EPLAN Data Portal Update January 2020, No. 2
Since January 22nd, in addition to updated data ePLAN are very pleased to announce LEMO S.A. as a new partner.
Integrating digital platforms into the real world
Digital business platforms are an important part of HANNOVER MESSE, where they cut across multiple areas of the “Digital Ecosystems” display category. “Platform business models are the way of the future,” said Hubertus von Monschaw, Deutsche Messe’s Global Director Digital Ecosystems for HANNOVER MESSE. “While they have long been par for the course in the consumer segment, they’ve been a little slow to catch on in manufacturing. But they are indeed catching on, and there is no doubt that the platform economy will play an increasingly important role in the industrial B2B segment.”
Davos: Alpine showcase for the future of electric transport
Train, bus, lift or automobile: Davos’ clean, climate-friendly, sustainable and future-proof transport concept and its eco-friendly generation and distribution of electricity are the envy of cities around the world. ABB’s innovative technology helped make them possible.
Hatch enters strategic partnership with General Fusion
General Fusion announced today that it has entered into an industrial partnership with Hatch Ltd. (Hatch) to bring power plant engineering and other expertise to its Fusion Demonstration Plant project. This partnership includes an investment by Hatch into the recently announced General Fusion USD $65 million Series E financing round.
Honeywell Brings Secure Communications and Messaging Software to Mobile Workers
Honeywell today announced a new unified communications software solution to help mobile workers better collaborate with each other, allowing them to enhance productivity and provide superior customer experiences. Honeywell Smart Talk allows businesses to be positioned for the next generation workforce that expects a robust set of communication services.
Rockwell Automation to Acquire Avnet to Expand Cybersecurity Expertise
Rockwell Automation announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services.
HPS Opens New Warehouse in Reno, NV
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) will be opening a new warehouse in Reno, NV in early 2020. The new facility will replace the existing warehouse in Compton, CA, with plant operations in Compton being unaffected.
New LD-250 mobile robot from Omron moves payloads up to 250kg and helps expand the flexibility of autonomous materials transport
Global automation solutions pioneer Omron Automation Americas recently launched its latest addition to the LD Series of autonomous mobile robots. Known as the LD-250, this new robot carries payloads of up to 250kg and has a sturdy structure that is optimized for items like transmission blocks, automotive seats and voluminous packaging materials that are bulky as well as heavy.
Universal Robots Helps Manufacturers Meet New-Year Goals During “National Cobot Awareness Month” in January
January is traditionally a month for new hope and new energy to meet life and business goals. But for manufacturers facing a new year with the lowest unemployment rate in more than five decades, it can be a tough time to expect workers to come back with enthusiasm from holiday celebrations to dull and menial tasks. That makes January an ideal time for National Cobot Awareness Month, says Stu Shepherd, regional sales director of Universal Robots (UR) Americas division.
Moxa Introduces Industrial Network Defense Solution to Overcome Modern-day Industrial Cybersecurity Challenges
Moxa Inc. recently introduced its Industrial Network Defense Solution, which is specially designed to secure industrial networks from both an Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) perspective to better address the surging market demand for a comprehensive cybersecurity solution for industrial networks. Moxa’s Industrial Network Defense Solution includes critical IT cybersecurity technologies such as an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), a key component for defense-in-depth strategies, that has been specifically tailored to protect OT networks from cyberthreats without disrupting industrial operations.
ABB and Equinor sign major frame agreement for oil and gas operations worldwide
ABB has signed a new frame agreement to deliver safety and automation systems across Equinor’s installed base and greenfield projects worldwide, helping minimize cost, schedule and risk. The frame agreement continues more than three decades of collaboration, with ABB supporting Equinor to consider innovative opportunities in an era of greener, cleaner energy and increasing automation.
Beckhoff Introduces Smart Engineering Directly in the Cloud
Beckhoff Automation has introduced new TwinCAT Cloud Engineering software for IoT and Industrie 4.0 applications. With this feature-filled addition to the TwinCAT 3 platform, users can instantiate and use existing TwinCAT engineering and runtime products directly in the cloud. The solution is easy to access from the Beckhoff website with a web browser and requires no additional software.
Fusetek’s Jeff Owens Promoted to Western Regional Sales Manager
Fusetek has announced that Jeff Owens will be promoted to Western Regional Sales manager effective January 1st, 2020.
ABB Canada appoints Eric Deschenes as Country Managing Director and Head of Electrification business
ABB Canada has appointed Eric Deschenes as Country Managing Director and Head of the Electrification business, effective January 1, 2020. Prior to joining ABB in 2017 as Executive Vice President of the Electrification business, Deschenes was most recently North American Vice President of Mining, Minerals & Metals Segment at Schneider Electric.
Brave Control Solutions Inc. Becomes ABB Authorized Value Provider
Brave is pleased to announce that they have been officially recognized as an ABB Authorized Value Provider. The ABB Value Provider Program is a global channel partner program for distributors, wholesalers, panel builders, installers, service providers, power product OEMs or system integrators (SI). Brave is joining the Value Provider Program as an Authorized Robotic System Integrator.
Lakeside Completes Acquisition of CW Mechanical Limited in Sudbury
CW Mechanical Limited (CW) is a Sudbury-based mechanical services company providing valve repair services to industrial and commercial customers in Northern Ontario. With over 10 years of experience, CW’s reputation in the region has resulted in ongoing customer loyalty. Offering a full scope of mechanical services, with a focus on repair and certification of safety relief valves, CW strives to treat each project with meticulous attention to detail.
