A new online research center for next-gen electronics connectivity Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, highlights its new digital resource center for consumer technology, providing engineers with emerging technologies, reference designs, and implementation guidance to accelerate product development. This resource center supports faster prototyping, streamlined integration, and ac

Energy management and optimization company agrees to deal PCI Energy Solutions, a leading U.S.-based provider of enterprise software for energy management and optimization, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The agreement was executed on August 20, 2026. The transaction represents a strong endorsement of PCI's business, technology, employees, customer relationships and position in the energy indus

Learn about thermal vision systems in industrial environments An upcoming presentation by Gretchen Alper (pictured below), the business director at AT-Sensors, will be useful to tune into during the Advanced Vision and AI Conference, September 23. This presentation discusses practical experiences from applying 3D laser triangulation and smart thermal imaging technologies in industrial inspection and process monitoring applications. Examples will include semiconductor inspecti

Craig Wire Products acquired by Salt Creek Capital Salt Creek Capital announced August 18 the acquisition of Craig Wire Products, LLC, a leading specialty manufacturer of custom-specification shaped magnet wire serving electric motor, generator, and transformer OEMs and aftermarket service providers. Headquartered in Douglasville, Georgia, Craig Wire has established a differentiated position in the North American magnet wire market through its highly flexible manufacturing ca

Bundy Group serves as advisor in transaction Bundy Group is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised Koffler Electrical Mechanical Apparatus Repair, a leading West Coast-based provider of power solutions and electromechanical repair services, in its sale to Wynnchurch Capital-backed Industrial Service Solutions, a nationally focused provider of industrial field, shop, and supply services. “The Bundy Group team was instrumental in guiding Koffler through every ph

Bootmaker donates $25K worth of shoes to firefighters in Spokane The plight of wildfire victims, and the firefighters who combat them, is well documented of late. Businesses have taken notice and are trying to do their part to provide assistance. For example, Bootmaker JK Boots, a family-owned operation based in Spokane, Washington, redirected all of its profits from August 5 towards hometown residents affected by recent events. "Our home is on fire, and we need your help th

OnCore Motor Group acquires Motor Appliance Corporation OnCore Motor Group, Parent of Reuland Electric Motor Company, has acquired Motor Appliance Corporation, according to a LinkedIn post from the company's new Motor & Motion Growth Consultant, John Morehead. "Happy to share the news that as a result of my introduction, OnCore Motor Group (OnCore), parent of my client Reuland Electric Company, announced this week the acquisition of Motor Appliance Corporation (MAC), a Washin

An exciting connection for EV charging infrastructure XCharge North America announced its role as the charging infrastructure provider behind a public safety initiative at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) August 13. XCharge is the Kyle, Texas-based North American subsidiary of XCHG Limited and a provider of high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions designed to strengthen the North American electrical grid. Partnering with Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR), XCharge NA repo

OSHA renews program for comprehensive inspections OSHA has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for warehousing and distribution center operations, extending the initiative for five years and continuing its focus on reducing injuries in one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, according to an August 6 post by Stasia Demarco on the organization's website. The renewed directive calls for comprehensive safety inspections at covered facilities, with compliance offic

ACP Recharge nomination deadline is tomorrow Red alert! It's your last chance to nominate one of your own for recognition in the energy industry. The ACP RECHARGE Awards (set to take place September 22-24 in Aurora, CO) celebrate the people and projects advancing energy storage through leadership, innovation, and exceptional results. Submit your nomination by tomorrow, Friday, August 14, at 11:59 PM ET to help recognize the people and projects shaping the future of energy s

Rockwell, Augury bring AI deeper into industrial maintenance Rockwell Automation and industrial AI company Augury have formed a strategic technology and go-to-market partnership aimed at helping manufacturers identify equipment problems and translate those findings into maintenance action. The companies plan to combine Augury’s Industrial AI Workforce with Rockwell Automation technologies including its Fiix computerized maintenance management system and FactoryTalk Optix visu

Data-center boom drives record orders and profit at Siemens The report is out -- Siemens reported record quarterly orders and industrial profit as strong demand for data centers, electrification and automation helped drive growth in its fiscal 2026 third quarter. For those who are counting -- Siemens' data-center orders at Smart Infrastructure reached roughly €6 billion in only the first nine months of fiscal 2026. That's a useful tangible measure of just how much AI/data-cen

Mitsubishi Electric to take full ownership of MEDCOM Aiming to strengthen global business base centering on Europe, Mitsubishi Electric has announced it will wholly acquire Poland-based MEDCOM, manufacturer of electrical equipment for railcars. making the company a wholly owned member of the Mitsubishi Electric Group. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of Mitsubishi Electric’s fiscal year ending March 2027. MEDCOM designs,

PACCAR is recalling 5,919 model-year 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because of a manufacturing defect that could cause failure of the vehicles’ power distribution centers. As reported by Freight Waves, the affected units route electrical power throughout the cab, and a failure could result in loss of engine power, antilock brakes, exterior lighting, windshield wipers or the defroster. According to PACCAR’s filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a

ABB has agreed to acquire U.K.-based Rotork in an approximately $5.5 billion all-cash transaction, the largest acquisition in ABB’s history. Rotork specializes in industrial flow-control equipment, including electric actuators, gearboxes, control systems and instrumentation used to operate valves in industries ranging from water and power generation to oil and gas, chemicals and other process applications. ABB said Rotork will strengthen its position in industrial automation

Toyota Boshoku America celebrates its 25th anniversary in Michigan Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. (TBA) proudly celebrates its 25th Establishment Anniversary, commemorating a quarter century of growth, innovation, and commitment to customers, business partners, team members, and communities throughout the Americas. The anniversary celebration brought together over 200 guests, including elected officials, customers, business partners, community leaders, and team members to recog

Recent figures show a growing market, especially for large-scale applications The global large-scale VFD market was valued at USD 2.2–2.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4.0–4.3 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.7–6%. Key drivers include industrial modernization in energy, water, mining, chemicals, and grid infrastructure; energy efficiency mandates and emission reduction targets; digitalization and automation adoption across industries; and renewable ener

Certarus launches a fleet-fueling innovation centered around Houston Certarus, the mobile gas solutions leader and a wholly owned subsidiary of Superior Plus Corp., today announced the launch of Certarus Mobile CNG Fleet Fueling, a fully managed service that delivers compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) directly to fleet customer locations, along with the commissioning of a new CNG supply hub in Houston, Texas, and an inaugural multi-year fleet fueling

Company receives patent for new type of battery in Australia Pure Lithium Corporation, a vertically integrated next-generation lithium metal battery technology company, today announced that the Australian patent office has granted the company a patent (AU2025271196) titled “Lithium metal anode and battery.” Australia mines roughly half of the world’s lithium, yet has no domestic battery production at all; every battery the country uses is imported. The granted patent is direc

Toshiba starts shipping engineering samples of latest product Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has announced TXZ+ Family Entry-Class M4V Group, standard microcontrollers featuring an Arm Cortex-M4 core with a floating-point unit, that enhance security and data management in IoT devices and industrial equipment. Engineering samples are available. The widespread adoption of network connectivity and over-the-air updates in consumer and industrial equipment has im