Spiroflow Holdings, Inc., Monroe, N.C., acquired Food Control Solutions, Inc., a systems integration and automation company.

BRAAS Co., an Eden Prairie, Minn.-based distributor of industrial automation systems and components, acquired Control Resources Inc.

Adept Technology, Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., launched "Acuity," a new patented, proprietary technology for its "Lynx" intelligent, autonomous mobile robots.

Advantech, Irvine, Calif., launched the 4U, dual-node, short-depth, industrial chassis ACP-4D00, designed for high-end machine automation applications.

Matrix Technologies Inc. opened a campus building near its existing headquarters in Maumee, Ohio, to provide adequate space for employees and customers.