Bob Vavra
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PMI slips again as tariffs have an impact
Manufacturing index stays in growth range, but slides to a 17-month low of 52.1%.
Mitsubishi Electric acquires Iconics to advance IIoT offerings
Manufacturing, building automation products strengthened by deal, company officials say.
Apple, SAP to expand enterprise partnership
CEOs Tim Cook, Bill McDermott discuss move to Mac functionality, data security.
PMI stumbles to 2 ½-year low as border concerns emerge
On 10th anniversary of manufacturing rebound, the purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) falls to 52.8%.
Taking control of controls
Ford’s 10-year operational evolution started with network standards.
Hannover Messe 2019, Day 2: New partnerships, new Partner Country
Open Industry 4.0 alliance formed, Indonesia named Partner Country for 2020, TSN testbed released
Hannover Messe 2019, Day 1: Innovation challenged by human concerns
Supply chain leaders won’t link with digitalization; AI has human workers nervous.
Hannover Fairs USA will launch Digital Industry conference in September
CFE Media to present GAMS event at event’s executive conference.
Kareem’s STEM camp auction raises almost $3 million
Abdul-Jabbar to help fund his Camp Skyhook with proceeds from sale.
PMI slips in February, but fundamentals remain solid
Trade wars, supply issues among the concerns, but index firmly in growth mode.