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Schneider Electric Launches Lexium Cobot Technology for Industrial Plants

January 16, 2024 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched the Lexium Cobot, a collaborative machine featuring next-generation automation and advanced industrial robotics technology. The Lexium Cobot is designed to work closely alongside humans, performing uniquely gentle and diligent movements using dynamic torque and speed monitoring. Developed to improve plant productivity and…

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Schneider Electric’s New Lexium Cobot in Canada

January 16, 2024 By Krystie Johnston The Lexium Cobot from Schneider Electric is designed to work safely alongside humans, performing gentle and dynamic movements with one of the smallest footprints on the market. Schneider Electric has launched its latest technological innovation: the Lexium Cobot. Designed to meet many challenges that industries face today, it can…

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Ontario Welcomes $33.6 Million Manufacturing Investment in London

January 15, 2024 Andriani’s expansion will create 42 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a $33.6 million investment by Andriani Ltd., an Italy-based pasta manufacturing company, to build their first production facility in North America. This investment will create 42 new, good-paying jobs in London. “Andriani’s significant investment will spur growth throughout our…

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Panduit Fault Managed Power System World’s First UL Certified Class 4 Power System

January 15, 2024 Panduit®, a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions is proud to announce that it has launched the world’s first certified Fault Managed Power System (FMPS). Now, the Panduit FMPS Class 4 power system has received certification to UL 1400, the Outline of Investigation for Fault-Managed Power Systems, from UL Solutions. Panduit…

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Ontario Innovation Takes Centre Stage During Trade Mission to the United States

January 11, 2024 Province-led delegation promotes Ontario as North America’s second largest IT cluster The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to the United States to promote the province’s flourishing automotive, technology and life sciences sectors and attract new investment opportunities. Two delegations of more than 29 Ontario companies, led by Vic Fedeli,…

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WAGO’s New IO-Link Converter

January 11, 2024 IO-Link Converter WAGO’s new IO-Link Converter is a 4-20 mA analog input with a digital display incorporating analog signals into a digital communication network for sensors and actuators from the field into an IO-Link-capable system. The Analog/IO-Link Converter provides an economical, compact solution for easily incorporating conventional analog sensors and actuators into…

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Omron’s Enabling Technologies for Semiconductor Manufacturing

January 11, 2024 By Omron Automation Omron has a broad portfolio of technologies that help enable semiconductor manufacturing With semiconductor manufacturing booming in the Americas, fabrication facilities are on the lookout for innovative ways to quickly produce high-quality wafers and gain a competitive advantage. Omron has the solutions to make that happen. Their portfolio of…

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Omron’s Semiconductor Manufacturing: From Front-End Inspection to Finished

January 11, 2024 By Omron Automation The front-end process of semiconductor manufacturing is critical to quality. As this is when circuits are formed on the surface of the wafer. With semiconductor manufacturing booming in the Americas, fabrication facilities are on the lookout for innovative ways to quickly produce high-quality wafers and gain a competitive advantage….

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EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230

Pilz Explains: Which requirements apply for manufacturers of machinery? January 11, 2024 The Machinery Regulation replaces the Machinery Directive The EU Machinery Regulation will apply from 20 January 2027. It came into force in all member states on 19 July 2023, twenty days after it was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Machine…

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HMS Networks Releases Raspberry Pi Adapter Board – Further Simplifying the Integration of the Anybus CompactCom

January 11, 2024 HMS Networks has launched the Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing industrial device manufacturers with a simplified method to test and evaluate the Anybus CompactCom, a ready-made communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale)…

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Siemens and AWS Join Forces to Democratize Generative AI in Software Development

January 10, 2024 Siemens to integrate Amazon Bedrock into its Mendix low-code development platform to allow customers to create new and upgrade existing applications with the power of generative AI Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale…

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Dr. Peter Selders Succeeds Matthias Altendorf as Endress+Hauser CEO

January 10, 2024 Dr. Peter Selders takes over as CEO, Matthias Altendorf new president of the Supervisory Board Endress+Hauser has completed the announced change at the top of the Group: Dr. Peter Selders has taken over as CEO of the Swiss-based global specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions. The 54-year-old Selders holds a doctorate…

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RS Group awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal Sustainability Rating for Second Successive Year

January 9, 2024 RS Group receives platinum medal attaining notable leadership in the fields of environment, ethics, sustainable procurement, and labour and human rights RS Group plc, a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, has announced it has been awarded a platinum medal for the second year in a row by…

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Safety Switches with Guard Locking by Pilz

January 9, 2024 Work safely and productively – with safety switches from Pilz Movable guards such as swing gates and sliding gates, flaps or covers, can be found in almost every application. If there are dangerous overrun movements, a safety locking device with appropriate manipulation protection in accordance with EN ISO 14119 is required.  The safety gate cannot be…

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Latest Littelfuse Sub-Miniature 12.7 mm Reed Switches Provide High-Reliability, Longer Life Cycles

January 9, 2024 Ideal limit-sensing solution for appliances and automatic testing equipment (ATE) applications Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, is excited to announce the availability of the MATE-12B Reed Switch Series. These sub-miniature reed switches provide longer life and higher reliability than currently available in existing…

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Bosch Rexroth – Strengthening Their Regional Presence

January 9, 2024 Bosch Rexroth knows it’s critical that their products are available to customers when and where they need them. So, to improve the availability of their products and the delivery speed, they’re continuously developing their regionally balanced Bosch Rexroth production network, while also aiming to create high-performing, resilient and sustainable supply chains.  In…