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SMC Exhibits at DesignCon 2024, Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 in Santa Clara, CA
Visit the SMC Booth #308 to experience the latest innovations and technologies for components supporting Chip, Board, and Systems Design Engineers focused on all aspects of electronic design, including signal and power integrity, high-speed link design, and machine learning. DesignCon 2024 at the Santa Clara Convention Center has added a new Advanced Automotive section on the expo floor that highlights the latest innovations on the autonomous, EV and Energy-Storage markets. - January 24, 2024 - SMC Corporation of America
ASIX Unveils New IO-Link Device Software Stack Solution
ASIX Electronics presents a comprehensive solution, incorporating the EtherCAT to IO-Link Master Gateway and IO-Link Device Software Protocol Stack solutions. This enables customers to seamlessly integrate the latest IO-Link smart sensors and actuators into EtherCAT industrial Ethernet networks, thereby achieving a more flexible and efficient smart factory production environment. - January 18, 2024 - ASIX Electronics Corp.
SMC Corporation Exhibits at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 23-25
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at World of Concrete in Las Vegas at the Convention Center, North Hall, Booth N1969, January 23-25. - January 17, 2024 - SMC Corporation of America
2020 Companies Honored as One of the Best Places to Work in 2024, a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner
Based on employee feedback, 2020 Companies has demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering a positive work environment, offering competitive pay and benefits, providing flexibility, and more. Discover the winners of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2024 and learn what makes 2020 Companies stand out as top employer. - January 16, 2024 - 2020 Companies
Luminit Names Jonathan Waldern as Chief Technology Officer
Luminit Gears Up for Technological Transformation with the Appointment of Dr. Jonathan Waldern as Chief Technology Officer, a Visionary Leader with Over Two Decades of Pioneering Product Innovation and Manufacturing Scale-Up, including AR/VR and "Smart Glass." - January 16, 2024 - Luminit
SMC Powers Up with HSI Solar: Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Solar Field at North American Headquarters
SMC, a global leader in manufacturing automation components, has marked a significant milestone in its corporate sustainability initiatives with the activation of its cutting-edge solar field, developed in collaboration with Indianapolis-based HSI Solar. This eco-friendly implementation is one of the pioneering steps in a multi-phase sustainability project undertaken at SMC's North American headquarters. - January 15, 2024 - SMC Corporation of America
ASIX Unveils USB Ethernet iPXE Solution for Network Booting
ASIX USB Ethernet iPXE solution integrates the iPXE network booting technology with ASIX’s latest USB Ethernet controllers to provide users with a new powerful, flexible, and efficient iPXE network booting experience. - December 14, 2023 - ASIX Electronics Corp.
DC Immune RCDs FDB11 and FDB2 Protection Devices Available from FDB Electrical Ltd
Now is usually the time for regular Railway maintenance. This year has been slightly different with intermittent strikes which have put special demands on scheduling of maintenance and repair works, and the FDB Online store has been very helpful in fulfilling availability of the specialist units required throughout this highly variable scheduling period. - December 08, 2023 - FDB Electrical Ltd
Monch is Announced as the Winner of This Month's Lighting Product Designer Award for the Okeli Lights Lighting Brand
Okeli Lights is delighted to announce that their exceptional designer, Monch, has received the prestigious title of "Best Lighting Product Designer of the Month." This recognition is a result of the esteemed Okeli Lighting Design Awards, which celebrates creativity and innovation in the... - December 07, 2023 - Okeli Lights
Okeli Brand Illuminates the Industry with the Grand Opening of Okeli Lights Online Store
Okeli Lights Store stands as the premier destination for those seeking modern indoor home lighting. - December 02, 2023 - Okeli Lights
ASIX Unveils AX88772E: a Low-Power, Driverless USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Controller
ASIX launches the latest AX88772E USB 2.0 to 10/100M Fast Ethernet Controller, featuring a small form factor, low power consumption, and driverless capabilities, which not only satisfies customers' demands for energy-saving and carbon-reducing products, but also enables users to effortlessly achieve a good plug-and-play networking experience. - November 29, 2023 - ASIX Electronics Corp.
New 3.5" IPS Displays with MIPI Interface at Newhaven Display
Newhaven Display International, Inc. announces the release of new 3.5” IPS TFT displays with high-resolution 640x480 pixels and 4-lane MIPI DSI. - November 29, 2023 - Newhaven Display International
SMC Exhibits at the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Nov. 30 – Dec. 1
The ACTE’s CareerTech VISION hosts 200+ Exhibitors, 400+ Presenters and 6000+ Attendees offering comprehensive programming focused on career and technical training as well as numerous networking opportunities. - November 22, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at Rockwell Automation Expo 2023, November 8-9 in Boston
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit pneumatic valve technologies for control network solutions and Fieldbus units used in automation systems in the Common Industrial Protocols (CIP) EtherNet™, EtherNet I/P™, DeviceNet™ and ControlNet™ as well in IO Link compatible automation products. - November 05, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
ASIX Unveils AX88179B: Instantly Experience Driverless USB Ethernet Connectivity
ASIX launches the new generation of driverless USB Ethernet controller solution - “AX88179B USB 3.2 Gen1 to Gigabit Ethernet Controller.” This solution eliminates the need for annoying driver download and installation steps, enables users to effortlessly achieve a good plug-and-play networking experience. - October 21, 2023 - ASIX Electronics Corp.
SMC Recognized as 2023 Indiana Best Place to Work in Manufacturing
SMC was recently named as one of the Indiana Best Places to Work in Manufacturing for the second year in a row. This program was created by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as a means to recognize and celebrate the state’s robust manufacturing sector and the employers who go above and beyond to create a thriving corporate culture. - October 20, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SunLED Announces Distribution Agreement with bisco industries
SunLED enters into a distribution agreement with bisco industries, strengthening SunLED’s product availability and distribution network while broadening bisco’s product offering. SunLED is an industry leading manufacturer of optoelectronics with products including SMD LEDs,... - October 15, 2023 - SunLED Company, LLC
SMC Exhibits at Compressed Air Best Practices in Chicago; October 23-25
The Best Practices EXPO & Conference expo brings the latest equipment and technology devoted to Sustainable, Safe and Reliable On-Site Utilities Powering Automation – including compressed air, blower, vacuum, pneumatics, motors and cooling water systems. - October 15, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at Process Expo in Chicago, Oct. 23-25, 2023, Booth S-4738
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at Process Expo 2023 October 23-25 at McCormick Place, South Hall, Booth #4738 in Chicago. Process Expo brings together 350+ suppliers from over 15 countries of food and beverage industry professionals to interact with the latest technologies for processing, packaging, product inspection, wastewater treatment, and other manufacturing solutions. - October 15, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
New 2.7” Graphic OLEDs with Capacitive Touch
Newhaven Display International, Inc. is thrilled to unveil their latest release of 2.7” graphic OLED displays, now with a capacitive touchscreen. - October 11, 2023 - Newhaven Display International
SMC Exhibits at Weftec in Chicago, Oct. 2 - 4, 2023, Booth N-7927
Weftec is the world’s largest annual water quality conference focused on Wastewater, Industrial Process Water, Drinking Water, Collection Systems, Water Reuse/Recycle and Stormwater Management. It delivers everything you need to know about water quality and to meet water professionals from around the world and experience first-hand the best in water quality education, leading experts, the latest technology and trends, and proven solutions. - September 28, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Expands Its Manufacturing Capacity with the Addition of a Clean Room
SMC Corporation of America located in Noblesville, Indiana, a subsidiary of SMC Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is near completion of its ISO 5 or Class 100 clean room designed in accordance with standard ISO14644-1. - September 25, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
Fall 2023 Scholarships Awarded: Forging a Path Toward a Brighter Tomorrow
The Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation and 2020 Companies are pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships to 17 outstanding students. These scholarships are available to employees and their dependents currently enrolled full-time in 2-year or 4-year degree programs within the USA. The scholarship recipients represent a diverse array of institutions and disciplines, and their stories illustrate the profound impact this scholarship has had on their personal and academic journeys. - September 21, 2023 - 2020 Companies
ASIX to Showcase Latest Industrial Ethernet Total Solution at IAS 2023
ASIX to showcase their latest AXM57104 TSN Development Platform & AX58400 EtherCAT to IO-Link Gateway over TSN total solution, AxRobot EtherCAT 7-Axis Force-Assisted Control Robot Solution, as well as various EtherCAT slave typical application scenarios at IAS 2023 in Shanghai. - September 14, 2023 - ASIX Electronics Corp.
iRAYPLE Revolutionizes Industry 4.0 with Cutting-Edge 4000 Series Code Reader
Zhejiang HuaRay Technology Co., Ltd. has introduced the iRAYPLE 4000 Series Code Reader, a cutting-edge device poised to revolutionize smart manufacturing and logistics. This advanced tool utilizes AI-enabled algorithms for precise and reliable code reading in challenging industrial environments. - September 13, 2023 - Zhejiang HuaRay Technology Co,. ltd
SMC Corporation Exhibits at BioProcess Int’l in Boston, Sept. 19-21
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at BioProcess International, where 2700+ global bioprocessing professionals converge to learn and network on the latest updates on biotechnologies, gene therapies, and on how to improve efficiencies across all phases of the biopharmaceutical development and production. - September 11, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Exhibits at FabTech in Chicago – Sept. 11-14
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at Fabtech, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 11-14. - September 07, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 on September 11-13
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall Booth C-4839 on September 11-13. SMC is excited to announced that it will again be a sponsor for the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas hosted by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) on September 12 from 7:30-9:00 in North Building, Upper Level, Room N247. - September 03, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
Explore the 2.5G Ethernet World with ASIX’s New AX88279 USB Chip
ASIX AX88279 USB 3.2 to 2.5G Ethernet Controller supports advanced driverless and plug-and-play features by supporting in-box network drivers on different platforms such as macOS, Windows 11/10/8.x, Linux/Android/Chrome OS and Nintendo Switch, etc. - August 24, 2023 - ASIX Electronics Corp.
SunLED Announces New Ultra-Bright RGB SMD LED Series
SunLED is excited to expand its portfolio of full color (RGB) SMD LEDs. Introducing the Ultra Bright RGB SMD LED Series, these three part numbers utilize the latest in technology by incorporating high intensity chips into top emitting and side emitting packages. - August 23, 2023 - SunLED Company, LLC
PVpallet and Heliene Join Forces to Provide Low Carbon Premium Reusable Packaging for Solar Modules
The partnership will create a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for the domestic solar industry. - August 21, 2023 - PVpallet.com
AMCI Now with Safe Torque Off (STO)
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), E2 products now with Safe Torque Off (STO)! Our space saving motion solutions are now available with built-in safety functionality. - August 21, 2023 - AMCI
NOREL Service Company Ownership Transition
NOREL Service Company has announced a transition in leadership. On July 1, 2023, NOREL Service was purchased for an undisclosed amount by George Aguiar and Dan Chauvin. NOREL’s new leadership team brings years of experience in the life safety industry and provides a complete offering from initial design to aftermarket service. - August 16, 2023 - NSG Life Safety
SMC Corporation of America’s Jon Jensen Presents a Compressed Air Management Master Class
SMC’s Jon Jensen, Energy Conservation Group Manager, will be presenting at the Compressed Air Management Master Class – A Roadmap to Turning Compressors Off at the Hyatt House Charlotte Airport on September 14 and 15. - August 04, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Sponsoring PMMI Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast at Pack Expo
SMC Corporation of America will be sponsoring the annual Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast at the Pack Expo Las Vegas, hosted by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI). - August 02, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at AACC, Clinical Lab Expo in Anaheim, CA – July 25-27
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Clinic Lab Expo is the premier global laboratory medicine exposition where you can see, learn, and discover the future of diagnostics and clinical labs with more than 900 exhibitors showcasing over 200+ product categories. - July 22, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
AMCI Sales Rep Territory Expands West
AMCI is expanding their coverage from coast to coast in order to manage the demand within the automation industry. Contour Motion, Inc. is now representing Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) In California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. - July 20, 2023 - AMCI
Philadelphia Scientific is on the Road to Net Zero
Reducing impact is imperative in combating climate change, and manufacturing companies have a pivotal role to play in reducing their carbon footprint. - July 13, 2023 - Philadelphia Scientific UK
SMC Exhibits at SEMICON West 2023 Hybrid, July 11 – 13 in San Francisco
SEMICON West at the Moscone Center in San Francisco where industry professionals will meet and collaborate on “Building a Path Forward.” The key themes affecting the industry are: Supply Chain Disruptions, Climate Change, and Talent Shortages. - July 12, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
DeVal Lifecycle Support Celebrates Manufacturing Support Equipment for the F-35 Lightning II with JPO SES Edgar Apollo and Captain Fahner
DeVal Lifecycle Support recently celebrated F-35 Day, an event held in recognition of the global support equipment work completed by the firm for the F-35 Lightning II. Endorsed by a Proclamation from the City of Philadelphia, the celebration included the attendance of strategic partners,... - June 30, 2023 - DeVal Lifecycle Support
GenTent® Submits Portable Generator Safety Proposal to Consumer Product Safety Commission
Industry Leading New Hampshire Company Calls for Inclusion of Generator Tents and Safe Distance Standardized Language for Safely Running Portable Generators in Wet Weather Conditions - June 21, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
SMC Exhibits at The American Society For Engineering Education (ASEE) in Baltimore, MD – June 25 - 28
The ASEE conference is dedicated to engineering and engineering technology education and fosters the exchanging of teaching methodologies, curricula and ideas while creating networking opportunities between engineering and engineering technology students, educators, industry and government professionals and other stakeholders. - June 17, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Presents at the Industrial Energy Technology Conference (IETC) in Houston, TX on June 22, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, the 2023 IETC workshop and conference will return to an in-person event on June 20-22 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria, 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056. The IETC is hosted by the Energy Systems Laboratory at Texas A&M University, the Texas State Energy Conservation Office, and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. - June 08, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
GenTent® Launches OEM Agreement with Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
GenTent Safety Canopies today announced it has signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment. The agreement enables Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment to offer a branded, color coordinated GenTent system, fit to their open frame portable generator, and fully encased inverter models. - June 01, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
SMC Corporation of America Recognized as a US Best Managed Company
SMC Corporation of America is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company for the third year in a row. Sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. - May 21, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at Automate 2023, May 22-25 in Detroit
Automate is hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the leading global automation trade association of the robotics, machine vision, motion control, and industrial AI industries. It is the hub for automation products, partners, new applications, training, and information on the latest technologies. - May 17, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Awards the 2023 Sustainability in Automation Award to PROD Design & Analysis on National Pneumatics Day
As the leading global manufacturer of pneumatic components, SMC supports the responsible and sustainable use of pneumatics through corporate operations and partnering with customers to discover creative ways to reduce overall compressed air and electrical consumption. - May 10, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at The Robot Summit & Expo in Boston, MA – May 10 - 11
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at the Robot Summit and Expo May 10-11 at the Boston Convention and Expo Center. This Expo is a multifaceted educational conference and expo dedicated to addressing the issues involved with the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligence products and services. - May 03, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville, May 8-10
The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America Show, presented by the Brewers Association, will return to Nashville, TN on May 8-10. BrewExpo America is the largest industry event in North America focused on craft brewing, making it an in one location event for brewers to connect with over 10,000 industry professionals ranging from component manufacturers, vendors and beer enthusiasts. - May 03, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
Introducing IAQ: The Complete Home Air Quality Monitor Launches on Kickstarter
Now available to purchase on Kickstarter, IAQ monitors more than 20 indoor air contaminants, including smoke, CO, VOCs, mold, and particulate matter. - April 30, 2023 - IAQ