PI USA acquires MICOS GmbH Product distribution for American Market
Auburn, MA and Irvine, CA - PI announces the next step in the acquisition of miCos GmbH. PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, the US operation of piezo and nanopositioning systems manufacturer Physik Instrumente GmbH, will now handle sales, distribution and service of miCos GmbH products for the US, Mexico and Canada effective June 1, 2012.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Selects Autodesk Digital Prototyping Software to Design Electrical Controls in Industrial Robots
Tokyo, Japan - Autodesk, Inc. a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) has adopted Autodesk Digital Prototyping software to design electrical controls in industrial robots. KHI will use Autodesk tools in its Robot Division, specifically to increase the productivity and efficiency of design work, and to help drive collaboration between teams, partners and customers around the world.
Lenze Americas Awarded Authorized Third Party ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Achieving ISO 9001:2008 standards recognizes Lenze commitment to a rigorous management system, continuous process improvement, and delivery of the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Students Present ServoNOW® ILIT Challenge Solutions at Bison
May 16, 2012-St. Charles, IL- This past Monday, students from The Infinity Math & Science Academy and Glenbrook South High School presented their Illinois Innovation and Technology Challenge solutions to Bison Gear and Engineering. The two schools proposed their unique ideas, identifying potential applications for Bison's new ServoNOW® motor, a recently patented servomotor that provides easy-to-use motion control integration.
Saving Energy While Riding: Hong Kong Theme Park Includes Energy Efficient Technology on Some of World's Longest Escalators
Ocean Park Installs Energy-Saving Motor Controllers with E-Save Technology™ to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Hong Kong - With rising CO2 emissions in and around Hong Kong and China, Ocean Park Hong Kong teamed up with US clean-tech company Power Efficiency Corporation to incorporate energy-efficient motor controllers on 8 of the park's guest escalators as part of their ongoing support for energy conservation.
Clare Inc., Officially Becomes IXYS Integrated Circuits Division
In a move to streamline corporateidentity and improve customer response, Clare Inc. is officially IXYS IntegratedCircuits Division
Beverly, MA – Clare, Inc.,an IXYS company (NASDAQ: IXYS News) andwholly owned subsidiary of IXYS, announces that it has changed the companyname to IXYS Integrated Circuits Division. The Division designs,manufactures, and markets a wide variety of semiconductor devices, andis a major provider of optically isolated electronic products.
Gearbox Express Opens in Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Mukwonago, WI - Gearbox Express (GBX), along with state and local public officials, celebrated the official grand opening of its new 43,000 square-foot facility in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Gearbox Express is the only company in North America that is focused on providing independent, down-tower, wind gearbox remanufacturing services. They are expected to eventually employee 100 people.
“A key element of Wisconsin's past and future success is having driven entrepreneurs with technical manufacturing experience. That creates profitable new businesses and brings jobs to our state”.
Mitutoyo America Corporation Opens Alabama M3 Solution Center
Aurora, IL - Mitutoyo America Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of the first M3 Solution Center in the south central United States region, located in Birmingham, Alabama. This new, 4,800 sq. ft. showroom is conveniently located so customers can schedule appointments for product demonstrations and assistance with metrology solutions and application challenges.
Nook's Reconfigured Ball Screws move Tons in a small footprint for Democratic National Convention Stage
As the dramatic and pivotal stage of the upcoming 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions (RNC: August-Tampa, FL / DNC: September-Charlotte, NC) approaches, streamlining the staging of the massive events historically has never been a small task. That was the case with Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. (CSSI), a leading provider of scenic theatrical systems, who faced the daunting challenge of transforming the Boston Fleet Center into a spectacular convention hall for the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
Teledyne DALSA SupportsNew Camera Link HS Standard
Company to demonstrate camera and frame grabber supportfor CLHS - the AIA’s latest machine vision protocol - at The Vision Show inBoston
Waterloo, Ontario - Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologiescompany and a global leader in machine visiontechnology, announced a major milestone in itsongoing support for the AIA’s newest interface standard, Camera Link HS(CLHS). Teledyne DALSA will demonstrate its commitment tothe new standard and will showcase CLHS versions of the Falcon2™camera and Xcelera™ PX8frame grabber at the upcoming AIA Vision Showin Boston from May 8-10, 2012.
