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Rockwell Automation signs agreement to acquire autonomous robotics vendor Clearpath Robotics
Deal for Clearpath and its OTTO Motors division, which is known for larger format mobile robots, is seen as accelerating Rockwell’s autonomous production logistics solutions, providing safer, more efficient manufacturing environments.

August manufacturing output is down for the tenth consecutive month, reports ISM
The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI increased 1.2%, to 47.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), contracting, at a slower rate, for the tenth consecutive month. The past ten months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a slower rate, in August, for the ninth consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.

60 Seconds with Steve Harrington, Industry Liaison at the National Center for Supply Chain Automation
Modern's editor sat down with Steve Harrington to discuss the National Center for Supply Chain Automation.

Manufacturing levels trend down in June, reports ISM
The report's key metric, the PMI fell 0.9%, to 46 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth). The past eight months of contraction, through June, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a faster rate, in May, for the eighth consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.

Bosch Rexroth announces departure of president and CEO, Gregory Gumbs
Reinhard Schaefer, Executive Board Member, is appointed interim CEO in North America.

Automated packaging lets opportunity flower
FloraCraft’s implementation of robotic, automated end-of-line packaging solutions gave it the throughput and cost efficiencies it needed to capitalize on growth opportunities.

April manufacturing heads down for sixth straight month, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, came at 47.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), marking a slight 0.8% gain over March’s 46.3, while contracting, at a slower rate, for the sixth consecutive month. The past six months of contraction, through April, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth.

Let’s Talk Mobile Robots: Three Real-World Applications for Warehouse and Manufacturing
If you’re interested in introducing robotic automation but not sure where to start, this webinar is for you!

Manufacturing output declines for fifth consecutive month in March, says ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 46.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), was down 1.4% compared to February, contracting, at a faster rate, for the fifth consecutive month.

MHI honors Raymond and Durham for 100 years in industry
On Tuesday at ProMat 2023, MHI CEO John Paxton presented The Raymond Corporation and Durham Manufacturing Company with awards to commemorate 100 years in the industry.

Manufacturing activity heads up in February, getting closer to growth, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 47.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), eked out a 0.3% increase, from January to February, contracting, at a slower rate, for the fourth consecutive month. The last four months of contraction, through February, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a slower rate, in February, for the third consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.

Women in Manufacturing Association announces 2023 Board of Directors
WiM elects 20 members to its 2023 Board of Directors, with their terms starting on April 1, 2023

January PMI declines but remains in close range to estimates, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 47.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.0% from December’s 48.4, contracting, at a faster rate, for the third consecutive month. The last three months of contraction, through January, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a faster rate, in January, for the second consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.

Toyota Material Handling sweeps TMHG Global Skills competition
Shawn Dickmeyer earns Gold in Welding category, joins Kim Douglass (gold, Assembly) as first two TMH gold medalists in international competition

December manufacturing output decreases, to finish 2022, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 48.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.6% from November’s 49.0, contracting, at a faster rate, for the second consecutive month. The last two months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM added that the overall economy contracted in December, following 30 consecutive months of growth.


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