The heart of every automation is the control system March 15, 2023 Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one…
Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma March 8, 2023 The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand and well-paying careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for…
March 8, 2023 Panduit Corp. is proud to announce that The Manufacturing Institute has recognized Cheryl Vlach, SavvyStock Senior Manager, and Sofia Reising, Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, as a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honoree and Emerging Leader, respectively. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels…
March 7, 2023 Transitioning to liquid low-carbon fuels is an important part of the CO2 decarbonization journey. Many of these fuels, which are created from different types of raw materials, are already available and will contribute significantly to climate protection together with modern oil-fired condensing boilers. Until now, the challenge has been getting biofuels to…
March 7, 2023 Robust multicolor and dome lighting on Dataman 280 series increases read rates and throughput on components with direct-part marks (DPMs) Cognex Corporation released the DataMan® 282 fixed-mount barcode reader, outfitted with the company’s high-powered integrated torch (HPIT) and optional dome lighting attachment. These lighting components enhance the product’s ability to read direct-part…
New logistics hub a 48,000 square-foot facility in Indianapolis, Indiana will allow the company to streamline the shipping of products through a global network March 7, 2023 Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000 square-foot Indianapolis, Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the company’s project aimed to boost the fulfillment…
March 3, 2023 This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Automate the Future 2023 will let you explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully-integrated solutions – that can transform your operations to win in this highly…
March 1, 2023 AutomationDirect has added new Murrelektronik surge suppression devices that help protect and lengthen the life of motors, contactors, relays, solenoids, and PLC outputs. These new surge suppression devices support a variety of applications and provide protection from voltage spikes and electromagnetic noise caused by inductive loads. New additions include universal surge suppressors…
February 28, 2023 The causes of hazards and therefore the technical measures applied to avoid them can vary widely. As a result, different types of safety are differentiated, by the cause of potential hazards for example. “Functional safety” is the term used when safety depends on the correct function of a control system. Risk assessment plays a central…
Siemens Canada Digital Industries is excited to bring you a series of webinars related to our industrial technology solution portfolio February 28, 2023 Webinars Available Soon Flexible, versatile solutions with SIMATIC Automation Controllers for distributed and PC-based applications With PC-based automation, you can implement applications and solutions that far exceed the functions of a classic…
Dr Klaus Endress to leave the Supervisory Board by the end of the year; Matthias Altendorf named as successor; Dr Peter Selders will become CEO February 28, 2023 As previously announced, Dr Klaus Endress will give up his responsibilities as president of the Supervisory Board. He is to be succeeded by CEO Matthias Altendorf. The…
February 28, 2023 Who is Guillevin Automation? Guillevin Automation began in Quebec, Canada. They have been a group since 1983. There are four branches in Canada that span from coast to coast. There is the Pacific branch in British Columbia, another serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Then there is the Ontario branch which supports the…
February 27, 2023 With the sale of robots hitting record levels, Marc Segura, ABB Robotics President is making several predictions on key trends in robotics automation for 2023. “The impact of global labor shortages is increasingly being felt by many businesses while they try to keep pace with customer demands,” said Marc Segura, ABB Robotics…
February 24, 2023 New data types FIXED and LFIXED The data types FIXED (fixed point number with 6 decimal places) and LFIXED (fixed point number with 11 decimal places) are now available for the controller PSSu H PLC2 FS SN SD(-T). As a result, more complex arithmetic calculations are now possible. Nesting of data types…
February 23, 2023 A digital transformation comes with many challenges: making your production more calculable, boosting productivity, and optimizing OEE. Watch the video to find out how the Industrial Connectivity Services team tackles them – as well as another challenge! Industrial Connectivity Services enable you to access and collect any data from literally any source,…
Proposed legislation will consolidate an investment-ready mega site in Southwestern Ontario February 23, 2023 Mega site in Southwestern Ontario will attract investment and strengthen competitiveness. The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness by consolidating a new investment-ready mega site in St. Thomas. The proposed legislation builds on the province’s…
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