Loading…
Nidec Corporation announced that its subsidiary Nidec Sankyo will acquire 100% equity of Genmark Automation, Inc., a US developer and manufacturer of atmospheric and vacuum robots for semiconductor wafer handling. The acquisition aims to expand Nidec Sankyo's product lineup and global reach in the semiconductor industry.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries has acquired Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Persimmon Technologies, adding vacuum robotics and Hybrid-Field electric motor technology to its portfolio.