OMRON to Acquire U.S. Based Adept Technology

OMRON plans to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Adept common stock through an all cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. OMRON will offer Adept investors $13.00 per share of Adept common stock, which represents a 63% premium over the closing price for Adept's common stock on September 15, 2015. This values Adept at approximately $200 million. OMRON will fund the tender offer through cash on hand.  Commenting on the acquisition, Yutaka Miyanaga, OMRON Industrial Automation Business Company President, said, "We are delighted Adept Technology, a world leader in robotics, has agreed to join OMRON. This acquisition is part of our strategy to enhance our automation technology and position us for long term growth. Robotics will elevate our offering of advanced automation."  Rob Cain, President and Chief Executive Officer of Adept, added, "We are excited about the opportunity to join OMRON, a global leader in automation. Together, our products will offer new innovative solutions to customers all around the globe."  Full Press Release:

New Open Frame VPX Development Chassis From Pixus Technologies Is Versatile and Cost-Effective

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VPX Ejector Handles and Panels From Pixus Offer Quality European Designs for up to 30% Less

Pixus Technologies, a supplier of backplane, chassis, and embedded component solutions, now offers ejector handles and panels for 3U and 6U VPX boards.

Lenze Brings Robot Programming Module to Gantry Pick-and-Place Applications

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Mooreland Partners Advises Adept Technology on Sale to OMRON

Japan-based Industrial Automation Leader Adds Advanced Robotics Capability with Acquisition

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Saft makes breakthrough into China's fast growing industrial robotics sector with lithium battery order for STEP Electric Corporation

· STEP Electric Corporation in China is installing Saft primary lithium batteries to provide memory backup for its industrial robots · Key order provides Saft with strategic entry into Chinas booming industrial robotics market

Schunk - PGN+ Permanent Sets New Gripping Standards

The SCHUNK PGN-plus Permanent has been seamlessly integrated into the PGN-plus family.

Pack Expo - The Pro Mach End of Line Group Showcases at Pack Expo 2015 an Integrated End of Line Packaging System

Integrated Case Packing, Robotic Palletizing, Stretch Wrapping, and De-Palletizing Line Requires 40 Percent Less Floor Space than Comparable Configurations (Booth C-3121)

Okuma's New Intelligent Technology ServoNavi® Shortens Cycle Times and Achieves Higher CNC Machining Accuracies

High precision technology is ideal for maintaining long term accuracy, surface quality and cutting precise, heavy parts.

Pack Expo - Universal Robots Raises the Bar on Collaborative Robotics at Pack Expo

The Danish robot manufacturer, that pioneered the safety systems of collaborative robots, showcases product features that help lower the automation barrier, making a robot truly collaborative. The features on display at Pack Expo 2015 in Las Vegas are portability, ease of use, and integration.

Advanced Manufacturing Event Returns to Houston

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Spatial Announces Next Generation 3D Software Development Toolkits - A Unified Portfolio Delivering Increased Capabilities and Robustness

Solving Industry Challenges in More Effective and Efficient Ways

Sciaky, Inc. to Highlight its New Metal Additive Manufacturing Capabilities at EuroMold

EuroMold takes place September 22-25, 2015 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Pack Expo - Tekkra Showcases an Innovative Entry-Level Shrink Wrapping and Bundling System at Pack Expo 2015

The modular Triad system from Tekkra delivers rugged, dependable shrink wrapping and bundling technology at an entry-level price and breaks new ground in terms of flexibility. (Tekkra Pack Expo Booth C-3223)

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