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Robots & Automation
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.
German automation supplier Hahn Group buys Rethink Robotics technology
by Canadian PlasticsHahn has acquired all of the patents and trademarks from Boston-based Rethink, the collaborative robot maker that closed its doors in early October.
Sepro closing in on another record sales year
by Canadian PlasticsThe France-based robotic automation maker is also nearing the end of an 11 million euro expansion plan, to expand facilities in the U.S. and France, that was launched in May 2017.
Beckhoff Automation opens office in Laval, Que.
by Canadian PlasticsThe new office is designed to strengthen the company’s Canadian presence and boost local sales and support for its customers in the Greater Montreal region.