November 6, 2023 By Rick Farrell, President, PlantTours In plant operations, the margin for error is notoriously slim. The smallest oversight, a single misinterpreted instruction, or an unnoticed alert can be the difference between smooth operations and catastrophic failures. While advanced technologies and protocols play an undeniable part in ensuring safety, the bedrock upon which…
Provincial investment will boost northern economy and food security November 6, 2023 The Ontario government is providing more than $4.1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to nine agri-food projects in the North. This investment will boost local food production, create jobs and stimulate expansion and diversification in the northern agri-food sector. Greg Rickford,…
Fall Economic Statement includes an additional $100 million to attract new jobs to the province November 6, 2023 Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following a monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed that while employment in Ontario decreased in October 2023, almost 160,000 jobs have been…
November 6, 2023 Electro Rent, a leader in test and measurement equipment rental solutions and services, has announced a strategic distribution agreement with AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity, and accessories. This agreement enhances the existing relationship between AFL and Electro Rent by adding the ability for the company to offer splicers…
November 1, 2023 Festo has appointed Thomas Böck, 52, to succeed Oliver Jung as head of the Management Board of the family-owned global automation technology leader, effective Jan 1, 2024. The Management Board is the senior executive team charged with overseeing the worldwide operations of the company and strategic development. Böck was most recently CEO…
November 1, 2023 Siemens: Transform the Everyday. The clock is ticking. So let’s make big changes and leverage technology to transform the everyday by combining both the real and digital worlds. It’s time to make our cities more livable, design and produce innovative solutions faster and make transportation more sustainable. Start your transformation journey now….
November 1, 2023 Fisher FIELDVUE DVC7K offers Advice at the Device technology with real-time analytics for valve health diagnostics and prescriptive corrective actions Emerson has announced the Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DVC7K Digital Valve Controller, a new design improving upon 30 years of field-proven innovation. The DVC7K features Advice at the Device™ technology with embedded computing and analytics that…
October 31, 2023 Distinguishing PROFIBUS from PROFINET PROFIBUS, established in 1989, is a veteran serial Fieldbus, while PROFINET represents the Industrial Ethernet protocol, a future-proof solution. Both standards emerge from the same organization, PROFIBUS and PROFINET International, yet their characteristics markedly differ. History and Future Direction Introduced in 1989, PROFIBUS rapidly expanded throughout the 1990s…
October 31, 2023 In the ever-evolving industrial landscape, robust communication infrastructure is crucial. Industrial Ethernet switches are at the core of this, bridging modern communication systems effortlessly. They go beyond merely connecting devices; they ensure seamless, real-time interactions in challenging environments, upholding operational continuity and security. Key Takeaways Key Features of Industrial Ethernet Switches Gigabit…
October 31, 2023 AutomationDirect has added EWT-PA series flexible, non-metallic, two-piece split conduit from Murrplastik. This flex split conduit provides an easy solution for routing pre-terminated cables, eliminating the need to dismantle/reassemble the installed connectors. The EWT-PA series conduit consists of dual overlapping tubes that are easy to open yet provide mechanical protection and eliminate…
October 31, 2023 What does EPLAN stand for and how can we improve your engineering? You will find out in this image video. Shaping the future of engineering. EPLAN provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering. They develop one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine,…
October 31, 2023 The Power of Vision Industrial image processing or vision systems are a real efficiency booster for many industries. Cameras replace a large number of sensors and are the basis for maximum automation of numerous processes. Barcode reading, dimensional inspection, quality control, parts tracking and identification, and production line monitoring are just a…
October 31, 2023 WAGO’s new Basic Controller 100 joins the WAGO-I/O-System. Programmed with CODESYS 3.5 engineering software, they can be configured using web-based management with most any browser and are ideal for large volume and price sensitive control applications. Your benefits with WAGO’s I/O Systems: Optimum performance and availability: Thanks to their ultra-high performance, low…
October 31, 2023 The EM511 is a bidirectional 1-phase energy meter with a backlit 9-digit display and 0.001 kWh resolution Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, now presents the new EM500 series 1-phase energy analyser. The EM511 is a bidirectional 1-phase energy meter…
TNR Industrial Doors’ expansion will create good-paying jobs in Oro-Medonte October 27, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $40 million investment by TNR Industrial Doors Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance rubber, freezer and cooler doors. The investment will be used to build a new advanced manufacturing facility that will create 30 new, good-paying…
October 27, 2023 As part of its ambitious NEXTGEN program, POSITAL has released new members of its TILTIX inclinometer family with analog communications interfaces. The new versions are mechanically and electrically compatible with older models and share the same mounting footprint. POSITAL’s TILTIX inclinometers are used in motion control and safety assurance systems to measure…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
