“Enormous Opportunities, Many of Which We Are Still Completely Unaware Of” July 4, 2023 Whether in production, assembly, material handling or logistics, industrial automation is being integrated into more and more processes across all industries and areas of business and it’s changing them from the bottom up. Cables and wires are like a nervous system….
July 3, 2023 AutomationDirect now offers IronHorse stainless steel worm gearboxes. Worm gearboxes are power transmission devices that drive a load at a fixed reduced ratio of a motor’s speed. The stainless steel housings of these gearboxes make them suitable for the food and beverage industry and many other harsh industrial applications. IronHorse stainless steel…
July 3, 2023 By Nikunj Shah, Siemens Industry, Inc., Digital Factory, Motion Control Business In this paper, the author examines the various characteristics of electric drive enclosures labeled NEMA 1 and UL Type 1, detailing the differences and similarities, with an explanation of why the NEMA enclosure rating does not equate to the apparently similar…
June 29, 2023 Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 (EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert) for the Canadian market. EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 is the latest version of the world’s first software-centric industrial automation system, Schneider claims. The solution represents a new approach to designing, building,…
June 29, 2023 Siemens’ new Tandem AFCI circuit technology feeds two separate circuits from one breaker position. Twin AFCI circuit technology fits in new or existing construction and saves space in a loadcentre. Available in Pig Tail or Plug on Neutral versions. Tandem AFCI Breakers Tandem AFCI breakers provide flexibility where traditional breakers can’t, making them…
June 26, 2023 Automation technology helps manufacturing to be more economical and sparing on resources. Safe automation technology from Pilz supports their customers on the road to sustainable production. For a lower failure rate and increased availability and productivity. In short: for a long life for plant and machinery. That’s why Pilz has Industrial Security…
RS Group, the omni-channel industrial solutions provider consistently delivers innovative solutions and exceptional customer service while driving year-over-year (YOY) growth June 26, 2023 The omni-channel industrial solutions provider consistently delivers innovative solutions and exceptional customer service while driving year-over-year (YOY) growth. RS Group was announced by industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas as its…
June 22, 2023 Imagine having the flexibility to meet challenging application needs with minimal operation disruption and cost. Rockwell Automation’s ArmorBlock 5000™ I/O blocks integrated with IO-Link technology can help you achieve that. Designed for On-Machine™ use in harsh environments, their ArmorBlock 5000 I/O solution offers the scalability that will help reduce total installation time and…
June 22, 2023 Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced it has been recognized for achieving Maturity Level 4 of the globally recognized The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443-4-1 industrial cybersecurity certification, the highest level. Certification of the Rockwell Automation SDL was performed independently by TÜV…
Weidmüeller’s new SNAP IN connection technology will take your wiring processes to a whole new level. June 20, 2023 SNAP INto the future with Klippon® Connect Time is money. For this reason, installation work in control cabinet construction must be carried out ever faster, preferably automated. At the same time, the connections should be permanently…
June 20, 2023 UV printing is an excellent alternative to silk screening. Hammond Manufacturing can apply your custom graphics to many of their products. Their multiple printers use an advanced UV-curable inkjet printing process, accommodating a wide range of applications and offering superior print quality. While they can print on almost any of their products,…
GREENPACK™ Bulk Packs in Sustainably Smart Packaging eliminate plastic packaging June 20, 2023 Leviton has announced that their Cat 6A High Flex Patch Cords are now available in a convenient and sustainable GREENPACK bulk pack, featuring new Sustainably Smart Packaging. The new GREENPACK packaging option reduces installation time and cost, while also eliminating single-use plastic…
June 19, 2023 Japan’s Nidec Corporation and Brazil’s Embraer have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture company, called Nidec Aerospace LLC (hereunder “JV”), to develop Electric Propulsion Systems for the aerospace sector. The transaction combines the complementary synergies and distinct areas of expertise of two world-class engineering companies to spearhead a new era…
June 19, 2023 Festo’s plant in Monterrey, Mexico to reinforce supply chain Festo is investing $100 million to build a plant in Monterrey, Mexico to reinforce supply chain resilience for key products used in the Americas. It highlights the company’s “Local for Local” philosophy to position it closer to specific markets with great growth potential. …
The F440 Smart Camera is the latest in high-resolution compact smart cameras from Omron Automation. June 19, 2023 The F440 is the latest in high-resolution compact smart cameras from Omron Automation. Featuring a 5 MP Global Shutter sensor, this fully contained vision system can tackle even the most difficult machine vision applications. The Omron F440…
June 15, 2023 The Pilz Automation PITreader was created to enable easy integration of safe access into your machine safety control system using RFID transponders and readers. In an era where machine automation complexity continues to grow ensuring safety and security of these systems is paramount. Safe machine access control is a crucial component in…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
