Ann Way vs. Techniks
Websites: Ann Way: https://www.annwaytools.com Techniks: https://www.techniksusa.com
Basic Information
Ann Way
- Established: 1979, Taichung City, Taiwan
- Focus: Professional manufacturer of CNC machine tool holders and accessories for both conventional and CNC machines.
- Noted for: Innovation, quality, ISO 9001 certification, and global distribution.
- Source: Metoree, Ann Way Official, EC21, MachineTools
Techniks
- Established: 1997, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Focus: Manufacturing tool holders, magnetic solutions, CNC tool holders, router tooling, and more for CNC machines.
- Noted for: Service, support, cost-effective high-production CNC toolholding, and being part of Techniks Tool Group.
- Source: Techniks About Us, Metoree, Datanyze
Certifications
Ann Way
- ISO 9001 certified for quality management.
- Source: Ann Way About Us
Techniks
- All tool holders are inspected, tested, and lab-certified for quality and performance; each holder’s critical features are individually lab tested.
- Source: Techniks Tool Holders
Feature Products
Ann Way
- Tool Holders: BT/NT, ISO/NBT, HSK, SK (DIN69871A/DIN2080), CAT, ABT, HSK-T
- Milling Chucks: For strong clamping and stability in heavy-duty/high-speed milling
- Collet Chucks: High-precision CNC collet chucks
- Boring Heads: Rough and fine boring heads
- Tapping Chucks: Specialized for thread cutting
- Source: Ann Way Product Portfolio
Techniks
- Collet Chucks: CAT40 ER, CoolFLEX, Mini Nut
- Collets & Nuts: Inch/Metric ER Collets, ER Collet Sets
- End Mill Holders: Stubby, Standard, Extended
- ShrinkFIT Tooling: ShrinkFIT holders, machines (ShrinkSTATION, Quencher, ShrinkPRO)
- Hydraulic Holders: CAT40, CAT50, BT
- Boring Tools: Modular heads (Finishing, Roughing, UltraFINE)
- Tapping Tools: ANSI Clutch/Rigid Tap Collets, Microfloat holders
- Eppinger Tooling: Driven/static holders, tool changers
- Magnetic Workholding & Lifting, Small Parts Deburring, CNC Router Tooling, Vortex Cooler
- Source: Techniks Product Overview
Key Features
Ann Way
- Comprehensive range of CNC tool holders and accessories
- ISO9001 certified manufacturing
- Strong R&D and innovation focus
- Precision and performance for diverse machining applications
- Global distribution and recognition
- Source: Ann Way Key Features
Techniks
- Broad CNC toolholding solutions (collet chucks, end mill holders, shrinkFIT, hydraulic, boring/tapping tools)
- Customizable and cost-effective solutions
- Strong industry service and support
- Member of Techniks Tool Group (broader capabilities)
- Source: Techniks Key Features
Technical Strength
Ann Way
- Over four decades of experience
- Specializes in cutting tools and tool holders (boring/milling cutters, ER collet chucks, keyless drill chucks)
- Heavy investment in manufacturing and R&D
- Products meet international standards (BT, HSK, DIN, ANSI)
- Distributed worldwide, strong international competitiveness
- Source: Ann Way About Us
Techniks
- Comprehensive spindle tooling (collet chucks, shrink fit holders, hydraulic chucks, etc.)
- Magnetic workholding, material handling, small parts deburring systems
- High precision and quality, rapid order fulfillment
- Standard and custom solutions for challenging applications (aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, energy)
- Enhanced by Techniks Tool Group partnership (broader range and engineering support)
- Source: Techniks About Us
Marketing Focus
Ann Way
- Emphasizes product reliability, innovation, R&D, ISO9001 certification
- Global presence in major industrial markets
- Targets industrial customers in precision machining/manufacturing
- Source: Ann Way About Us
Techniks
- Focus on high-quality, cost-effective CNC toolholding
- One-stop-shop for metalworking industry needs
- Highlights exceptional customer service/support and technical expertise
- Targets manufacturers/machinists in aerospace, automotive, medical, mold & die
- Source: Techniks Marketing
Testimonials
Ann Way
- Positive feedback on CNC tool holder quality and process improvement
- Source: Trustburn Review
Techniks
- Praised for teamwork, good solutions, customer service, knowledgeable staff, and reliable support
- Source: Birdeye Reviews
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Ann Way
- No publicly available ESG information found.
Techniks
- No publicly available ESG information found.
- Sources checked: Techniks About Us, Techniks About Us 2
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