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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. to Exhibit at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona

November 6, 2023 From November 30 to December 1, 2023, in booth #814, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development Program, Diamondworks!, to empower attendees seeking STEM learning in manufacturing. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. will be exhibiting at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 at the Phoneix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. CareerTech allows attendees…

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Updated Edition of ISO 3691-4 Published

The updated edition of the international standard for automated guided vehicle systems has been available since June 2023. November 2, 2023 What is ISO 3691-4? ISO 3691-4, “Industrial trucks – Safety requirements and verification – Part 4: Driverless industrial trucks and their systems” is the most important international standard for automated guided vehicles (AGV) and vehicle systems…

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Rittal Outdoor Enclosures for Any Environment

November 2, 2023 Rittal Outdoor Enclosures for Any Environment Whether in telecommunications, water management, or building automation – every application has special, industry-specific requirements. But how can operators meet the different challenges despite harsh outdoor conditions? In close cooperation with the industry, Rittal develops flexible outdoor solutions that adapt to different application scenarios in different…

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Soldering Application with Mecademic

November 1, 2023 Experience the high precision, ultra-compact, PLC-controlled MCS500 (SCARA robot) by Mecademic, as it performs a soldering application alongside the Meca500. More Information Mecademic Related Product Mecademic Accelerates Micro-Automation with its New MicroDASH SCARA Series Mecademic, specialists in robots for micro-automation, announces the formal launch of its new product line, the MicroDASH series,…

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Siemens and Microsoft Partner to Drive Cross-Industry AI Adoption

November 1, 2023 Microsoft and Siemens are deepening their partnership by bringing the benefits of generative AI to industries worldwide. As a first step, the companies are introducing Siemens Industrial Copilot, an AI-powered jointly developed assistant aimed at improving human-machine collaboration in manufacturing. In addition, the launch of the integration between Siemens Teamcenter software for…

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ABB Appoints Mathias Gaertner as General Counsel and Company Secretary

November 1, 2023 ABB has announced that Mathias Gaertner has been appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary and a Member of the Executive Committee. He will join ABB in 2024 and succeed Natalia Shehadeh, who has held the position of General Counsel and Company Secretary ad interim since June 1, 2023, and who in the future will…

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Passing the Baton: Festo Names New Management Board Chairman

November 1, 2023 Festo has appointed Thomas Böck, 52, to succeed Oliver Jung as head of the Management Board of the family-owned global automation technology leader, effective Jan 1, 2024. The Management Board is the senior executive team charged with overseeing the worldwide operations of the company and strategic development. Böck was most recently CEO…

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Emerson Ventures Invests in First Resonance

Strategic investment from Emerson’s corporate venture capital arm supports First Resonance’s ION Factory Operating System Emerson has announced it has made a strategic investment through Emerson Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, in First Resonance, a Los Angeles-based start-up transforming manufacturing with its ION Factory Operating System (OS). Through Emerson Ventures’ value-add strategic investment approach,…

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Emerson Completes Acquisition of NI, Advancing Global Automation Leadership

NI to become new Test & Measurement segment within Emerson November 1, 2023 Emerson has announced it has closed its acquisition of NI, a leading provider of software-connected automated test and measurement systems, at an equity value of $8.2 billion. The acquisition of NI advances Emerson’s position as a global automation leader and expands its…

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Ontario Welcomes $40 Million Manufacturing Investment

TNR Industrial Doors’ expansion will create good-paying jobs in Oro-Medonte October 27, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $40 million investment by TNR Industrial Doors Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance rubber, freezer and cooler doors. The investment will be used to build a new advanced manufacturing facility that will create 30 new, good-paying…

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Revolutionize Your Automation Projects with the MPS 403

Festo’s groundbreaking MPS 403 – the ultimate all-round learning system for automation technology. October 27, 2023 Greg James, Festo Didactic Sales Manager, rocked the stage at the CMTS event in Canada last month, showcasing Festo’s groundbreaking MPS 403 – the ultimate all-round learning system for automation technology. Watch the video presentation now to discover how…

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SICK and Endress+Hauser Want to Join Forces in Process Automation

Companies SICK and Endress+Hauser sign joint memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership  October 27, 2023 German sensor company SICK and Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser want to intensify their cooperation. Both companies are aiming for a strategic partnership for SICK’s process automation business segment and have signed a joint memorandum of understanding….

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Nexii: Leveraging the EPD Process to Drive Decarbonization

October 27, 2023 In Nexii’s previous blog, they covered what Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are and why they matter. In this post, they dive into Nexii’s own EPD journey, some of the hurdles they faced, and opportunities to improve accessibility across the construction industry. Data Collection – Beyond the Bare Minimum Nexii has, from the…

Festo Didactic Appoints Daniel Rodriguez as Sales Director for North America
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Festo Didactic Appoints Daniel Rodriguez as Sales Director for North America

Rodriguez will oversee key relationships and market strategies for Didactic October 24, 2023 Festo Didactic North America is pleased to announce Daniel Rodriguez as its new Sales Director. In this role, Dan is responsible for establishing and implementing the North American sales strategy for Festo Didactic. Reporting to Dan will be all of Canada and…

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ABB Contributes to New Report Showing How Industry Can Reduce Global Carbon Emissions By 11% By 2030 While Saving $437 Billion Annually

October 24. 2023 As industry is facing the unprecedented challenge to meet global decarbonization targets while addressing growing demand, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) demonstrates how businesses can start acting immediately. The EEM is a global forum founded by ABB, and now consisting of more than 400 organizations, that shares ideas,…