Anna Wells

1 week ago | thomasnet.com | Anna Wells |Megan Conniff

Yaskawa Electric Corporation has announced plans to invest $180 million in a project that involves relocating its Yaskawa America, Inc., headquarters from Waukegan, Illinois, to Franklin, Wisconsin. Japanese automation company Yaskawa Electric Corporation has been operating for more than a century, establishing Yaskawa America in 1967. Since then, the Illinois-base division has been serving the Americas with technology development.

1 week ago | inddist.com | Anna Wells

Distributors are at various stages of their AI journeys – some finding actionable ways to create value within their organization and others barely dipping a toe in. And while the latter group are often interested, they struggle with common pitfalls like change management challenges, application conundrums, a lack of digital foundation – even fear of failure.

1 week ago | ien.com | Anna Wells

TranscriptRetail sellers have been in inconsistent territory lately, as buying trends and consumer sentiment shifts reflect an uncertain economy. Retail Insight Network recently suggested that, in the coming months, retailers will watch closely “as the effects of tariffs, inflation, and interest rates continue to shape purchasing patterns.”And for one major purveyor of home goods, it seems all of these issues have been problematic – so much so that it’s filing for bankruptcy.

1 week ago | ien.com | Jeff Reinke |Anna Wells |David Mantey

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2 weeks ago | thomasnet.com | Anna Wells |Audrey Altmann

Honda has revealed that its CR-V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete in the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as the “Race to the Clouds.”The world’s best in automotive will convene on June 20, 2025, to tackle one of the most challenging race courses. Starting at an elevation of 9,390 feet, various vehicles will attempt the 12.42-mile course, which features 156 turns on its way to the summit.