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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
ARM Institute Wins Tech50 Award for Manufacturing Excellence
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The prestigious Manufacturing Kurt J. Lesker III Award for Excellence was presented to the ARM Institute at the 2024 Pittsburgh Tech50 Awards, highlighting the institute’s impact in strengthening U.S. manufacturing through robotics, AI, and workforce development.
Murata Machinery USA Celebrates 50 Years of Automation in North America
Charlotte, North Carolina – Murata Machinery USA celebrated its 50th anniversary by highlighting its history of innovation across four divisions – Textiles, Logistics & Automation, Clean Factory Automation, and Machine Tools – showcasing its ongoing impact on industries worldwide.
NEW FACILITIES, RIBBON CUTTINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters
Mississauga, Ontario – FANUC's new Canadian headquarters offers robotics and automation solutions to support industrial sectors. The facility leverages the expertise of industry partners and showcases innovations such as AI-assisted palletizing and cobot technology.
LIFT Announces AMPP Center Coming to Detroit in 2025
Detroit, Michigan – LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, announced that it will introduce its new state-of-the-art Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center to address critical gaps in advanced materials manufacturing, offering feedstocks for additive manufacturing, toll processing, and other services starting in early 2025.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Caron Engineering Promotes New National Sales Manager
Wells, Maine – Caron Engineering has appointed Mike Laurendeau as national sales manager following nearly 12 years of service. In his new role, Laurendeau will spearhead nationwide sales strategies, leveraging his experience in building key partnerships and driving growth across North America.
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