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A Guide to Controller Area Network (CAN) for Industrial Applications

July 10, 2024 In industrial and automotive communication protocols, the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus stands out for its robustness, efficiency, and adaptability. Originally developed for the automotive industry to reduce the complexity and weight of car wiring, CAN bus has expanded beyond its initial application to become a widely adopted standard in mechatronics and…

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Endress+Hauser Boosts R+D Spending in 2023 by 10%, Adds Patents, Patent Applications in All Product Sectors

July 10, 2024 There is no slackening the pace of innovation at Endress+Hauser. Last year, the global measurement and automation technology firm launched 20 new products and introduced over 1,100 new device options. Customers also benefitted from new tools and improved processes. The family-owned company also filed 257 patent applications for new inventions and 723…

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Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability with Rittal’s New Blue e+ S Cooling Units

July 9, 2024 Introduction  The push towards sustainable manufacturing is driving the need for efficient enclosure cooling units, especially in industries like automotive where consistent cooling is crucial. The challenge lies in maintaining necessary cooling outputs while adhering to eco-friendly standards. The Blue e+ S Advantage Rittal’s Blue e+ line has set a benchmark in…

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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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Sweetch Energy and Rockwell Automation Optimize Unique Zero-Carbon Electricity Generation Technology

July 8, 2024 French renewables startup Sweetch Energy will rely on extensive domain expertise and global presence from Rockwell Automation help scale its osmotic power generation technology. Osmotic energy is naturally generated by the difference in salinity between freshwater and seawater. The INOD® (Ionic Nano Osmotic Diffusion) technology developed by Sweetch Energy is the first technology of…

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Ontario Supporting Innovation in the Life Sciences

July 8, 2024 Life Sciences Innovation Fund helping to advance homegrown medical technologies The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help 11 companies in the life sciences sector develop and launch made-in-Ontario health care technologies and innovations. “These investments signal our government’s continued commitment to promoting the very best of Ontario’s life sciences sector,”…

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Province Investing in Hydroelectric Energy in Eastern Ontario

July 8, 2024 Refurbishments will create 500 good-paying jobs and provide reliable, affordable and clean energy to power growth The Ontario government is expanding and refurbishing clean electricity generation by announcing support for Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) approximately $1 billion investment to refurbish eight hydroelectric generating stations in Eastern Ontario. This infrastructure program would secure…

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Ontario and Alberta Partnering to Create More Opportunities for Internationally Trained Skilled Workers

July 8, 2024 New agreement will help remove barriers to fill gaps in the skilled labour market The governments of Ontario and Alberta are supporting a framework for collaboration on international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. This partnership will put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition and encourage…

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Ontario Added 9,800 Jobs in June, Mostly in Manufacturing

July 8, 2024 Province promoting business competitiveness and strengthening cross-border relationships to fuel job creation Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on July 5th’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added 9,800 jobs in June, including 8,600 jobs in the manufacturing sector. “For the…

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Save 45% On An Omron V460 ‘Just Read’ Bundle — for a Limited Time Only

July 4, 2024 Save 45% On An Omron V460 ‘Just Read’ Bundle — for a Limited Time Only! Get ready, this bundle has got you covered with everything you need to hit the ground running. It includes: This bundle is available in Canada for $2,135 CAD List price of all components is $3,911 for a…

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New Emerson Pneumatic Valves Provide Greater Automation Flexibility, Optimized Flow

July 3, 2024 The AVENTICS XV valve series features multiple interoperable valve sizes and higher flow rates in a compact design Emerson has launched its AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve…

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ABB Launches New NINVA™ with SIL2 Certification for Safer and Simpler Temperature Measurement Across Industries

July 3, 2024 ABB has launched an enhanced version of its NINVA™ TSP341-N non-invasive temperature sensor, delivering safer and simpler temperature measurements for applications in the chemical, oil and gas industries. The new NINVA is the first SIL2-certified non-invasive temperature transmitter, making it the safest non-invasive temperature measurement sensor on the market. With proven performance…

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Emerson Visualization and Automation Solutions Underpin a Marine Demonstration Configuration

July 3, 2024 Emerson now offers a free template configuration for marine applications, based on its Movicon.NExTTM HMI/SCADA system, and its PACSystemsTM edge controllers, industrial panel PCs, and other control and networking products. This marine demonstration configuration provides a comprehensive user visualization and interface experience, and it is available free of charge so designers and shipbuilders can…

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Annual Analysis Reveals Steady Growth in Industrial Network Market – Industrial Network Market Shares 2024 According to HMS Networks

July 3, 2024 Every year, HMS Networks conducts a comprehensive analysis of the industrial network market, aiming to estimate the distribution of new connected nodes by type and protocol within factory automation. The latest study indicates that the industrial network market continues to expand, with an anticipated 7% growth in 2024. Notably, Industrial Ethernet remains…

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How ExTech Borescopes Solve Inspection Challenges 

June 28, 2024 By Rob Milner, Questions by Krystie Johnston FLIR recently announced the release of the Extech BR450W Series of video borescopes for inspecting difficult-to-reach targets. The two models (the BR450W-D Dual HD Wireless and BR450W-A2 Two-Way Articulating Wireless) offer several features to address the challenges of viewing restricted targets. Rob Milner, Director Global…

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New Cooling Solution Uses Water for Single Phase Direct Liquid Cooling: Rittal Develops Megawatt Cooling for AI

June 27, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) promises revolutionary benefits. Is the IT infrastructure ready? Data centre operators are breaking new technological ground with their technology partners. Rittal now presents a new cooling solution that delivers over 1 megawatt of cooling output and paves the way for AI. This is because the demand for computing power…