By the end of 2017, major players in industrial automation accelerated their collaboration and acquisition strategies. Companies like Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and Honeywell are showing a new trend toward strategic expansion. These moves reflect the growing importance of smart manufacturing and digital transformation across the industry.
**Industry News**
The 2017 World Smart Manufacturing Conference took place in Nanjing from December 6 to 8. The event brought together over 20 academicians, 300 industry leaders, and more than 10,000 participants from nearly 20 countries. With 306 exhibitors and 95,000 visitors, it was a major platform for showcasing innovations in smart factories and workshops. Notable companies such as Siemens, GE, KUKA, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa, and Phoenix Contact presented their latest solutions. The conference also saw the signing of 16 major smart manufacturing projects. iianews provided live coverage of the event; you can read the full story by clicking "Read the original text" at the end of this article.
**Smart Industry Ecology Summit Forum**
On the same day as the conference, the “Intelligent Industry Ecology Summit Forum†was held in Nanjing. Phoenix Contact led the initiative to establish the “Smart International Industrial Alliance for Smart Manufacturing,†aiming to promote industrial upgrades and build platforms for smart manufacturing and the industrial internet. This effort is expected to drive development through industrialization, marketization, and ecological operations.
**Central Control Industry Launches supOS**
On December 8, during the 2nd World Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing in Nanjing, Prof. Jian Jian introduced the supOS industrial operating system. This system integrates big data platforms, intelligent app configuration tools, and analytics, enabling cloud-to-end connectivity. It supports plant information integration, app development, and smart decision-making, all open to partners.
**Rockwell Acquires Odos Imaging**
Rockwell Automation recently acquired Odos Imaging, a UK-based company specializing in 3D TOF sensor systems. This acquisition enhances Rockwell’s automation capabilities with advanced smart sensors and security solutions.
**Emerson Completes Paradigm Acquisition**
Emerson finalized its acquisition of Paradigm, an oil and gas software provider. The combined portfolio offers tools for better underground understanding, risk reduction, and asset management.
**Hitachi Acquires Mitsubishi Electric’s Particle Line Business**
Hitachi plans to acquire Mitsubishi Electric’s particle line therapy business, with full integration expected by April 2018.
**Honeywell Invests in Supply Chain Software**
Honeywell signed a deal with Fuller Technology, acquiring 25% equity and forming a joint venture focused on expanding operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
**Siemens Opens Hong Kong Smart City Center**
Siemens launched the first Smart City Digital Center in Hong Kong, featuring labs for IoT, smart energy, and transportation research using MindSphere.
**Bosch Opens Thailand’s First Smart Factory**
Bosch opened a new smart factory in Thailand, focusing on automotive components and R&D for injection systems.
**Inventronics and Edelman Cooperate on Hydrogen Tech**
The two companies signed a partnership to develop hydrogen fuel vehicle engines and powertrains.
**China Shipbuilding 11 and Xinsong Robot Collaborate**
They plan to replace manual labor with robots in shipbuilding, aiming to create smart shipyards.
**ABB Shenzhen New Energy Center Launches**
ABB expanded its investment in power electronics and cloud platforms to support solar and EV charging infrastructure.
**Mouser Electronics and Rigado Sign Distribution Deal**
Mouser will distribute Rigado’s IoT wireless modules, helping reduce deployment costs.
**Western Digital Considers Toshiba Semiconductor Shares**
After reaching an agreement, Western Digital may acquire a stake in Toshiba’s semiconductor division.
**New Product Releases**
Vann Electric introduced a new anti-rotation mechanism for M12-D-Code nuts, suitable for harsh environments. Siemens and Aucma released a fire-fighting robot. NI launched the PXI FlexRIO architecture for high-performance applications. C&K introduced the ENC series optical encoders for industrial use. HARTING integrated wireless sensors into its MICA system. Omron released new NC-integrated controllers for complex machining processes.
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