Made in America. Made for productivity.
For nearly 50 years, manufacturers have trusted ACU-RITE to help them enhance their machining capabilities. Backed by HEIDENHAIN’s constant innovation and made in America, our high-quality, easy to use, digital readouts and CNC controls offer versatile ways to boost productivity and increase accuracy.
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Controls built for convenience—powerful enough for any job but easy enough for anyone to operate
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Nearly 50 years of innovation
Early 1970s
The first truly commercial digital readout system was introduced under the name ACU-RITE
1985
HEIDENHAIN acquires ACU-RITE and centralizes all operations in Jamestown, New York
1986
ACU-RITE unveils the first CRT-based readout system with advanced features like tool offsets and programming.
1994
ACU-RITE introduces the MILLPWR® 2-axis CNC Control / 3-axis Readout System to increase the productivity and profitability of manual milling machines.
Early 2000s
Product line improvements continue—including the ability for the MILLPWR to run a G-code file from CAD/CAM programs for full 3D contouring
2009
ACU-RITE Companies Inc. merges into HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION
2019
Production moves to HEIDENHAIN’s North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill.
