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ArcelorMittal Construction Orders Digital and Control System Technology for Steel Mill in France

ArcelorMittal Construction has awarded ABB a contract to deploy solutions specifically designed for metals processing at its cold rolling mill in Contrisson, France, as part of a modernization project. The solutions, which include ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management for metals (MOM4Metals), Roll-Gap (RGC) and Automatic Gauge Control (AGC), will help the world’s largest steel producer…

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ABB Dynafin™: ABB Unveils Revolutionary Propulsion Concept to Significantly Increase Ship Efficiency

May 31, 2023 ABB has introduced ABB Dynafin™, a new concept representing a revolutionary propulsion system breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of over a decade of research, development, and testing. ABB’s combined extensive experience and expertise…

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Nidec Receives “Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator 2023” Award

May 29, 2023 Nidec Corporation has announced that it has been selected by the UK’s Clarivate Plc, a global information service provider, as a top 100 global innovator for 2023 Since 2012, Clarivate Plc annually gives the “Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator” award to organizations selected as the top 100 revolutionary companies and institutions leading…

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Susanne Kunschert: Safe Automation for Every Industry

May 29 2023 Safety and Industrial Security – A one stop shop Susanne Kunschert We have shown that there will be extensive normative and legal changes in the field of security, and that the whole of industry is affected. But when we talk with customers and partners, we are currently noticing some uncertainty when dealing…

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Thomas Pilz: The Future of Safe Automation

May 29, 2023 Thomas Pilz Security: Legislation will apply to industry and engineering The standards and laws for safety in an industrial environment are currently facing upheaval. This is being driven by the issues of security and Artificial Intelligence (AI). For industry in general and for mechanical engineering, there are three new or upcoming legal…

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Successful 2022 Financial Year for Pilz: Turnover Above 400 Million Euro for the First Time – “A year That was Both Difficult and Positive”

May 29, 2023 The Pilz corporate group has a demanding, but successful 2022 financial year behind it: despite the difficult environment conditions in 2022, the automation company achieved a record turnover of 403.3 million Euro. Delivery capability remains a defining issue. In 2023 the family business celebrates its 75th anniversary with the motto “Values. Create….

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Electro Rent Selected As L3Harris’ Test and Measurement Rental Partner

May 24, 2023 Electro Rent announces a multi-year agreement with L3Harris Technologies Electro Rent, a global leading provider of test and measurement equipment rental services, has announced a multi-year agreement with L3Harris Technologies. The agreement specifies Electro Rent as L3Harris’ Tier 1 supplier for test and measurement rental requirements. As a result, the company is…

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What’s New? Improvements and New Web Features at Guillevin

May 16, 2023 Redesign of the inventory presentation Take advantage of a redesign of the inventory presentation. It now allows you to see in real time the inventory in your default center and in your region. The inventory level will adjust according to the quantity you wish to order.  Please note that the region inventory…

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CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel Honors Holly Garcia and Jessica Crichton of Panduit

May 11, 2023 Panduit Corp. has announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named both Holly Garcia, Vice President, Data Center, and Jessica Crichton, Manager, Channel Marketing, to the Women of the Channel list for 2023. Every year, CRN recognizes women from vendor, distributor, and solution provider organizations whose expertise and vision are leaving…

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Control Cabinet-Free Automation Wins Two Product Design Awards

The MX-System receives the Red Dot Award in the highest category and the iF Design Award May 11, 2023 In the MX-System, Beckhoff offers a flexible, space-optimized, and intelligent system solution that completely eliminates conventional control cabinets and can thus revolutionize the world of automation. Its pioneering product design contributes massively to its potential for…

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ABB Collaborates with Lhyfe and Skyborn on One of Europe’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Projects

May 11, 2023 ABB is collaborating with Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of renewable hydrogen, and Skyborn, a global leader in renewable energy, to jointly realize and optimize one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen projects ever, SoutH2Port. The new hydrogen production plant, operated by Lhyfe and Skyborn, will be located in the…

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Continued Growth for Industrial Ethernet and Wireless Networks – Industrial Network Market Shares 2023 According to HMS Networks

May 8, 2023 Every year, HMS Networks analyzes the industrial network market to estimate the distribution of new connected nodes in factory automation. This year’s study shows that the industrial network market is expected to grow by 7% in 2023. Industrial Ethernet still shows the highest growth and now accounts for 68% of all new…

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ABB’s #Buildthefuture Roadshow Returns, Empowering the Transformation of Cities and Industries with Innovative Technology

May 8, 2023 The ABB #Buildthefuture Roadshow returns for a second year with its hands-on, in-person events across Ontario and Quebec from April to June 2023. The 400 square foot showroom on wheels demos the breadth of ABB’s offering. The showroom showcases how ABB’s innovative technology helps industries safely reduce their carbon footprint while limiting…

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Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Will Create Thousands of New Jobs

May 4, 2023 From mining critical minerals to building batteries and cars, Ontario and Canada continue to attract historic, transformational investments across the electric vehicle supply chain to secure more good-paying jobs for workers today and for decades to come. Last month, Ontario and Canada secured a historic investment from Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen…

ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business
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ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business Q2

May 3, 3034 ABB has announced it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. The acquisition of this business…