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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world. We curate the latest developments in the instrumentation & controls community. Here you will find updates about people and companies involved in the manufacture, supply and use of measurement technology.

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AMETEK announces acquisition of Kern Microtechnik

AMETEK, Inc. announced the acquisition of Kern Microtechnik, who specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-precision manufacturing solutions capable of achieving sub-micron level accuracy.

Yokogawa releases cloud-based quality management system

Yokogawa announces the release of OpreX™ Quality Management System, a cloud-based system that can accelerate the digital transformation of quality assurance processes for the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and food and beverages.

Badger Meter acquires SmartCover

Badger Meter announced the acquisition of SmartCover® Systems from XPV Water Partners for USD 185 million, adding real-time monitoring of collection systems to the network monitoring applications offered by Badger Meter.

Beckhoff founder inducted into Hall of Fame for Family Businesses

On January 29, 2025, Hans Beckhoff, Beckhoff Automation Managing Director, was honored for his entrepreneurial achievements by Handelsblatt, KPMG, and the Stiftung Familienunternehmen, and inducted into the Hall of Fame for Family Businesses.

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Mouser Electronics stocks All Sensors pressure sensors

Mouser Electronics stocks Amphenol All Sensors' AABP pressure sensors, compact piezoresistive silicon pressure sensors that provide a digital I2C, SPI, or ratiometric analog output.

SICK announces acquisition of tech startup Accerion

SICK announced the acquisition of the Dutch technology company Accerion, who specializes in AI-based image processing with a focus on positioning technologies for mobile robots. Customers will benefit from a complete solution portfolio of positioning solutions from SICK.

Yokogawa and UptimeAI announce partnership

Yokogawa Electric Corporation and UptimeAI Inc. announce a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing asset performance management in industrial plants. The agreement is underscored by...

Celeros FT upgrades facility and equipment at Cathcart plant

Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) has invested in new test equipment, as well as a customer suite, at its plant in Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland....

ABB acquires Sensorfact

ABB is acquiring Sensorfact BV, a fast-growing energy management company headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands. The acquisition further expands ABB’s digital energy management offering and...