Toyo Seiko Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Congratulations to Toyo Seiko as they enter their 50th year. The company was founded in 1975 as a manufacturer of cut wire media for mechanical descaling machines for wire rods manufactured by its parent company, Miyazaki Seiko. Today, Toyo Seiko is an indispensable partner to a global market. Read more about this milestone on page 36.
Over 10,000 Students Trained by EI Shot Peening Training
To assist industry growth, Electronics Inc. introduced the Shot Peening and Blast Cleaning Workshops and Seminars in 1991. Under the leadership of the Director of Training, Dave Barkley, the number of students completing the workshops, seminars, and on-site programs has surpassed 10,000 in 2025. Many of these attendees achieved their Level I, II and III Certifications for shot peening and rotary flap peening. The individuals and companies that participate in these programs advance the quality of shot peening around the world.
The Purdue 2025 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award
On April 10th, I received the DEA award at a dinner and awards event at Purdue University. According to Arvind Raman, the Dean of the College of Engineering, “This award is the highest honor bestowed by the College to its alumni, and recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions within their fields.” Anyone that knows me well, knows how much Purdue University means to me so this recognition is special. When I learned I was receiving the DEA award, I was convinced I didn’t belong in a group of astronauts and industry titans. I graduated from Purdue in 1968 in Electrical Engineering. The School of Materials Science nominated me for the award for my history in surface enhancement technology. As I reflect on my career I realize it has been an amazing journey. Surface enhancement is a critical aspect of product design in preventing fatigue failures. Any metal that is flexed in use is a candidate for failure. I am glad to have been a “cheerleader” and advocate for product safety.
