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AMCI Now with Safe Torque Off (STO)
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), E2 products now with Safe Torque Off (STO)! Our space saving motion solutions are now available with built-in safety functionality. - August 21, 2023 - AMCI
NOREL Service Company Ownership Transition
NOREL Service Company has announced a transition in leadership. On July 1, 2023, NOREL Service was purchased for an undisclosed amount by George Aguiar and Dan Chauvin. NOREL’s new leadership team brings years of experience in the life safety industry and provides a complete offering from initial design to aftermarket service. - August 16, 2023 - NSG Life Safety
SMC Corporation of America’s Jon Jensen Presents a Compressed Air Management Master Class
SMC’s Jon Jensen, Energy Conservation Group Manager, will be presenting at the Compressed Air Management Master Class – A Roadmap to Turning Compressors Off at the Hyatt House Charlotte Airport on September 14 and 15. - August 04, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Sponsoring PMMI Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast at Pack Expo
SMC Corporation of America will be sponsoring the annual Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast at the Pack Expo Las Vegas, hosted by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI). - August 02, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at AACC, Clinical Lab Expo in Anaheim, CA – July 25-27
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 900 exhibitors showcasing over 200+ product categories. - July 22, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
AMCI Sales Rep Territory Expands West
AMCI is expanding their coverage from coast to coast in order to manage the demand within the automation industry. Contour Motion, Inc. is now representing Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) In California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. - July 20, 2023 - AMCI
Philadelphia Scientific is on the Road to Net Zero
Reducing impact is imperative in combating climate change, and manufacturing companies have a pivotal role to play in reducing their carbon footprint. - July 13, 2023 - Philadelphia Scientific UK
SMC Exhibits at SEMICON West 2023 Hybrid, July 11 – 13 in San Francisco
SEMICON West at the Moscone Center in San Francisco where industry professionals will meet and collaborate on “Building a Path Forward.” The key themes affecting the industry are: Supply Chain Disruptions, Climate Change, and Talent Shortages. - July 12, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
DeVal Lifecycle Support Celebrates Manufacturing Support Equipment for the F-35 Lightning II with JPO SES Edgar Apollo and Captain Fahner
DeVal Lifecycle Support recently celebrated F-35 Day, an event held in recognition of the global support equipment work completed by the firm for the F-35 Lightning II. Endorsed by a Proclamation from the City of Philadelphia, the celebration included the attendance of strategic partners,... - June 30, 2023 - DeVal Lifecycle Support
GenTent® Submits Portable Generator Safety Proposal to Consumer Product Safety Commission
Industry Leading New Hampshire Company Calls for Inclusion of Generator Tents and Safe Distance Standardized Language for Safely Running Portable Generators in Wet Weather Conditions - June 21, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
SMC Exhibits at The American Society For Engineering Education (ASEE) in Baltimore, MD – June 25 - 28
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 17, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Presents at the Industrial Energy Technology Conference (IETC) in Houston, TX on June 22, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, the 2023 IETC workshop and conference will return to an in-person event on June 20-22 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria, 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056. The IETC is hosted by the Energy Systems Laboratory at Texas A&M University, the Texas State Energy Conservation Office, and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. - June 08, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
GenTent® Launches OEM Agreement with Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
GenTent Safety Canopies today announced it has signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment. The agreement enables Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment to offer a branded, color coordinated GenTent system, fit to their open frame portable generator, and fully encased inverter models. - June 01, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
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 2023 US Best Managed Company for the third year in a row. 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 21, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at Automate 2023, May 22-25 in Detroit
Automate is hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the leading global automation trade association of the robotics, machine vision, motion control, and industrial AI industries. It is the hub for automation products, partners, new applications, training, and information on the latest technologies. - May 17, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Awards the 2023 Sustainability in Automation Award to PROD Design & Analysis on National Pneumatics Day
As the leading global manufacturer of pneumatic components, SMC supports the responsible and sustainable use of pneumatics through corporate operations and partnering with customers to discover creative ways to reduce overall compressed air and electrical consumption. - May 10, 2023 - 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 is a multifaceted educational conference and expo dedicated to addressing the issues involved with the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligence products and services. - May 03, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville, May 8-10
The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America Show, presented by the Brewers Association, will return to Nashville, TN on May 8-10. BrewExpo America is the largest industry event in North America focused on craft brewing, making it an in one location event for brewers to connect with over 10,000 industry professionals ranging from component manufacturers, vendors and beer enthusiasts. - May 03, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
Introducing IAQ: The Complete Home Air Quality Monitor Launches on Kickstarter
Now available to purchase on Kickstarter, IAQ monitors more than 20 indoor air contaminants, including smoke, CO, VOCs, mold, and particulate matter. - April 30, 2023 - IAQ
GenTent® Launches Supplier Agreement with Novatio Engineering for U.S. Department of Defense Contracts
GenTent Safety Canopies today announced a partnership and supplier agreement with Novatio Engineering Inc. The agreement enables Novatio Engineering Inc. to offer GenTent systems fit to their custom, multi-fuel generators models. - April 27, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
SMC at Interphex Exhibition in New York City, April 25-27
Visit SMC at Booth 3353 at the Interphex exhibition where engineers, manufacturers and c-level executives from the pharmaceutical and biotech worlds will share and learn about the latest in their product development lifecycles. Interphex gives access to networking opportunities to over 500 global suppliers making it the premier event in the pharmaceutical industry. - April 26, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC at Int’l Powder & Bulk Solids Expo in Rosemont, (Chicago), April 25-27
Visit SMC at Booth 2115 for the industry’s largest processing and bulk material handling event at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. - April 20, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation of America Awarded “Outstanding Innovation & Technology Supplier 2023”
SMC Corporation of America is honored to be recognized as a Coherent Global Supplier Excellence Award winner for 2023 by collaborating and technically supporting automation and process controls components for their industrial lasers. - April 19, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
42% of Pros Experiencing Ongoing Labor Availability and Quality Challenges According to Data from HIRI
Roughly 4 in 10 Pros are reporting labor shortages in early 2023. This is up from 3 in 10 this time last year. - April 17, 2023 - The Home Improvement Research Institute
54% of Homeowners Feel It is a Bad Time to Start a Large Remodel Project as of March 2023
As of findings from March of 2023, the majority of homeowners feel is it a bad time to start a remodeling project that would cost over $5,000. - April 17, 2023 - The Home Improvement Research Institute
Irish Battery Technology Company Xerotech Announces Plans to Hire 100 New Employees to Meet Global Demand
Xerotech, a world leader in advanced battery systems for non-road mobile machinery applications, announced today that it plans to hire over 100 new employees to meet the growing demand for its configurable battery pack technology. Xerotech has a proven track record of delivering high-performance... - April 04, 2023 - Xerotech
2020 Companies Listed as America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity by Newsweek
2020 Companies, a leading retail marketing agency, and outsourced sales provider has earned a spot on Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity." 2020 Companies is listed among companies including St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Kellogg Company, Key Bank, Dutch Bros. Coffee, and Hawaiian Airlines. - March 14, 2023 - 2020 Companies
Spartaco Acquires Bulldog Bender™
Spartaco Companies (“Spartaco”) is pleased to the announce the acquisition of the Bulldog Bender brand of cable benders. Tim Beed, Chief Business Development Officer, explains, “Spartaco has a long history of providing products and solutions that help professional tradespeople get the job done right the first time. The addition of Bulldog Bender’s products, which make the difficult task of bending large gauge power cable faster, safer, and easier for professional electrical installers." - March 13, 2023 - Jameson, LLC
SMC Corporation Exhibits at ConAgg-IFPE in Las Vegas, March 14-18
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at ConAgg-IFPE 2023 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 1st Floor, Booth S-61106, March 14-18. - March 12, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
Xerotech and Innolith Partner to Bring Ground-Breaking Non-Flammable Battery to Market
Xerotech, a leader in battery pack technology for heavy-duty non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) is to join forces with new battery cell technology developer Innolith to launch the industry’s first battery packs for electrification of a wide range of applications where fire safety is... - March 01, 2023 - Xerotech
TekTone and Vayyar Team Up to Provide Imaging Radar-Powered Fall Detection
Leading-edge sensors, integrated into TekTone’s nurse call and emergency call products, offer a new level of visibility into residents’ safety and behavior. - February 27, 2023 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Luminetworx™ PoE Lighting: A Game-Changer in the Lighting Industry
LV Energy Systems, a leading provider of PoE (Power over Ethernet) lighting solutions, is revolutionizing the way we light our homes, offices, and public spaces. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design of the Luminetworx™ brand of PoE Lighting. Paving the way for a more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective lighting future. - February 26, 2023 - LV Energy Systems LLC
LCBM Spring 2023 Scholarships Awarded: Inspiring Higher Education
2020 Companies and the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation partner to bring scholarships and educational opportunities to diverse communities nationwide. They have recently awarded seventeen scholarships to students attending 4-year colleges. - February 21, 2023 - 2020 Companies
SMC Exhibits at SLAS 2023 – Lab Automation in San Diego, Feb. 26-28, 2023
Visit the SMC Booth 1943 to experience the latest innovations in laboratory science and technology and the opportunity to see, hear, touch and feel SMC’s most advanced and important technologies to support the laboratory automation marketplace. - February 19, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
2020 Companies Honored as One of the Best Places to Work in 2023, a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner
2020 Companies, a leading retail marketing agency, has earned a spot on Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023. 2020 Companies is listed among companies like Google, NVIDIA, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Netflix. - February 08, 2023 - 2020 Companies
SMC Exhibits at MD&M West in Anaheim, CA – February 7 to 9
The Medical Design & Manufacturing West Expo is a three-day conference bringing together executives, engineers, industry experts and suppliers from around the globe to learn the latest advancements in medtech, 3D printing, and smart manufacturing for improving healthcare. - February 06, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Breaks New Ground on Sustainable Innovations in 2023
Sustainability has always been at the forefront of SMC Corporation’s (SMC) values in product development. The J-Series compact actuators, for example, were released nearly a decade ago in efforts to help reduce air consumption and material usage. Since 2018, SMC has released annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports, which outline its commitments to the environment and guide the company’s strategy to meet sustainability-focused benchmarks. - February 02, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Sponsors Race Car Driver Yu Kanamaru for Rolex 24 at Daytona
SMC Corporation (Tokyo, Japan; 6273.T) is proud to sponsor race car driver Yu Kanamaru for his debut in the 61st anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona driving for Team FASTMD Racing in the Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) class. - January 25, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Exhibits at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 17-19
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at World of Concrete in Las Vegas at the Convention Center, North Hall, Booth N462, January 17-19. The World of Concrete is the industry’s largest annual event for concrete and masonry professionals with total attendance at 60,000+ of industry professionals from around the world. World of Concrete is evolving and plays an integral role in facilitating improvements in sustainability in its impacts towards environmental and social responsibility. - January 15, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
DeVal LCS Manufacturing Response to Supply Chain Crisis Reduces Navy Support Equipment Lead Times by 50%
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains in 2020, Defense Manufacturer DeVal Lifecycle Support launched a strategic initiative to improve its internal processes in anticipation of supply chain disruptions. While analyzing data on legacy manufactured items, the company discovered that it... - January 04, 2023 - DeVal Lifecycle Support
iMyPower Launches Upgraded Waterproof Outdoor Solar Deck Light (600mAh Power Capacity)
iMyPower, a leading global provider of outdoor solar lights, has just released the new 2022 product model - Waterproof Outdoor Solar Deck Lights (600mAh Power Capacity). It is a solar powered outdoor lighting fixture that provides lighting, security for decks, fences, steps, patios, patios, gardens, patios or swimming pools. - December 04, 2022 - iMyPower
SMC Corporation Recognized Among World’s Best Employers by Forbes
SMC Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing comprehensive automation control equipment has been recognized by Forbes magazine as a World’s Best Employers 2022. - November 11, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
OneCharge Lithium Batteries (USA) and Nexilon (India) Announce an India-Focused Joint Venture Partnership
OneCharge Inc., a leading US provider of lithium motive batteries for the material handling industry, and India’s Nexilon Energy Systems Private Limited, part of the Patel Group, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership. - November 02, 2022 - OneCharge
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
International Design Excellence Award 2022 Finalist: Abby Grow Box
Abby, the new all-in-one smart indoor plant grow box, has been selected by a jury of international judges as a finalist for the prestigious IDEA award for its innovative product design. - October 10, 2022 - Abby Grow Box
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
Former NSA Director & Silicon Valley CEO, William Crowell, Joins Q-Net Security Board
Cybersecurity firm Q-Net Security is today announcing that former NSA Deputy Director William Crowell is joining their Advisory Board. In this role, Crowell will bring 50 years of technology and intelligence experience in government and the private sector, as Q-Net expands their industry-leading OT... - October 07, 2022 - Q-Net Security
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