The PTDA Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its industry awards. Lauren Lanter, co-CEO, B & D Industrial, has been named the Wendy B. McDonald 2025 Woman of the Year, and Jonah Sutherland, business development manager, Nord Drivesystems, is the recipient of the Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award. Both honorees received their awards at the PTDA 2025 Industry Summit on October 24 in San Antonio.
The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) presented numerous awards during the 2025 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) Awards Luncheon in Detroit, MI. The event took place on the first day of the FTM, which was co-located with the Motion + Power Technology Expo. Awards were presented to MPMA technical committee members who have published a document within the last year.
Kuka Robotics will demonstrate a variety of advanced automation technologies at Robonumérique Lévis, taking place from Nov. 4-5 at the Lévis Convention Center in Lévis, Quebec, Canada. The company will be displaying its innovative solutions throughout the event, including a joint demonstration with Official Kuka System Partner OptiMach, live operation of a KMP 600P autonomous mobile robot (AMR), solutions for robotics education, and interactive displays of next generation iiQKA.OS software and digital tools engineered to make automation easier.
The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) is pleased to announce that power transmission engineer, Lance Brown, will join the organization as its first Senior Technical Instructor. Brown spent his entire 28-year career with CGI, Inc, recently purchased by The Timken Company. Brown will both instruct industry professionals on a variety of gearing and bearing classes, and also develop intellectual property for the Alliance.
Thanks to the support of 203 company and individual contributors, the 2025 PTDA Foundation Fund Drive raised over $260,000 to advance its workforce development efforts. As the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry faces growing demand for skilled talent, the PTDA Foundation continues to support initiatives like its scholarship program and the Building Awareness campaign to empower both emerging and current professionals.
The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) honored Mike Dupuis, Shop Supervisor, MDR Axis, with the 2025 EASA Exceptional Achievement Service Award. Established in 1997, this annual award recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional service to the electrical apparatus sales and service industry over a lifetime. “The EASA award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond in the electrical apparatus sales and service industry, providing exceptional service and demonstrating steadfast dedication,” said Linda Raynes, EASA president and CEO. “Individuals are nominated by their peers and selected by a nominating committee."
More than 1,700 young people (2024: 1,700) will begin their professional careers at Siemens in the new 2025 training year at 18 training centers Germany-wide. Siemens is a pioneer in work-study programs: focused on digital expertise, the responsible utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and the creation of a clear value compass, the company provides targeted training programs to prepare the young people of GenZ for the working world of tomorrow.
More than 20,000 water professionals come to Weftec each year to share ideas, spark innovation and move the industry forward. At Weftec 2025 (Chicago), you’ll find exhibits, hands-on learning experiences and a global network of water professionals.
Southtec 2025 (Greenville, SC) draws manufacturing suppliers, distributors, and equipment builders from across North America and around the world. With hundreds of exhibiting
companies, attendees can find all the latest technologies and services – plus the experts who build them—ready to demonstrate solutions that can help them grow their business.
Advanced Engineering (Birmingham, UK) showcases how manufacturing products and solutions meet capability challenges, enhance manufacturing processes and help companies stay at the forefront of industry trends. In 2025, buyers and procurement teams, decision-makers, R&D and directors from leading OEMs, Tier 1 & Tier 2 companies will be eager to engage with the latest technologies and manufacturing solutions.
Pack Expo Las Vegas features targeted pavilions or “shows within a show” featuring solutions that address many industry challenges. All of the pavilions have expanded, reflecting the tremendous market growth in packaging and processing.
Registration is now open for the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Industry Summit, taking place October 23–25, 2025, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country in San Antonio, Texas. Recognized as the largest annual gathering of power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) professionals, the Industry Summit is the premier platform for forging connections, sharing strategies and leading the future of the industry.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FEDERTEC—the Italian association representing the fluid power, automation and power transmission industries and technologies in March of 2024. The partnership was finalized to translate AGMA’s newly redeveloped, on-demand Workforce Training Series courses in Italian.
Nord Drivesystems offers a comprehensive range of mechanical and electronic solutions that power industries worldwide. They’ve established themselves as a trusted manufacturing partner thanks to a strong commitment to quality and service, focus on innovation, and full customer support from idea to implementation. To further help their customers, they offer numerous training opportunities.
ABB has completed an expansion of its Mexico Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC), a strategically important operations facility serving North America, doubling the office space. Located in the city of Merida in Yucatan state, the center is growing to meet market growth across a range of industries and innovation potential through specialisms including engineering, sales and project support.
To mark the company’s 100th anniversary, Festo designed an Incredible Machine for Hannover Messe 2025. It does not manufacture a specific product, but works on the principle of a Rube Goldberg machine, in which one impulse triggers the next. The Incredible Machine demonstrates the history of automation technology from the past to the present and reflects Festo’s fascination for motion technologies (pneumatic, electric, and digital).
AD is proud to announce that it has been ranked the #1 Top Workplace in the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley region for midsize companies, marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and engaging environment for associates.
AISTech (Music City Center, Nashville) is North America’s largest annual iron and steel technology conference and exposition. It provides a global perspective on today’s marketplace by featuring technologies from all over the world that help steelmakers to compete more effectively. AISTech welcomes 7,000+ industry professionals from more than 40 countries: an audience representative of steel producers, suppliers, academia and students. With 100+ technical sessions and more than 400+ individual presentations, attendees can plan their day around a robust conference schedule and learn about the latest products and processes happening in every aspect of the steelmaking process.
LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, has officially opened its state-of-the-art Advanced Metallic Production and Processing (AMPP) Center in Detroit’s historic Corktown district. This facility will play a critical role in strengthening the U.S. industrial base by accelerating the design, development, and deployment of novel metallic materials, filling a key gap in the nation’s defense manufacturing base.
The 2025 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) have officially begun their leadership terms.
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the premier technical society serving the needs of the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector — is pleased to announce the release of its new free digital special report, Knowledge Transfer Challenges in the Lubricants Industry.
ABB is opening its NEMA Motors Division world headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the local community on Thursday, October 3, in celebration of Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), officially observed on Friday, October 4. This open house event is intended to educate and inspire students, parents, educators and community leaders about the future of manufacturing careers. ABB plans to engage with attendees through facility tours, demonstrating the industry’s critical role in driving innovation and highlighting diverse, sustainable career paths.
Global challenges and industrial competitiveness are having an impact on the training and continuous education of skilled workers and students. In addition to theoretical principles, practical knowledge is also in demand, particularly with regard to digitized and networked manufacturing processes. Virtual learning factories based on 3D simulation platforms offer interesting possibilities when it comes to Industry 4.0: The Mechatronic Simulation Wall developed by MHJ Software GmbH & Co. KG is a mirror image of real mechatronic systems and can include up to four different stations, e.g. magazine, processing, quality assurance and sorting. This type of configuration makes it possible to program each station individually, or run the entire system, which opens up a wide range of learning scenarios with varying degrees of complexity.
ABB Robotics recently announced its sponsorship of MassRobotics, the leading innovation hub and startup accelerator for robotics in the United States.
The Timken Company has issued its corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, providing an update on the company's actions to improve the lives of individuals and communities, benefit the planet and strengthen its business.
ABB is equipping the next generation of professionals for advanced technology manufacturing by partnering with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a career-readiness program. This collaborative workforce development initiative will offer a curriculum focused on automation technology, air conditioning and refrigeration.
Fanuc America has officially unveiled its new 650,000 square foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The expansion increases the footprint in Michigan to over 2 million square feet and is part of Fanuc America’s strategic investment plan to support and advance industrial automation in North America. The West Campus represents a $110 million investment built on 67 acres of land.
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