Awards • acquisitions

The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Future Leaders Award, respectively. As the charitable arm of the Power Transmission Distributors Association, the PTDA Foundation champions education, outreach and research initiatives relevant to the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry that enhance the…

Every year, Deutsche Messe presents the HERMES AWARD to a company whose product or solution demonstrates a particularly high degree of technological innovation. Only those technology solutions which have already been proven in industrial practice are considered. “We are delighted to finally be back at HANNOVER MESSE after a break due to the pandemic, and…

Greater added value, shorter reaction times, more competence. Even in the year of the company’s 75th anniversary, FAULHABER continues to improve customer service. Effective April 1, 2022, Dr. Fritz Faulhaber GmbH integrates subsidiary PDT Präzisionsdrehteile GmbH from Nürtingen and thereby welcomes 34 new specialists to the Schönaich location. Thanks to this strategically planned step, FAULHABER can, with a machining…

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Gates Corporation “2021 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services, as well as earning the highest score in the multi-faceted Supplier…

Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions and engineered components, announced that it has been recognized as a winner in the 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for its outstanding achievement in digital transformation of its facilities into smart factories, specifically through internal video media for employee education. The recognition comes from the Manufacturing…

Red Lion Controls, an operating company of UK-based Spectris plc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection, and M2M communication. The addition of MB connect line supports Red Lion’s strategy to deliver secure, easy-to-use edge connectivity…

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of engineered motion plastics, will present the 2022 ROIBOT Award for the most creative application with low-cost automation (LCA) and robotics systems. The top three projects that best optimize return on investment through igus low-cost solutions or drylin actuators will be awarded. The winners will receive a robotics package of their…

POSITAL’s explosion-proof IXARC rotary encoders have been certified to comply with ATEX/IECEx directives for Category 3 electrical products. These devices are suitable for use in Zone 2 and Zone 22 conditions (potential exposure to hazardous levels of explosive gases and flammable dust) and work for oil and gas installations, chemical plants, woodworking operations, and grain…

igus announces it is the world’s first cable manufacturer to receive UL appliance wiring material (AWM) certification for its halogen-free TPE cables. This is the first time the testing organization has recognized that halogen-free TPE cables can also meet fire protection requirements. The independent organization, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), is a globally recognized authority in the…

Lindsey Muchka has been appointed the new Director of Marketing for Dorner. In her position with Dorner, Muchka will head up all the company’s marketing and advertising efforts that support its conveyor platforms. Additionally, she will coordinate new product research and development functions for industrial and sanitary markets, plus lead Dorner’s public relations, Internet, and…

WAGO Corporation has named Michelle Brown as their new Product Manager for PCB Interconnect, replacing Cory Thiel. Brown has been with WAGO for over 25 years, starting in the Marketing Department before moving to Customer Service in 2001. Since that time she has held multiple positions within that department, the latest being the Lighting Specialist.…

Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co. announces the promotion of Bill Krauss to president. A 37-year veteran of the spring industry, the previous 25 years spent with Vulcan, Krauss previously held the position of COO. “After working together with Bill for many years to build Vulcan into the premier flat steel spring manufacturer in the industry,…

Motion & Control Enterprises (“MCE”) has acquired RSA and Global Controls (collectively known as “RSA”). Based in St. Charles, Illinois, RSA was founded in 1966 and is a distributor of robotics, motion control, vision systems, PLC/HMI and safety products. Global Controls is a systems integrator that supports automation and motion control projects. The company has…

Stifel Marcin, a Connecticut-based business-to-business marketing agency, is proudly celebrating 20 years of providing strategic B2B marketing services to manufacturers, industrial, medical, and technology companies. To commemorate two decades of service, the agency will soon take up permanent residence at its new location at 294 New London Turnpike in Glastonbury, and has launched a refreshed…

The winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced in a digital ceremony this week with products across several categories, including Mechanical. Critical to LEAP’s success is the involvement of the engineering community. WTWH Media was not involved in the selection of the winners. Instead, this year’s winners were chosen…

The votes are in and the winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced in a digital ceremony with products across multiple categories, including Software. Critical to LEAP’s success is the involvement of the engineering community. No one at WTWH Media selected the winners. Instead, our editorial team did the…

Winning entries in the 2021 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 12 categories: Additive Manufacturing Connectivity Embedded Computing Hydraulics Industrial Automation Mechanical Motion Control Pneumatics Power Electronics Software Switches & Sensors, and Test & Measurement. These brands cross four of the company’s design engineering brands: Design World, Fluid…

Next week, on Thursday, October 14th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be announcing the winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program). You may register for the live announcement here: https://webinars.on24.com/wtwh/LEAP2021 What sets this awards program apart from so many others is the involvement of the engineering community. As we do…

The awards ceremony for 2021’s record-setting LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards is almost here! You undoubtedly see new products released all the time. But which ones are really game changing, the kinds of technologies that will make your job as an design engineer easier? The ones that will help take your products to the…

Smalley received the 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the 9th consecutive year. Out of the thousands of GM suppliers, only a small percentage receive this prestigious honor. The Supplier Quality Excellence Award is presented to suppliers who have met or exceeded a stringent set of criteria ranging from production to delivery. “Despite…

MISUMI, a global supplier of configurable components, is excited to announce once again that they are the recipient of a Comparably Award, this time for having one of the “Best CEOs for Diversity” in 2021. Comparably’s annual Best CEOs for Diversity represents the top-ranked CEOs, based solely on anonymous sentiment ratings from employees of color…

Siloes between engineering and business have existed in enterprises for decades. As manufacturers design and deliver smarter products and assets, access to real-time business information across networks is critical to bring new and improved innovations to market faster. In July 2020, SAP and Siemens announced a strategic partnership to deliver a digital thread that bridges…

Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, Pa., announces that it has been awarded Nadcap 24-month merit status for heat treating, brazing and carburizing. The company is honored PRI has recognized their corporate commitment to quality. The adherence to strict specification requirements, flawless process execution and a daily commitment to quality processing is evident among all employees at Solar…

Electromate received a Foundation Award from the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD), recognizing the company’s 25 years of membership and support. This is the first year the award has been given, honoring a small group of members out of approximately 300 automation solution providers and manufacturers. The AHTD is dedicated to maximizing the productivity,…

In recognition of its significant contribution to the greater Hartland area, and in particular its support for local and national businesses producing personal protective equipment (PPE) products in the fight against COVID-19, Dorner was the recipient of the 2020 Manufacturer of the Year award bestowed by the Hartland (Wisconsin) Chamber of Commerce. This award is…