The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change within the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of the power transmission/motion control […]
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Nook Industries announces Jim Rowell as new COO
Nook Industries, a manufacturer of linear motion components and systems, announced Jim Rowell as its new COO. In this position, Rowell is responsible for overseeing Nook’s leadership initiatives, driving operational strategy and supporting employee development. Rowell has more than 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nook, he held roles in Parker Hannifin’s Fluid […]
Report examines role of engineering technology, calls for increased awareness
While workers in the engineering technology (ET) field play an important role in supporting U.S. technical infrastructure and the country’s capacity for innovation, there is little awareness of ET as a field of study or category of employment in the U.S., says a new report from the National Academy of Engineering. There are numerous similarities […]
Nidec completes acquisition of Emerson Electric Co. motors, drives and power-generation businesses
Nidec Corp. has now completed acquisition of Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques — Emerson Electric’s motors, drives, and generator businesses. The acquisitions broaden Nidec’s motor offering and product lineup … including variable speed drives. Nidec plans to accelerate Emerson Electric growth with synergies including complementary product fit with a full lineup of industrial products and geographic fit — and […]
Global motion control shipments grow 10.3% in 2016
Global shipments for motion control products increased by 10.3% to $3.3 billion in 2016, according to new statistics released by the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA), the industry’s trade group. “New opportunities in automation for motion control and motors help drive this growth,” said Dana Whalls, Vice President of MCMA. “Automation technologies are enabling […]
MD&M West for Wednesday February 8th — What stands out on tradeshow floor
MD&M West is in full swing in Anaheim, and new products for use in medical devices (or medical-device manufacture) abound here. This is some of what we saw at our second day at the show. Online configurability increasingly common from manufacturers I started the morning at an informative session hosted by maxon precision motors and led […]
MD&M West for Tuesday February 7th — Innovation for medical applications
At every MD&M event, manufacturers from around the globe announce new products for use in medical devices — or to take them from concept to market. This is what I saw at the first day of this year’s show. First stop: Model Solution at Booth 873 (downstairs at MD&M) The first meet of the day […]
Renishaw moving into new North American headquarters
Renishaw, Inc. is preparing to move into a new 133,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, Ill., about 40 miles from Chicago. The two-story facility will be the company’s new North American headquarters, but also includes space for product development, testing, warehousing and distribution. It includes the new U.S. Additive Manufacturing Solutions […]
Rockwell Automation recognized for women’s inclusion and advancement
Rockwell Automation has been announced as a 2017 Catalyst Award winner and will be recognized on March 8 in New York City for the company’s Culture of Inclusion journey. The Catalyst Award honors innovative organizational approaches that address the recruitment, development and advancement of women and have led to proven, measurable results. “We are thrilled to receive […]
Conveyors help medical-product manufacturer package + store product
Now, a production line centered around conveyors from QC Conveyors is helping one medical-device manufacturer boost production of sterile product. CooperSurgical is a maker of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices to women’s healthcare providers. Recently the manufacturer turned to QC Conveyors to setup a new production line that maintains the cleanliness required for packaging medical products, […]