St. Michael, the US:  Jet Edge celebrated its 30th anniversary on September 3, 2014 with a special open house celebration. 

“We’ve come a long way since 1984,” said Jude Lague, Jet Edge president. “We’ve seen waterjet technology evolve from its 36,000 psi (2,500 bar) water-only past to today’s sophisticated and highly precise five-axis and robotic systems that can reach pressures exceeding 90,000 psi (6,200 bar).  Back in 1984, or even in 1994, waterjet was such a niche technology that many people hadn’t even heard of it.  Today, it’s as common as any machine tool, and is used to manufacture countless everyday items, from sliced fruit to titanium joint implants.”