Helping McMaster University Adapt its Buildings for the Future
| |

Helping McMaster University Adapt its Buildings for the Future

February 22, 2024 McMaster University is using technology to better control and manage its legacy thermal systems and create smarter buildings McMaster University is using technology to better control and manage its legacy thermal systems and create smarter buildings. Carmichael Engineering Ltd., a Canadian systems integrator, worked closely with ABB Canada’s leading experts and its highly…

Endress+Hauser Canada Announces Price Commitment to Customers and Partners
| | | | | |

Endress+Hauser Canada Announces Price Commitment to Customers and Partners

February 13, 2024 Company to maintain list prices for all of 2024 Endress+Hauser Canada announces its pledge to maintain current product list prices, reaffirming its commitment to its customers and the Canadian market. Throughout 2024, Endress+Hauser Canada will refrain from increasing product list prices to maintain customer stability, all while sustaining its mission to deliver…

ABB Prioritizes Industrial Operator Wellbeing by Delivering Ambient Workspace Solution
| |

ABB Prioritizes Industrial Operator Wellbeing by Delivering Ambient Workspace Solution

February 9, 2024 ABB has launched its Operator Wellbeing Service (OWS), a digital solution that focuses on delivering optimal industrial control room worker environments and conditions. Despite being mission critical for much of the world’s energy infrastructures and industries, the ambience of control rooms is often overlooked with many facilities outdated or not suitable for…

Hammond Power Solutions Increases Planned Capital Program
| | |

HPS dVdT Filter Research Accepted in IEEE

February 8, 2024 “Comprehensive Study of DVDT Filter for Motor Drive System with Long Cable Lead,” published at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Haider Razak, HPS Principal Engineer in Power Quality and Power Conversion Solutions, alongside Manish Saraf, VP Design Engineering have had their paper, “Comprehensive Study of DVDT Filter for Motor…

LOVATO Electric and the Production of Electronic Devices: LOVATO Electronic is Born
| |

LOVATO Electric and the Production of Electronic Devices: LOVATO Electronic is Born

February 7, 2024 LOVATO Electric proudly announces the opening of a state-of-the-art department dedicated to the production of electronic boards (SMT) at its headquarters in Bergamo. A significant step forward in the company’s expertise in the design and production of electronic devices. The sale of electronic products, particularly related to machinery automation, e-mobility, and photovoltaics,…

Panduit Receives Canada Standards Association Certification for its Cable Cleats
| |

Panduit Receives Canada Standards Association Certification for its Cable Cleats 

January 31, 2024 CSA certification confirms that Panduit Cable Cleats adhere to industry-leading standards Panduit, a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announces it has successfully complied and received certification for its cable cleats in accordance with the recently published technical standard by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). CSA C22.2 No.61914:23 Cable…

Emerson to Showcase Floor to Cloud™ Hydrogen Solutions at Hyvolution 2024 — Booth L26
| | | |

Emerson to Showcase Floor to Cloud™ Hydrogen Solutions at Hyvolution 2024 — Booth L26

January 26, 2024 Global technology, software and engineering leader Emerson will present its Floor to Cloud™ hydrogen solutions at Hyvolution in Paris, January 30 through February 1, 2024. Emerson will demonstrate how this tailored, scalable approach to automation can improve efficiency and optimize operational performance for projects of any size throughout the hydrogen value chain….

Endress+Hauser’s New Wireless Solutions Unlocks Full Potential of HART Instruments
| | | | | | |

Endress+Hauser’s New Wireless Solutions Unlocks Full Potential of HART Instruments

January 23, 2024 Endress+Hauser has launched next generation wireless communications technology for HART field devices, providing the most flexible and cost-effective means yet for users to access full, extended HART process and diagnostic data, even remotely. This easy-to-install technology – the SWA50 FieldPort adapter and SWG50 FieldGate gateway – offers many flexible networking possibilities, both…

New Year, New Demands: Tips for Eco-Friendly Data Centers in 2024
| | |

New Year, New Demands: Tips for Eco-Friendly Data Centers in 2024

January 17, 2024 By James See, Director Power at Schneider Electric Canada In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where data serves as the lifeblood for businesses across diverse industries, the demand for resilient and scalable data centers has witnessed an unprecedented surge. The increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data analytics that…

Safety-Related PLCs for Profisafe from Phoenix Contact
| | |

Safety-Related PLCs for Profisafe from Phoenix Contact

January 8, 2024 The new AXC F XT SPLC 3000 safety controller from Phoenix Contact can be operated as a left-side extension module on the PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 and AXC F3152 devices. It extends the PLCnext portfolio with a powerful safety PLC for Profisafe devices in Profinet networks. The safety controller can be used in applications up to safety category SIL 3…

How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility
| |

How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility

December 20, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is a global electrical distribution organization known in Canada under brands like Nedco, and Rexel Atlantic. Rexel is a leading distributor of high-quality electrical products and services for the residential, industrial, and commercial markets and they have a variety of specialists located across the country…

ABB Acquires Innovative Optical Sensor Company to Expand Smart Water Management Offering
| | | | | | |

ABB Energy Appraisals of Industrial Electric Motors Reveal Potential 2.1 Twh Lifetime Savings

November 23, 2023 From June to September 2023, ABB analyzed more than 2,000 industrial electric motors under its Energy Appraisal service and has identified an average energy saving of 31 percent • Audits of more than 2000 motor-driven systems found an average energy-saving potential of 31 percent per motor• Total lifetime energy savings are equivalent…

Noark Offers a Complete Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes
| | |

Noark Offers a Complete Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes

November 14, 2023 Molded Case Switches as the name suggest are electro-mechanical device used in switching on or off an electrical circuit. These devices, unlike the Molded Case Circuit Breakers don’t offer protection against overcurrent faults or branch circuit protection. These devices are also important because they allow for the safe isolation of main circuits Noark…

Rethinking Rail for Tomorrow
| | |

Decarbonizing the Rail Sector: A Clear Trend for Tomorrow

November 9, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Rail in Canada is making progress on the pathway to decarbonization – and governments, industry, and stakeholders are rethinking the future of rail. Net zero goals are being set around the globe, with many counties targeting partial to complete emission reductions into the not-so-distant future. Every industry has a…

New ABB ACS180 All-Compatible Machinery Drives Offer Reliability in a Compact Footprint
| |

New ABB ACS180 All-Compatible Machinery Drives Offer Reliability in a Compact Footprint

Optimized for Compact Machines Up to 30Hp October 30, 2023 ABB is introducing the ACS180 machinery drive to the Canadian market. The newest entry in ABB’s low voltage AC drives portfolio, the ACS180 provides user-friendly, reliable, and energy-efficient motor and process control, keeping systems running smoothly while saving time and money over the product’s lifecycle….

ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour
| |

ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour

October 13, 2023 Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey from ABB, 68% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 69 percent globally. This costs the typical Canadian business* close to 242,000 CAD per hour,…