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Canon Invites Enterprises to “AI-GEN at Work”

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The globe has entered an age abounding in innovative ideas, in which people are more open to state-of-the-art technologies regardless of generation. Our society encompassing Generation X to Z shares the adventurous spirit which drives them to explore contemporary methods for streamlining daily practices. AI, being a powerful tool for workplace transformation, has prevailed across industries. Solutions and devices leverage existing resources and automate workflow with intelligence beyond senseless operation, leading to unprecedented improvements in this day and age.

Canon Hong Kong hosted “AI-GEN at Work” at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui to introduce enterprises with top-notch solutions incorporating AI and other advanced technologies, inspiring cutting-edge workplaces in this era.

“Machine intelligence is in the limelight worldwide. Generative AI, in particular, has brought us revolutionary changes in the workplace with its astonishing capability”, said Mr. Ozawa Kazuhiro, President and CEO of Canon Hongkong. “Enterprises’ masterful use of the breakthrough technology at work could push productivity to another level with process automation, which spares time for workers to cope with more challenging tasks. This is especially needed at a time of shortage of workforce and pressure on operating costs.”

Canon Hongkong has provided countless solutions to business partners from various industries across generations. Mr. Philip Chan, Senior Director and General Manager of Business Imaging Solution & Production Printing Group, Canon Hong Kong added, “The younger generations have grown up in a digital age and are familiar with technology. They are keen to find innovative ways to work smarter and accomplish more in less time.  AI is streamlining data analysis and decision making.  The AI-Gen professionals tend to value collaboration and teamwork that technology provides to build high performance team with high employee satisfaction.

AI & Robotics Automate Daily Practices

Real-time processing plays a vital role in the fast-paced business landscape, especially in handling complex and time-consuming documents. Canon’s all-purpose document management solution – Antelope Enterprise brings along an intelligent AI assistant, Antelope Genie, to offer ultra-efficient analysis in both data and text files.  The latest plug-in does not simply summarize paragraphs immediately, it can also analyze data in multiple documents in one go by receiving a job role and appropriate instructions. For instance, sales reports accumulated for years can be instantly analyzed from the point of view of a business development manager, a data scientist or a sales manager. The smart AI tool can also act as other roles in a company and suggest relevant keywords to be hashtags of the document, allowing more diverse ways of categorization. The simultaneous responses with different perspectives taken into consideration bring document management in Antelope Enterprise to the next level.

To enhance contract lifecycle management for enterprises, Canon’s AI Contract is a critical tool. It enables high-level contract analysis and comparison within minutes, empowered with advanced natural language processing (NLP). Intelligent AI acquaints itself with abundant legal concepts to conduct speedy comparisons between contracts, and remarks on the points to be noted, facilitating the approval procedure. The entire process is carried out one-stop with our AI Contract, which eventually boosts productivity by streamlining one of the most often business practices.

A key edge of robots is significantly time-saving by eliminating manual work. Canon’s most recent solution — Kofax RPA enhances efficiency remarkably by automating mundane processes with numerous smart robots, all of which are carefully managed with the industry-recognized Version Control System (VCS). Monthly payment and salary calculation are greatly facilitated with coordinated robots dealing with data analysis and settlement. HR’s compulsory task of managing employee attendance records, as a case in point, could be very much simplified with Kofax RPA processes from summarizing card reader data to uploading the files to a payroll system. Tasks are eventually speeded up with highly accurate outcomes with the least manual operation.

Kofax RPA, moreover, accelerates business processes further with cognitive document automation (CDA). Unstructured information scattered in files and emails is first interpreted by the trainable AI-based intelligence, which understands the information given and takes consecutive steps without further instructions. The advanced machine learning ability pushes process automation in enterprises to the next level by automatically summarizing and proceeding hundreds and thousands of emails every day.

Trouble-free Virtual Collaboration

Hybrid working is still prevalent in the post-pandemic period. Canon offers our comprehensive information management system, Therefore™ Online, facilitating co-working in a virtual environment. Digital documents are tidily categorized with unified indexing rules in the system. Merging with tailor-made workflows, office workers could retrieve the designated file at first glance and pass the task to another colleague located elsewhere with a click.

As documents are passing back and forth in the system, Therefore™ Online offers a highly secure environment accepted internationally. Complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Victorian Electronic Records Strategy (VERS), and more industry-recognized standards worldwide, Therefore™ Online safeguards information during frequent document transmission. The risks of data leakage are largely eliminated in such a platform with renowned security.

Document editing is certainly a notable part of daily practices which should be done without any difficulties in an efficient workplace. Therefore™ Online has a standard plug-in with Microsoft Office, allowing users to be auto-directed to common editing tools such as Word and Excel. Authoritative e-signature services are also accessible in our system, in which enterprises can have contracts signed instantly with legally binding e-signs offered by well-known providers. Compulsory tasks like staff employment and deals of accounts payable are cleared in a moment, with practical software incorporated into our sophisticated cloud system.

Smart Workplace with Top-notched Camera

Business in the present time has been transforming with workplace technology since the pandemic. Canon’s Smart Workplace solution leverages contactless technology spotlighting in the workplace to enhance security management further.  Being one of the core components of the solution, our Door Access System uses face recognition technology to identify users before granting access. Staff and authorized visitors can enter the premises simply by standing in front of the terminal for a second without taking their masks off. Not only does it reduce the security force required, but also gives the best impression to workers and guests by providing them with an intelligent and hygienic check-in experience.

Utilizing technology for co-working is also of practical necessity when diverse work modes have been incorporated into the modern workplace. Some industries have adopted resource-sharing policies for cost reduction since remote work has become ever prevalent. For instance, bank and insurance agents may share seats in the office. Canon’s Smart Workplace caters for resource management by offering a user-friendly facilities booking solution, allowing users to book rooms and desks anywhere with just a smartphone and supports check-in and check-out with QR code, PIN and HID. The facilities booking system, therefore, is enterprises’ best assistant to manage shared resources.

A video solution is another essential for enterprises since the global network has been expanding given the trend of distance work. Canon’s live broadcasting solution and service adopting our 4K CR-N cameras with 60 fps is certainly the top choice to provide both a high-quality visual and an interactive experience. CR-N series is our signature remote camera series having excellent low-light performance with a 1.0 CMOS sensor. Apart from giving high-resolution output, its wide-angle feature and high magnification ratio with optical zoom of up to 15x and advanced zoom of up to 30x suit shooting needs largely under different circumstances. The camera, meanwhile, also offers auto-tracking to focus on a specific actor better when filming. Our live broadcasting solution and service simultaneously offers various tools to engage viewers including live chat, interactive Q&A sessions, and instant feedback. The dual offer combining advanced video quality and extensive online communication is widely appliable across industries, ranging from cross-border business conferences to governmental public announcements. Canon’s broadcasting solution is hence a universal tool that upgrades communication in a virtual environment, suitable for all kinds of workplaces.

Canon’s Smart Surveillance combines robust surveillance technology with a video analytics solution to strengthen security, and extend its usage further to conduct effective marketing analysis. To prevent theft and all kinds of illegal invasion, a light or audio alert will be triggered promptly alongside a  real-time notification whenever an unauthorized person is detected in the office, bringing immediate attention to the security members. Apart from sending our security alert timely, our smart surveillance is also applicable to customer behavior analysis as equipped with face recognition and heat mapping technology.  By identifying the movement of customers in the shopping area, companies can understand the customers’ demographic and can be utilized to improve sales strategy. Our Smart Surveillance explores benefits beyond safety when constantly monitoring a workplace, which enhances both workplace security and strategic planning.

Fully Draw on Device Capabilities

A multi-function device (MFD) could be fully utilized with an all-rounded solution creating a secure and cost-saving printing environment. Our signature solution for MFD – uniFLOW Online features multiple authentication methods, ranging from ID cards to highly accurate face recognition technology. All functions remain inaccessible until the user is successfully identified. Print and scan data is also encrypted when being sent out with our intelligent client software, SmartClient. Information is safeguarded throughout the printing cycle with numerous authentication options and encrypted data transmission. While cost management is in no way less crucial compared to security, uniFLOW Online also offers comprehensive reports on the uniFLOW Online Portal. User activities, device usage and departmental data are all observable on the portal, on which accurate numbers and colorful charts are available. The all-in-one solution consisting of various features agreeing on data safety and budgeting is the best tool to build a workplace with effective print management.

Connection to cloud destinations is a common demand among enterprises as well. In view of the significant requirement, Canon launched the Cloud Connector which seamlessly links print and scan jobs with the most popular cloud platforms. Users can directly print from or scan to online services such as Microsoft OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint Online and other prevailing cloud services every time. Its prior setup remain simple which enable enterprises to synchronize data on the cloud without any IT manpower.  Meanwhile, the connector is hosted in Microsoft Azure data centers using 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption across the globe, safeguarding business information worldwide. Our Cloud Connector joins print and scan jobs with plenty of cloud destinations in a convenient yet secure manner.

When it comes to cost management, many industries have found contactless mobile payment favorable because of its incomparable convenience. To fulfill the market demand, Canon presents PayLink – an on-demand payment solution supporting cashless transactions in diverse ways. All mainstream e-payment platforms, namely Octopus card, AlipayHK and WeChat Pay are applicable to our advanced MFD solution. The payment could be done in the blink of an eye, by tapping the Octopus card on a Mini-MOP (Multipurpose Octopus Processor) or scanning the QR code generated on Canon’s MFD. Each transaction is precisely noted in our real-time report for better cost management. PayLink is no doubt the best option for budget control, which at the same time offers extensive flexibility.

Boundless Creativity with Colors

Stunning visual in reality is of equal importance to digital graphics or videos for effective advertising. Canon’s PANTONE™ calibrated imagePROGRAF GP series visualizes pictures on each paper accurately by the PANTONE PASTEL & NEON GUIDE Coated, which helps to beautifully display graphic designs on physical media. The large-format printer covers an ultra-wide gamut with 11 colors to produce attractive promotional materials, in which the world’s first aqueous pigment fluorescent ink is particularly impactful in creating eye-catching hardcopies. Furthermore, it forms a perfect combination with our PosterArtist application providing numerous templates for flyers, menus and certificates to present aesthetic prints with vibrant colors effortlessly. The amalgam of the certified printer and the comprehensive application hence produces attention-grabbing visuals without equal.

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Cognitive Security Market Projected to Reach $134.26 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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PUNE, India, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The report titled “Cognitive Security Market by Component (Services, Solutions), Security Type (Application, Cloud, Cybersecurity), Application, Deployment Mode, Enterprise Type, Vertical – Global Forecast 2024-2030” is now available on 360iResearch.com’s offering, presents an analysis indicating that the market projected to grow from a size of $19.50 billion in 2023 to reach $134.26 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 31.73% over the forecast period.

“The Global Rise of Cognitive Solutions Against Cyber Threats”
The field of cognitive security, leveraging the latest in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics, is reshaping the way physical and digital assets are protected from cyber threats. This innovative approach learns from user interactions with systems and data, enabling real-time threat detection and a more dynamic defense strategy. Across industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and government, cognitive security applications, such as fraud detection and cyber defense, are becoming vital in navigating the complex threat landscape. Challenges in integrating with older systems and opportunities include advancements in AI and technology. Globally, the cognitive security market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by high American demand and significant investments in the Asia-Pacific region. In Europe, stringent regulations such as GDPR drive the demand for compliant solutions, while in the Middle East and Africa, the expanding telecom sector highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures. This global momentum highlights the critical role of cognitive security in an interconnected world, ensuring businesses and governments can overcome cyber threats.
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“The Essential Role of Cognitive Security in Today’s Digital Age”
As digital transformation reshapes industries, the surge in data generation and intricate data management challenges have outpaced traditional cyber defense mechanisms. Cognitive security adept at processing and analyzing vast arrays of data in real-time, uncovering patterns and anomalies indicative of cybersecurity threats. This advanced approach enables proactive threat detection and swift response measures, significantly mitigating the risks of data breaches and cyber incidents. Cognitive security solutions adeptly handle diverse data types at unparalleled speeds, offering insights typically elusive to manual analysis by harnessing the power of automation. These systems excel at unveiling sophisticated attacks, skillfully hidden within normal network activities, and continuously evolve through machine learning. This perceptual adaptation is vital in a landscape where cyber threats rapidly transform, and digitalization ushers in new vulnerabilities. Cognitive security is a staunch supporter for organizations, ensuring their security policies remain in lockstep with the ever-evolving cyber threat environment and regulatory demands, thus fortifying digital defenses in an increasingly connected world.
“Enhancing Digital Security through Advanced Cognitive Technologies”
In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving, the importance of robust digital security mechanisms cannot be overstated. The approach encompasses a suite of essential services that ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of cognitive security systems. These include the meticulous deployment and integration of these systems into existing organizational structures, ensuring they work seamlessly with current technologies and protocols. Ongoing support and maintenance to keep these systems at the forefront of cyber defense, alongside training and consulting to empower staff with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize these advanced security solutions. Cutting-edge technologies include biometric recognition, digital signature authentication, real-time security analytics, and a unified platform managing security logs and data. Each component is vital role in creating a secure digital environment that identifies threats and enables swift, informed responses to protect organizational assets and data.
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“International Business Machines Corporation at the Forefront of Cognitive Security Market with a Strong 8.44% Market Share”
The key players in the Cognitive Security Market include Google LLC by Alphabet Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Fortinet, Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., and others. These prominent players focus on strategies such as expansions, acquisitions, joint ventures, and developing new products to strengthen their market positions.
“Introducing ThinkMi: Revolutionizing Market Intelligence with AI-Powered Insights for the Cognitive Security Market”
We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Cognitive Security Market. ThinkMi stands out as your premier market intelligence partner, delivering unparalleled insights with the power of artificial intelligence. Whether deciphering market trends or offering actionable intelligence, ThinkMi is engineered to provide precise, relevant answers to your most critical business questions. This revolutionary tool is more than just an information source; it’s a strategic asset that empowers your decision-making with up-to-the-minute data, ensuring you stay ahead in the fiercely competitive Cognitive Security Market. Embrace the future of market analysis with ThinkMi, where informed decisions lead to remarkable growth.
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“Dive into the Cognitive Security Market Landscape: Explore 192 Pages of Insights, 760 Tables, and 28 Figures”
PrefaceResearch MethodologyExecutive SummaryMarket OverviewMarket InsightsCognitive Security Market, by ComponentCognitive Security Market, by Security TypeCognitive Security Market, by ApplicationCognitive Security Market, by Deployment ModeCognitive Security Market, by Enterprise TypeCognitive Security Market, by VerticalAmericas Cognitive Security MarketAsia-Pacific Cognitive Security MarketEurope, Middle East & Africa Cognitive Security MarketCompetitive LandscapeCompetitive PortfolioInquire Before Buying @ https://www.360iresearch.com/library/intelligence/cognitive-security
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IBM, Government of Canada, Government of Quebec Sign Agreements to Strengthen Canada’s Semiconductor Industry

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Up to $187M CAD to be invested to progress expansion of chip packaging capacity and capabilities and to strengthen R&D at IBM Canada’s Bromont plant
BROMONT, QC, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM), the Government of Canada, and the Government of Quebec today announced agreements that will strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry, and further develop the assembly, testing and packaging (ATP) capabilities for semiconductor modules to be used across a wide range of applications including telecommunications, high performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defence, computer networks, and generative AI, at IBM Canada’s plant in Bromont, Quebec. The agreements reflect a combined investment valued at approximately $187M CAD.

“Today’s announcement is a massive win for Canada and our dynamic tech sector. It will create high-paying jobs, invest in innovation, strengthen supply chains, and help make sure the most advanced technologies are Canadian-made. Semiconductors power the world, and we’re putting Canada at the forefront of that opportunity,” said the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
In addition to the advancement of packaging capabilities, IBM will be conducting R&D to develop methods for scalable manufacturing and other advanced assembly processes to support the packaging of different chip technologies, to further Canada’s role in the North American semiconductor supply chain and expand and anchor Canada’s capabilities in advanced packaging.
The agreements also allow for collaborations with small and medium-sized Canadian-based enterprises with the intent of fostering the development of a semiconductor ecosystem, now and into the future.
“IBM has long been a leader in semiconductor research and development, pioneering breakthroughs to meet tomorrow’s challenges. With the demand for compute surging in the age of AI, advanced packaging and chiplet technology is becoming critical for the acceleration of AI workloads,” said Darío Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research. “As one of the largest chip assembly and testing facilities in North America, IBM’s Bromont facility will play a central role in this future. We are proud to be working with the governments of Canada and Quebec toward those goals and to build a stronger and more balanced semiconductor ecosystem in North America and beyond.”
IBM Canada’s Bromont plant is one of North America’s largest chip assembly and testing facilities, having operated in the region for 52 years. Today, the facility transforms advanced semiconductor components into state-of-the-art microelectronic solutions, playing a key role in IBM’s semiconductor R&D leadership alongside IBM’s facilities at the Albany NanoTech Complex and throughout New York’s Hudson Valley. These agreements will help to further establish a corridor of semiconductor innovation from New York to Bromont. 
“Advanced packaging is a crucial component of the semiconductor industry, and IBM Canada’s Bromont plant has led the world in this process for decades,” said Deb Pimentel, president of IBM Canada. “Building upon IBM’s 107-year legacy of technology innovation and R&D in Canada, the Canadian semiconductor industry will now become even stronger, allowing for robust supply chains and giving Canadians steady access to even more innovative technologies and products. This announcement represents just one more example of IBM’s leadership and commitment to the country’s technology and business landscape.”
Chip packaging, the process of connecting integrated circuits on a chip or circuit board, has become more complex as electronic devices have shrunk and the components of chips themselves get smaller and smaller. IBM announced the world’s first 2 nanometer chip technology in 2021 and, as the semiconductor industry moves towards new methods of chip construction, advances in packaging will grow in importance. 
“Semiconductors are part of our everyday life. They are in our phones, our cars, and our appliances. Through this investment, we are supporting Canadian innovators, creating good jobs, and solidifying Canada’s semiconductor industry to build a stronger economy. Canada is set to play a larger role in the global semiconductor industry thanks to projects like the one we are announcing today. Because, when we invest in semiconductor and quantum technologies, we invest in economic security.”  — The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“This investment by IBM in Bromont will ensure that Quebec continues to stand out in the field of microelectronics. An increase in production capacity will solidify Quebec’s position in the strategic microelectronics sector in North America.” — The Honourable Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal region
About IBMIBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information. 
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HITACHI ACQUIRES MA MICRO AUTOMATION OF GERMANY IN EFFORT TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EXPANSION OF ROBOTIC SI BUSINESS IN THE MEDICAL AND OTHER FIELDS

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HOLLAND, Mich., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) has signed a stock purchase agreement on April 26 to acquire all shares of MA micro automation GmbH (“MA micro automation”, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany) from MAX Management GmbH (a subsidiary of MAX Automation SE). MA micro automation is a leading provider of robotic and automation technology (robotic SI) including high-speed linear handling systems, high-precision assembly lines, and high-speed vision inspection technology for Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, for EUR 71.5M million. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, pending completion of the customary regulatory filings. After the acquisition is completed, MA micro automation will join JR Automation Technologies, LLC (“JR Automation”), a market leader in providing advanced automation solutions and digital technologies in the robotic system integration business for North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia as a continued effort to expand the company’s global presence.

MA micro automation is a technology leader for automation solutions within micro-assembly. Through its state-of-the-art proprietary high-speed and high-precision automation know-how, combined with unique optical image inspection capabilities, MA micro automation serves high-growth med-tech automation end-markets, covering the production, assembly, and testing medical and optical components including contact lenses, IVD and diabetes diagnostics consumables, and injection molding for medical use. The company was established in 2003 through a carve-out from Siemens*1 and since 2013 has been part of the MAX Automation group. 
JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions, serving customers across the globe in a variety of industries including automotive, life sciences, e-mobility, consumer and industrial products. With over 20 locations between North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, the leading integrator offers nearly 2 million square feet (185,806 sq. m) of available build and engineering floorspace. This acquisition allows JR Automation to further grow and strengthen both the company’s geographical footprint and their continued commitment on expanding support capabilities within the European region and medical market vertical.
“MA micro automation provides engineering, build and support expertise with established capabilities in complex vision applications, high-speed and high-precision automation technologies. When integrated with JR Automation’s uniform global process and digital technologies, this partnership will further enhance our ability to deliver added value and support to all of our customers worldwide and continue to grow our capabilities in the medical market,” says Dave DeGraaf, CEO of JR Automation. “As we integrate this new dimension, impressive talents and abilities of the MA micro automation team we further enhance our ability to serve our customers, creating a more robust and globally balanced offering.”
With this acquisition, Hitachi aims to further enhance its ability to provide a “Total Seamless Solution*2” to connect manufacturer’s factory floors seamlessly and digitally with their front office data, allowing them to achieve total optimization and bringing Industry 4.0 to life. This “Total Seamless Solution” strategy links organizations’ operational activities such as engineering, supply chain, and purchasing to the plant floor and allows for real time, data-driven decision-making that improves the overall business value for customers.
Kazunobu Morita, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Industrial Digital Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd. says, “We are very pleased to welcome MA micro automation to the Hitachi Group. The team is based in Europe, providing robotic SI to global medical device manufacturing customers with its high technological capabilities and will join forces with JR Automation and Hitachi Automation to strengthen our global competitiveness. Hitachi aims to enhance its ability to provide value to customers and grow alongside them by leveraging its strengths in both OT, IT, including robotic SI, and “Total Seamless Solution” through Lumada*3’s customer co-creation framework.”
Joachim Hardt, CEO MA micro automation GmbH says, “Following the successful establishment and growth of MA micro automation within the attractive automation market for medical technology products, we are now opening a new chapter. Our partnership with Hitachi will not only strengthen our global competitive position, but we will also benefit from joint technological synergies and a global market presence.  We look forward to a synergistic partnership with Hitachi and JR Automation.”
Outline of MA micro automation    
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MA micro automation GmbH
Head Office
St. Leon-Rot, Germany
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Joachim Hardt (CEO)
Outline of Business
Automation solutions within micro-assembly
Total no. of Employees:
Approx. 200 (As of April 2024)
Founded
2003
Revenues (2023)
€ 46.5 million
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“Siemens” is a registered trademark or trademark of Siemens Trademark GmbH & Co. KG in the U.S. and other countries.
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“Total Seamless Solution” is a registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. in the U.S. and Japan.
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Lumada: A collective term for solutions, services and technologies based on Hitachi’s advanced digital technologies for creating value from customers’ data accelerating digital innovation. https://www.hitachi.com/products/it/lumada/global/en/index.html
About JR AutomationEstablished in 1980, JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions that solve customers’ key operational and productivity challenges. JR Automation serves customers across the globe in a variety of industries, including automotive, life sciences, aerospace, and more.  
In 2019, JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi, Ltd. In a strategic effort towards offering a seamless connection between the physical and cyber space for industrial manufacturers and distributers worldwide. With this partnership, JR Automation provides customers a unique, single-source solution for complete integration of their physical assets and data information, offering greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies towards achieving their Industry 4.0 visions. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 21 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.  For more information, please visit www.jrautomation.com.   
About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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