RIDGID® and Greenlee®, each a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, have announced their participation in the Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Show May 4-5 in New Brunswick, Canada. The brands invite attendees to stop by their booth to experience first-hand the latest tools designed to help mechanical and electrical trade professionals increase productivity and reduce risks on the jobsite.
On March 31, the world’s largest seawater desalination plant, Rabigh 3, was installed in Saudi Arabia, and WEG has participated as a supplier of electric motors and frequency drives. The success of the project was honored and recognized by Guinness World Records as “the world’s largest reverse osmosis desalination plant.” Counting on technical expertise of dealing with large engineering companies, WEG took part of this impressive project as a supplier of motors and frequency drives for the main processes of the water production chain, ranging from capture, pre-treatment, reverse osmosis process to post-treatment.
The Ontario government is working for workers by investing over $11.6 million in two projects that will help nearly 1,500 apprentices and journeypersons upgrade their skills in plumbing, steamfitting, welding, sprinkler fitting, and refrigeration trades to earn bigger paycheques. For the first project, the Ontario Pipe Trades Council will be receiving $10.5 million to deliver state-of-the-art training for over 1,000 registered apprentices and journeypersons.
In March 2022, the new edition of the installation standard IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 Amendment 1 – “Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks in industrial premises” has been published. The standard describes the installation of communication networks in industrial premises. In the new version, it now also includes important key points on cabling structures based on Single Pair Ethernet. This makes it an important basis for all users who want to bring their production into the IIoT.
Twin pack for Murrelektronik! The company has won two prestigious awards – the “Factory of the Future” award in the category “Best Equipment, Best System”, presented at the “Advanced Factories Congress” in Barcelona and the Audience Award for Product of the Year in the “Communication & Networking” category, presented by “Computer & Automation” magazine – with its brand new “VARIO-X” automation system. Both awards recognize Murrelektronik’s outstanding future viability and innovative strengths.
The world is becoming increasingly networked, which means more interfaces per device. This webinar will give attendees an understanding of Phoenix Contact’s versatile data connectivity portfolio for numerous applications within the device, inside the cabinet, and out in the field – from RJ45 through USB, HDMI, and D-SUB to coaxial and FO connections as well as SPE. Webinar will be held Tuesday, April 26, at 11 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EST).
E-waste is probably the fastest growing category of waste worldwide. It contains valuable materials that can be recovered using recycling technology. swissRTec, which is based in Kreuzlingen, northern Switzerland, supplies systems to automate this recovery process.
SEW-EURODRIVE is offering free VIP Invitations to the CIM BC 2022. The convention and Expo is being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in BC from May 1 to 4, 2022. The EXPO is owned and operated by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). Simply use the VIP visitor pass code and register online, or print the invitation and register for free at the event.
Control Techniques is a winner of this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning product Commander S and the Marshal app, won in the Product discipline of the Industry/Tools category. Organized each year in Germany by the iF International Forum Design GmbH, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design since 1954. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services and is one of the most important design prizes in the world.
The Advanced Transportation Manufacturing Summit (ATMS) brings together Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence OEMs, top tier suppliers, component manufacturers, services and solutions providers through our unique B2B forum. The event will feature one day of high level presentations, panel discussions, and technical workshops on the latest trends in Industry 4.0 and manufacturing technologies. On day 2, participants will get to meet face-to-face in-person or virtually through our service of pre-arranged meetings.
The Ontario government has released its Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy to accelerate the development of the low-carbon hydrogen economy in the province that will create jobs and reduce emissions. The strategy will position Ontario as a clean manufacturing hub, ready to support new investments to produce clean steel, electric vehicles (EV), and the batteries that power them.
ABB has upgraded its extensive range of High Dynamic Performance (HDP) induction motors. This creates new opportunities for machine-building OEMs seeking motor and drive solutions with excellent dynamic response and high power density. The motors are typically used in plastic and rubber extrusion, injection molding, winders, lifting, conveyors, test benches and machine tools.
With the CEFS qualification – Certified Expert in Functional Safety – you gain expert knowledge on the functional safety of machinery, which you can put into practice immediately. The qualification provides a wealth of knowledge on the relevant standards, EN ISO 13849 and EN IEC 62061, and takes a practical look at how complex safety systems are put together. CEFS is aimed at people with prior knowledge of functional safety.
Experience solutions for safety, security and automation digitally! Visit Pilz Automation Days from 17-19 May 2022! A varied conference programme (in English and German) with presentations on safe automation issues awaits you from 17-18 May 2022. Also, on 19 May 2022 you will have the opportunity to exchange views in the forum or directly with our experts in a personal appointment. Save the date now! We will publish the conference programme in early April 2022.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., helped one manufacturer boost throughput with small, fast servo motors and flexible data communications. The latest customer success story from Mitsubishi Electric reveals the vendor’s vast experience with technology that delivers extreme speed and precision. For Hamrick Manufacturing & Service, Inc., the packaging of delicate protein supplements into bottles requires a high level of control. When the company wanted to design an automated pick-and-pack system, it needed powerful servo motors that could work with a soft touch and fit into a very confined space.
Ontario’s reputation as a North American leader in advanced manufacturing, research and development is growing with a new global headquarters and Space Robotics Centre of Excellence for Canadarm manufacturer MDA. With support from the Ontario government, MDA is investing $100 million over five years for its new Space Robotics Centre of Excellence and developing leading-edge technologies in commercial space robotics. The new centre will be the home for the design, development, and manufacture of the iconic and industry leading Canadarm3.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
