In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 481 manufacturers and more than 1,636,000 data sets are available with the update on February 14, 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Changzhou Chuanglian Power Supply Technology Co. Ltd. with 107 new data sets for voltage sources and generators, and Nanjiang Huatai Automation Technology Co., Ltd. with 17 new data sets for PLCs.
As the company continues to focus on expanding production capacity in the Americas, improving lead times, and providing enhanced service, they have made the strategic decision to relocate their current facility in Renton, Washington to Atlas at Inland Port Greer in Greer, South Carolina. “We have conducted a thorough search of potential manufacturing locations and have selected a site that can best serve the future needs, competitive pricing, and expectations of our valued customers,” said Mark Sadie, Managing Director, Omron Automation Americas.
Registration is open for Automate 2024—the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America—the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced on September 8 of 2023. The Automate Show, May 6-9, 2024, will be a historic one—held at Chicago’s renowned McCormick Place and expected to be 25% larger than the previous record in Detroit in 2023.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that Matheus Bulho is named senior vice president, Software & Control, effective April 1. He will report to Rockwell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Blake Moret. In this role, Bulho will lead the operating segment that includes control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure. Bulho succeeds Brian Shepherd, who is leaving Rockwell in June to pursue other interests.
Rockwell Automation has recently announced that Timothy (Tim) M. Knavish was elected to its board of directors effective Feb. 7, 2024. Tim is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PPG. “Tim has an outstanding record of proven leadership at PPG,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell. “His experience overseeing acquisitions, fostering a diverse workforce, and managing the operations of a global manufacturing company make Tim an important addition to the diverse talents of our board and source of counsel to me.”
ETIM North America has recently announced that Hammond Power Solutions, one of the largest manufacturers of dry-type transformers in North America, has joined the North American chapter of the global product classification standards organization. As a major transformer and power quality manufacturer, Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is committed to helping the industry ecosystem refine product classification systems to support the industry’s digitalization evolution.
RS has recently added three new suppliers to its line card. The three new suppliers — Brennan, Fairview Microwave, and MENNEKES — provide RS customers with an even broader selection of electrical, electronic, and mechanical solutions engineered to deliver outstanding performance and value in applications extending throughout every segment of the industrial market.
Omron Automation Americas recently announced Odecopack as a new partner in the Omron Certified System Integrator Program. Based in Cali, Colombia, with new facilities in Houston, Texas, this company has been providing automation equipment for the end of line processes, with the highest quality standards and cutting-edge technology to add value to customer’s operations.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is further cementing its commitment to offering intelligent, data-driven, flexible solutions for the warehousing and fulfillment industry by exhibiting at Manifest 2024. The event is taking place February 5-7 in Las Vegas. “With increasing labor challenges, warehouse automation is becoming a necessity for end-end supply chain & logistics,” says Linda Freeman, industry manager, Rockwell Automation. “We provide solutions that enable flexible material handling, enhance productivity and digitally transform distribution and fulfillment operations.”
Mersen is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at APEC 2024 conference and exposition taking place February 26 – 28, in Long Beach, California, USA. You can stop by booth 1427 to visit with Mersen’s technical experts to view it’s vast selection of products, and to discuss the latest innovations.
Gary Young, Boston Sales Manager, retires on February 2, 2024, after more than 30 years with OmniCable. Young joined OmniCable as a management trainee in 1993 and has held various roles, from wire cutter and striper to Account Manager and, most recently, Sales Manager. “Gary’s leadership and fun-loving attitude will be missed,” said Victor Lewis, Boston’s Regional Manager. His contribution to our culture and his selflessness towards our team helped us grow to where we are today. Gary is irreplaceable, and I am proud to have learned what it is to be a great salesperson, manager, and man from him.”
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 479 manufacturers and more than 1,633,000 data sets are available with the update on January 30, 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Guangdon Kossi Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. with 215 new data sets for amplifiers, controllers and motors, and Servotronix Motion Control Ltd. with 14 new data sets for amplifiers and controllers.
Phoenix Contact has joined the Virtual Protection Automation and Control (vPAC) Alliance. vPAC is a technical consortium working to accelerate the digitalization of substation architecture. “Distributed energy resources (DERs) are putting more demand on the electric power grid than ever before. To keep up with this demand, utilities will need to look to new technologies to help scale their substation architectures,” said Ben Prier, senior business development manager for electric power at Phoenix Contact USA.
The rapid and error-free transfer of information is essential for efficient electrical planning. The TIA Selection Tool already provides you with extensive support in the electrical dimensioning and selection of important components. And now you can export this planning data directly to EPLAN. EPLAN will show you how this works, which components are already supported today and what the result looks like in EPLAN electric P8 using an example project.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently published its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing the company’s sustainability progress and outcomes, and how Rockwell is partnering across the manufacturing industry and communities worldwide to create sustainable impact and change. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions to manufacturers in more than 100 countries.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 477 manufacturers and more than 1,585,000 data sets are available with the update January 15, 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Federal Signal (NFPA Data), with 97 new data sets for lights, miscellaneous and signal devices, and Gefran S.p.A., with 1,198 new data sets for amplifiers, controllers, contactors, PLC, protection devices and relays.