2019
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Paper Converting Machine Company acquires RDP Marathon and IPT Digital
The flexographic press manufacturer widens its range of solutions to include digital printing with the acquisitions
08/16/2019 -
WSU Tech, SpaceTEC, SCCAP and Kamm Consulting Group win NSF award
The group teamed up and was awarded a $120,000 grant to arrange US college tours to Germany so instructors, students and apprentices can learn about Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing apprenticeship programs
08/15/2019 -
Allied Electronics adds TB Wood’s products, expands into power transmission
The company has signed a distribution agreement with the manufacturer of highly engineered industrial couplings and belted drive solutions
08/13/2019 -
ABB appoints new CEO
Björn Rosengren will join the company as CEO next February, succeeding Peter Voser in March 2020
08/12/2019 -
Industrial Ethernet University adds test feature
Provides learning materials on ethernet in relation to automation processes
08/08/2019 -
Rittal North America expands Stoneway Electric Supply relationship
An expanded distribution structure is meant to better-serve customers in the Pacific Northwest
08/05/2019 -
BW Packaging Systems invests in Russia
The packaging equipment platform establishes a Moscow-based team and launches a website
08/05/2019 -
Yokogawa wins Frost and Sullivan award for integrated performance management
The award recognizes how Yokogawa’s OpreXTM Profit-driven Operation solution helps customers in the process industries
08/02/2019 -
OnRobot opens first US office dedicated to research & development
New Los Angeles location provides the company an opportunity to attract talent and add new products.
08/01/2019 -
Digital Industry USA partners with smart manufacturing industry for on-floor education
Industry association partners include ARM, MESA International and NEMA
08/01/2019 -
FMI estimates electric motors market to be valued $145.8 billion by 2027
The global electric motor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7%, in terms of value, during the forecast period
08/01/2019 -
Florida Space Coast Consortium welcomes first apprentices
Student apprentices will mix classroom-based learning at Eastern Florida State College and work-based learning at local advanced technology manufacturing companies
07/30/2019 -
New EU consortium ELIoT to develop mass market applications for LiFi
The three-year project, Enhance Lighting for the Internet of Things, is aimed at developing mass market IoT solutions using wireless communications networks that travel over light instead of radio waves
07/30/2019 -
Rittal opens rapid design center in Houston
New design center delivers rapid, accurate enclosure modification in half the time with the latest automation technology
07/30/2019 -
Motlow State Community College becomes ABB Robotics Education affiliate
Certified training classes began in May at the new Automation & Robotic Training Center on the McMinnville, TN campus
07/26/2019 -
Azbil builds new production building at main factory
The new building, which is part of a “mother factory” framework of leading the azbil Group’s production, is scheduled to start operating immediately
07/25/2019 -
ISA announces founding members of Global Cybersecurity Alliance
The GCA brings end-user companies, automation and control systems providers, IT infrastructure providers, services providers and system integrators together to proactively address growing threats
07/25/2019 -
Youth Made Initiative sets its sights on narrowing the design and tech skills gap
Ryan Ball emphasizes the need for collaboration between educators and industry to promote learning in the design and tech field
07/24/2019 -
EtherCAT holds first Safety over EtherCAT Plug Fest
Numerous manufacturers of EtherCAT safety master and slave devices came to Verl, Germany, to test the interoperability of their Safety over EtherCAT devices
07/23/2019 -
Automated Precision acquires Exact Laser Measurements
The company further extends its reach into the automotive sector by strengthening metrology services
07/22/2019