Sensia, a major automation specialist in oil & gas production, transportation, and processing, recently announced it has acquired Swinton Technology, a provider of metering supervisory systems and measurement expertise in the oil and gas industry. The acquisition will incorporate Swinton Technology products and solutions into the Sensia portfolio.
Allied Electronics & Automation supplies hardware for Phoenix Contact’s new PLCnext Edge Gateway software, a state-of-the-art IIoT edge computing solution designed for data collection in demanding industrial and manufacturing environments. The new PLCnext Edge Gateway software is the latest addition to Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Technology platform and enables industrial automation and control customers to transmit data from any industrial system to any cloud without having to invest capital to adapt legacy infrastructure.
FANUC America will demonstrate two new CRX collaborative robots, and a variety of automation solutions for the warehousing and logistics industries at Modex 2022, March 28-31 in Atlanta, in booth #B6855. FANUC recently expanded its popular series of CRX collaborative robots with the new CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L and CRX-25iA. The new CRX cobots complement FANUC’s existing line of CR and CRX cobots that now total 11 model variations able to handle products from 4 to 35kg.
ETIM North America recently announced that nVent Electric plc has become a member of the product classification standards organization. nVent designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and services high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes.
Since March 9th, in addition to updated data EPLAN are very pleased to announce the following new partners: Hardy Process Solutions, Inc., with 9 new data sets with PLC, and Theben AG with 86 new data sets with actuators and time switches.
Following the guiding principle “On the path to signal integrity – from calculation via connection technology to the PCB with a focus on impedance,” the companies will provide expertise for optimizing impedances on the PCB. The rapidly growing demand for signal bandwidth goes hand-in-hand with increasingly rigorous requirements for data integrity.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that Optima Packaging Group – a major supplier of packaging solutions to pharmaceutical, consumer, non-woven and life-science markets – has been awarded Platinum OEM Partner status. Created to support OEMs across the globe, Rockwell Automation’s comprehensive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partner Program offers support for the design, development, and delivery of innovative equipment, which incorporates Rockwell Automation solutions.
The focus of this year’s Virtual Fair will be on the ecosystem of industrial automation and on the optimisation of collaboration between all participants. Switchgear manufacturers, component suppliers, operators and OEMs are in constant exchange with each other and the closer the collaboration, the more successful the projects.
Graybar has recently announced the election of David M. Meyer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2022. Meyer joined Graybar in 2015 as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. He was named to his current position of Vice President – North American Subsidiaries earlier this year and will become Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on April 1, 2022.
Molex recently announced the results of a global survey that examines the pace of innovation accelerating the development of next-generation vehicle architectures and driving experiences. While participants expressed optimism over increased adoption of digital technologies, they also identified tough technology, industry and ecosystem challenges that must be overcome.
Balluff has recently named Dennis Lewis as CEO of its US subsidiary. Lewis most previously helped lead the company as the managing director for sales and marketing, a member of a three-prong management board. He will report to the company’s Board of Directors in Neuhausen, Germany.
There’s more demand than ever to reduce control panel footprint and costs. The challenge comes with designing smaller panels and components with innovative features, without compromising system quality or safety. Read on to learn about five ways Eaton can help reduce control panel space and associated costs using modern and innovative control components, wiring systems, and more.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that Nicole Darden Ford is joining the company as vice president and Chief Information Security Officer on March 21. She will report to Chris Nardecchia, senior vice president and Chief Information Officer at Rockwell Automation. Darden Ford succeeds Dawn Cappelli, who retired in February.
Phoenix Contact is the first company to receive a certification for a controller (PLC) in accordance with IEC 62443-4-1 ML 3 Full Process Profile in combination with IEC 62443-4-2. This confirms that the secure development life cycle was fully applied in developing the PLCnext Control devices.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that it is doubling down on its commitment to the warehouse and fulfilment industry by exhibiting for the first time at MODEX 2022, in Atlanta, Ga., March 28-31. The company will demonstrate its proven solutions that will help customers’ operations be more intelligent, connected, and productive.
Since February 24nd, in addition to updated data EPLAN are very pleased to announce the following new partners: MCT Brattberg AB, with 24 new data sets with routing accessories, and Kunshan SVL Electric Co., Ltd. with 72 new data sets with field distribution devices.
