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The Future of Barcodes: Understanding the 2027 Digital Transformation

January 17, 2025 In the world of industrial automation and manufacturing, a significant change is on the horizon. The familiar UPC barcode – a staple of product identification for nearly five decades – is evolving into a more sophisticated system. This transformation, known as “Sunrise 2027,” will revolutionize how businesses handle product identification, tracking, and…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Grow the Economy for Am-Can Workers

January 17, 2025 Province can power shared economic growth and create jobs on both sides of the border On January 16, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s forthcoming Am-Can Growth Plan, which would build up advanced manufacturing supply chains in the United States and Canada as part of Fortress Am-Can to bring good jobs back home…

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Matthias Lapp Focuses on Role as CEO, Michael Seddig Heads EMEA Region

January 16, 2025 LAPP strengthens global and regional management Going forward, Matthias Lapp will devote his full attention to his duties as CEO of LAPP Group: He will hand over his role as CEO of the important EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) to Michael Seddig with effect from April 1, 2025. Seddig has been…

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MOVIPRO® Technology | SEW-EURODRIVE

January 15, 2025 Discover cabinet-free automation! The decentralized inverter MOVIPRO® technology from SEW-EURODRIVE is powerful, flexible and scalable. Equipped with robust industrial plug connectors for all interfaces, a keypad for on-site engineering and diagnostics, and integrated safety technology, it offers everything you need. An interface box with maintenance switch is also available as an option….

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Governments Investing in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector

January 15, 2025 70 dairy processing businesses will receive funding to increase productivity and modernize food safety capabilities The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70 projects across the province to enhance and modernize dairy processing capacity and food safety. The…

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Ontario Securing a Critical Minerals Supply Chain

January 15, 2025 $7 million investment boosting research, development and commercialization of innovative critical mineral technologies The Ontario government is investing over $7 million in 17 projects to accelerate research, development and commercialization of innovative technologies to help the province meet the increasing global demand for critical minerals needed to manufacture batteries and electric vehicles. The…

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High-Performance Drives for the Food Industry

January 15, 2025 Food production is subject to the strictest of requirements. Operations in this highly sensitive hygienic environment must run smoothly to manufacture the large volume and diverse range of products efficiently and sustainably. What does this mean for companies that are active on a market characterized by fierce competition and high consumer expectations?…

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ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition

January 14, 2025 ABB announced on January 14 the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction…

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HPS Smart Transformers – Maximize System Uptime

January 14, 2025 Discover the Future of Power Management with HPS Smart Transformers! In this video, Hammond Power Solutions introduce their HPS IIoT-enabled Smart Transformers. With real-time remote monitoring that enables predictive maintenance, these transformers provide crucial insights into transformer and electrical system health, helping you reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Learn how Hammond’s…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Strengthen Security on Both Sides of the Border

January 14, 2025 Province’s strategic capabilities can enhance protection of land, air, Arctic and water On January 14, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to strengthen security on land, water and in the air along the Canada-U.S. border, including protecting Arctic sovereignty, as a key component of Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada…

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Will 2025 Mark the “Tipping Point” for Mine Electrification in North America?

January 14, 2025 By Sachin Jari, General Manager Mining North America, Process Industries, ABB Inc. New findings suggest strong near-term investment interest in mine electrification among North American companies Several months ago, I attended my fourth MINExpo International and couldn’t help but smile (somewhat righteously) at the overwhelming presence of attendees evaluating the latest ideas…

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Surge Protection Device SG13PA…RUL from LOVATO

January 13, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands its range of surge protection devices with the new SG13PA…RUL cULus certified, designed for the North American market Among the new offerings is the SA1F34A275R surge protection devices with an integrated fuse and “no leakage current” feature, combining the performance of both Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection devices in a…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can by Accelerating Strategic Resource Development

January 13, 2025 Province’s critical minerals can power prosperity and security on both sides of the border On January 13, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to accelerate strategic resource development, including Ontario’s critical minerals in the Ring of Fire region, to build Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada and the United States…

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Rockwell Automation Names Paolo Butti Regional President Global Industries

January 9, 2025 Rockwell Automation Names Paolo Butti Regional President Global Industries Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced that Paolo Butti has been named regional president, Global Industries, effective immediately (as of December 17, 2024). Butti will report to Scott Genereux, SVP and Chief…

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New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories

January 8, 2025 New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of two FLO 100kW SmartDC fast chargers and two FLO CoRe+ MAX level 2 chargers.   NT Energy deployed the stations as the latest addition…