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The 14th annual BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Competition kicks off this month at BEST hub locations nationwide. This year's competition marks the second year for igus as the sole nationwide product sponsor for the event. BEST, a non-profit, volunteer organization, aims to inspire middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in science- and engineering-based robotics competition

Invensys Process Systems' Foxboro, Massachusetts-based Global Product Support group has achieved certification under the Support Center Practices (SCP) certification program for the fourth consecutive year. SCP certification quantifies the effectiveness of customer support based upon a stringent set of performance standards representing best practices in the industry.

Powerpact R-frame UL 489 listed molded case circuit breakers can replace bulkier, more expensive, insulated case breakers. For panel builders and electrical distribution equipment manufacturers, the unit-mounted breakers can fit applications including main service, feeders and high-current branches. They are also ideal for panels and equipment requiring high currents, such as back-up power, generators and HVAC.

Junot Systems and Inexcon Technologies have signed a letter of intent to integrate ITI'S Ekho application with SAP R/3 and mySAP using Junot Systems' NLINK product suite and SAP-certified interfaces.

ArWest Communications is joining with International Business Machines (IBM) and Mu-Gahat Enterprises (MGE) to explore certain joint venture opportunities. MGE and ArWest have become strategic partners so that ArWest can capitalize on MGE’s electronics manufacturing expertise as well as the incentives, benefits and special considerations that arise from sourcing product from a Native American company.