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Introducing Omron’s Latest E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Downtime

May 7, 2024 Omron’s E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers offer seamless integration reliable detection, cost reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency for optimized industrial sensing capabilities Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces its’ latest innovation in industrial sensing technology – the Smart Fiber Amplifier. This product is designed to improve…

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Omron and NEURA Robotics Partner to Unveil New Cognitive Robot and Seamless Integration of Automation Technologies at Automate 2024

May 7, 2024 Omron and NEURA Robotics to unveil new line of cognitive robots and advanced AI-driven automation technologies at Automate Omron, a leading solution provider in industrial automation, and NEURA Robotics GmbH, an innovation leader in cognitive robotics, recently announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through advanced AI-driven cognitive automation technologies….

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igus Honours Energy Chain Applications as Part of Its Ninth Vector Awards

May 6, 2024 igus® announces the winners of its 2024 vector awards igus® has announced the winners of its 2024 vector awards, a biennial competition that honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate igus e-chain® cable carriers made of high-performance plastics. A U.S. company, TDK RF Solutions, took the silver vector award for its automotive test…

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Festo Introduces ELGD, a New Generation of Electric Actuator for Linear Applications

May 2, 2024 Festo introduces its newest generation of electrical Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TB tooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BS ball screw actuators, are based on an innovative Festo design. Festo inlaid the bearings into the aluminum extrusion and extended bearings to the full width of the axis. This design enhancement enables high loads in a compact footprint. Machine builders…

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Ontario Making It Easier to Enter Skilled Trades

May 2, 2024 New measures would make it easier for youth to get on a fast-track to well-paying careers The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to…

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Eplan Live from Sweden: Looking at the Practical Side of Production

May 2 2024 The new episode of Eplan L!VE is taking place under the maxim “Bringing Production to Life.” The international online event, broadcasting live from Sweden this time around, will be taking a very close look at production: system integrator Sejfo and the experts from Eplan will be presenting how the Swedish company is…

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Altivar Process: Driving Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future! | Schneider Electric

May 1, 2024 Altivar Process Drives and Schneider Sustainable Impact Program Discover how Schneider Electric is tackling environmental concerns with an end-to-end circularity model through their high power Altivar Process Drive Systems. These systems, designed with modular components, pioneer the new business model, offering up to 80% savings on resources, energy, and CO2 compared to…

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Revolutionizing EV SMT Assembly: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency with Advanced CT X-Ray Inspection

April 30, 2024 In the dynamic realm of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, ensuring the utmost quality and reliability of circuit boards is of paramount importance. Omron, a pioneering force in automaton technology, has developed the VT-X850, an innovative CT X_Ray inspection system tailored specifically for EV SMT (surface mount technology) assembly This state-of-the-art machine offers…

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ABB Co-Launches Interoperability Initiative to Unlock Industrial IoT Insights for More Efficient and Sustainable Industry

April 29, 2024 At the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2024, founding members ABB (including B&R), Capgemini, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric (including AVEVA) and Siemens announced collaboration on a new initiative to deliver interoperability for Industrial IoT ecosystems. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and open to further interested parties, the Margo initiative draws its…

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Siri’s First Head of Product and Design Launches a New AI Startup Combating Misinformation

April 29, 2024 Proemial, supported by well-known tech leaders such as the Amazon CTO, is now launching the groundbreaking knowledge platform, ‘proem’. proem answers user questions backed by scientific research papers and leverages AI to summarize the findings, helping non-experts easily understand and share even complex knowledge Siri’s first Head of Product and Design, Mads…

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Product Feature: ERH32 Extended Rotary Handles

April 26, 2024 As a leading provider of innovative solutions for the workplace, Noark is proud to introduce their latest product offering: ERH32 Series Extended Rotary Handles. These handles are designed to enhance the performance and functionality of your equipment, making it easier than ever to operate and maintain. Noark’s Extended Rotary Handles are specifically engineered…

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Siemens Xcelerator: Scaling Roll-Out of Generative AI with Siemens Industrial Copilot

April 26, 2024 At Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens presents the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) product for engineering in an industrial environment. The Siemens Industrial Copilot, the generative AI-powered assistant, is now seamlessly connected to the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal. This will enable engineering teams to find the right help topic and to generate…

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ANCA’s AIMS Selected as Finalist for 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Council Awards

April 25, 2024 The Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC) is the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers and, as part of its mission, annually seeks world-class manufacturing companies and key individuals who contribute to the technology. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this premier awards program. On June 5, 2024, various companies and…

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Ontario Investing in the Critical Minerals Supply Chain

April 25, 2024 Funding for junior mining companies creating jobs in the north The Ontario government is investing over $4 million to help junior mining companies find the mines that will fuel the electric vehicle revolution. Funding through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) is part of the province’s Critical Minerals Strategy to drive long-term economic growth…