Rockwell Automation To Acquire Incuity Software (14339)
MILWAUKEE, -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Incuity Software, Inc., a privately held company that is a leading supplier of Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) software. Incuity's software provides real-time intelligence for business decision support to improve operations and reduce production waste by providing valuable management insight into a company's operations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Backlit Conveyor Speeds Visual Gaging Of Automotive Parts (14335)
A custom integrator of turnkey automated inspection machines for quality control, Cincinnati Automation "saw the light" — adopting a new LED backlit conveyor to convert automotive part gaging from a step-by-step to continuous process, more than tripling throughput.
MAG Cincinnati Expands CHARGER™ Tape Layer Series with Introduction of New Small Platform Machine (14320)
Hebron, KY, Visitors to MAG Cincinnati’s booth at this year’s JEC Composites Show (Paris) were introduced to a new Small Flat Tape Layer (SFTL) being offered as the newest member of the CHARGER™ Series of Automated Tape Layers. This new MAG Cincinnati design provides an affordable, right-sized solution to production of long narrow flat parts, nested multi-part laminates, drape-formed skins, and more. It offers an economical automated processing option for manufacturers looking to expand capability, productivity, and part-shape versatility.
Two New Businesses Introduced at Enterprise Center Dedication in Somerset (14318)
SOMERSET, KY. - Local leaders joined Fifth District Congressman Hal Rogers to dedicate the newest building in Valley Oak Technology Complex and welcome its two new high-tech tenants to the region.
Attorney General Conway Announces $115 Million In Tobacco Settlement Money (14314)
Attorney General Jack Conway has announced that Kentucky, as required under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between the major tobacco manufacturers and 52 states and territories, will receive its annual payment of more than $115 million in tobacco settlement money this week.
$728,270 Grant Awarded to Protect Clarks River Watershed (14298)
The Kentucky Division of Water has awarded a $728,270 grant to the Jackson Purchase Resource Conservation and Development Foundation for improving water quality and preventing nonpoint source pollution in the Upper East Fork of Clarks River in Calloway, Marshall and McCracken counties. The award includes a $436,970 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and $291,300 in nonfederal matching funds.
Consona Corporation Announces Acquisition of Configuration Solutions Inc. Configuration Solutions Complements Consona ERP Product Lines and Strengthens To-Order Manufacturing Expertise in the ERP Software Market (14229)
Indianapolis (Vocus) -- Consona Corporation (Consona), a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software and services for the enterprise, has acquired substantially all assets of Configuration Solutions, Inc. Configuration Solutions, headquartered in Portage, Mich., is a leader in the development of product configuration solutions for to-order manufacturers.
Parker Awarded Ohio Grant to Advance Wind Energy Technology (14214)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Parker Hannifin has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Ohio Third Frontier Advanced Energy Program for the commercialization of a hydraulic system developed by Parker for use in wind turbines. The targeted global wind turbine market for this technology is growing at over 20 percent per year.
Awards to Recognize State's Top Budding Businesses (14152)
INDIANAPOLIS - Academia, economic developers and businesses are seeking nominations for a new awards program aimed at highlighting Indiana's top privately held companies.
Giant Eagle, Daimler Trucks, NA and GENCO Supply Chain Solutions Experience Robot-Powered ROI with Seegrid’s GT3 (14147)
The applications are different but the results are similar. Giant Eagle needed to transport pallets of returned merchandise from receiving dock to processing stations without constantly interrupting pallet truck operators from their primary duties, Daimler Trucks, NA needed to deliver fasteners to the assembly line more cheaply and efficiently. GENCO Supply Chain Solutions needed to reduce costs associated with processing returns and cost effectively manage packaging waste from its reverse logistics operations.
