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New Industrial Connectivity Lab

Siemens Customers Test Wireless Technologies in New Industrial Connectivity Laboratory July 24, 2023 The technology company Siemens has opened a new test laboratory for industrial connectivity technologies at its Erlangen site. Embedded in the Siemens Technology Center on the Erlangen campus, the Industrial Connectivity Lab offers 300 square meters of space for extensive testing of…

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Omron Honours Calvek as Strategic Partner of the Year for the Mexico Region

July 24, 2023 Calvek deserves this recognition thanks to strong presence in Mexico automation industry and commitment to incorporate Omron technologies and solutions into every project. Industrial Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas is proud to announce Calvek, a company with a very large presence in the region, as Mexico Strategic Partner of the Year….

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Omron Introduces F440 Smart Camera: Offering Flexibility and Machine Design with Compact and Powerful Machine Vision

July 24, 2023 With its compact form factor, the F440 is ideal for OEMs and manufacturers seeking a state-of-the-art smart camera that combines power and quality in a small package. Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas announces the launch of the F440 Smart Camera, an innovative solution designed to add flexibility to machine vision applications. It…

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EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0 – Evolving Everything in the Enterprise

July 24, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0: a new software-centric automation system based on IEC61499 standards, enabling sustainable operations and improved IT and OT integration Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0, an open platform that connects everything in the enterprise, for the Canadian market. EcoStruxure Automation Expert…

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ABB Expands Large Robot Family with Four Energy Saving Models, 22 Variants

July 21, 2023 ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants offering more choice increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, with a reach from 2.5m to…

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Omron Honours Proax Technologies as 2022 Strategic Partner of the year

July 19, 2023 Omron Automation Americas, a provider of industrial automation solutions, takes great pride in naming Proax Technologies as its Canadian Strategic Partner of the Year. This honor underlines Proax’s exceptional dedication and contribution to both Omron and its clientele over the previous year. As a leader in automation distribution, Proax has collaborated with Omron on…

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The Smallest Safety Controller PNOZmulti 2 – Standalone Base Unit PNOZ m C0

July 18, 2023 Manage furnaces safely with the small controllers PNOZmulti 2 With the base unit PNOZ m B1 Burner from the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2, you can manage safe monitoring and safe control of furnaces simultaneously with one solution. That’s because PNOZmulti 2 controls and monitors both the burner itself and the entire furnace. You…

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Why Integrated Safety Is the Right Strategy for Large, Complex Applications

July 18, 2023 During the safety design process for a machine or application, manufacturers must choose whether these measures will be implemented as a standalone or networked (integrated) safety solution. Basic safety solutions can work for smaller-size applications, but then we are talking about large automotive production lines, for example, complexity makes these unworkable. Integrated…

Siemens’ Automate the Future Tour 2023 Transforms the Every Day Across Canada
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Siemens’ Automate the Future Tour 2023 Transforms the Every Day Across Canada

July 17, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Siemens Canada recently completed their “Automate the Future Tour.” This cross-Canada tour showcased the most recent innovations in manufacturing and process technologies. Customers were invited to explore and engage with all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation solutions that are transforming operations and helping companies succeed in…

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Omron Honours Proax Technologies as 2022 Strategic Partner of the Year

The trusted Canadian automation partner, Proax Technologies, has engaged with Omron on a variety of projects and have consistently drive year-over-year growth July 14, 2023 Industrial Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas is proud to announce Proax Technologies as its Canadian Strategic Partner of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Proax’s outstanding contributions and dedication…

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Siemens Launches Siemens Xcelerator in Canada

Xcelerator, an open, scalable business platform to accelerate digital transformation in industry and infrastructure July 14, 2023 Siemens Canada partners with Dexterra Group to harness power of digital technologies To unlock the value of digitalization at speed and scale for its Canadian customers, Siemens has launched its global open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, in…

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New ABB Value Provider Authorized in The Safety Partner Domain of Expertise

July 12, 2023 ABB is proud to announce that Proax Technologies has been authorized as an ‘ABB Value Provider’ in Canada. The newly awarded ABB Value Provider has been authorized in the Safety Partner domain of expertise, which includes machine safety products that can easily be combined into a comprehensive safety solution to ensure highest…

Machinery Directive (MD) / Machinery Regulation (MR)
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Machinery Directive (MD) / Machinery Regulation (MR)

July 10, 2023 The Machinery Directive is one of the most important pieces of legislation for harmonizing the essential safety requirements for machinery within the European Union. It describes standardized health and safety requirements for interaction between human and machine. The Directive promotes the free movement of machinery within the single market and guarantees a high level…

Omron Announces Jet Automation as a Certified Systems Integrator Partner
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Omron Announces Jet Automation as a Certified Systems Integrator Partner

July 10, 2023 Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new partner Jet Automation, a full-service provider of turnkey system integration and design of control systems. Omron Automation Americas recently announced Jet Automation Inc as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, Jet Automation has over…

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Omron Honours High-Tech Automation Company Ramco Innovations with U.S. Strategic Partner of the Year Award

July 10, 2023 Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recognizes Ramco Innovations its top channel partner FY22 for excellence in revenue growth expertise, local engagement, and solutions selling. Industrial Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas is proud to announce West Des Moines, IA-based Ramco Innovations as U.S. Strategic Partner of the Year for FY22. This…

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The New Wesco: Endless Possibilities

July 4, 2023 Wesco believes life should run smoothly. Every hour, every day, all around the globe. Their people create a world that you can depend on. As a leading global supply chain solutions provider, they use inspiration to drive innovation. Drawing on their unique skills and expertise, they build tangible solutions to transform the…