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Rockwell Stresses Service Offerings in Brazil

Content Type  Equipment remanufacturing, training and remote support, among other service activities, have contributed the effective consolidation of its installed base in the country.

Pepperl+Fuchs Acquires Siemens Proximity Sensor Business

Content Type  The deal includes an “integration period” during which the two companies will work together to ensure a “faultless transfer” of the business.

Advantech Targets In-vehicle Computing with DLoG Acquisition

Content Type  By integrating both companies’ strengths, the Taiwan-based IPC supplier aims to become a global market leader in industrial in-vehicle computing.

Recent Reports Upbeat for 2010 Manufacturing

Content Type  January machine tool numbers, CFO survey paint an improving picture for U.S. manufacturing.

Sensor Promises Dramatic Water Savings for Chip Making

Content Type  New sensor technology could produce annual water savings of up to 50 percent during the integrated circuit manufacturing process, researchers say.

Eastern Europe Offers Growth Pockets for Automation

Content Type  EU membership, a broad industrial base, and relatively low labor costs are among factors that will drive automation and control systems growth in the region, says researcher. 

Wireless Eliminates Ground Loop Noise

Content Type  Tests show that wireless transmitters improve signal quality for bioprocess reactor control applications.

Pack Expo Adds Processing Pavilion

Content Type  The new pavilion, combined with new rules allowing processing equipment displays on the main floor, is expected to yield an additional 170,000 square feet of exhibit space for the PMMI-sponsored event.

Instrumentation Makers Must Shift Strategies to Thrive

Content Type  After last year’s market declines, projections call for little growth for vendors in 2010, but opportunities await those who know where to look, says research firm.

Edwards Named to Head Lenze Americas

Content Type  Thirty-plus-year automation veteran Chuck Edwards takes control of motion control supplier.

Communication and Integration Products Debut at ARC Forum

Content Type  Automation industry vendors lined up to tout their latest wares before the trade press at the annual event.

Invensys Reorganization Explained

Content Type  Despite a series of moves that looked disjointed to outside observers, the steps leading up to the formation last year of Invensys Operations Management were all part of a plan, says IOM Vice President Peter Martin. 

ABB Acquires Jokab Safety

Content Type  The acquisition strengthens ABB’s offering within machine safety and low-voltage products.

Water Provides Automation Opportunities in Italy

Content Type  Companies are looking to upgrade an aging Italian water system, thanks to a new law providing for water management by private utilities.

Brazilian Altus Debuts In PAC Market

Content Type  The new Nexto PAC is designed for complex applications requiring high availability and reliability. 

Manufacturing Growth Continues; 2010 Outlook Positive

Content Type  Manufacturing expanded for a fifth straight month in December, with continued growth projected for 2010, says the Institute for Supply Management.

Management Appointments at Cognex, Onset

Content Type  Robert Willett is named Cognex president and chief operating officer, while former Cognex Executive Vice President Justin Testa joins Onset Computer as president.

Japanese, Chinese Plants Bag Hart Awards

Content Type  Mitsubishi Chemicals and  Evonik Degussa Specialty Chemicals are recognized for outstanding use of Hart Communication technology.

CC-Link Ups the Ante in High-speed Industrial Ethernet

Content Type  Featuring transfer rates of 1 Gigabit/second, the new device-level CC-Link IE Field Network is billed as 10 times faster than competitive Industrial Ethernet networks. 

India To Roll Out National Manufacturing Policy

Content Type  The new, technology-focused manufacturing policy will aim to attract overseas investment and promote industrial activity in all parts of the country.
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