API is headquartered in Rockville, MD, and may be contacted at (800) 537-2720 or at info@apisensor.com, and found on the Web at www.apisensor.com