Phoenix Contact: Modular rotor blade monitoring
Phoenix Contact offers a modular rotor blade monitoring solution comprised of lightning measurement, ice detection, and load monitoring.
WEG/VJP proud sponsor of IEEE PCIC Conference 2019 – Vancouver, BC
WEG / VJP is a proud sponsor of the upcoming IEEE Petroleum and Chemical Industry (PCIC) Conference to be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC on September 9th to 11th, 2019. The PCIC Standards Subcommittee coordinates the activities of approximately 50 IEEE and other industry related standards. The individual Standard Committees establish a Working Group to meet, discuss and make the technical decisions necessary to form and maintain their standard.
Automation Fair in Vancouver, BC on November 6, 2019
You are invited to attend the Electromate Automation Fair on November 6, 2019. The event will take place at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre in Burnaby, British Columbia. The Automation Fair is a great opportunity to explore new technologies and see what’s changing in the world of Automation and Motion Control.
Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann appointed new KUKA Executive Board member for Technology and Development
Technology expert Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann will join the Executive Board of KUKA Aktiengesellschaft as the new Chief Technology Officer as of November 1, 2019.
KUKA develops mobile robot for semiconductor production
The production of semiconductors is complex. Until now there was no mobile, automated semiconductor production system that enabled component transfer from one step to the next. That has now changed with the KUKA wafer handling solution.
Yaskawa Wins Award for Publication Excellence (APEX)
Yaskawa is pleased to announce that Drives Technical Communications was awarded a 2019 APEX Award in the How-To Writing category for their design work on new quick setup procedures for Yaskawa’s latest generation of AC drives.
Proax Technologies Announces the launch of its enhanced mechanical team and product offering
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.
Make Short Production Runs More Efficient with Motion Systems from Rockwell Automation
Manufacturers are customizing products to meet more targeted consumer demands. As a result, they must contend with shorter production runs and more frequent changeovers, which takes time away from producing products. The MagneMover LITE system is helping make these higher-SKU operations efficient by moving payloads faster in a more flexible way than traditional conveyors do today.
ISA Announces First Founding Members of Global Cybersecurity Alliance
The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today the first Founding Members of its new Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCA): Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Claroty, and Nozomi Networks.
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division Selects Greater Toronto Area for New Canadian Headquarters
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced today it has selected the Greater Toronto Area for the site of its new Canadian headquarters in Oakville, Ontario. The interior of the new 15,000 sq. ft. facility is currently under construction and will house up to 100 employees. The project is slated for completion in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Mazak to Spotlight High-productivity Machine Tool Technology at CMTS 2019
For those Canadian shops looking to boost productivity as well as profitability, Mazak will demonstrate several high-capability machining systems at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) from September 30-October 3 in booth #2560.
Yokogawa Commended by Frost & Sullivan for its OpreX Profit-driven Operation Solution
Based on its recent analysis of the North American integrated performance management market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Yokogawa with the 2019 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its differentiated solution offerings – Oprex Profit-driven Operation (PDO). This solution is expected to become the standard for managing global plant operations.
Third Consecutive Year Electromate is Certified as a Great Place To Work
Electromate Inc. is proud to announce that for the Third Consecutive Year it has been Certified as a Great Place to Work®. Electromate received this honor after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by the Great Place to Work® organization.
Universal Robots Launches Authorized Training Centers in North America
Universal Robots is commited to making collaborative robots (cobots) in the workplace accessible to all. The company is now building on the popular online modules offered through the UR Academy by enabling its sales channel to open Authorized Training Centers (ATCs).
ISA and Beamex to co-host July webinar on loop calibration
On 31 July 2019, the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its promotional partner,Beamex, will co-host a free webinar on loop calibration.
Yokogawa to Establish Open Process Automation Test Bed for ExxonMobil
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has been selected by ExxonMobil to be the Open Process Automation (OPA) system integrator responsible for establishing the company’s OPA Test Bed. Development work and experiments conducted on the Test Bed will support ExxonMobil’s effort to move towards a standards-based, open, secure and interoperable process control architecture.
