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Year in Review: 2016 System Reports
A look at Modern's 2016 cover stories highlights each company's unique journey and common goals.

Hannover Fairs Canada and SME partner to co-locate five industrial technology events
To take place at Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2017, events will cover secotrs including industrial automation, power transmission and logistics systems and equipment.

Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion according to new research report
Articulated robots are the largest segment, accounting for $12.97 billion following increasing usage in packaging and healthcare sectors. Food and beverage industry expected to post highest growth rate at 7%.

A3 announces 2017 Business Forum and record-breaking industry results
Association for Advancing Automation presents data from daughter organizations Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control and Motor Association (MCMA) and Automated Imaging Association (AIA).

Maintenance at American Eagle Outfitters
Uptime is critical at AEO’s highly automated distribution center in Pennsylvania. The maintenance team shares five of the best practices that keep the conveyors and equipment humming

Best Practices: Preventative Maintenance 101
Why a proactive, calculated approach works best when it comes to maintaining and prolonging the useful life of warehouse automation equipment, and five ways to get on the right track now.

CEMA reports October booked orders down 19.8% from October 2015
Sales soften following record billings.

Kion CEO sees further potential for growth from the Dematic acquisition
Dematic will make use of the reputation and leading market positions of KION's forklift brands in key markets such as Europe, China and Brazil, while the KION Group benefits from Dematic's strong position in the U.S. and European automation markets.

Global motion control shipments increase 5% in first nine months of 2016
Following contraction in 2015, third quarter of 2016 saw shipments increase by 10% over the same period last year.

Cognex acquires two 3D vision companies
Acquisition of providers of configuration software packages and sensors intended to serve automotive, consumer electronics and logistics markets.

FORTE and Power Automation Systems rebranded under Swisslog WDS
Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions acquired Forte in April 2015 and PAS in April 2016.

Nominations sought for 2017 AIM Industry Awards
Awards to honor individuals and organizations that demonstrate significant contributions to automatic identification and data capture technologies.

Deloitte and MAPI study: Connected industrial control systems expose manufacturers to cyber threats
Study identifies leading practices to address emerging risks and make their companies more secure.

PMMI releases newly revised B155.1-2016 standard
Revised standard intended to improve the safety of packaging and processing machinery and eliminate injuries to personnel working on these systems.

Largest ever Pack Expo breaks records
On its 60th anniversary, the event surpassed previous highs for exhibitors, attendees, endorsements and educational events.


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