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ABB and Covariant partner to deploy integrated AI robotic solutions
The partnership brings together the two companies with a shared vision for robotics enabled by AI, where intelligent robots work alongside humans in dynamic environments, collectively learning and improving with every task completed.

130 women manufacturing leaders to be honored at 8th-annual STEP Ahead Awards
The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers across all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.

Manufacturing up in February but coronavirus impact looms, says ISM
The report’s key metric—the PMI—checked in at 50.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) in February, down 0.8% from January’s 50.9 reading. January was 3.1% ahead of December, which marked the lowest PMI reading going back to June 2000’s 46.3. The overall economy grew in February for the 130th consecutive month. The February PMI is 0.4% below the 12-month average of 50.5.

Deloitte report highlights ‘digitalization dilemma and increasing cyber risks facing smart factories
Preparedness gap increasingly striking as manufacturers adopt more smart factory technologies whose connected nature exposes them to more cyber attacks.

Betting on NextGen Technologies
The NextGen Technology Supply Chain Conference will recognize companies leading the way on new technologies.

ABI Research: Installed base of machine vision systems in manufacturing to reach 100 million by 2025
Advanced chipsets, software and standards to usher in next-gen machine vision technology.

Record-breaking Pack Expo East to open next week
Pre-registered attendance has already surpassed the final 2018 attendance numbers, with nearly 15 percent of registrations coming in this week alone.

Crown Equipment celebrates 75 years
The fourth generation of the Dicke family continues to lead Crown from its global headquarters in New Bremen, as well as operate regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore.

PTS named Zebra premier ISV partner
Data collection and RFID solutions recognized for the value they bring to customers, resellers

Modex 2020 to take coronoavirus precautions
MHI plans to hold Modex 2020 as scheduled on March 9-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

AHS aligns with Mobile Industrial Robots as certified systems integrator
AHS (Advanced Handling Systems), a full-service provider of integrated fulfillment, distribution, and robotics solutions, has aligned itself with Mobile Industrial Robots – an autonomous industrial mobile robotic supplier based in Denmark as a Certified Systems Integrator.

Cubic Designs, Mezzanine Europe & Mezzanine International are now MiTek Mezzanine Systems
he existing management teams and staff in all regions will be working together to create solutions to larger challenges in the material handling and logistics industries.

JLT Mobile Computers signs technology alliance with NetMotion
Partnership with industry-leading provider of mobile connection management solutions will improve mobile device performance, productivity and security

Bastian Solutions named a Best Place to Work in Indiana 2020
Selected from a two-part survey process, majorly voted on by the employees, Bastian Solutions made the list in the ‘large’ companies’ category.

Future Innovators Robotics Showcase returns to Pack Expo East
Future innovators of the packaging industry showcase their creations at PACK EXPO East

Global packaging machinery demand to grow 4.5% annually through 2023
A new Freedonia Group analysis projects healthy 4.5% annual growth for the global packaging machinery market through 2023, driven by global increases in manufacturing activity, rising mechanization in developing countries, and high-value sales of state-of-the-art equipment in affluent markets.

WiM and AME launch reciprocal member program
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) and the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) have announced a reciprocal membership partnership, providing members the unique opportunity to join both industry-leading associations.

Former CICMHE president elected to National Academy of Engineering
Meller receives among the highest professional distinctions awarded to an engineer.

Modex 2020: Tips and tricks for navigating the show
The answers to some frequently asked questions about Modex 2020.

ProGMA announces the publication of ANSIMH31.1-2019
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), an industry group of MHI, has published an American National Standard to address performance and testing of steel mesh containment panels used in pallet rack and vertical storage system applications.


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