ATS Launches Voluntary Tender Offer For Global Food & Beverage Equipment Supplier CFT S.p.A.

ATS Launches Voluntary Tender Offer For Global Food & Beverage Equipment Supplier CFT S.p.A.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. recently announced its intention to acquire, by way of a voluntary public tender offer, CFT S.p.A. (BIT:CFT) (“CFT”), an established global supplier to the food and beverage equipment market. The tender offer of €4.60 per share represents a total equity value of €88 million and a total enterprise value of €166 million (~C$260 million).

 

 

 

How the Combination of Artificial Intelligence and IoT Makes the Smart Factory a Reality

How the Combination of Artificial Intelligence and IoT Makes the Smart Factory a Reality

Part 4 of the digital press conference series “Join us for a coffee…” took a look into the future of manufacturing and showed how industrial companies can increase efficiency, product quality and revenue by linking artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things – this time with the expertise of KUKA, Device Insight and Sentian.

 

 

 

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Moxa and Allied Electronics Partner To Enable Industrial Automation with Enhanced Connectivity Solutions for Harsh Environments

Faced with harsh operating conditions, and an increased demand for remote monitoring and automation during the global COVID-19 pandemic, industrial customers need edge connectivity, industrial computing and network infrastructure solutions that can establish and maintain secure connectivity in the face of moisture, extreme heat, freezing temperatures, vibration, and more.

 

 

 

Universal Robots Launches First Collaborative Robot Certifications for Education

Universal Robots Launches First Collaborative Robot Certifications for Education

As collaborative robots emerge as the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, cobot curriculum developed by an industrial leader is increasingly sought after in schools and manufacturing industries. “With the Education Program we’re addressing a tremendous need to provide cobot training as part of an integrated course,” says Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development at Universal Robots (UR).

 

 

 

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Schneider Electric Invests in ETAP Automation INC. (“ETAP”) to Spearhead Smart and Green Electrification

Schneider Electric recently announced it has acquired a controlling stake in ETAP Automation Inc. (“ETAP”), a major software platform for electrical power systems modeling and simulation. Trusted by 10,000+ design and engineering firms globally, ETAP models, simulates, control, and optimizes customer electricity power systems based on their digital twin equivalents.

 

 

 

Industrial Enterprises to Achieve Step Change Operational Improvements with New Category of Software-centric Automation System

Industrial Enterprises to Achieve Step Change Operational Improvements with New Category of Software-centric Automation System

Schneider Electric has recently accelerated its drive to help customers unlock the full potential of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).  Promising to unleash a new wave of innovation by championing the widespread adoption of open automation standards, Schneider Electric unveiled its vision for universal automation and the first of its kind EcoStruxure Automation Expert, a new category of software-centric industrial automation system.

 

 

 

Universal Robots Announces Bryan Bird as New Regional Sales Director for North America

Universal Robots Announces Bryan Bird as New Regional Sales Director for North America

Universal Robots (UR) – North America recently announced the appointment of Bryan Bird as Regional Sales Director for the U.S. and Canada. Based in St. Louis, MO, Bird brings 20+ years of experience in industrial automation to UR, most recently as Vice President of Sales at TerraSource Global and Kollmorgen Corporation.

 

 

 

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Your Future Automation—Pepperl+Fuchs Invites You to Its Second Online Summit

Following the success of the very first Summit, Pepperl+Fuchs’ second online summit will take place from November 17 – 19. This free, fully digital event will offer customers and other interested parties a way to connect with industrial sensor and electrical explosion protection experts and learn about the latest solutions and trends in the fields of factory and process automation.

 

 

 

Convergint Technologies Announces InSight: Building Technology Event Focused on Business Optimization and Safe Work Environments

Convergint Technologies Announces InSight: Building Technology Event Focused on Business Optimization and Safe Work Environments

Convergint Technologies recently announced the speakers and agendas for its first virtual summit, InSight Digital Summit 2020. The fully immersive digital summit will connect partners, colleagues, and customers from the security, fire, and life safety ecosystem to discuss the latest innovative strategies and tools available to optimize business performance and create a safer work environment.

 

 

 

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Mazak Hosts Alberta Premier at Grand Opening of Edmonton Technical Center

Mazak Corporation Canada recently and officially opened its new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event attended by Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney. The Premier participated in the formal ribbon cutting and toured the new facility, which is strategically located in Western Canada to provide Mazak customers throughout the region withlocal access to direct sales, service, application and training support.