mazak optonics corporation was founded in 1987 and has the responsibility for marketing, sales, service, and support of mazak 2d, 3d and 3d tube and pipe laser cutting systems throughout north america. automated material handling, along with 2d and 3d cad/cam software offer turnkey solutions for customers. the parent company, yamazaki mazak corporation (oguchi, japan), is the largest manufacturer of metal-cutting machine tools in the world. in some of the most technologically advanced manufacturing plants in the world, mazak produces equipment with a well-recognized reputation for quality and reliability. the company's commitment to produce and process innovation has led to worldwide manufacturing and distribution of hundreds of cnc models, including laser cutting systems for mazak optonics corporation. inside the mazak optonics corporate headquarters, located in schaumburg, illinois, the emphasis on education is evident in the design of the 15,000 square foot showroom and technical center. the country's largest staff of laser engineers and technicians, dedicated solely to laser cutting processes, is housed here. application engineering studies for customers are consistently being developed and proven on the broadest range of leading-edge laser-cutting equipment in the country. in the classrooms, customers learn theory, programming, operating procedures, and methods to improve throughput and operational safety. on the showroom floor, both customers and distributors benefit from demonstrations and hands-on experience with working equipment. with the combined strengths of mazak's engineering and manufacturing proficiency and mazak optonics expertise in distribution and service, mazak optonics has become the leading supplier of co2 laser cutting systems in north america.