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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.

Pack Expo: Siemens showcases design simulation and cloud-based optimization solutions
Siemens highlights solutions designed to remove risk and cost from mechatronics design and maintenance.

CEMA reports booked orders for September 2016 up 45.8% from September 2015
Orders and shipments remain strong following record month.

Duravant acquires Arpac
Engineered equipment provider expands secondary packaging equipment and integration capabilities in North America.

Use mathematical modeling to tailor an automation strategy to your business
Mathematical modeling — more complex in warehouse design than in sizing a church or synagogue — helps find the balance between peak and normal activities to right-size the distribution center and its material handling equipment

Use mathematical modeling to tailor an automation strategy to your business
Mathematical modeling — more complex in warehouse design than in sizing a church or synagogue — helps find the balance between peak and normal activities to right-size the distribution center and its material handling equipment

Beckhoff USA opens new Ohio office
Mason, Ohio, facility to strengthen sales and support to Beckhoff customers throughout Ohio and in surrounding states.


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