December 11, 2024 The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her highly successful visit to the Philippines. While in Manila, she engaged with more than 300 representatives of over 190 Canadian organizations who were taking part in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the…
December 11, 2024 ABB, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of NEMA motors, has elevated its Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe stainless steel motor product portfolio with a streamlined three-lead electrical connection design, delivering a superior experience for food and beverage processing operations. This new motor solution is engineered to simplify installation, enhance reliability and improve workplace safety –…
November 21, 2024 CODI Manufacturing’s new compact, flexible 12-cycle-per-minute case packer for small to mid-sized food and beverage companies achieves an industry leading price/performance ratio. The Littleton, CO-based machine builder utilized the Festo Handling Guide Online (HGO) engineering tool to design the two-axis handling system, the core of the new machine’s package handling. By having Festo assemble…
November 6, 2024 ABB announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Aurora Motors. This acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding customer base in 30 countries and an experienced customer-centered sales structure, as well as solid partnerships with strategic suppliers. Aurora Motors is a $4 million U.S. Vertical Pump Motors provider, with engineering…
October 30, 2024 Omron is a market leader in barcode verification and compliance solutions. In an era where efficiency and accuracy are paramount, the latest advancements in barcode technology are setting new standards for seamless traceability. With enhanced imaging capabilities and adaptive lighting, these innovative solutions are designed to tackle the most challenging conditions in…
October 30, 2024 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new RSGT Series Soft Starters, an easy-to-use product range for AC 3-phase induction motors up to 75Hp / 55kW. To maximize the ease of use without compromising performance, only three settings are required (FLC, ramp-up, ramp-down). The self-learning algorithm adjusts the soft starter’s parameters to work…
October 21, 2024 Questions by Krystie Johnston In many industrial applications, robotics are at the forefront of automation. They allow companies to enhance efficiency and safety, and they transform the manufacturing and production processes. The motion sequences of an industrial robot hinge on the quality of the cables that transmit power and data, as well…
October 21, 2024 FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, is taking its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality to the next level. Conscious of the responsibilities deriving from being a leading manufacturer of engines, the Brand has decided to take the path of sustainability…
September 26, 2024 Endress+Hauser is one of the world’s best companies in 2024. The specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions is listed in the prestigious World’s Best Companies ranking, which is published annually by the US news magazine Time and Statista, an online platform for statistics. The award emphasizes Endress+Hauser’s commitment to sustainable growth,…
September 9, 2024 Reliability in automation motion control is crucial for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), directly influencing machine efficiency and production costs Key factors of motion control, such as servo position accuracy, trajectory repeatability, and system efficiency are essential for maintaining high performance and competitiveness. OEMs must balance the addition of advanced features with profitability,…
August 19, 2024 First Choice Beverage Inc.’s expansion will create good-paying jobs for Ontario workers The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of almost $50 million by First Choice Beverage Inc., a Canadian producer of juice and dairy alternative products. This investment will boost the company’s manufacturing capacity and create 20 new, good-paying jobs in Mississauga,…
August 19, 2024 Companies to combine their process automation offerings at the turn of the year and establish a joint venture German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters,…
August 19, 2024 When the name SEW-Eurodrive is mentioned, one of the first things people are quick to mention is “electric motors”. That is right, as electric motors formed the beginnings of their company. In the meantime, however, the SEW-Eurodrive name stands for much more, and their range of products and services has grown significantly….
August 9, 2024 Food producers who use compressed air in their operations can rely on the MS-Series from Festo to ensure compliance with SQF-Certification By Krystie Johnston Festo has a broad portfolio of products and solutions for the food industry. One facet of this offering is their MS-Series compressed air preparation units designed with your…
August 8, 2024 FANUC America has introduced the new SR-12iA/C Food Grade SCARA robot, a groundbreaking solution tailored for food processing, packaging, and cleanroom applications. FANUC America, a global leader in robotics and automation, has introduced the new SR-12iA/C Food Grade SCARA robot, a groundbreaking solution tailored for food processing, packaging, and cleanroom applications. In…
August 8, 2024 The stringent food safety standards of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) impact everyone in the U.S. food supply chain, from manufacturers to retailers. For food and beverage processors, preventing contamination necessitates rigorous sanitation protocols to ensure equipment cleanliness at the microbiological level. Enter hygienic design: an approach to enclosure design…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
