Building industrial control panels (ICPs) for the global market presents several challenges. For example, manufacturers may have questions about interpreting and applying the guidelines and standards for specific markets, such as North America, or relating to the North American standards, e.g., UL 508A, Standard for Industrial Control Panels, and CSA C22.2 No. 286-17, Industrial Control Panels and Assemblies.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of CUBIC, a company that specializes in modular systems for the construction of electrical panels.
Trace Software is pleased to announce the signature of a major partnership with EPLAN. As part of the “EPLAN Partner Network”, Trace Software will complete EPLAN’s offer regarding electrical installation sizing. This partnership will provide joint customers with consistent solutions.
Since October 22nd, in addition to updated data, EPLAN are very pleased to announce the following new additions: Far East Cable Co., Ltd. with 17,195 new data sets with cables, and NanJing Solidot Electronic Technology with 1 new data set with PLC.
Molex recently announced a major expansion of its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new factory in Guadalajara. The new 60,000 square-meter facility nearly doubles Molex’s footprint and manufacturing space in Guadalajara, with the potential to increase capacity by an additional 100,000 square meters to support advanced engineering and large-scale production for automotive, transportation and industrial customers in North America and around the world.
Omron Automation Americas will offer an interactive booth showcasing innovative solutions that address industry-wide operational issues: easing labor shortages and enhancing productivity. At PACK EXPO, the world’s top-rated packaging trade show, visitors will get to interact with Omron solutions and the advanced technology that powers them.
Allied Electronics & Automation continues to broaden its extensive array of motion control products for automation applications. Solutions spanning seals, bearings, and belts to AC motors and hydraulic pumps, valves, and power units are available from industry-leading suppliers including SKF USA Inc., CR Seals, Encoder Products Company, Goodyear Belts, Toshiba Motors & Drives, and Nachi America Hydraulics.
HARTING and TTI, Inc. announced that the two companies are entering into a partnership in the Americas. TTI, Inc. will be an authorized distributor of HARTING’s broad portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions. TTI, Inc. is an authorized specialty distributor of interconnect, passive and electromechanical components and the distributor of choice for electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Pfannenberg, Inc. recently announced the 25th anniversary of its United States manufacturing operations. A celebratory event will be held on November 9th, 2022, from 12-5 p.m. at the company’s facility at 68 Ward Road, Lancaster, NY.
Allied Electronics & Automation is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with Siemens. Siemens first partnered with Allied in 2012 and Allied quickly demonstrated value by providing Siemens with access to untapped market segments and dedicated customer service support teams and surpassing sales goals. In response, Siemens quickly expanded Allied’s access to its product portfolio.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Cognite, a global provider of industrial data software, have recently announced a strategic partnership to further unlock the value of manufacturing data and accelerate technological change for the industry.
Since October 6th, in addition to updated data, EPLAN are very pleased to announce the following new additions: SHANGHAI CHENZHU INSTRUMENT CO., Ltd., with 125 new data sets with sensors, switches and pushbuttons, and Thermokon Sensortechnik GmbH, with 71 new data sets with sensors, switches and pushbuttons.
Schneider Electric has recently appointed Manish Kumar as the new Executive Vice President of Digital Energy, effective October 1, 2022. The Digital Energy business provides energy and automation solutions to deliver a sustainable and efficient future for customers. Power digitalization is foundational to future-ready energy management.
Omron Automation Americas recently announced Génik as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Génik has been providing end users with optimal solutions using their G-KDM (Génik – Kaizen Design Method) that eliminates waste, increases quality, and reduces cycle times, among other benefits.
Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, is rebranding as “RS” in Q1 2023. The name change is part of an overall rebranding strategy to establish a better connection across RS Group’s products and services.
Molex is fueling the development of flexible industrial automation solutions in collaboration with Salvagnini, a global sheet-metal systems manufacturer that optimizes production processes through the use of flexible industrial automation and customized Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions.
