AVEVA announced that it has acquired 8over8 Limited. This acquisition provides the software platform for AVEVA to address the current global need for increased project control, capital discipline, minimizing project overruns, and delivering improved efficiency in operations.
Cimetrix Incorporated, a leading provider of factory automation and equipment control software solutions for the global semiconductor, photovoltaic, LED, and other electronics industries, announced that the Cimetrix CIMConnect SECS/GEM software product is now updated for use with the KEPServerEX communications platform from Kepware Technologies.
Kepware's KEPServerEX, combined with the Cimetrix CIMConnect software, allows OEMs to connect their PLC-controlled equipment to SECS/GEM and GEM 300 interfaces via an OPC-compliant interface.
GE formally announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Subsea Electric Actuator product line of Oceaneering, a global provider of engineering services and products to the oil and gas industry.
ABB and Hitachi announced an agreement to form a joint venture for high voltage direct current (HVDC) system solutions in Japan. The new entity, to be based in Tokyo, will be responsible for the design, engineering, supply and after-sales services related to the DC system of HVDC projects, bringing ABB's latest technologies to the Japanese market, where Hitachi will be the prime contractor.
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, announced that it has concluded an agreement with Osaki Electric Co., Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary Osaki United International Pte. Ltd. (OUI) regarding the transfer of all shares of Sigapore-based SMB Electric Pte. Ltd. (SMBE), a major manufacturer of low-voltage electrical switchgear and control gear solutions, wholly owned by OUI. Fuji Electric is scheduled to acquire all of the issued shares of SMBE as of December 29, 2014.
Intel Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced a new collaboration to develop next-generation factory automation (FA) systems with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and a pilot program at Intel's back-end manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tripwire for $710 million in cash. Tripwire, a leading global provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions, will bring an important element to Belden's portfolio. Together, the companies will work to deliver the next generation of cybersecurity solutions that can be deployed across enterprise, industrial, and broadcast markets.
Rockwell Automation and Cisco announced the release of a white paper and design and implementation guide titled, "Deploying 802.11 Wireless LAN Technology within a Converged Plantwide Ethernet Architecture." The detailed design guidance will help control system engineers, IT network engineers, and system integrators implement IP-based wireless networks.
ABB announced it completed its acquisition of Spirit IT of Eindhoven, Netherlands. The acquisition, announced July 25, adds a new line of high-performance liquid flow computers, SCADA and custody transfer solutions to ABB's leading measurement business for the oil and gas industry.
GSE Systems, Inc., a global energy services solutions provider, announced that its operating subsidiary, GSE Power Systems, Inc. ("GSE Power"), acquired Hyperspring, LLC, which specializes in staff augmentation, training and development, and plant operations support services, primarily in the United States nuclear industry.