Awards & Recognition
Building the impossible since 1969. Discover how Meyer Tool’s commitment to precision fabrication, engineering mastery, and cutting-edge innovation places us at the forefront of the manufacturing industry.
2026
Innovator of the Year Award
Recognizing Meyer Tool's continuing push into advanced mechanical developments and breakthrough manufacturing infrastructure. Winners announced June 2026.
Makers Madness 2026
Selected out of over 150 unique manufacturers across the state for our vacuum chamber built for IBM's next-generation fault-tolerant quantum computers. Honored at the Governor's Mansion luncheon with Gov. Pritzker to discuss state-wide quantum infrastructure investments.
2025
IMEC Champion of Operational Excellence
Presented at the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Awards. Honored for transformative advances in robotic automation, advanced quality metrics systems, and workforce continuous improvement.
"From robotics to real-time metrics, our investments are not just about efficiency—they're about preparing our workforce and our clients for the next generation of challenges." — Eileen Cunningham, President
Makers Madness 2025
Placing in the top tier out of 250 entries, showcasing our custom titanium vacuum chamber designed for use in one of the world's largest operating quantum computers.
Made in Illinois Grant Award
Awarded this competitive state grant to fund technological growth, implement shop floor automation, scale digital capabilities, and empower next-generation workforce training.
ArcJunkies Podcast Feature
Meyer Tool's Weld Shop Supervisor and CWI, Eric Cunningham, sat down with host Jason Becker for an in-depth conversation. Eric discusses his path from hands-on fabricator to directing an industry-aligned welding program, the importance of mentorship, and leveraging real shop experiences and community outreach to inspire future tradespeople.
History & Milestones
55 Years Strong (1969–2024)
Celebrating over five decades of growth from Frank Meyer’s single-garage workshop into an elite national supplier of deep cryogenic, ultra-high vacuum, and high-pressure components.
Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
Highlighting our performance tooling partnership with Emuge-Franken. Showcasing how advanced tooling paths enabled Meyer Tool to successfully machine complex titanium vacuum chambers while completely eliminating welding seams.
Science Chicago: "We Build Cool Stuff"
Partnered alongside the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and FermiLab to host over 250 local students and community members, delivering demonstrations across helium leak testing, CNC setups, and cryogenics.
Trusted by Leading Institutions Around the Globe
"I don’t know how we would have pulled this off without Meyer. The skills Meyer brought to the project were important in getting the job done."
— Project Engineer, Fermilab"The parts we received looked great! Your project engineer was an excellent communicator and very responsive to our needs."
— Support Assistant, Government Aerospace Facility"The quality of Meyer Tool’s staff is excellent from project management to technicians on the shop floor. Responsive and on schedule against many odds."
— Project Director, LHC Project at CERN (Switzerland)