ANN ARBOR, MI-Donald A. Vincent, who headed the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) since 1983 and was active in its founding in 1974, retired on June 30, 2007. He was succeeded
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK-JAI A/S, developer and manufacturer of video cameras for industrial use and imaging solutions, appoints Henrik F. Stoltenberg to group executive vice president, responsible for the daily operation of
BOURNEMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM-Meggitt PLC, a group of companies engaged in the design and manufacture of components and systems for aerospace, sensing and defense applications, announces the formation of a new
CAMBRIDGE, MA-The Value Engineering Alliance (VEA) announces a strategic partnership with Lensation (Karlsruhe, Germany) that the companies say will widen the availability of lenses and optical component design services enjoyed
STUTTGART, GERMANY-Vision 2007, the International Trade Fair for Machine Vision, will celebrate its 20th anniversary November 6 to 8, 2007, at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Center, located next to
BILLERICA, MA-GE Inspection Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire phoenix|x-ray, a provider of high-resolution computed tomography (CT)/X-ray technology used in nondestructive testing (NDT) applications.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) pointed to a recent Federal Reserve report stating that overall industrial production rose 0.5% in June, led by a 0.6% rise in manufacturing output, as an indication that industry is making a recovery.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI-Hexagon Metrology opened a new 8,000-square-foot precision center in Irving, TX, serving its customers and supporting distribution channels in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas regions.
TOKYO, JAPAN-Japanese precision equipment maker Mitutoyo Corp. has been banned from exporting various precision measuring tools for periods of up to three years, according to a decision recently handed down by the Japanese government.