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2 weeks ago | 
geartechnology.com | Matthew Jaster
June 16, 2025 Matthew Jaster Zoller Celebrates 80 Years of Innovation Zoller celebrated its 80th anniversary recently at its North American headquarters located in Ann Arbor, MI, with a three-day open house. The celebration brought together manufacturers, partners, industry leaders, as well as members of the media, to explore the future of smart manufacturing while honoring the company’s legacy of innovation, precision, and customer-driven solutions.
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2 weeks ago | 
geartechnology.com | Matthew Jaster
Simulation, Signals and Soundwaves There was a moment early at Automate 2025 when the back of the exhibition hall sounded almost “techno-symphonic.” The low-fi hums of robots, linear guides and AMRs treated the attendees to a 9:00 am orchestra of beeps, bleeps, whirs and clicks—a steady, impressive beat if you listened carefully.
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2 months ago | 
geartechnology.com | Matthew Jaster
April 15, 2025 Matthew Jaster The Digital Ecosystem with Ipsen By understanding customers’ manufacturing and heat-treatment processes, Ipsen identifies pain points and develops IIoT and AI-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency. “One of the biggest challenges in heat treating is unplanned furnace downtime, which leads to production delays and increased costs,” said Aymeric Goldsteinas, Ipsen’s vice president of digital technologies.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
powertransmission.com | Matthew Jaster
500+ manufacturing professionals from across North America, automation specialists, educators, and industry thought leaders from MIT, Siemens, and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) came together for Universal Robot's Collaborate 2025 event in Novi, Michigan Tuesday.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
powertransmission.com | Matthew Jaster
This year, The Bearing Show will look at the latest developments in OEM bearing requirements, particularly with regards to future fuels and electrified drivetrains. On day one, companies including, Nexteer Automotive, FEV and HF Sinclair, Ford and GM will be presenting on evaluations of bearings within high-speed drivetrains and modern bearing challenges in automotive motion control.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
powertransmission.com | Matthew Jaster
State-of-the-art doesn’t begin to describe ABB’s revamped robotics and training facility in Auburn Hills, MI. The upgraded factory serves as a U.S. hub for developing AI-enabled technology helping businesses respond to labor shortages, global uncertainty and sustainable manufacturing.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
powertransmission.com | Matthew Jaster
With over 2,500 exhibitors occupying 1.3 million net square feet, Pack Expo promises solutions catering to over 40 vertical markets. Expectations also forecast a convergence of more than 45,000 attendees from global consumer packaged goods and life sciences companies. “We’re thrilled to be back in Chicago, offering an event to spotlight numerous solutions for an expanding market, complete with its distinct challenges,” expresses Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
powertransmission.com | Matthew Jaster
Coverage of IMTS and MINExpo International will continue on the PTE website through the end of the year and into 2025. We're excited to share the stories and new technologies discussed at both trade shows in September. Autonomously Devoted to Manufacturing I spent some time with robots in Chicago during IMTS—Boston Dynamics agile, mobile robot known as Spot, for example.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
powertransmission.com | Matthew Jaster
Bonfiglioli displayed its latest gear technology during SPS Italy 2024. Truth be told, there are few components as versatile as the gearmotor. We find them in AGVs, AMRs, and robotics. They can also be found in automation equipment, industrial drive solutions and material handling applications.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
powertransmission.com | Matthew Jaster
CCTY (Lake Zurich, IL) is a manufacturer of high-performance motion control and assemblies including spherical plain bearings, rod ends, mast guide bearings, self-lubricating bearings, tie rods, ball joints and more. CCTY is a full-service global engineering and consulting partner that helps customers quickly turn new product ideas into reality. PTE recently discussed the company’s evolution with Yaman Obaid, a mechanical engineer specializing in robotics for CCTY.
