Rockwell Automation Provides COVID-19 Business Update
Rockwell Automation, Inc. recently provided an update on actions it is taking to align costs with anticipated market conditions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emerson’s Plantweb Digital Ecosystem Wins 2020 Edison Award
Emerson’s Plantweb digital ecosystem, which enables manufacturers to realize the benefits of digital transformation, has been named a 2020 Edison Awards winner in the Innovative Services category. The award recognizes Plantweb’s expertise, consulting and IIoT-powered services capabilities that leverage decades of technology leadership, enabling Emerson to partner with companies to develop and implement effective digital transformation initiatives.
Siemens and 16 Other Global Companies Support Cybersecurity for Telework
To slow the spread of the coronavirus, millions of people around the world have been working from home for about three weeks now – including more than 100,000 Siemens employees. Siemens and 16 other global companies from the Charter of Trust (CoT) initiative have developed eight tips for boosting cybersecurity so that employees can work just as securely from home as they do at the office.
ABB to Make Digital Service Available Free of Charge to Help Customers Maintain Production
During this unprecedented crisis, ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation business is working to help customers and partners keep production lines going and to enable businesses to continue to function while many are working from home.
Emerson Acquires American Governor
Emerson has recently announced it has completed the purchase of American Governor Company, a specialist in technologies and services for hydroelectric turbine controls. The addition of American Governor builds on Emerson’s technology capabilities and expertise in the renewables and power industry.
Save the Date: Motor & Drive Systems 2021
Motor & Drive Systems 2021 will take place January 19-20 in Orlando. The 18th annual event will highlight the changing landscape of motor and drive designs and efficiencies as well as technical and application advancements. Our 1×1 meeting platform gives you the opportunity to network with experts to discuss your company needs.
No HANNOVER MESSE in 2020
The world of industry will not be able to meet in Hannover this year. Comprehensive travel restrictions, bans on group gatherings and a prohibition decree in the Hannover region make it impossible to stage HANNOVER MESSE. At the same time, the corona crisis is affecting the economy, and the manufacturing industry – HANNOVER MESSE’s core clientele – is already struggling with serious consequences of the pandemic.
Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. Announces Canada-Wide Agreement With WESCO Distribution Canada L.P.
In December 2019, Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P., a world leader in safe automation technology, signed a distribution partner agreement with WESCO Distribution Canada L.P. for the Pilz product portfolio.
New Plant Intelligence Options for More Transparency and Planning in the Production Process
Siemens has recently launched two new Plant Intelligence options for the WinCC Unified system: The “Performance Insight” and “Calendar” options extend the WinCC Unified visualization system with functionality for more transparency and structured planning in the production processes.
New Isa Book Outlines a Pathway to Improved Plant Floor Productivity and Efficiency
By describing the implementation and use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) through an operations-focused approach, a new ISA book recently published aims to help manufacturing engineers improve plant floor efficiency, quality, and productivity.
Electric Motor Systems Technician Trade being Removed from Red Seal Program
In November 2019, the CCDA reached consensus on a decision to remove the Red Seal status of the Electric Motor Systems Technician trade. This decision was made following a two-year review period and was based on a number of indicators, including low usage of the trade’s Red Seal products across Canada over several years.
Brock Solutions is Partnering with the University of Waterloo to Bring Industry to the Classroom
Brock Solutions has partnered with the University of Waterloo Engineering school to bring real-world engineering problems to the classroom. UW has an initiative called the Ideas Clinic, where students will have the opportunity to design and build solutions to solve industrial problems on physical equipment.
Brave is Moving in Summer 2020!
The team at Brave is excited to announce plans to move into their new headquarters, centrally located in the heart of Windsor on Walker Rd near Tecumseh Rd E. Brave Control Solutions are very excited to be working with Lester Group and Architectural Design Associates Inc. (who designed the Quicken Loans Windsor office),
Yokogawa Opens Technology Collaboration Center to Support Disruptive Innovation in Process Automation
Yokogawa is pleased to announce the opening of the Open Process Automation (OPA) Test Bed Collaboration Center, located six miles north of ExxonMobil’s Houston campus in The Woodlands, Texas. The opening of the center follows the announcement in July 2019 of Yokogawa’s selection as ExxonMobil’s OPA Test Bed system integrator. The technology center will house the Test Bed being used to evaluate candidate components and standards which will provide the basis for moving OPA technology into initial industrial field trials.
Eaton to Acquire Power Distribution, Inc., Expanding Data Center Power Distribution and Monitoring Solutions
Power management company Eaton recently announced it has agreed to acquire Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), a supplier of mission critical power distribution, static switching, and power monitoring equipment and services for data centers and industrial and commercial customers. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and had 2019 sales of $125 million.
Emerson Launches Modular Industrial Displays to Minimize Lifecycle Cost in Industrial Applications
Emerson has released the new portfolio of RXi industrial display and panel PC products for monitoring, visualizing and enhancing everyday production processes in life sciences, metals and mining, power and water, and manufacturing and machinery. A modular design is foundational to the industrial display platform, enabling users to select the right configuration based on application needs and minimizing lifecycle cost through flexibility, easy serviceability, and field upgradeability.
