ABB and the University of British Columbia extend research collaboration
ABB continues its tradition of collaborating with academic researchers to drive innovation, via a three-year partnership with the University of British Columbia.
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ABB unveils ABB Ability™ digital switchgear for secondary distribution networks
ABB expands its innovative digital switchgear portfolio for medium voltage with UniSec Digital for secondary power distribution.
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Next-Generation Process Safety Systems Maximize Uptime of Increasingly Demanding Applications
Rockwell Automation process safety systems improve scalability and efficiency to support higher-capacity safety requirements.
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Ava Group announces strategic partnership with Mining3 to deliver Innovative Predictive Asset Maintenance Solutions to the Global Mining Sector
Ava Group has announced a transformational technical and commercial partnership with a global industry leader in mining research and innovation, Mining3.
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Festo Acquires Pneumatic Automation Component Manufacturer Fabco-Air
Festo has acquired Fabco-Air, Gainesville, Fla., a leading manufacturer of pneumatic automation components. The acquisition is the latest in a series of investments to support sales growth in North America.
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IAMD 2019: A world of solutions for smart factories
Smart sensors, intelligent drives, modular production, automated logistics systems and holistic solutions for intelligent manufacturing – HANNOVER MESSE has it all.
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Rittal Systems Ltd. Certified as a Great Place to Work for the 6th consecutive year!
Rittal Systems Ltd. is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada.
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Graybar Canada to Open New Branch in Vaughan, Ontario!
Graybar Canada is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Vaughan, Ontario, beginning this fall. Located near Highway 427 and 407, the new 90,000 sq./ft facility will be a consolidation of the existing Markham and Mississauga branches.
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New ISA/IEC Standard Specifies Cybersecurity Capabilities for Control System Components
The ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards, developed by the ISA99 committee as American National Standards and adopted globally by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is designed to provide a flexible framework to address and mitigate current and future security vulnerabilities in industrial automation and control systems (IACS).
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Energy is at the Core of the Sustainable Development Goals
Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is crucial to achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainable Development Goal 7 is all about saving energy. But why is it so important to think energy efficiency first?
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Transport and Positioning Perfected: Linear Motor-Driven Transfer Systems from Rexroth
For the highly dynamic transport and exact positioning of materials and workpieces, linear motor-driven transfer systems are the first choice. Bosch Rexroth is enriching this market segment with two innovative solutions at once, and can therefore meet the specific requirements of series and special machine manufacturers alike.
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Redesigned Online 3D CAD Tool Offers Speed for Specifying and Ordering Hydraulic Cylinders
Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced the availability of a new hydraulic cylinder 3D CAD (computer-aided design) tool. Parker’s hydraulic cylinders can now be configured quickly and easily after making selections from drop-down menus…
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ABB Completes Acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions
ABB announced it has completed its acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions (GEIS), GE’s global electrification solutions business on June 30, 2018. The transaction was announced on September 25, 2017, and is expected to be accretive to operational EPS in the first year.
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Dana Incorporated and Hydro-Québec Announce Strategic Joint Venture
Dana Incorporated and Hydro-Québec today announced a joint-venture partnership in which TM4 Inc., a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, will become Dana’s source for electric motors, power inverters, and control systems. As part of this agreement, Dana will become a majority shareholder…
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Apollo Electric & Control Seizes Opportunity
On Sept. 25, Apollo Electric & Controls, an new electrical company, fired up in Estevan. The outfit is run by partners Trevor Dutka and Jim Schlamp, who have joined up with the partners behind Estevan Meter Services Ltd. to create a sister company. Apollo works out of Estevan Meter’s building on the east side of Estevan.
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Siemens: Increased Productivity for Machine Tools and Motion Control Drive Systems with MindApps
Siemens is launching a new app for drive systems in the field of Motion Control called Analyze MyDrives, and has also introduced Manage MyMachines/Remote, a new plug-in to upgrade its tried and tested Manage MyMachines MindApp for machine tools with the addition of a smart remote feature.
