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Robots & Automation
Hahn Group acquires robotics integrator Dahl Automation
by Canadian PlasticsHahn – which also bought the assets of cobot maker Rethink Robotics in 2018 – said the acquisition will expand its presence in intralogistics and autonomous mobile robots
North American robot orders ticked upwards in 2019, report says
by Canadian PlasticsStatistics from the Robotic Industries Association report a 1.6 per cent increase compared to 2018.
Absolute Haitian beefs up its sales team
by Canadian PlasticsThe Worcester, Mass.-based injection molding machinery supplier has named Nick Dearent as territory sales manager based in Worcester, and David Theberge as territory sales manager for the West Coast.
Universal Robots, MiR opening $36 million “cobot hub” in Denmark
by Canadian PlasticsThe hub will be located in the city of Odense, the heart of Denmark’s rapidly expanding robotics cluster.
Part packaging, robot-style
by Canadian PlasticsSo you’ve finally decided to automate your end-of-the-line part packaging process? Great. Now here’s how to do it.
North American robot sales up in 2019
by Canadian PlasticsAccording to new figures from the Robotic Industries Association, the largest driver of this growth was an increase in orders from automotive OEMs, followed by plastics and rubber, and food and consumer goods.
Hahn Group buys robotics integrator REI Automation
by Canadian PlasticsGermany-based Hahn said the acquisition “adds a hub in the important industrial area of the Southeast and strengthens its regional coverage in the United States.”
Sepro Group appoints new chief sales officer
by Canadian PlasticsThe France-based automation supplier has appointed Xavier Lucas to the role.
Tekni-Plex purchases Canadian automation solutions manufacturer MMC Packaging
by Canadian PlasticsHeadquartered in Laval, Que., MMC provides automation equipment for cap lining, slitting/folding, assembling and closing systems.
Danish automation supplier OnRobot comes to North America
by Canadian PlasticsThe end-of-arm tooling maker for collaborative robot applications has opened a new R&D office in Los Angeles as part of its push into the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Eclipse Automation buys Hungarian automation supplier Transmoduls
by Canadian PlasticsThe purchase allows Cambridge, Ont.-based Eclipse to expand into Europe to support the growing automation market.
Takaya Sugimura is new president of Yushin America
by Canadian PlasticsHe succeeds Michiari Ota, who has finished his five-year tenure as head of the Cranston, R.I.-based robot maker.
Sepro managing director Jean-Michel Renaudeau leaves the company
by Canadian PlasticsThe France-based automation supplier has appointed Michel Maire as interim manager while it seeks a successor to Renaudeau.
Sepro and Fanuc partner to integrate robots, injection molding machines
by Canadian PlasticsFanuc’s all-electric Roboshot injection molding machines can now be equipped with Sepro’s Cartesian robots.
Sepro partners with cobot maker Universal Robots
by Canadian PlasticsFrench robot maker Sepro Group will now integrate its Visual control system in UR’s collaborative robots.
Sepro Mexico expands sales and service organization
by Canadian PlasticsThe France-based robotic automation maker is also integrating its Mexican operations more closely with its recently expanded North American hub in the U.S.
Automate trade show moving to Detroit in 2021
by Canadian PlasticsCurrently held in Chicago, North America’s largest automation show is moving to “Motor City” to accommodate rapid growth.
Kevin Barker named as new president of Beckhoff Automation LLC
by Canadian PlasticsIndustry veteran Barker will manage the operations of Beckhoff’s American subsidiary.
Hahn opens plastics automation site in Connecticut
by Canadian PlasticsThe company will be a manufacturing plant for GeKu and Waldorf Technik products in the U.S., and will import, stock, integrate, and distribute products from Wemo.
Barnes Group acquires end-of-arm tooling maker Gimatic srl
by Canadian PlasticsItaly-based Gimatic will operate as a business unit within Barnes Group’s industrial segment.