Rockwell automation has announced that it has agreed to purchase MagneMotion, a leading manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems. MagneMotion systems are used across a broad range of industrial applications including automotive and general assembly, packaging and materials handling. "This acquisition continues our strategy to build a portfolio of smart manufacturing technologies that brings next generation performance to our customers today," said Marco Wishart, vice president and general manager of Rockwell Automation's motion control business. "MagneMotion expands our existing capabilities in independent cart technology. We see a future where the transportation of products within the factory, whether inside of a particular machine or between machines, will be fully controlled to optimize the productivity and flexibility of the entire process."
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