(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence North America hosted an exclusive celebratory event and book signing last night to recognize the nearly 185years of Rhode Island's rich industrial history. The event showcased Gerald Carbone’s new book titled Brown & Sharpe and the Measure of American Industry (McFarland, 2017), which honors the legacy of Henry D. Sharpe Jr. In 2001, Hexagon AB and Hexagon Metrology, Inc. (now Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence) acquired Brown & Sharpe, an influential machine tool and metrology pioneer.

The speaker program included Rhode Island Lt. Governor Dan McKee; Douglas Sharpe (son of Henry Sharpe Jr.); Angus Taylor, president of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence North America; and emcee Bridget Benedetti, director of marketing and customer experience.

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