George J. Blickley, consulting editor

latest from George J. Blickley, consulting editor

Mechatronics and Motion Control

Slower economy unfolding in 2001— except in industrial controls

U.S. economy expands; control will follow

Market update: good news for controls in 4Q03

Jobs down in 3Q ’03, but other signs point up

Controls market posts significant gains in 2Q03

Controls index lags in 1Q03; broader market rebound follows

Manufacturing IT, MES

Control and automation firms report good health

First half of 2000 shines for control users, suppliers

Diagnostics, Asset Management

Who’s on first in controls industry following mergers?

Process Instrumentation and Sensors

Annual reports, stock indexes reflect progress, despite fluctuations

Controls users, suppliers make sales, profit gains

Mechatronics and Motion Control

Stocks outpace industrial controls; earnings, values remain steady