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Yaskawa America acquires Agile Planet Agile Planet is a developer of intelligent robotics software and hardware products. SDI Intelligrated to host students from Brazil for summer internships Internships are part of Brazilian government’s Scientific Mobility Program. RMI publishes rack considerations The Rack Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (RMI) of MHI's “Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks – 2012 Edition" is designed to promote Safety: New NIOSH smart phone app addresses ladder safety This new app uses visual and audio signals to make it easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the ladder is positioned at, as well as access useful ABB names Ulrich Spiesshofer CEO The Board of ABB has unanimously appointed Ulrich Spiesshofer, the head of its Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division, as Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Joe Panjiva reports strong global trade numbers for May Signs of economic growth were prevalent in global trade data issued this week by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and Gordon Hellberg joins Wynright Corporation as executive vice president, sales Hellberg brings experience in sales as well as project engineering and design. Interroll reaches agreement to acquire Portec Group International Acquisition strengthens market presence in North America. Intermec research reveals new technology could cut pick-up and delivery times by almost a third Ninety-two percent of transport managers surveyed face significant challenges of meeting same-day delivery requirements. Crown Equipment earns recognition for military service support More than 375 Crown employees have served or currently serve in U.S. military service.