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AMT Expands Engineering Services Portfolio with Ignition Programming to Drive Operational Efficiency in Smart Manufacturing Automation Systems
Applied Manufacturing Technologies announces the expansion of its engineering services portfolio to include Ignition by Inductive Automation, a powerful tool for advanced HMI and SCADA solutions, to address the growing need for digital transformation in manufacturing industries.
ABB contributes to accelerating the creation of circular innovations through its startup challenge
Startups identify three solutions that contribute to a more circular economy. More than 100 startups from around the world participated. The three winning startups each receive $30,000 to develop their concept in collaboration with ABB.
ABB wins full automation and drive system scope of supply for Gascogne Papier’s new paper machine project
ABB to supply control systems and drives to support the project with the world’s widest paper machine in its class.. Papermaker aims to set new benchmarks for production capacity and energy-efficient drying with ABB as project partner. ABB’s IE5 SynRM motors will help Gascogne Papier reduce energy losses and contribute to decarbonization goals.
Caster Concepts Expands Manufacturing Facility In Albion, Michigan
Caster Concepts, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty casters and industrial caster wheels, announces the completion of a 16,000 square foot expansion at their West Michigan Ave facility in Albion, Mich. This marks the company’s fourth expansion since 1995, reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth.
Dazheng Group consortium announces bid to buy Hollysys Automation for $1.8 billion
A consortium led by China's Dazheng Group Acquisition has announced a bid to acquire automation and control technology provider Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI.F) in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.8 billion, according to a statement on Sunday.
Chin Tong: Malaysia still depends on low-skilled foreign workers, resistant to adopting automation in semiconductor industry
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — Many Malaysian companies, especially small and medium enterprises, continue to depend on low-skilled foreign workers and are resistant to adopting automation, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.
Flexxbotics Provides Robot Compatibility with Nakamura-Tome Machine Tools
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot machine tending connectivity compatible with the full range of Nakamura-Tome machinery and equipment. With Flexxbotics next generation machining environments using robotics with Nakamura-Tome machine tools achieve higher yields, greater throughput and increased profit per part.
NUBURU Expands Automotive Manufacturing Offering with Wire Welding Solutions, Enabling High Yield Needed for Mass Production
NUBURU, Inc., a leading innovator in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology, today announced it has received a purchase order for its BlueScan solution from a worldwide leader in coil and motor winding and assembly systems to produce electric motors. The Company’s BlueScan solution includes a BL-250 laser, scanner and optics that will be supplied to the customer’s research and development (R&D) lab where the automotive solenoid manufacturing production process will be validated.
ABB Robotics partners with XtalPi to build intelligent automated laboratories
Over one hundred ABB GoFa™ collaborative robots automate laboratory workstations, accelerating R&D in the chemical and life sciences sectors. Partnership follows the opening of ABB Robotics Open Innovation Lab for Life Science and Healthcare in Zhangjiang Robot Valley, Shanghai.  ABB cobots used in applications including sample transportation, testing and quality control .
Honeywell And SOTI Partnership Brings Security, Remote Management To One Million Industrial Mobile Devices
Combination of sophisticated mobile devices and Enterprise Mobility Management software helps businesses increase operational efficiency and safeguard sensitive data
Smart robotic automation solutions from ABB to support sustainability targets for Volvo Cars
ABB to supply over 1,300 robots including functional packages to Volvo Cars for the next generation of electric vehicles. ABB’s new family of energy efficient large robots and OmniCoreTM controllers will help Volvo Cars deliver energy savings of up to 20 percent and achieve its ambitious sustainability targets. Deployment will start in 2024 at Volvo Cars’ production sites in Torslanda (Sweden) and Daqing (China).
Rockwell Automation and Michelin strengthen their collaboration in the digitalization of manufacturing
Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has strengthened its collaboration with Michelin, the French multinational tire manufacturing company, focusing on digital innovation across Michelin’s manufacturing processes.
Revolutionizing Global Industries: NSW Automation Unveils Innovative Micro-Dispensing Facility in Penang, Malaysia
NSW Automation, a leading force in precision fluid dispensing systems for the microelectronics and semiconductor industries, triumphantly announced the grand opening of its new headquarters in Penang. This relocation signifies a momentous shift from their former island-based location to the mainland, marking a significant step forward for the company’s growth and operations.
R+D Automation Leverages Acquisition by The Krones Group to Strengthen Position as Leader in Life Sciences Automation
R+D Automation is positioned for new growth, with a new brand and new website that position the company as a preferred source of systems that automate processes and manufacturing in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors – all backed by the stature and global reach of its new parent company, The Krones Group.
SEMI Honors Semiconductor Industry Sustainability Leaders
SEMI, the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced recipients of the 2023 SEMI Sustainability Excellence Award. SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha selected the award recipients based on their inspirational leadership and innovative approaches to expanding sustainability practices at their companies and in the semiconductor industry in order to meet aggressive net zero emission goals.
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