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POSITAL Announces Upgrades to IXARC Incremental Rotary Encoders

November 19, 2024 Higher resolution opens possibilities in new application areas POSITAL has enhanced its IXARC family of incremental magnetic encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This upgrade includes new phasing options, offering a choice of wider index (Z) pulses, making it easier to replicate the features of older encoders…

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Compact Carrying Case Solution Offers Versatile Use in the Field

November 11, 2024 Portable PC- and EtherCAT-based controls for in situ heat treatment Heat treatment is traditionally used in the welding of pipelines to influence the material properties through controlled heating and cooling. A Canadian system integrator was looking for a flexible, compact system solution for controlling and documenting this process. With the space-saving EtherCAT Terminals and Industrial…

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ABB Announces the Acquisition of Aurora Motors

November 6, 2024 ABB announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Aurora Motors. This acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding customer base in 30 countries and an experienced customer-centered sales structure, as well as solid partnerships with strategic suppliers. Aurora Motors is a $4 million U.S. Vertical Pump Motors provider, with engineering…

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Franklin Electric’s Pioneer Pump Brand Launches Line of Rugged Submersible Dewatering Pumps

October 21, 2024 Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) brand Pioneer Pump® has broadened its product portfolio with the launch of the Minetuff® Series Electric Submersible Pumps. Minetuff is the first electric submersible product from Pioneer Pump, allowing the brand to provide its customers with more dewatering options that deliver proven reliability and performance. The…

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Nouveau Monde Graphite Selects ABB to Power Up Operations at its Matawinie Mine in Canada

September 26, 2024 Nouveau Monde Graphite has awarded ABB a contract to supply, construct and commission the 120kV substation for its Phase-2 Matawinie Mine in the province of Quebec, Canada, as part of the construction preparation for the establishment of a 103,000 tons per annum graphite mining and concentrator complex. Located 120 km north of…

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ABB Partners With Energy Control Technologies to Design Integrated Turbomachinery Controls Solution

September 26, 2024 ABB has signed a joint development agreement with US company Energy Control Technologies (ECT) to co-design and deliver an integrated turbomachinery controls solution which can be configured, operated and maintained within the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system (DCS). The ABB-ECT Integrated Compressor Controls (ICC) with Integrated Control Safety System (ICSS) offers…

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SEW-Eurodrive: Sustainable Thinking. Modular Drive.

August 19, 2024 When the name SEW-Eurodrive is mentioned, one of the first things people are quick to mention is “electric motors”. That is right, as electric motors formed the beginnings of their company. In the meantime, however, the SEW-Eurodrive name stands for much more, and their range of products and services has grown significantly….

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Komatsu and ABB Collaborate Through Open Electrification Platform

August 14, 2024 Innovation is the primary catalyst for ABB and Komatsu to help the industry reach carbon reduction goals ABB and Komatsu are developing innovative solutions such as fully electrified mining machinery and advanced energy management systems. Innovation is the primary catalyst for ABB and Komatsu to help the industry reach carbon reduction goals….

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Antofagasta Minerals Partners with ABB to Drive Real Progress in Its Mining Industry Decarbonization Initiatives

August 14, 2024 The mining industry is striving to close the gap in demand for copper driven by the energy transition, while simultaneously wrangling the challenge of decarbonizing their own operations. Currently, anticipated mine supply from announced projects is expected to meet only 70 percent of copper requirements by 2035[1]. Net zero emission haul trucks…

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Ontario Investing Nearly $17 Million to Support Workers in Northern Ontario

August 12, 2024 Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques The Ontario government is investing nearly $17 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to train over 36,000 workers in the North for in-demand careers in mining, construction, energy and forestry and build new training facilities. With this investment, the province…

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SEW-Eurodrive Is Your Complete Source for Motion Control

August 6, 2024 By Krystie Johnston SEW-Eurodrive specializes in custom, scalable drive solutions that focus on meeting the needs of customers today – and into the future. SEW-Eurodrive’s decentralized variable frequency drives combine power, communications, integration, and support all-in-one, saving you time and money. They have this and so much more to offer. SEW-Eurodrive has…

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The New igus® iComm Box Creates an All-in-One System for Next-Generation Condition Monitoring

July 8, 2024 igus® announces its iComm Box communication module, which enables users to integrate igus® i.Sense sensors into its superwise condition monitoring service. Using advanced algorithms, this all-in-one system collects machine data in real-time, displaying the information on an intuitive dashboard and allowing users to make informed, proactive decisions about component maintenance and service life. The iComm Box extends the…

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MEET TEAM MAX – MAXOLUTION®System Solutions

May 13, 2024 MAXOLUTION® System Solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE Focus on growing your business, and let SEW-EURODRIVE deal with the integration of Smart Technology. Get ready for the  MAXOLUTION® All-in-one Solution and make the shift to an intelligent, highly efficient, advanced manufacturing process that is industry 4.0 ready! MAXOLUTION® from SEW-EURODRIVE delivers tailor-made system solutions with a…

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CIM 2024 Set to Dig Into Critical Minerals, Workforce and Sustainable Mining

May 7, 2024 Preview this year’s CIM show and make the most of your time there The Canadian Institute of Mining’s annual convention and expo takes place May 12-15, 2024, in the Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada. This year’s event now branded CIM Connect, will again dig into some of the hottest topics and most…

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Ontario Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chain

May 7, 2024 Additional funding for critical minerals projects will support innovation in the mining sector, helping create jobs The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million over three years to expand the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). The funding was part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario and will strengthen Ontario’s mining industry…

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Ontario Making It Easier to Enter Skilled Trades

May 2, 2024 New measures would make it easier for youth to get on a fast-track to well-paying careers The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to…