As part of ANCA’s Tool of the Year event, ANCA introduced an exclusive new category for female machinists. A panel of experienced professionals evaluated submissions using the following criteria:
Johanna Boland, Strategy and Communications Manager at ANCA, introduced the first-ever Female Machinist of the Year award for ANCA.
“Since joining this industry I have met and worked with some truly intelligent, driven female leaders. However, let’s face it, female machinists are not that common and encouraging diversity can only make our sector stronger and more successful.”
“Women considering a career in our industry need to see there are real and exciting pathways open to them. All the entrants are fantastic examples that ANCA has been proud to showcase and celebrate, taking a step further to increase the visibility of female machinists.”
The winner, Lena Risse from Risse Tool Technology in Germany, demonstrates the passion and dedication of women in the …