News for Panel Builders

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Johnson Controls Acquires Foghorn, Expanding Leadership in Smart and Autonomous Buildings

Johnson Controls has recently completed the acquisition of FogHorn, a major developer of Edge AI software for the industrial and commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. “Value is increasingly being created by applying intelligence at the edge-device level to create real-time, secure, actionable insights,” said Johnson Controls CTO Vijay Sankaran.

 

 

 

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Boston Gear to Present at the International Production & Processing Expo January 25-27, in Atlanta

The global brands of Altra Motion provide precision engineered power transmission components to meet the most demanding washdown requirements for all types of poultry, meat and feed processing applications. Altra brands that support this market include Boston Gear, Bauer Gear Motor, Killian, Kollmorgen and Micron. 

 

 

 

Powell Electronics Stocks Stainless Steel Enclosures for Hygienic Applications
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Powell Electronics Stocks Stainless Steel Enclosures for Hygienic Applications

Now available from Powell Electronics, the HYJ range of IP69/IP69K stainless steel junction box enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing are designed for high temperature and high pressure wash-downs applications. 

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Allied Electronics & Automation Continues to Grow Safety and PPE Category With Three New Suppliers

Recently, Allied Electronics & Automation added three new suppliers in the safety & PPE product category in December with Guardian Equipment, Pacific Handy Cutter (PHC), and Klever Kutter. Endress + Hauser adds products in multiple categories, including sensors and switches, while Mobotix brings products to test & measurement. Jan Fan is a new supplier in fans & thermal management.

 

 

 

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Emerson Strengthens Presence in Renewable Energy Sector With Acquisition of Mita-Teknik

Emerson recently announced it has acquired Mita-Teknik in an all-cash transaction. Founded in 1969, Mita-Teknik is a provider in the control automation business for wind power generation, equipping wind turbines and wind farms with technologies for optimal performance and unsurpassed reliability. This acquisition is highly complementary to Emerson’s existing control system portfolio and supports the company’s ability to help customers in their quest to digitally transform operations and meet sustainability goals.

 

 

 

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PLCnext Technology Training: SolisPLC Launches “An Introduction to the PLCnext Platform”

Control engineers can learn about the basics of Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Technology in SolisPLC’s newest course, “An Introduction to the PLCnext Platform.” The course went live on Thursday, December 16. The course will cover both the hardware and software tools within the PLCnext ecosystem. Students will learn where to get the tools, how to install them, and the basics of operation.