Automation News
Building automation: Can you see the light?
Report from IMS Research forecasts the increasing integration of building automation and lighting control systems. » more
Why are European firms buying up North American Smart Grid companies?
The market for distribution automation and smart grid networking hardware in the Americas is anticipated to grow to nearly $1.7 billion in 2012, with suppliers of both automation equipment and... » more
Textile automation adds to thread-thin profits
Pennies on the dollar is the price for textile automation retrofits, compared to new machinery, according to Patti Engineering’s work at Inman Mills manufacturing. » more
Molex co-sponsored third-place car at Indy 500
Molex Inc. co-sponsored Indy racing car of Tony Kanaan, finished third at the Indianapolis 500. » more
Eaton Corp. to acquire Cooper Industries for $11.8 billion
Complementary products and markets in power management are expected to create opportunities for growth in the global electrical industry, Eaton said. » more
Graphics processing instrumental in automotive semiconductor growth
Dedicated GPUs are forecast to become increasingly prevalent in automotive instrument clusters and infotainment systems, according to IMS Research. » more
Gearboxes, motors, geared motors: Assembly and logistics facility opened in Illinois
Lenze opened its Mechanical Product Assembly and Logistics Center in Glendale Heights, Ill., which will support electro-mechanical manufacturing operations for gearboxes, motors, geared motors,... » more
IMTS registration opens; major U.S. show is Sept. 10-15
CFE Media, Hannover Messe to produce IANA conference, Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit » more
Ford cuts summer break, will produce 40,000 more cars in North America
Automaker: ‘Requiring more capacity from our plants is a good problem to have.’ » more
Renault-Nissan to build engine plant in Tennessee
Facility to deliver 400 jobs and 4-cylinder engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz » more
Sweatman: Let manufacturers adapt without policy changes
Roy Sweatman, President of Southern Manufacturing Technologies in Tampa, FL and a member and former Chairman of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), joins 24 other U.S.... » more
IANA brings the world of automation to Chicago
The 2012 IANA show on Sept. 10-15 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, which will feature a two-day Industrial Automation Summit presented by CFE Media and Hannover Messe and sponsored by Beckhoff and Molex... » more
HANNOVER MESSE: Phoenix Contact receives 2012 Hermes Award
Presentation at Hannover Messe honors lightning-detection technology. » more
Chinese machinery production will continue to grow steadily and relatively fast from 2012 to 2016
According to a recent IMS Research study, The China Machinery Production Yearbook - 2012 Edition, after growing rapidly 28.2% in 2010, the annual growth rate of production of industrial machinery in... » more
Double digit growth for building automation institutional user markets
IMS Research forecasts the market for building automation equipment in institutional users, such as education and hospitals, will see double digit growth over the coming three years. » more
Fluke offers new tools for vibration, energy analysis
Company unveils a series of new tools designed to deliver diagnostics for thermal imaging, thermometers, and vibration analysis at a lower price point at its press event in Everett, Wash., on April... » more
U.S. nuclear power update: A 2012 overture?
The first new operating license in 34 years was approved in early February 2012 by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for two reactors at Southern Nuclear Operating Co.’s Vogtle power plant... » more
Building automation: Can you see the light?Report from IMS Research forecasts the increasing integration of building automation and lighting control systems. » more
Fast-track training program rolls out in Philadelphia
M.O.S.T. works to speed training and placement for manufacturing jobs » more
M.O.S.T. works to speed training and placement for manufacturing jobs » more
ABB touts energy savings from drives
Company says 310 MWh of power saved in install base in 2011 » more
Company says 310 MWh of power saved in install base in 2011 » more
Why are European firms buying up North American Smart Grid companies?The market for distribution automation and smart grid networking hardware in the Americas is anticipated to grow to nearly $1.7 billion in 2012, with suppliers of both automation equipment and... » more
Textile automation adds to thread-thin profitsPennies on the dollar is the price for textile automation retrofits, compared to new machinery, according to Patti Engineering’s work at Inman Mills manufacturing. » more
Molex co-sponsored third-place car at Indy 500Molex Inc. co-sponsored Indy racing car of Tony Kanaan, finished third at the Indianapolis 500. » more
Eaton Corp. to acquire Cooper Industries for $11.8 billionComplementary products and markets in power management are expected to create opportunities for growth in the global electrical industry, Eaton said. » more
Graphics processing instrumental in automotive semiconductor growthDedicated GPUs are forecast to become increasingly prevalent in automotive instrument clusters and infotainment systems, according to IMS Research. » more
Ametek completes Dunkermotoren acquisition for $320 million
Ametek buys Dunkermotoren GmbH, a manufacturer of advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications. It joins Ametek as part of Ametek Precision Motion Control,... » more
Ametek buys Dunkermotoren GmbH, a manufacturer of advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications. It joins Ametek as part of Ametek Precision Motion Control,... » more
ABB acquires Thomas and Betts
ABB's completed acquisition of Thomas and Betts is estimated to bring in $6.6 billion in annual revenue. The merger allows ABB to continue their expansion in the U.S. market and it gives Thomas and... » more
ABB's completed acquisition of Thomas and Betts is estimated to bring in $6.6 billion in annual revenue. The merger allows ABB to continue their expansion in the U.S. market and it gives Thomas and... » more
Gearboxes, motors, geared motors: Assembly and logistics facility opened in IllinoisLenze opened its Mechanical Product Assembly and Logistics Center in Glendale Heights, Ill., which will support electro-mechanical manufacturing operations for gearboxes, motors, geared motors,... » more
Exploding manufacturing's myths
MIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival. » more
MIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival. » more
IMTS registration opens; major U.S. show is Sept. 10-15CFE Media, Hannover Messe to produce IANA conference, Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit » more
ISM forecast: Spending, revenues both expected to keep climbing
Manufacturing sector to keep building on three-year winning streak, report finds. » more
Manufacturing sector to keep building on three-year winning streak, report finds. » more
Ford cuts summer break, will produce 40,000 more cars in North AmericaAutomaker: ‘Requiring more capacity from our plants is a good problem to have.’ » more
Renault-Nissan to build engine plant in TennesseeFacility to deliver 400 jobs and 4-cylinder engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz » more
Sweatman: Let manufacturers adapt without policy changesRoy Sweatman, President of Southern Manufacturing Technologies in Tampa, FL and a member and former Chairman of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), joins 24 other U.S.... » more
HANNOVER MESSE: Important standards improving Chinese manufacturing, products
IFM manager says adapting products to the market needs is crucial to success. » more
IFM manager says adapting products to the market needs is crucial to success. » more
IANA brings the world of automation to ChicagoThe 2012 IANA show on Sept. 10-15 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, which will feature a two-day Industrial Automation Summit presented by CFE Media and Hannover Messe and sponsored by Beckhoff and Molex... » more
HANNOVER MESSE: Phoenix Contact receives 2012 Hermes AwardPresentation at Hannover Messe honors lightning-detection technology. » more
Chinese machinery production will continue to grow steadily and relatively fast from 2012 to 2016According to a recent IMS Research study, The China Machinery Production Yearbook - 2012 Edition, after growing rapidly 28.2% in 2010, the annual growth rate of production of industrial machinery in... » more
Double digit growth for building automation institutional user marketsIMS Research forecasts the market for building automation equipment in institutional users, such as education and hospitals, will see double digit growth over the coming three years. » more
NGM Report: Sustainablity: A smart strategy
Sustainable engineering is moving to the forefront as U.S. manufacturers look to become more and more viable in a growing global industry, particularly as the U.S. moves out of a recession. » more
Sustainable engineering is moving to the forefront as U.S. manufacturers look to become more and more viable in a growing global industry, particularly as the U.S. moves out of a recession. » more
Fluke offers new tools for vibration, energy analysisCompany unveils a series of new tools designed to deliver diagnostics for thermal imaging, thermometers, and vibration analysis at a lower price point at its press event in Everett, Wash., on April... » more
U.S. nuclear power update: A 2012 overture?The first new operating license in 34 years was approved in early February 2012 by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for two reactors at Southern Nuclear Operating Co.’s Vogtle power plant... » more
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