Collaboration is an integral part of any industry, and this principle is especially true for the manufacturing sector. Companies, organizations, and institutions frequently team up to develop new products, introduce innovative services, and disrupt the manufacturing status quo. In this roundup, we highlight the recently announced partnerships that promise to change the industrial landscape in unique and groundbreaking ways.
Partnership: Endress+Hauser and SICK
Goal: Endress+Hauser will be responsible for worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a joint venture to be established for their production and further development.
Quote: “This strategic partnership opens up opportunities for growth and development for SICK and Endress+Hauser. We are taking this path because by collaborating and networking we can achieve more together in a reasonable amount of time than either side could on its own – all this for the benefit of our customers, employees and both companies.” - Dr Peter Selders, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group.
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Partnership: FPT Software and KITZ Corporation
Goal: The companies hope to use FPT's workforce and expertise to accelerate the digital transformation initiatives across KITZ’s manufacturing and business operations.
Quote: “Driving agility, scalability, and enhanced productivity for our clients has always been FPT Software’s priority. With two decades of experience accompanying industry giants in Japan, a diversified delivery network, and a high-quality workforce globally, we are confident to help KITZ streamline operations and improve time-to-market to stay ahead of the rapidly changing manufacturing landscape.” - Pham Minh Tuan, FPT Corporation Executive Vice President and FPT Software CEO
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Partnership: Archer and Stellantis
Goal: The companies have reached an agreement on key terms of their manufacturing relationship. Funding and support from Stellantis will help Archer improve its manufacturing workforce and capital expenditures.
Quote: “This has been one of Archer’s most productive quarters yet. From Midnight’s first transition flight, to the progress we’ve made on the build out of high-volume manufacturing facilities alongside Stellantis, to the commercial progress we’re making with Southwest, United, and more—we are working tirelessly to enable commercial operations all over the world. Our indicative order book now sits at nearly $6B. With the additional funding and planned LA network we announced today, Archer is well positioned to meet our goal of commercialization as early as next year.” - Adam Goldstein, Archer’s CEO
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Partnership: Honeywell and Repsol
Goal: The partnership is expected to create new production pathways for biofuels and circular materials with the hope of implementing these methods at Repsol’s existing facilities.
Quote: "As a global leader in sustainable fuel technologies, we seek collaborations to provide innovative solutions that help our customers and stakeholders to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions through biofuel production. Our collaboration with Repsol illustrates how Honeywell can apply new technologies to reduce carbon emissions while producing biofuels and advanced materials leveraging current refinery infrastructure." - Bryan Glover, Chief Growth Officer and CTO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions
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Partnership: Fluke Reliability and Augmentir
Goal: Augmentir’s connected worker platform will be integrated with Fluke Reliability’s AI-powered enterprise asset management solution. The companies hope this integration will increase customers’ productivity, enhance employee experiences. and improve maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
Quote: “Our ethos has always been to simplify processes for the end-user. With a growing skills gap and aging workforce, we know the workers of tomorrow are best supported with technology that helps them get the job done quicker and more efficiently. Augmentir’s connected worker platform supports workers with that in mind, utilizing AI technology that complements our own. I’m confident our collective customers will see value in our ongoing partnership.” – Aaron Merkin, Fluke Reliability Chief Technology Officer
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Partnership: RS, Lincoln Industrial, and MTE Corporation
Goal: RS has added Lincoln Industrial and MTE Corporation to its list of suppliers. Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, is a leading global supplier of industrial lubrication equipment, handheld lubrication tools, and accessories. MTE Corporation is a global supplier of simple, robust power quality solutions.
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