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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
JR Automation Wins Hitachi Inspiration of the Year Global Award for its Collaboration with General Motors in Deploying a Medical Face Mask Assembly Line in Six Days
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Relations Contact:
Lizzie Uhl
Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager
JR Automation
+ 1 616.335.7371
luhl@jrautomation.com
JR Automation Wins Hitachi Inspiration of the Year Global Award for its Collaboration with General Motors in Deploying a Medical Face Mask Assembly Line in Six Days
Holland, MI – October 27, 2020 – JR Automation, a leading global systems integrator and wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced they have been selected for the Grand Prix Award for the Hitachi Inspiration of the Year Global Awards for the Americas 2020. The JR Automation submission titled, “General Motors Collaborates with JR Automation to make 50,000+ Face Masks a Day” was selected from 40 nominations submitted by Hitachi Group Companies across the Americas.
“We are pleased to receive this prestigious award and to be recognized by Hitachi for our spirit of innovation and dedication to powering good in the world,” said Bryan Jones, Chief Executive Officer at JR Automation. “JR Automation is truly honored to partner with customers like General Motors to help combat COVID-19 and support our dedicated medical workers on the front lines every day.”
The Hitachi Inspiration of the Year Global Awards program is a long-standing tradition at Hitachi, recognizing remarkable activities that contribute to enhancing Hitachi’s brand value by demonstrating the Hitachi Group Identity. The award also nurtures a “One Hitachi” mindset among all Hitachi Group employees. Mr. Koji “Ken” Takaichi, President and CEO of Hitachi America, Ltd., helped select the award winners alongside Mr. Toshiaki Tokunaga, Chairman of Hitachi Global Digital Holdings and Chairman of Hitachi Vantara, and Mr. Hicham Abdessamad, Chairman of Hitachi America, Ltd. and General Manager of Social Innovation Business Division, Hitachi, Ltd.
Kevin Whaley, Vice President at Esys Automation, will accept the award on behalf of JR Automation in a virtual ceremony scheduled for December 9, 2020.
About JR Automation
Established in 1980, JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing and 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.
In 2019, JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi, Ltd. In a strategic effort towards offering a seamless connection between the physical and cyber space for industrial manufacturers and distributers worldwide. With this partnership, JR Automation provides customers a unique, single-source solution for complete integration of their physical assets and data information; offering greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies towards achieving their Industry 4.0 visions. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 23 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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.
For additional information, contact Lizzie Uhl at +1 616.335.7371.
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