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Alpha Controls Announces Upcoming Head Office Relocation and Expansion

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Giovedì, Maggio 30, 2024

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The new office will remain in Markham, Ontario but will provide significantly more square footage to advance the operations and accommodate continued business growth.

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The new office will remain in Markham, Ontario but will provide significantly more square footage to advance the operations and accommodate continued business growth.
“We are thrilled to be relocating our head office, which is conveniently situated just down the road from our current location.
This move represents another significant milestone for Alpha Controls, and we couldn’t be more excited,” says President of Alpha Controls, David Sand.
Currently Alpha Controls offers service to the following calibration disciplines:

Michelli Partners with Pioneer Scale

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024

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Michelli Weighing & Measurement (“Michelli”), a portfolio company of Summit Park, is pleased to announce it has led a recapitalization of Pioneer Scale Co. (“Pioneer”), a provider of industrial weighing services and equipment to a variety of end markets with operations in Arkansas, Colorado, and Texas.

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Michelli Weighing & Measurement (“Michelli”), a portfolio company of Summit Park, is pleased to announce it has led a recapitalization of Pioneer Scale Co. (“Pioneer”), a provider of industrial weighing services and equipment to a variety of end markets with operations in Arkansas, Colorado, and Texas.
Headquartered in Benton, AR, Pioneer provides industrial scale installation, maintenance & repair, and test & calibration services, as well as equipment parts, sales and rentals.
Bobby Feigler, CEO of Michelli, said, “Michelli Weighing & Measurement is thrilled to welcome the Pioneer Scale team to our family.
We are thankful to have found that in both Michelli and Summit Park, and we look forward to the opportunity to scale our businesses together.”

Cannabix Technologies Launches New Compact Breath Logix Workplace Series and Prepares for Delivery to South Africa

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024

OTC, Workplace, Calibration, Patent, Electronics, Accident, Blood alcohol content, Machine shop

The Workplace Series is an autonomous compact wall mounted unit that is designed for indoor facilities and offices (Figure 1).

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The Workplace Series is an autonomous compact wall mounted unit that is designed for indoor facilities and offices (Figure 1).
The Breath Logix Workplace Series is the newest device within the Breath Logix series of autonomous alcohol screen devices.
Compared to the Breath Logix Industrial Series, the Workplace Series provides a smaller, lighter design that is suitable for a range of workplace and commercial environments.
The Company also reports that it has commenced discussions with Run Rite Electronics Pty Ltd of Durban, South Africa for the potential sales distribution of the Company’s new Breath Logix Workplace Series.

FANUC’s New CRX-10iA/L Paint: World’s First Global Ex-Proof Collaborative Paint Robot

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

Global automation leader FANUC America unveils the new CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot at Automate in Chicago, May 6-9 in booth #1250.

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Global automation leader FANUC America unveils the new CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot at Automate in Chicago, May 6-9 in booth #1250.
As the first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot for use and sale globally, FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot will unlock the benefits of automation for more companies in the painting , powder and/or gel coating with fiberglass reinforcement industries.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506160516/en/
FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot is the first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot for use and sale globally.
As with other CRX models, the CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot is easily programmed with the FANUC CRX Tablet Teach Pendant.

Pico MES Improves Quality and Efficiency for Woman- and Black-owned Factory, Expanding Contract with Top 10 Global Automaker

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pico MES, a software company enabling mid-size factories to error-proof their assembly processes, is enhancing production, employee satisfaction, and business growth for the factories at the heart of American manufacturing. Over 98 percent of the U.S. supply chain consists of factories with less than 500 workers. As these factories face global staff shortages, they must have the tools to uphold quality standards, sustain production, and upskill employees. Fresh off announcing a milestone of integrating over 2,500 smart IoT tools across its customer base , Pico MES today released new customer data showing how its platform enhances the quality, efficiency, and traceability of the American supply chain while closing skills gaps.

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As these factories face global staff shortages , they must have the tools to uphold quality standards, sustain production, and upskill employees.
HJI implemented Pico MES to increase quality control and production in its assembly line after it signed a milestone contract with another top 10 global automaker.
In just nine months, HJI has achieved the following:
Digitize 151 workflows and connect 12 workstations for high-quality production, efficiency, and traceability.
"Pico MES has helped us establish a standard of excellence in our assembly processes," said Maurice Stallard, director of manufacturing and engineering for HJI.

Cybernetix Ventures and Pittsburgh Robotics Network Announce Strategic Partnership

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Martedì, Aprile 16, 2024

Cybernetix Ventures , the leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on robotics, automation, and industrial AI, today announced a strategic partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), as part of the firm’s long-term robotics cluster engagement efforts.

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Cybernetix Ventures , the leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on robotics, automation, and industrial AI, today announced a strategic partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), as part of the firm’s long-term robotics cluster engagement efforts.
Cybernetix will join forces with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network as a Leader Premier Partner and provide their advisory to its startups.
“The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is one of the top robotics clusters in the U.S., with a powerhouse team and strong robotics innovators emerging,” said Fady Saad, Founder & GP of Cybernetix Ventures.
“The work the Pittsburgh Robotics Network is doing to bring the industry’s largest customers together with the brightest minds in robotics is exactly in line with how we like to approach robotics business building at Cybernetix.”

AtomTech Receives Universal Robots System Integrator Certification

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024

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NOVI, Mich., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AtomTech™, a leading controls and SCADA integration solutions provider, has been certified as a Universal Robots System Integrator. In receiving this certification, AtomTech both joins the network of Universal Robots (UR) - the award-winning automation and robotics company spearheading cobot innovation - and initiates the next phase in its training capabilities.

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Robot integration will be used to boost the company's Novi, Michigan training facility
NOVI, Mich., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AtomTech™, a leading controls and SCADA integration solutions provider, has been certified as a Universal Robots System Integrator.
In receiving this certification, AtomTech both joins the network of Universal Robots (UR) - the award-winning automation and robotics company spearheading cobot innovation - and initiates the next phase in its training capabilities.
Certified System Integrators (CSIs) are a vital part of the UR ecosystem.
"Receiving UR's CSI certification enhances our ability to train the current and next generation of industry experts," said President of AtomTech, Shawn Gutierrez.

Universal Robots announces seamless integration with Siemens PLCs

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024

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ODENSE, Denmark, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Robots (UR), the world's leading collaborative robot (cobot) company, has now integrated the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) into its software. UR is proud to be among the first cobot vendors to offer this functionality.

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The SRCI is a new standard for robotics manufacturers that aims to create a single interface between PLCs and robots.
The full integration of SRCI into UR's software will enhance the connectivity capabilities of UR's cobots and will ensure customers a frictionless integration with Siemens PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), since Siemens is the first - and currently only - PLC Vendor supporting SRCI in the automation market.
"By having our robots connect seamlessly to a global industry leader like Siemens, we can now offer our partners and customers, both existing and prospective, faster integration and higher ease of use," says Global Director, Strategic Partnerships at Universal Robots, Daniel Friedman.
It is a great advantage for our customers to be able to easily integrate and use UR's robots together with the Siemens PLCs in their production."

Foiling fire at home and work--a list of necessary safety equipment

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Mercoledì, Aprile 3, 2024

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande fully supports the fact that equipping living and work spaces with an escape plan and fire safety tools is a critical strategy for keeping everyone safe.

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Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
Fire safety tools can help make the safest use of that valuable time.
Escape plans can be downloaded from a variety of fire safety websites such as the USFA, or acquired from local fire departments.

Locus Robotics Partners with John Lewis to Revolutionise Fulfilment Deployment at Milton Keynes Distribution Centre

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Lunedì, Marzo 18, 2024

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WILMINGTON, Mass., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics, the market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, today announced its partnership with John Lewis & Partners following deployment of Locus AMRs at their distribution centre in Milton Keynes. This represents the first deployment of mobile robotics automation at John Lewis and the continued expansion of Locus Robotics' footprint in the UK. John Lewis has seen a 50% increase in their picking rates following the introduction of Locus on their site.

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WILMINGTON, Mass., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics, the market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, today announced its partnership with John Lewis & Partners following deployment of Locus AMRs at their distribution centre in Milton Keynes.
This represents the first deployment of mobile robotics automation at John Lewis and the continued expansion of Locus Robotics' footprint in the UK.
Locus Robotics today announced its partnership with John Lewis & Partners.
"We are delighted to be working with John Lewis as they embark on their Robotics journey at their Fenny Lock Distribution & Fulfilment Centre," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.