CINCINNATI INCORPORATED
research and development agreement – that we have in place . They have certain pieces of the technology and expertise that we were interested in , and we were able to contribute some of the hardware , software , and motion control elements , so we were able to commercialize the technology jointly .
“ If you want to advance technology very quickly , you have to take stock of what you have in-house , and if you do not have the necessary critical pieces , you need to be humble enough to ask for help . That ’ s how we have been able to keep up with the technology curve .”
Logistics Due to the size and value of CI ’ s products , they historically had to be transported using rail cars to travel across the United States , and by ship to reach other countries . Now , tractor trailers are generally used , but the company has been known to require specialized equipment , such as a 78-wheeler in one instance to move a Powder Metal Press , in order to adequately displace the weight of very large items . While logistics can be complex , with legal permits and relevant escort vehicles
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