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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
October 12, 2023 Alstom has announced the first results of North America’s first demonstration of hydrogen-powered trains. The Coradia iLint carried more than 10,000 passengers, over 130 trips spanning 10,660 kilometres in Quebec this summer from mid-June to the end of September. The demonstration saved our railway partner an estimated 8,400 litres of diesel and…
October 2, 2023 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)Technology has bee making great strides in expanding the capabilities that manufacturers have in Traceability. Due to its industry-proven, robust, short, and long-range design to identify, track, and trace products and carriers, RFID offers solutions beyond optical barcode reading. It can also be easily integrated into automation platforms using…
September 22, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. The company tirelessly innovates products and solutions to improve operations for factories and process automation. Festo’s 2023 innovations include their CPX-AP-A remote I/O, CMMT MP servo drive, and their portfolio of productivity tools. Festo’s New CPX-AP-A: One Integration…
The technical accuracy and flexibility of Siemens automation and drives solutions provide significant advantages for test stand applications September 12, 2023 By Krystie Johnston In the automotive industry, test stands are essential for precise quality assurance procedures no matter what the make or model of the vehicle. The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is…
Growing auto supply chain and innovation take centre stage at IAA Mobility September 12, 2023 The Ontario government has concluded a successful business mission to Germany and Switzerland to attract investments and strengthen relationships with economic partners in the auto sector. As part of the mission, a delegation of Ontario organizations promoted the province’s auto…
September 6, 2023 Compact Controller 100; 8DI 4DO 2AI 2AO 2NI1K/PT1K 1RS485; 2 x ETHERNET; SD The new Compact Controller 100, with a real-time Linux® operating system, gives users maximum freedom. This compact device is freely programmable with CODESYS V3, but can also be used with IEC 61131-independent software, for example, Node-RED, Python or C++….
August 24, 2023 Omron Development Team in Japan is now certified by the IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines and requirements for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller products. An industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now…
ABB Canada interns unveil new perspectives in a series of engaging talks during thought pollination event August 22, 2023 A vibrant display of unconstrained thinking and ingenuity unfolded at ABB Canada’s Thought Pollination networking event, where seven interns took center stage, presenting their ideas to employees and the leadership team. The event captivated a multi-generational…
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