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Automation System PSS 4000 at W.E.B AG

Safely (re)charged April 23, 2025 Faster charging with direct current for e-mobility Automation system PSS 4000 ensures safe, fast charging of electric cars at DC charging stations at W.E.B AG. At the Lower Austrian energy generator WEB Windenergie AG, the charging stations at the demonstration parking charging system were to be operated with direct current…

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Electric Motors Market to Reach USD 240.61 Billion by 2032

April 22, 2025 Market Summary: The global electric motors market size was USD 129.78 Billion in 2023 and is likely to reach USD 240.61 Billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2024–2032. The market is driven by the rising trend of industrial automation and surging adoption of electric vehicles, worldwide. Increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions is expected to drive the market…

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Siemens to Establish Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Canada

April 15, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD$150 million (ca. €97 million) over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Centre for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D centre, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on…

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SCARA Robots: Precision Automation Solutions for Modern Manufacturing

April 15 2025 What Are SCARA Robots? SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) robots feature a unique design with rigid vertical movement and compliant horizontal movement. This configuration resembles a human arm with shoulders and elbows that move horizontally while the wrist moves vertically. SCARA robots typically offer: Key Advantages in Manufacturing Speed and Throughput SCARA robots…

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Ontario Welcomes Siemens’ $150 Million Investment to Establish New Technology Centre in Oakville

April 10, 2025 Investment will create up to 90 new jobs while helping secure Ontario’s leadership in battery manufacturing The Ontario government welcomes an investment of $150 million from Siemens, a leading technology company, to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production at its headquarters in Oakville. With…

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Festo: Optimistic Start for 100th Anniversary Year

April 1, 2025 Solid 2024 financial results despite a difficult environment The Festo Group achieved a positive result in the financial year 2024, on par with the previous year, as announced by the Chairman of the Management Board, Thomas Böck, at a press conference held during the Hannover Messe. The innovation leader significantly expanded its…

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Festo Canada Celebrating 50 Years of Helping Make Canada an Automation Nation

April 1, 2025 The year was 1975. Newly created Festo Canada joined an industrial eco-system feeling the stirrings of accelerating technological change, a transformation that would become known as Industry 3.0. PLCs, articulated robots, computer numerical control systems were beginning to proliferate. The first US patent for Ethernet was filed that year. (That was also…

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Government of Canada Welcomes Proposal from Electra Battery Materials that will Strengthen Canada’s Critical Minerals Value Chain

March 25, 2025 Proposal would enable the production of cobalt sulfate The federal government is committed to expanding Canada’s critical minerals value chains to power clean technologies. The growing demand for critical minerals represents a generational opportunity for Canada to  build the strongest economy in the G7, anchor supply chains and support the shift to…

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DC Energy Meters Type DMED4 for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

March 24, 2025 LOVATO Electric launches the new DMED4 DC energy meters for electric vehicle charging stations. They are available in three electrical sizes with a maximum current of 150A, 400A, and 600A and a maximum operating voltage of 1500VDC, making them suitable for fast charging applications. The wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C allows installation in outdoor environments, capable of withstanding very…

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Federal Government Partnering with Siemens Canada to Establish New R&D Centre in Oakville, Ontario

March 21, 2025 Proposal would see the establishment of an R&D hub focused on battery technologies The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role batteries and battery components play in the global movement toward a net-zero economy. As the world shifts to electric vehicles and cutting-edge technologies, the demand for batteries is surging, and Canada…

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SEW-EURODRIVE Introduces DR2C Motor, IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency Motor

March 18, 2025 Driving Efficiency: Less Energy Costs, More Performance. SEW-EURODRIVE is setting a new standard for efficiency with the launch of the DR2C motor, an IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor engineered for wide speed range operation and maximum long-term energy cost reductions. Designed for industries focused on minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), the DR2C…

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Emerson Next-Generation Pneumatic Valves Now Available With Higher Flow Rates, Greater Flexibility

March 11, 2025 The latest AVENTICS Series XV release offers greater range with new flow rates, configurations, functionality, certifications and more. Emerson has released the latest stage of its next-generation AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valve systems with new flow rates, configurations, accessories, UL certifications and more. These updates give original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) greater design flexibility and…

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Festo Names Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker CEO of its North America Business Region

March 4, 2025 Uhlenbecker will assume his new role on April 1 upon the retirement of current CEO Carlos Miranda. Festo announced the retirement of Carlos Miranda, its North American Business Region CEO, effective April 1 and the appointment of the region’s new CEO Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker. A family-owned global business with more than $3.7…

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Siemens Revolutionizes Machining Robotics with Danobat and Autonox by Introducing the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot

March 3, 2025 Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR). This groundbreaking technology is a significant advance in the precision and productivity of robots that will open the door to new applications in the manufacturing industry. The Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot from Siemens is…

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Eaton Canada Investing $15 Million to Power Canada’s Electrified Future

February 18, 2025 Eaton is investing CA$15 million to expand manufacturing capacity in Canada to meet growing demand as a result of the electrification of the country’s economy. These investments will expand Eaton’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s electrified future. With…

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Rockwell Automation and NEO Battery Materials to Collaborate on Automation of New 240-ton Silicon Anode Facility in North America

February 13, 2025 Rockwell and NEO will collaborate on automation solutions Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is pleased to work with Toronto, Ontario-based silicon anode active materials company, NEO Battery Materials. The collaboration aims to deliver solutions to aid the battery material manufacturer on its…