Kern provides microtechnology, process development, mechanical engineering, contract manufacturing, automation and training services.
Bison Gear & Engineering
Acquisition in 2023
Bison Gear & Engineering is a manufacturer specializing in engineered motion control solutions for the power transmission industry. The company designs and produces a wide range of durable products, including fractional horsepower AC motors, DC motors, and PMDC motors, as well as various types of gearboxes and gear reducers. Its offerings encompass a complete selection of AC and DC parallel shaft gear motors, right-angle gear motors, and brushless DC gear motors. Bison Gear & Engineering serves a diverse array of markets, providing innovative and reliable solutions tailored to meet specific industry needs.
O'Brien Corp
Acquisition in 2012
O'Brien Corp is a manufacturer specializing in fluid and gas handling solutions, sample conditioning equipment, and process analyzers. The company produces heavy-duty tubes and heat exchange equipment primarily for the energy sector. Its product offerings include industrial tubing bundles and equipment enclosures that cater to analytical, instrumentation, and mechanical applications. O'Brien Corp serves a diverse range of markets, including refining, petrochemical, power generation, offshore oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, solar energy, and semiconductors.
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
Acquisition in 2010
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions is a prominent manufacturer specializing in precision linear motion products, resulting from the merger of two renowned brands, Haydon and Kerk. The company offers a diverse array of high-performance solutions, including acme lead screw and anti-backlash nut assemblies, stepper motor-based linear actuators, and linear rail and guide systems. Its products are designed for demanding applications across various industries, such as laboratory automation, medical instrumentation, semiconductor fabrication, military, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Additionally, the company provides nut and lead screw assemblies compatible with different motor types, including stepper motors, servos, and DC and AC motors, as well as custom actuator assemblies and encoders.
Motion Control Group
Acquisition in 2008
Motion Control Group is a global manufacturer of highly customized motors and motion control solutions for the medical, life sciences,industrial automation, semiconductor and aviation markets.
Southern Aeroparts
Acquisition in 2006
Southern Aeroparts Inc., based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializes in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components for various aircraft types. As a provider of third-party services for the commercial aerospace industry, the company has extensive experience in repairing thrust reverser actuation systems, electric motors, cargo drives, flight control components, landing gear actuation systems, and pneumatic motors and valves. Southern Aeroparts emphasizes the importance of its skilled workforce, with a significant portion of its personnel holding A&P licenses, and boasts a complete in-house engineering team. The company is recognized as an FAA and EASA Approved Repair Station, offering a range of qualifications, including Class 1 Accessory and Class 2 Electrical repairs. Through its commitment to quality and expertise, Southern Aeroparts aims to build enduring relationships within the aerospace sector.
Precitech
Acquisition in 2006
Precitech specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-precise diamond turning machining systems, catering to industries such as electronics, automotive, and defense. The company focuses on producing both single-point and multi-axis machining systems that achieve nano-metric levels of accuracy. In addition to its machining systems, Precitech offers a range of metrology systems and components that measure critical parameters such as roundness, squareness, flatness, concentricity, and cylindricity. By delivering high-precision mechanical components, Precitech enables its clients to meet stringent quality standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
PennEngineering Motion Technologies
Acquisition in 2006
PennEngineering Motion Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of highly engineered motors for niche applications in the data storage, medical, electronic equipment, factory automation and aviation markets with manufacturing locations in Harleysville, PA, and Offanengo, Italy.
Rotron
Acquisition in 1998
Rotron, Inc is a leader in motors, fans, and blowers for aerospace, mass transit, and medical applications
AMETEK Rotron’s AC and Brushless DC Fans and Blowers and Cooling Systems have successfully supported some of the most stringent Military and Aerospace vehicles, programs and installations for over 60 years. Our products are specifically designed to operate in harsh environments, while delivering effective, efficient and highly reliable cooling solutions.
With over 25 product families, a high degree of vertical integration and core competancies in the design and manufacture of aerodynamics, electromechanical assemblies, motor drives and liquid vapor cycle cooling systems, we offer the widest product range in the world, with thousands of P/N’s active and available today. At the same time, we specialize in working with our customers to create unique product configurations to address the specific cooling requirement – not only for the cooling capability, but space claim, weight, noise, power draw and system controls.
We help our Customers pick the right product for the job - minimizing design, program, schedule and contract risk.