Siemens’s versatile Sinamics G120 drive system has been enhanced with EtherNet/IP connectivity. This provides maximum flexibility for industrial Ethernet communication while offering innovative concepts for those wanting a single network for the entire plant.

Hexagon Metrology launched the new Hexagon Metrology Support Center in conjunction with World Metrology Day.

Magnetic Analysis Corp. is celebrating 85 years of designing and supplying innovative inspection instruments and systems for metal manufacturers throughout the world.

On June 6, 2013 Renishaw will present a manufacturing process control seminar on metrology solutions to improve machining performance and increase manufacturing process capability.

With an industry that is growing in both size and diversity, Brazil is quickly becoming a global power in manufacturing. AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology is increasing its presence in this up-and-coming market with the opening of its AMT Sao Paulo Technology Center, located in the city of Sorocaba.

Although the 2014 AHR Expo in New York City next January 21-23 is still many months away, the early indications are that it is on pace to be another record-breaking Show. According to Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages the AHR Expo, more than 90% of the available exhibit space at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center has already been reserved.

March U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $507.91 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 30.4% from February and up 3.2% when compared with the total of $491.96 million reported for March 2012.

Chrysler Group LLC reported U.S. sales of 156,698 units, an 11% increase compared with sales in April 2012 of 141,165 units, and the group’s best April sales since 2007.

InnovMetric Software Inc. and its Thai business partner, Chaiyasit Thongplio of PW Technical Support (Thailand) Co. Ltd., proudly announced the launch of PolyWorks Thailand