Bruce Cowley was hired as sales manager for the metrology systems division of Process Equipment Co. According to the company's press release, Cowley has more than 20 years experience in the gear metrology and gear processing technology at companies such as Sheffield Measurement, M&M Precision, David Brown Engineering-Sykes division, Mahr Federal and Gleason. In his new position, Cowley will lead sales and distribution activities for the Next Dimension Series CNC elemental gear inspection sustems, special gear and gear tool-related inspection systems and contract inspection.