Topic: Mergers & Acquisitions

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Siemens Buys Atlas 3D

November 12, 2019 · Atlas 3D helps designers define optimal part orientations for "right first time" 3D printing; cloud-based, GPU-accelerated Sunata software can reduce downstream 3D printing errors caused by thermal distortion.

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Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems

September 10, 2019 · Acquisition valued at approximately $450 million adds collaborative robotic fleet to the Shopify Fulfillment Network.

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Boston Dynamics acquires deep learning-based vision company

April 10, 2019 · Technology works with leading commercial robotic arms to move boxes off pallets to conveyors or build stacks of boxes on pallets.

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OnRobot gets funding from Summit Partners, acquires Purple Robotics

September 4, 2018 · The acquisition takes place two months after the OnRobot merger of three robotics companies from the United States, Hungary and Denmark that created one global player with a focus on the market for industrial robot accessories.

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Körber Acquires Supply Chain Software Specialists HighJump, Reinforces Its Business Area Logistics

September 2, 2017 · International technology group Körber reinforces its Business Area Logistics Systems with the acquisition of the US-American supply chain software specialists HighJump.

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ABB acquires B&R Automation

May 17, 2017 · Acquisition to combine B&R's products and software for modern machine and factory automation with ABB's robotics, process automation, digitalization and electrification.

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Toyota Industries Corporation to Acquire Vanderlande for 1.2 billion euros

March 23, 2017 · Acquisition is intended to strengthen TICO's materials handling business and follows the acquisition of Bastion Solutions.

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FORTE and Power Automation Systems rebranded under Swisslog WDS

November 29, 2016 · Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions acquired Forte in April 2015 and PAS in April 2016.

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Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Intelligrated

August 30, 2016 · As part of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions division, Intelligrated's automated material handling solutions and software will pair with Honeywell's data capture and workflow performance technology.

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