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Connecting your Factory to Robotics
Examples of how companies are connecting robots to ERP, the cloud, their production systems and even robot-to-robot communications.
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IMTS 2018
, Chicago
Visit JR Automation In Booth #236275 at IMTS 2018 in Chicago.
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Vision Guided Robotics
Vision and robots is an exciting marriage of two technologies that are both constantly evolving, especially with the advent of 3D vision and powerful software algorithms.
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Motek 2018
, Stuttgart
JR Automation will be at MOTEK, the world’s leading trade fair dedicated to the fields of production and assembly automation, feed technology and material flow, streamlining through handling technology, and industrial handling.
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Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2018
JR Automation will be showcasing at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC, a show specifically curated for the region as it ushers in the fourth Industrial Revolution.
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FABTECH 2018
, Atlanta
Visit us in Booth #C11675 to see our brand-new, modular Global Welding Platform (GWP) cell.
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Job Fair
, Holland
Join us for a job fair & open-house at our Quality Drive facility on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 5-8 PM and on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8:30 - 11:30 AM.
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ATX West 2019
, Anaheim
Visit JR Automation In Booth #4604 at ATX West 2019 in Anaheim.
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Hannover Messe 2019
, Hannover
JR Automation team members from the United States and Europe will be hosting visitors within the company’s booth to discuss emerging technologies, industry advancements, and specific customer projects.
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Automate 2019
, Chicago
JR Automation is excited to introduce our new RFSS Robotic Sortation System at AUTOMATE 2019.
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AeroDef 2019
, Long Beach
Visit JR Automation in booth #1711 to see the RFSS Robotic Sortation System and Lean Assembly Station.
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Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2019
JR Automation will be showcasing at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC, a show specifically curated for the region as it ushers in the fourth Industrial Revolution.
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FABTECH 2019
, Chicago
Meet the JR Automation team of experts at FABTECH 2019 from Nov. 11-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
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ATX West 2020
, Anaheim
Visit JR Automation In Booth #4504 at ATX West 2020 in Anaheim.
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MODEX 2020
, Atlanta
Visit JR Automation in booth #6766 at MODEX.
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RIA Robotics Week Virtual Conference 2020
Join JR Automation at RIA Robotics Week Virtual Conference
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ATX West 2021
, Anaheim
Visit JR Automation In Booth #4228 at ATX West 2021 in Anaheim, CA.
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FABTECH 2021
, Chicago
JR Automation will be showcasing at Fabtech 2021, North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.
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The Battery Show 2021
, Novi
JR Automation will be showcasing at The Battery Show, the #1 Advanced Battery and Electric Vehicle Event in North America
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AeroDef 2021
, Long Beach
JR Automation will be showcasing at AeroDef 2021, Visit our team of experts in booth #723
Hitachi Completes Acquisition of JR Automation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts
Hitachi
Kazuko Amamoto, Hitachi America, Ltd.
+1-914-333-2994
kazuko.amamoto@hal.hitachi.com
JR Automation
Lizzie Uhl, JR Automation
+1-616-335-7371
luhl@jrautomation.com
Holland, MI – December 27, 2019 – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) and JR Automation Technologies, LLC (CEO: Bryan Jones, “JR Automation”) today announced that Hitachi has completed the acquisition of the robotic SI business mainly operated by JR Automation from funds managed by Crestview Partners (“Crestview”). The agreement to acquire JR Automation was announced on April 23, 2019 (EST) and the companies are pleased to have brought this deal to a successful conclusion.
JR Automation and Hitachi have been closely engaged throughout the integration process leading to the closing, working together to ensure a seamless transition for our customers. JR Automation and Hitachi share common values that will strengthen and accelerate the partnership and help quickly pair JR Automation’s global strengths in robotic system integration with Hitachi’s deep skillsets in artificial intelligence and IoT solutions for manufacturing.
“It’s uplifting to see how closely our two companies are aligned and I’m excited about what the opportunities are going forward,” Bryan Jones, CEO of JR Automation said. “As we look to the future, we see the opportunity that exists in bringing the cyber world to the physical world and integrating Hitachi’s digital solutions into the systems that we produce. Our partnership with Hitachi is going to allow us to do considerably more for our customers. However, as excited as we are about our future we also want to be mindful about our past and on behalf of everyone at JR Automation, I would like to thank the team at Crestview and outgoing Chairman Mike DuBose for their outstanding partnership during a period of dramatic global growth and evolution for JR Automation.”
“With JR Automation’s robotic system integration capabilities, combined with Hitachi's digital solutions and technologies, we can provide customers with new, unparalleled value by connecting the whole process. We can now provide our customers with seamless solutions, connecting the entire value chain with data to achieve total optimization,” said Masakazu Aoki, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.
Jun Abe, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Industry & Distribution Business Unit of Hitachi, Ltd., said, “Customers in the manufacturing and distribution industries are always thinking about how to speed up their businesses in a diversifying and increasingly sophisticated business environment. Through our partnership with JR Automation, we aim to become the best solution partner for industrial customers worldwide.”
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is focusing on Social Innovation Business combining its operational technology, information technology and products. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2018 (ended March 31, 2019) totaled 9,480.6 billion yen ($85.4 billion), and the company has approximately 296,000 employees worldwide. Hitachi delivers digital solutions utilizing Lumada in five sectors including Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT, to increase our customer’s social, environmental and economic value. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.About JR Automation
Established in 1980, JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions that solve customers’ key operational and productivity challenges. JR Automation serves customers across the globe in a variety of industries, including automotive, life sciences, aerospace, and more. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 23 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Through thoughtful and dynamic collaboration, JR Automation creates innovative manufacturing solutions, helping customers to Think, Solve, and Create.This is part of a content block. Go to Home.
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