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Vericor Power Systems Announces the Appointment of Jim Eastman as Director of Quality & Supplier Development and Akhtar Husain as Director of Supply Chain
Vericor Power Systems, LLC (“Vericor”), a leading provider of energy solutions and a subsidiary of Kanaci Technologies, LLC (“Kanaci Technologies”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Eastman as Director of Quality and Supplier Development and Akhtar Husain as... - November 09, 2022 - Vericor Power Systems
Yaskawa Adds 30 kg Payload HC30PL Plug and Play Collaborative Palletizing Robot to HC-Series Line
The easy-to-use six-axis HC30PL human-collaborative robot facilitates safe and efficient fenceless palletizing, and can also be deployed in select handling, packaging and logistical applications of demanding production environments. - October 31, 2022 - Yaskawa Motoman
Hydrajaws Appoints a New Service Agent in ROI
As part of its strategic growth and localised product support plans, the leading British manufacturer of hydraulic pull testers for load testing anchors and fixings, Hydrajaws Limited has appointed another Service Agent in the Republic of Ireland. - October 31, 2022 - Hydrajaws Limited
Excitement as Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to Attend Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja on 1 Nov
The presence of the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the upcoming Nigeria Mining Week underscores just how serious the Nigerian government is to support and grow the country’s burgeoning mining sector. - October 29, 2022 - Nigeria Mining Week
The Countdown to 1 November Has Begun: Abuja to Welcome Back Nigeria Mining Week
Nigeria’s Ministry of Mines and Steel Developmen Arc. Olamilikan Adegbite will personally welcome attendees at the upcoming Nigeria Mining Week, when he delivers the ministerial address during the opening session on 1 November, followed by a VIP tour of the exhibition floor. The live event... - October 21, 2022 - Nigeria Mining Week
SMC at Pack Expo International in Chicago, IL, Oct. 23-26
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at Pack Expo International, Packaging and Processing 2022 at the McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, South Hall Booth S-3982, October 23-26. SMC will again sponsor the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) breakfast hosted by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI). The PPWLN’s breakfast will be held Tuesday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Room S-100, South Hall. - October 20, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
YORC Announces Open Source Dispensing Robot
YORC is creating an open source manufacturing automation ecosystem. YORC's liquid dispensing robot is the first completely open source manufacturing dispensing solution. The robot is ideal for dispensing adhesives, sealants, lubricants, potting agents, or any other liquid or paste, even those... - October 14, 2022 - YORC
SMC Sponsoring PMMI Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast at PACK EXPO International
SMC Corporation of America will be sponsoring the annual Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast at the PACK EXPO International, hosted by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI). - October 12, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at Weftec in New Orleans, Oct. 10 - 12
Weftec is the world’s largest annual water quality conference focused on Wastewater, Industrial Process Water, Drinking Water, Collection Systems, Water Reuse/Recycle and Stormwater Management. This year’s event will feature 120 technical sessions, 16 workshops and dozens of educational sessions. - October 08, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
Versatile, High Payload PL800 Palletizing Robot is Well-Suited for a Range of Industries
The newest robot in the PL-series line, the PL800 features an 800 kg payload capacity and is ideal for a variety of palletizing applications, layer picking, and other logistical tasks for end-of-line or distribution automation. Highly reliable, fast axis speeds and acceleration reduce cycle time... - October 07, 2022 - Yaskawa Motoman
SMC Exhibits at The Best Practices 2022 EXPO & Conference in Atlanta, October 4–5
The Best Practices 2022 EXPO & Conference focuses on sustainable and safe powering of automation which includes compressed air, blower, vacuum, pneumatics, motors and cooling water systems. - October 02, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
JPR Systems to Represent Valmet’s Line of Analyzers & Measurements for the Wastewater Industry
JPR Systems, a leading manufacturers representative of process measurement equipment, has partnered with Valmet to represent their line of real-time solid measurement solutions for wastewater sludge treatment control and optimization. The company's proven solutions have helped municipal and... - September 28, 2022 - JPR Systems
Ligchine Acquires E-Z Placer from Remont, LLC
Ligchine International, a worldwide leader in laser-guided concrete screeds, is excited to announce the acquisition of the E-Z Placer concrete placer and line dragger from Remont, LLC. The E-Z Placer was introduced at the 2022 World of Concrete where it captured the attention of show attendees... - September 14, 2022 - Ligchine
SMC Updates the Pneumatic System on the Boilermaker Special VII
SMC recently updated the pneumatic system on the Boilermaker Special VII, the official mascot of Purdue University. According to the Reamer Club that cares for train, the Boilermaker Special is the world’s largest, fastest, heaviest, and loudest collegiate mascot. - September 14, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at The Battery Show, Sept. 13-15 in Novi, MI
The Battery Show is North America’s largest advanced battery and electric hybrid & vehicles technology event for the latest technologies across commercial and industrial transportation and stationary energy storage. Visit SMC at booth #2749 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI for the latest in automation components for supporting the secondary cell storage battery manufacturing processes which require ultra-low dew points as low as -94°F (-70°C) and copper or zinc free materials. - September 11, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at IMTS 2022, Sept. 12-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the premier manufacturing technology trade show in North America playing host to as many as 129,000 visitors from 117 countries. Visit SMC Corporation of America at booths #236249 (North Bldg, Level 3) and #215520 (Smartforce Student Summit) to interact with the newest technologies in pneumatic, vacuum, electrical actuation and wireless communications for the machining, laser cutting, fabricating and general automation industries. - September 11, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
AeroGo Awarded 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
AeroGo is proud to announce that the company has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at AeroGo. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee... - September 01, 2022 - AeroGo, Inc.
Jillian Altizer Joins AeroGo as Human Resources Manager
Jillian Altizer Joins AeroGo as Human Resources Manager. - August 25, 2022 - AeroGo, Inc.
Extremely Fast, Space-Efficient Yaskawa GP8L Extended Reach Robot Optimizes Throughput in Tight Production Spaces
Ideal for logistics processes, the new GP8L robot is well-suited for high-speed bin picking, induction and packaging tasks. Applications for assembly, dispensing, material handling and machine tending are also expertly supported. - August 25, 2022 - Yaskawa Motoman
Leaders in Soil Microbiology Announce Expansion in New HQ
Biome Makers, a global leader in soil microbiology, announced its expansion into a new headquarters in Davis, CA. The new Davis HQ will enable Biome Makers to scale operations and support the global demand for BeCrop® technology, the industry standard for soil health. Biome Makers' proprietary technology, BeCrop®, is utilized in 40+ countries, impacting over 417,000 hectares worldwide and empowering over 8,000 farmers to adopt regenerative practices and recover soil health. - August 19, 2022 - Biome Makers
Laurel Bank Machines Exhibits at 2022 Jack Henry Connect, August 30 - September 1 at San Diego Convention Center
Jack Henry connects people with financial institutions and solutions to serve their communities, along with an annual educational conference and technology showcase as an extension of its commitment to strengthening connections and forging relationships. The conference is a wonderful opportunity for banks, credit union leaders, and representatives to connect with technology partners, Jack Henry leadership and each other to discuss, grow, and learn together. - August 16, 2022 - Laurel Bank Machines
SMC Exhibits at The Clean Show: Atlanta, July 30 – August 2
The Clean Show is the world’s premier trade show for the laundry, dry cleaning and textile services industries featuring working demonstrations of equipment and products for all segments of the industry, drawing exhibitors and attendees from around the world, and attracting upwards of 11,000 participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. - July 28, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
Nigeria Mining Week Makes a Welcome Live, In-Person Return to Abuja in November
The mining sector globally has welcomed the return of Nigeria’s leading industry event on the calendar: Nigeria Mining Week will be back in-person at the Abuja International Conference Centre from 1–3 November 2022. After two years of digital connection, the entire mining value chain... - July 27, 2022 - Nigeria Mining Week
ActivArmorTM Expands Partnership with Fusion3 to Offer In-Clinic Custom 3D Printed Plastic Cast Fabrication Nationwide
Developer of 3D printing casts & splints partners with the manufacturer of affordable, high-performance 3D printers to expand capabilities and distribution for FDA-approved, a breakthrough solution for doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals. - July 26, 2022 - Fusion3
The Manufacturing Representatives of Doherty Associates Bring on Micro-Tronics, Inc.
The highly experienced manufacturer's representatives of Doherty Associates have officially partnered with MTI (Micro-Tronics, Inc.) and confidently expect significant success for the future of their business relationship. - July 25, 2022 - Doherty & Associates
SMC Exhibits at AACC, Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, IL – July 26-28
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Clinic Lab Expo is the premier global laboratory medicine exposition where you can see, learn, and discover the future of diagnostics and clinical labs with more than 750 exhibitors. - July 22, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
World's First “Non-Fungible Territory” Declared by Indigenous Communities in Brazil
A Territory of 41,000 Hectares in the Amazon Rainforest is Protected with Web3 - July 20, 2022 - Nemus Earth
SMC Exhibits at SEMICON West 2022 Hybrid, July 12 – 14 in San Francisco
SEMICON West Hybrid will be an in-person event with a virtual component highlighting the entire extended electronics supply chain bringing together leaders, researchers and analysts from technology, business and industries including: manufacturing equipment, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), components, sensors and more. - July 07, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
Triple-Digit Temperatures Here to Stay - Make Sure Your AC Unit is Ready
Although summer has recently just begun, you may have noticed that things are already feeling much warmer than you remember. As of Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service reported that widespread heat advisories are in effect from the Missouri Valley southeast to the Middle Mississippi... - July 07, 2022 - Air Sponge Filter Company
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild Builds & Donates (15) Bunkbeds for Ukrainian Refugee Families
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild builds bunk beds for families who fled the war in Ukraine and are resettling here in the Upstate of South Carolina. Engineered Sleep has donated 30 premium mattresses for the project. - June 26, 2022 - Greenville Woodworkers Guild
SMC Exhibits at The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) in Minneapolis, MN – June 26 - 29
The ASEE conference is dedicated to engineering and engineering technology education and fosters the exchanging of teaching methodologies, curricula and ideas while creating networking opportunities between engineering and engineering technology students, educators, industry and government professionals and other stakeholders. - June 26, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
WeCutFoam Collaborated with American Heart Association to Fabricate Props and Décor for Their Annual Heart Ball Gala
WeCutFoam, a foam cutting service company in Bay Area, CA has recently collaborated with American Heart Association (AHA) to fabricate oversize 8ft foam bottle prop and decorated columns for their 2022 Bay Area “Heart Ball” in San Francisco. - June 24, 2022 - WeCutFoam
PriceEdge Achieves ISO 27001 Information Security Certification
PriceEdge, a fast-growing provider of Price Optimization and Management (PO&M) software, today announced that it has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification for its Information security management system (ISMS). The certification and extensive audit process were performed by Bureau Veritas and... - June 17, 2022 - Price Edge
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Recognizes Aerotech Machining as a Small Business Supplier of the Year
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has recognized Aerotech Machining as a Small Business Supplier of the Year. - June 08, 2022 - Aerotech Machining
SMC Exhibits at Automate 2022, June 6-9 in Detroit
Automate is the largest solutions-based showcase of robotics, motion control, vision, artificial intelligence and automation industry trends held in North America organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), a merger of the three trade groups: Robotics Industries Association (RIA), Advancing Vision + Imaging (AIA), and the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). - May 27, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
WeCutFoam Now Offering Soft & Flexible Foam Cutting Services Using Oscillating Knife Cutting Machine
WeCutFoam has recently purchased a CNC Oscillating knife cutting machine to be able to provide soft foam and flexible foam cutting services for material types that could not be cut with other foam cutting machinery. The products cut with the Oscillating knife cutter yield smooth edges and accurate cuts. - May 21, 2022 - WeCutFoam
Martin Yale Announces New Office in Wilmington
Martin Yale Industries has expanded its corporate presence, opening a new office in Wilmington, North Carolina for demos and sales operations. - May 20, 2022 - Martin Yale Industries
SMC Corporation of America Recognized as a Us Best Managed Company
SMC Corporation of America is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2022 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. - May 11, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at The Robot Summit & Expo in Boston, MA: May 10 - 11
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at the Robot Summit and Expo May 10-11 at the Boston Convention and Expo Center. This Expo showcases the technical advancements on the design, development and manufacturing of commercial-class robotics systems for all industries, especially for the healthcare... - May 05, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
Introducing Cape Furl® Algaecide by Lake Restoration
Cape Furl® Algaecide is a non-copper based algaecide/fungicide for use in water features containing live fish and plants. - May 04, 2022 - Lake Restoration
Precision Machine & Manufacturing (PMM) Announces Expansion Into Mexico
Precision Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. (PMM) has announced a formal partnership with VYSISA Grupo https://vysisa.com.mx/ as the exclusive distributor for the sales and service of all new Rotary Feeders, Rotary Valves and replacement parts in Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica. About VYSISA Group-... - April 22, 2022 - Precision Machine & Manufacturing
Crown Packaging Corp. Enhances Service in Knoxville and Eastern Tennessee
Crown Packaging enhances its service in the Knoxville metro area & eastern Tennessee with a new packaging specialist dedicated to the region. - April 13, 2022 - Crown Packaging Corp.
SMC & The Automation Factory – A World of Pure Innovation
SMC has some sweet news: SMC Corporation of America will host its first Community Day on Saturday, April 23, 2022, 10am-2pm at its headquarters at 10100 SMC Blvd. Noblesville, IN 46060. On this day, SMC will invite the community to explore the big warehouse behind the gates of SMC Blvd. and welcome them to SMC & The Automation Factory - a world of pure innovation. - April 09, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
Air Sponge Filter Company Welcomes Rachel Rosen
Rachel Rosen Joins Air Sponge Filter Company as Marketing Director. - April 07, 2022 - Air Sponge Filter Company
Haizol Now Offer 3D Printing Services to Customers Worldwide
Haizol launch a new capability to add to their vast array of services, now offering 3D printing to customers worldwide. They have partnered with some of the best manufacturers in China for additive manufacturing to deliver custom prototypes and end-use production parts for buyers... - April 05, 2022 - Haizol
OMTech Laser Celebrates 500th Demo Room Booking
The laser cutter manufacturer expands its user-led demonstration program across the country in only a year. - April 04, 2022 - OMTech Laser
Haizol Allows Customers to Stay Home & Purchase as Usual with Their On-Demand Platform
In China, a new wave of COVID has hit many parts of the country. In an attempt to curb the spread, many communities have been closed due to epidemic prevention requirements, public places have been suspended, restaurants are prohibited from dine-in and manufacturing enterprises have completely shut... - April 04, 2022 - Haizol
Flow Management Devices Welcomes Braden Montalvo
Braden Montalvo Joins FMD as Regional Sales Manager in Houston, Texas - March 19, 2022 - Flow Management Devices
Robco of America Has Been Providing Excellent Mechanical Sealing Solutions to the Chemical Industry in the U.S Since 1923
Robco of America, an engineering sealing solutions provider, has been providing mechanical sealing products to the chemical industry since 1923. - March 18, 2022 - Robco of America
SMC Corporation Exhibits at Pack Expo East in Philadelphia, March 21 - 23
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at Pack Expo East 2022 in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Convention Center, Booth 2426, March 21 – 23 and co-sponsor the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) cocktail reception on March 22 (W) 3:00–5:00 pm in Room 204 C. - March 18, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America