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Knorr Bremse News

Knorr-Bremse completes acquisition of R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.: The acquisition is a major step towards becoming a leading global manufacturer of steering systems for commercial vehicles

Knorr-Bremse, today announced that the company closed the acquisition of R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc., Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA (“Sheppard”) on June 1, 2020. The contract was signed on January 30, 2020. The purchase price amounts to USD $149.5 million. Sheppard is an industry-leading manufacturer of steering systems for commercial vehicles in the North American market. The acquisition of Sheppard marks another important step in Knorr-Bremse’s strategic drive to become a leading global supplier of commercial vehicle steering systems following its earlier acquisition of the Hitachi steering business in 2019.

Renishaw News

RENISHAW LAUNCHES RAMAN SYSTEM FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS

Renishaw has announced the launch of the inVia InSpect, a new version of its bestselling inVia confocal Raman microscope, optimised for use in forensic laboratories for trace chemical analysis.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence News

MANAGE BOTTLENECKS WITH SMARTER PRODUCTION

The latest release of JAVELIN MRP and production control software from Hexagon introduces the new Despatch Pallet function with automatic allocation of delivery notes to Pallets. Plus, a Master Production Schedule has been launched to manage bottlenecks by levelling the load, leading to increased output and smarter production.

NSK

NSK academy adds online training module for food and beverage applications

The popular and ever-expanding NSK academy – www.nskacademy.com – has added a new training module to its portfolio of courses. Aimed at increasing the knowledge of those involved in developing and specifying machinery for the food and beverage sector, the new module represents a comprehensive overview of all factors relating to bearing use in such applications. Like every training module available at NSK academy, those completing the course will be invited to answer a series of questions to test their knowledge. Participants attaining an 80% pass mark will receive a certificate in recognition of their achievement.

Schaeffler News

For maximum load-carrying capacity and rigidity: XZU conical thrust cage needle roller bearing and RTWH gearbox from Schaeffler

The new XZU conical thrust cage needle roller bearing by Schaeffler is used in lightweight and collaborative robots, both as an articulated arm bearing and as a main bearing support for Schaeffler’s new RTWH precision gearbox.

Anritsu News

Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A Supports USB4TM Receiver Test

Anritsu Corporation is pleased to announce the start of sales of its USB4 receiver test solution using the company's Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A in combination with automation software from Granite River Labs or Teledyne LeCroy to control a connected oscilloscope and implement tests meeting the latest USB4 standards.

Progea News

THE NEW MOVICON.NEXT 4.0 VERSION

Movicon.NExT 4.0 is the new industrial software platform that offers the most innovative and flexible software technologies for Windows/Linux HMI projects, for SCADA supervisors and for efficiency and MES analysis solutions, indispensable for Industry 4.0.

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