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.
Allied Electronics & Automation has recently released several new website upgrades aimed at improving the customer buying experience. In fiscal year 2022, Allied completed a six-phase site search redesign that streamlines search and filtering functions and makes it quicker and easier for customers to find and compare products.
A high level of standardization is not only an enabler for operators and manufacturers for more efficiency and productivity in their daily work. But also a proper methodology to keep pace with new technologies. Beyond this it simplifies and strengthens the needed close alignment between operator and manufacturer throughout the product lifecycle.
The Messe Frankfurt Executive Board is determined to restore the company to growth as soon as possible. Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Messe Frankfurt, explains: “To achieve this, we will be focusing entirely on profitable revenue drivers, which we will be able to operate and develop on our exhibition grounds without additional financial resources from our shareholders or other third parties.”
Human Machine Interface and motion control specialist EAO Ltd will be showcasing its latest EAO HMI switches, stepper motors, drivers and thermal management products on Stand No G102 at the Drives and Controls show from 5-7th April at the NEC in Birmingham.
Diodes Incorporated has recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire onsemi’s wafer fabrication facility and operations located in South Portland, Maine. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The South Portland Facility (SPFAB) offers Diodes additional 200mm wafer fab capacity for analog products to accelerate its growth initiatives in the automotive and industrial end markets.
Since the start of the year, Marcel Bogusch has been industry manager for the logistics division of the Schmersal Group. With this new addition, the company hopes to further expand its market presence in this promising industry, and to increase turnover and growth.
Schneider Electric has recently appointed Olivier Blum as the new Executive Vice-President of its Energy Management Business, effective April 1, 2022. Olivier, currently Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric, will retain his role as a member of the Company’s Executive Committee.
SCHURTER Inc is delighted to announce its attendance at the annual Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 12-14, 2022. Attendees at this event will gain exclusive access to nine tracks dedicated to the most current medical device and manufacturing topics.
Omron Automation Americas recently announced Valiant TMS as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Valiant TMS has been a full-service, global supplier of intelligent automation solutions in the automotive, aerospace, and heavy industry sectors for over 62 years.