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RS Adds 3 New Quality-Centric Component Suppliers
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RS Adds 3 New Quality-Centric Component Suppliers

RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc is adding three new quality-centric component suppliers to its line card of more than 700 trusted suppliers. Adam Tech offers a wide range of electromechanical components, cable assemblies, and custom component solutions designed, engineered, and manufactured to deliver the highest quality at the best possible price. Switch Components,…

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name nVent to 2023 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production List, Ranking No. 11

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name nVent to 2023 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production List, Ranking No. 11

Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have selected nVent for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production List. This is nVent’s first time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at eleventh place. Earning a spot means that nVent is one of the best companies to work for in the country. The Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 74,000 current employees from Great Place To Work Certified companies in the manufacturing and production industry.

ROLEC aluDOOR Enclosures’ Special Mention In German Innovation Awards
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ROLEC aluDOOR Enclosures’ Special Mention In German Innovation Awards

ROLEC’s aluDOOR industrial electronic enclosures have gained a Special Mention in the German Innovation Awards. Judges praised the “high added value for users.” Robust aluDOOR is a ‘go anywhere’ hinged-lid enclosure that can be mounted on walls, bulkheads, machines and desks – safeguarding electronics in challenging indoor and harsh outdoor environments. At launch, these premium enclosures were originally rated IP 66, IP 67 and (on request) IP 69K. Since then, aluDOOR has now also gained an IP 68 rating.

B&K Precision: Vic Myers Association Partnership Announcement

B&K Precision: Vic Myers Association Partnership Announcement

Recently, B&K Precision was excited to announce a strategic partnership with Vic Myers Associates (VMA), a manufacturer’s representative with a highly knowledgeable and experienced team of field engineers that connect customers with innovative technical solutions. With a shared commitment to solving technical challenges and an unmatched dedication to customer success, this partnership will provide significant value to data acquisition customers in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Discounted Repair Program for MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Discounted Repair Program for MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers

As MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers are in the discontinuance phase of their lifecycle, Mitsubishi Electric Automation has released a discounted repair program that provides OEMs and end-users a cost-effective alternative to purchasing 3rd party used, repaired, or new units. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s MR-J3 Servo Amplifiers are highly highly flexible and designed to fit a wide range of applications while providing fantastic technology and performance.

Omron: IEC 62443-4-1 Certification Enhances Information Security
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Omron: IEC 62443-4-1 Certification Enhances Information Security

Omron Automation Americas takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now is certified by the guidelines and requirements of IEC 62443-4-1 for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) products and software. IEC 62443-4-1 is an internationally recognized standard that focuses on enhancing the security of industrial automation and control systems (IACS). By achieving this certification, Omron demonstrates its unwavering commitment to implementing robust security measures and adhering to industry best practices.

Emerson Agrees to Acquire Afag Holding AG, Accelerating Factory Automation Capabilities

Emerson Agrees to Acquire Afag Holding AG, Accelerating Factory Automation Capabilities

Emerson has recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Afag Holding AG (“Afag”), an innovative provider of electric linear motion, feeding and handling automation solutions. Headquartered in Zell, Switzerland, Afag brings state-of-the-art technology and innovation to Emerson. The transaction will enhance Emerson’s capabilities in factory automation, one of the Company’s four priority adjacencies, and create a motion portfolio combining Afag’s electric linear motion solutions with Emerson’s pneumatic motion technology.

Building Enclosure Performance Expert Alex Kosis Joins SGH in Denver, CO
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Building Enclosure Performance Expert Alex Kosis Joins SGH in Denver, CO

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Alex Kosis back to the firm as an Associate Principal, bolstering their expertise in building enclosure engineering consulting and sustainable building practices. He joins SGH’s Building Technology group from Denver, Colorado, partnering closely with SGH colleagues in the San Francisco Bay Area; Chicago, Illinois; and throughout the United States. Alex brings more than fifteen years of experience in the industry, specializing in roofing and waterproofing system design and repair, and thermal analysis for optimal building performance.

Emerson: Flexim Acquisition Agreement Expands Automation Leadership

Emerson: Flexim Acquisition Agreement Expands Automation Leadership

Emerson has recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire FLEXIM Flexible Industriemeßtechnik GmbH (“Flexim”), a global provider of clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases and steam. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Flexim brings highly differentiated, complementary technology and strong customer relationships to Emerson, with an installed base of more than 100,000 flowmeters, as well as approximately 450 employees.

EPLAN Data Portal Update 01 August 2023

EPLAN Data Portal Update 01 August 2023

In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 456 manufacturers and more than 1,485,000 data sets available with the update August 11, 2023. New catalogs are available from Doepke Schaltgeräte GmbH, with 1,570 new data sets for protection devices Manufacturers with new and updated data include Banner Engineering Corporation, Danfoss Drives A/S, and SIGMATEK GmbH & Co. KG.

RS Announces New Product Design Center to Further Expand DesignSpark Capabilities
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RS Announces New Product Design Center to Further Expand DesignSpark Capabilities

RS recently announced a further expansion in the capability of DesignSpark — its fast-growing online community for engineers — with its new Product Design Center, shortly after the reveal of its new circuit simulator tool. The design center includes a rich pool of technical information about more than one billion electronic component part numbers, enabling DesignSpark members to make more informed decisions about the products they use in their designs.

Emerson Appoints Nick Piazza as New Chief People Officer

Emerson Appoints Nick Piazza as New Chief People Officer

Emerson recently announced the appointment of Nick Piazza as its next chief people officer. In this role, he will lead the company’s human resources function, employee experience, talent management, total rewards, and diversity, equity and inclusion as Emerson continues driving cultural transformation to become a destination workplace for technology and industrial automation.

RS Adds Seven New Suppliers That Expand its Selection of Lighting, Enclosure, and Connectivity Products
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RS Adds Seven New Suppliers That Expand its Selection of Lighting, Enclosure, and Connectivity Products

RS has recently added seven new suppliers: Columbia Lighting, Compass, Dual-Lite, EXO Outdoor Lighting, NX Lighting Controls, Phoenix Mecano, and Remke. The seven new suppliers provide customers with access to an even broader selection of commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting, electrical and electronic enclosures, and cable grips and cord connectors. Columbia Lighting, Compass, Dual-Lite, EXO Outdoor Lighting, and NX Lighting Control are all part of Current’s HLI brand portfolio, which offers a wide variety of lighting and control solutions engineered to create beautiful, functional, and safe environments.

Omron Announces New Innovation Award to Celebrate Customer-Driven Automation Solutions that Enhance Sustainability and Benefit Society

Omron Announces New Innovation Award to Celebrate Customer-Driven Automation Solutions that Enhance Sustainability and Benefit Society

Omron Automation Americas recently announced the launch of a new Innovation Award that recognizes customers who champion automation solutions that promote sustainability, enhance quality of life, and reduce the environmental impact. This initiative recognizes excellence in industrial automation and technology-based solutions addressing social needs. It also supports businesses in attracting the next-generation manufacturing workforce.

Johnson Controls Named to Forbes Best Employers for Women 2023 List

Johnson Controls Named to Forbes Best Employers for Women 2023 List

Johnson Controls has recently been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Women 2023. “We’re proud that the culture we’ve built empowers and celebrates women, values their contributions and supports continued innovation,” said Marina Williams, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Johnson Controls. “Congratulations to our Johnson Controls employees who played a significant role in earning this recognition. I’m grateful for the strides we’re all making to continue developing a work environment that deeply values diversity, equity and inclusion.”