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A Good Point of Departure for a Difficult Year

In the financial year 2019, the Festo Group extended its position in the market and in technology during the downturn and was able to maintain the number of its employees almost at the previous year’s level. Sales were just under the figure for the previous year. As a supplier to systemically relevant areas such as the food and packaging industries, medical technology and laboratory automation, Festo got off to a comparatively good start in the first quarter of 2020 and continues to supply its customers stably on a global scale.

 

 

 

Moxa Helps Customers Shore Up Industrial Cybersecurity to Get Back to the New Normal

Moxa Helps Customers Shore Up Industrial Cybersecurity to Get Back to the New Normal

Moxa Inc., a provisioner of industrial communications and networking, has recently introduced its new industrial cybersecurity solution, EtherCatch IEC-G102-BP Series IPS, EtherFire IEF-G9010 Series next-generation firewall, and Security Dashboard Console security management software. This solution will shore up network defense for critical manufacturing and infrastructure, empowering business owners to get back to the new normal, quickly and safely.

 

 

 

Chiller Systems With Danfoss Turbocor Oil-Free Technology Enhances Wallpaper Industry Process

Chiller Systems With Danfoss Turbocor Oil-Free Technology Enhances Wallpaper Industry Process

Large factories consume an enormous amount of electricity, thus the energy bills can amount to thousands of euros per month. Oil-free system efficiency, simplification, reduced maintenance and associated downtime reduction were the key factors to opt for Danfoss Turbocor® technology at Mayakprint LLC.

 

 

 

ABB Unveils Industrial Scale Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution for Rotating Equipment

ABB Unveils Industrial Scale Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution for Rotating Equipment

ABB is participating in the HPE Discover Virtual Experience event beginning June 23 to unveil a scalable, high-performance wireless condition monitoring solution for large industrial applications. Customers with large sites, such as automotive manufacturing facilities, processing plants or airport baggage handling systems can now utilize ABB Ability Smart Sensor technology together with Aruba Wi-Fi infrastructure to capture valuable health and performance data from their rotating equipment.

 

 

 

VFDs in Aeration Applications for Waste Water Treatment

VFDs in Aeration Applications for Waste Water Treatment

Join ABB for an in-depth look at how variable frequency drives assist in aeration applications for waste water treatment on June 17, 2020. Come listen in with ABB’s specialists to talk about the functions of aeration in waste water treatment processes, the different types of aerators, and how these systems can benefit from using a VFD. ABB will also be going over case studies for these types of systems.

 

 

 

ABB to Upgrade Drives and Integrate Quality Control at New Nordic Kraft Pulp Mill in Quebec

ABB to Upgrade Drives and Integrate Quality Control at New Nordic Kraft Pulp Mill in Quebec

Leading Canadian forest product company, Chantiers Chibougamau, has selected ABB to help overhaul its Nordic Kraft pulp mill in Lebel-Sur-Quevillion in northern Quebec. The order comprises the delivery and integration of a new drives system and ABB Ability Quality Management System (QMS). This includes ABB’s Web Imaging System (WIS) and Web Monitoring System (WMS) into the ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system (DCS).

 

 

 

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Allied Electronics & Automation Expands Trusted Supplier Network With Addition of Baldor-Reliance, SCHNEEBERGER & IKO

Allied Electronics & Automation has added more trusted suppliers to its 300-strong network, including Baldor-Reliance, SCHNEEBERGER, and IKO International. Products from these brands are available now for shipping to the United States, Canada and Mexico through the Allied website, www.alliedelec.com.

 

 

 

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Rockwell Automation Has Acquired ASEM, S.p.A, Broadening the Company’s Control & Visualization Offering

Rockwell Automation, Inc. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of ASEM, S.p.A., a provider of digital automation technologies based in Italy. ASEM provides a complete range of Industrial PCs (IPCs), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software, remote access capabilities, and secure Industrial IoT gateway solutions.

 

 

 

ABB Motion Canada and HVAC Partners Nationwide Introduce Special Program for the Canadian Medical Sector

ABB Motion Canada and HVAC Partners Nationwide Introduce Special Program for the Canadian Medical Sector

ABB Motion Canada alongside our HVAC Partners nationwide has introduced a special program for our medical sector in Canada. This program introduces 24/7 support free of charge when you call ABB’s helpline 1-800-HELP-365 or any of their partners when they mention “Medical Sector Emergency”, express manufacturing and delivery services for emergencies, and afterhours support with waived fees for the shipment of their products out of their 5 warehouses outside of normal business hours.

 

 

 

Call for Speakers: Motor & Drive Systems 2021

Call for Speakers: Motor & Drive Systems 2021

Motor and Drive Systems 2021 is currently accepting presentation and panel abstracts. Being held January 19th-20th in Orlando, Florida, the 2021 event will explore the important topics impacting motor and drive systems including design consideration, emerging technologies, intelligent motion control systems, energy efficiency, safety issues, power modules, simulation and testing.