Acquisitions & Partnerships Viewpoints

Rockwell Automation Inc. has acquired Emulate3D, an engineering software developer whose products digitally simulate and emulate industrial automation systems. 

Bosch is now assuming full control of EM-motive, one of Europe’s most successful electric motor manufacturers.  Bosch and Daimler set up EM-motive GmbH as a fifty-fifty joint venture in 2011.

Panduit Corp., a supplier of electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announced it has acquired global AV solutions manufacturer Atlona.

AIM has announced the release of a new sensor technical specification that will provide a universal method to interpret temperature threshold sensors used to enhance supply chain management and logistics in most industrial sectors.

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the Internet of Things Community (IoT Community) announced a partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of the Internet of Things and further the development of smart buildings.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) strengthened its focus on sustainability and set a milestone by being the first company in Spain to arrange a guarantee line that qualifies as “green” as it contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) and Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark will lead the new i4Offshore research and development project focused on significantly reducing the cost of offshore wind power.

Schneider Electric has signed a global partnership agreement with Nozomi Networks, a leader in industrial cybersecurity and operational visibility.  Under the terms of the agreement, Schneider Electric will collaborate with Nozomi to secure and protect critical infrastructure for customers in the industrial manufacturing and critical infrastructure segments.

ControlSoft, Inc. has announced that it has acquired eSimulation, Inc. and its joint venture partner, DxT3, Inc.

ExxonMobil said that it has signed a partnership agreement with IBM to advance the potential use of quantum computing in developing next-generation energy and manufacturing technologies.