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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…

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Rittal Canada at Seneca Polytechnic

December 5, 2023 On November 21, Seneca Polytechnic hosted a ceremony to honor the inaugural group of students who successfully completed the EPLAN Certified Student (ECS) exam. The certification serves as a noteworthy achievement for students who have fulfilled the requirements of the EPLAN course within Seneca’s Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation (EMA) program. Congratulations to all! Source More…

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How Can Omron’s Certified System Integrator Partners Elevate Your Automation Solutions?

December 5, 2023 Omron delves into the numerous benefits of working alongside an Omron-certified system integrator With so many companies offering system integrator services in the automation industry, finding the right partner can be a daunting task. At Omron, they understand the importance of seamless integration, efficient automation, and adaptable manufacturing process. That is why…

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Omron Announces Hawk Technology as a Certified Systems Integrator Partner

Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new partner Hawk Technology Ltd, a full-service provider of automation solutions December 5, 2023 Omron Automation Americas recently announced Hawk Technology as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Rock Island, Illinois, Hawk has been providing superior services and products that maximize their…

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EPLAN, Get in Shape to Engineer Efficiently with Version 2024

eLearning Courses Bring Quick Success December 4, 2023 Discover new functions, get tips for engineering, simply work more efficiently: with Eplan’s eLearning courses, the sky’s the limit for users. Solutions provider Eplan supplies its users worldwide with valuable training content in up to sixteen languages. What’s special about them is that all the eLearning courses…

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Ontario Strengthens Electric Vehicle Supply Chain With New Manufacturing Investment

December 4, 2023 Dana Canada Corporation to create 105 good-paying jobs in Oakville and Cambridge The Ontario government is welcoming a significant investment by Dana Canada Corporation, a leading manufacturer in drivetrain and electric propulsion motor systems. The investment will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capacity of thermal management systems, a key component…

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Nidec Drive Technology Develops Smart-FLEXWAVE, the World’s First Precision Reducer with Multiple Built-in Sensors, They Claim

December 4, 2023 Nidec Drive Technology Corporation, a member of Nidec Corporation’s group companies, announced that it has developed Smart-FLEXWAVE, the world-first product that combines FLEXWAVE, an existing precision control reducer for robots and machine tools, with built-in torque, temperature, and angle sensors. FLEXWAVE, the currently available precision reducer with a wave gear mechanism, is…

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Device-Based Firewall Profile Added to CIP Security to Further Protect EtherNet/IP Networks

December 4, 2023 ODVA has announced that CIP SecurityTM, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IPTM, has added a new device-based firewall for enhanced intrusion deterrence. The CIP Security device-based firewall provides users with a simple traffic filter similar to how the IP Tables program enables a firewall to be setup in Linux. The device-based firewall…

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Comau Showcased Advanced Material Handling and Integrated Robotics Solutions at the Annual Rockwell Automation Fair

December 4, 2023 Comau joined Rockwell Automation at its 32nd annual Automation Fair®, November 6 – 9 in Boston, Massachusetts, (BOOTH #282) to highlight the full integration of its high-performance articulated robots and advanced vision systems with Rockwell Automation’s unified robot control platform. Comau-Rockwell Automation integrated solutions, which will be on display by systems integrators…

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Ontario Strengthening Auto Parts Manufacturing Sector in Durham Region

November 29, 2023 Province investing in local manufacturers to boost competitiveness and create good-paying jobs The Ontario government is helping 26 small and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers invest almost $9.6 million in new tools and technology to enhance their competitiveness and create 111 new, good-paying jobs. As part of these investments, the province is providing…

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ANCA’s FX7 ULTRA: Ultra Impressive and Ultra Precise. Innovation at its Finest

November 29, 2023 By Krystie Johnston ANCA’s passion for technology and innovation, combined with their manufacturing expertise has made them a world-leader for flexible CNC tool grinders and cutters, and they are gaining attention in Canada. From Melbourne, Australia to a world-leading manufacturer ANCA is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality innovative products and…

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Upgrading Legacy Control Systems to Current Technology Using Schneider Electric’s Solutions and Guillevin Automation 

November 28, 2023 By Krystie Johnston When a legacy control system is no longer supported by the manufacturer, an upgrade is required. To facilitate an easy migration, Guillevin Automation can assist you in this process with the right products and solutions.  Guillevin is one of the latest and oldest distributors of equipment used for electrical,…