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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s Networking and Compatibility Capabilities Provide Quality and Cost-Conscious Machine

December 22, 2023 Integrated Production Systems (IPS) develops a machine to produce anechoic foam for its customers by incorporating a complete Mitsubishi Electric solution including CC-Link IE TSN networking. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is known for the quality, performance, and compatibility of its automation components. Because of this, Womack Machine Supply, Diamond Partner Distributor Elite…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Provides HMI, PLC, VFD, and Servo Components to Achieve Precise and Delicate Capping Machine

December 22, 2023 Packaging machinery customer, Balpack Inc., creates a highly precise capping machine with quick changeover functionality through programming expertise from HPE Automation and precision controls from Mitsubishi Electric. When Balpack Inc., packaging machinery specialists from Sarasota, Florida, were tasked with manufacturing a star wheel capping machine for a customer, they turned to automation…

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The New SINAMICS S200 Servo Drive System from Siemens: Move Beyond!

December 21, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Siemens recently released their new SINAMICS S200 servo drive system. It is designed to address a wide range of standard applications, including battery, packaging, handling and robotics, metal forming, and other general machinery. The S200 has been optimized for performance, is easy to use, and is fit for the…

How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility
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How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility

December 20, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is a global electrical distribution organization known in Canada under brands like Nedco, and Rexel Atlantic. Rexel is a leading distributor of high-quality electrical products and services for the residential, industrial, and commercial markets and they have a variety of specialists located across the country…

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Electromate Announces Pre-Order Availability of Universal Robots’ New UR30 Cobot

December 20, 2023 Electromate is proud to partner with Universal Robots in bringing the UR30 to Canadian manufacturers Electromate Inc., a leading Distributor of Precision Robotic & Mechatronic Solutions, is excited to announce the pre-order availability of Universal Robots’ latest innovation – the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot). The UR30, boasting a 30 kg payload capacity,…

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Leviton Announces Agreement Extension with SPIE

New three-year agreement marks 20 years of commitment between SPIE and Leviton December 20, 2023 Leviton has announced a new three-year agreement with SPIE marking 20 years of cooperation and commitment between the two organizations. Over the past 17 years, Leviton and SPIE Nederland, the Dutch subsidiary of SPIE, have maintained a long-lasting, relationship to…

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Lakeside’s New Innovation & Service Excellence Centre

December 20, 2023 Lakeside is excited to announce their Innovation Centre is open and fully operational. This latest investment, a 44,000 sqft. Service Excellence Centre located in Hamilton, is their principal hub for service and solution manufacturing in Central Ontario.  The best-in-class technology, our skilled workforce, and a state-of-the-art facility are all combined to enable us to design and construct…

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Proax Technologies Announces New Calgary Office

December 20, 2023 Proax Technologies Ltd. is thrilled to announce the opening of their new 5,000 ft2 location in Calgary, Alberta! Proax’s expansion represents a big milestone for them, and they are eager to better serve their valued clients in the Calgary area. They would like to express their gratitude for your continued support in…

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Software PNOZmulti Configurator – What’s New in Version 11.3

The original safety circuit configuration tool for the small controllers PNOZmulti December 20, 2023 Laser scanner function blocks for PSENscan, motion monitoring for AGVS From software version 11.3.0, new blocks provide for the most secure und flexible monitoring of the: Laser scanner PSENscan: The zone selection function block enables productive solutions for stationary and mobile…

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Siemens Launches New Servo Drive System Specifically for the Battery and Electronics Industry

December 12, 2023 Siemens SINAMICS S200 servo drive system With Sinamics S200, Siemens is launching a new servo drive system designed for a variety of standard applications in the battery, electronics as well as other industries. It consists of a precise servo drive, powerful servo motors and easy-to-use cables and offers high dynamic performance. Applications…

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Ontario Welcomes $35 Million Manufacturing Investment in Windsor

December 11, 2023 Bobaek America’s new facility will boost Ontario’s automotive supply chain and create 144 good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a $35 million investment by Bobaek America Inc., a Korean electric vehicle (EV) parts manufacturer, to build a new manufacturing facility in Windsor, specializing in battery insulation panels and cell sheets for…

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Introducing a New Generation of POSITAL Kit Encoders

December 11, 2023 POSITAL has announced a major upgrade to its family of 36 mm kit encoders for motion control applications. For these new devices, introduced as part of the company’s NEXTGEN initiative, upgrades include higher resolution and refined packaging that provides more compact form factors, better protection from solid particles and simpler installation procedures….

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Festo Launches HPPF Diminutive Flat Parallel Gripper for Space-Constrained Applications

December 6, 2023 Festo’s HPPF diminutive flat parallel gripper not only delivers great force in tight spaces, it’s also extremely well-priced Thanks to manufacturing innovations achieved on a new production line, Festo’s HPPF diminutive flat parallel gripper not only delivers great force in tight spaces, it’s also extremely well-priced. HPPF ranges from 19 mm to…

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Government of Canada Launches Union-Led Advisory Table to Help Workers Succeed in Canada’s Economic Future

December 5, 2023 Government of Canada Launches Union-Led Advisory Table to Help Workers Succeed in Canada’s Economic Future. Governments make better economic decisions when we listen to workers. Every major challenge and opportunity we’re facing right now—the shift to clean energy, the housing shortage, climate change—comes down to workers. So workers shouldn’t just have a…

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Siemens Professional Education – English Version

December 5, 2023 Siemens Professional Education trains talents worldwide Well-trained skilled workers are more important than ever to successfully master the challenges of digital and green transformation. Siemens Professional Education trains talents worldwide in vocational training and dual study programmes in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, IT and industrial engineering, in order to secure the…

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Available Soon: Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 With EtherCAT FSoE

December 5, 2023 The protocol Safety-over-EtherCAT (FSoE) was defined in order to implement secure data transfer for EtherCAT. FSoE enables the transfer of safety-related and non-safety-related information in the EtherCAT communication system. As a result, FSoE is suitable for safety applications up to SIL 3 in accordance with IEC 61508. The safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 is easy to configure as FSoE Master from…