July 30, 2021
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. CEO, Andrew Hider, will be presenting at the 2021 Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference on August 4th at 11:00 AM EDT. The webcast can be accessed live here and at www.atsautomation.com.
Functional safety standards are in a transition phase. IEC 62061 was republished in 2021, ISO 13849-1 is expected in the summer of 2022. How will this affect the design of safety-related control systems and compliance with the Machinery Directive? Find out more in the presentation!
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With over 55 years as an Industrial Automation Distributor, Proax has once again expanded its product offering and technical expertise to provide more versatility and superior mechanical solutions. Their new offering includes a specialized team dedicated to mechanical solutions, several new industry leading product lines, and a new online robotic configurator.
Hatch announced recently its commitment to the Equal by 30 campaign, a part of the Clean Energy, Education, and Empowerment Initiative (C3E), which works to advance the participation of women in the clean energy transition and close the energy gap. The announcement was made at the Women in Clean Energy Breakfast, an event organized by Natural Resources Canada. The breakfast also featured the release of the Equal by 30 Campaign’s Success Stories report, and the launch of the second C3E Data report.
October 12, 2023 Alstom has announced the first results of North America’s first demonstration of hydrogen-powered trains. The Coradia iLint carried more than 10,000 passengers, over 130 trips spanning 10,660 kilometres in Quebec this summer from mid-June to the end of September. The demonstration saved our railway partner an estimated 8,400 litres of diesel and…
The Virus Fighters’ Handbook, a smartphone app co-developed by Festo and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), provides a digital manual for field personnel on how to operate and maintain open source equipment, including ventilators, in the fight against Covid-19.
Electromate was pleased to announce it had been recognized as the 35th Best Workplace on this year’s list of Best Workplaces in Canada. This list, and related stories, appeared in a Special National Report on Friday April 26, 2019 in The Globe and Mail.
Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.
November 19, 2024 Relays serve as the backbone of industrial control systems, enabling the control of high-power circuits using low-power signals. Understanding different relay contact configurations is crucial for designing effective control systems. Let’s explore the various types of relay contacts and their applications in industrial automation. Basic Contact Types and Their Applications The foundation of… Read More…
November 19, 2024 Plant safety is vitally important for the safe operation of technical plants. As a machine manufacturer or operator you are legally obliged to ensure the safety of plant, machinery and devices. Training courses teaches you to identify risks and avoid accidents. Further training for safety officers and employees is the key to success here. With this knowledge… Read More…
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