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Rockwell Automation Achieves Industry Benchmark with IEC 62443-4-2 Cybersecurity Certification for Variable Frequency Drives

March 6, 2025 New certification recognizes Rockwell’s PowerFlex 755T-series and PowerFlex 6000T VFDs for adherence to the stringent IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standards’ guidelines. Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced it has been recognized for achieving the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443-4-2 Security Level Capability 1…

Contactron Speed Starters: Phoenix Contact's Game-Changing Solution for Modern Motor Control
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Contactron Speed Starters: Phoenix Contact’s Game-Changing Solution for Modern Motor Control

March 5, 2025 In industrial settings where efficiency and reliability are paramount, choosing the right motor control solution can make all the difference in operational performance. While traditional motor starters provide basic functionality and frequency converters offer advanced capabilities, many operations need something in between—a solution that combines simplicity with versatility. Phoenix Contact’s CONTACTRON Speed…

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Retrofit Your Substations with MOXA Secure IEC 61850 Gateways

March 5, 2025 Simplify Protocol Communication in Substation Automation Systems Integrating legacy power systems with IEC 61850 communication networks can be challenging due to the diverse industrial protocols used at field sites. Additionally, incorporating these systems into modern networks introduces significant security risks. Moxa’s MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateways are designed to bridge this gap by…

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Sumant Vashisht Appointed as EFC Vice-Chair of the Dry-Type Transformer Section

March 4, 2025 Sumant Vashisht Appointed as EFC Vice-Chair of the Dry-Type Transformer Section HPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Sumant Vashisht as Vice-Chair of the Dry-Type Transformer Section of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC). This Section represents manufacturers of dry-type transformers that are voltage changing or isolation devices, which are air-cooled rather than liquid…

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Transform Your Operations with Sysmac Automation – Powered by Proax

March 4, 2025 Discover how Omron Sysmac Automation Solutions, brought to you by Proax, can revolutionize your operations. With seamless integration, faster deployment, and unmatched scalability, it empowers you to tackle the toughest challenges in automation. Watch now and see how Proax makes automation easy for you! More Information Proax Technologies Ltd. Related Story Overcoming…

Economic Foresight: Modernize Systems Sustainably with Retrofits Instead of Buying New Ones
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Economic Foresight: Modernize Systems Sustainably with Retrofits Instead of Buying New Ones

March 4, 2025 Manufacturing companies are facing major challenges: rising costs, strict regulations and the pressure to work more sustainably. In this uncertain economic situation, purchasing new machines is often risky and too expensive. Retrofitting offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative: modernizing existing machines to the latest state of the art not only saves money,…

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Panduit: Embracing the Digital Economy Through Innovation and Sustainability

March 4, 2025 Panduit’s digital lives create an enormous need for power to keep us connected, and the ever-increasing tech-driven economy places increasing demands on the infrastructure responsible for the processing and analysis of digital information. Additionally, business customers are looking for more sustainable options as our digital footprint continues to grow. For almost 70…

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Ontario Welcomes Frontier Lithium’s Critical Mineral Refinery in Thunder Bay

March 4, 2025 New refinery will expand production and processing of lithium chemicals as part of made-in-Ontario critical mineral supply chain On March 4, the Ontario government welcomed Frontier Lithium Inc.’s proposal to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to build a first-of-its-kind lithium refinery in Thunder Bay. This refinery would result in hundreds of new,…

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Festo Names Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker CEO of its North America Business Region

March 4, 2025 Uhlenbecker will assume his new role on April 1 upon the retirement of current CEO Carlos Miranda. Festo announced the retirement of Carlos Miranda, its North American Business Region CEO, effective April 1 and the appointment of the region’s new CEO Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker. A family-owned global business with more than $3.7…

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Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!

Innovation and Responsibility – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow March 4, 2025 Festo is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. A family-owned global business with more than $3.7 billion in revenue and 20,000 employees, Festo is recognized as a premier automation supplier and innovator. Festo has operated in North America for more than 50 years. “One of…

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Siemens Revolutionizes Machining Robotics with Danobat and Autonox by Introducing the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot

March 3, 2025 Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR). This groundbreaking technology is a significant advance in the precision and productivity of robots that will open the door to new applications in the manufacturing industry. The Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot from Siemens is…

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ABB to Invest $120 Million to Expand US Manufacturing

March 3, 2025 ABB announced on March 3, that it will invest $120 million in the United States to expand the production capacity of its low voltage electrification products. The investment will enable ABB to meet increasing demand from customers in a wide range of key growth industries, including data centers, buildings and utilities. ABB…

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160th Anniversary of Gleason Corporation

February 28, 2025 Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160th anniversary This year marks an important milestone as Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160th anniversary. Founded in 1865 by William Gleason, the company has transformed from a small workshop to a global leader in gear technology, offering comprehensive solutions that encompass design software, manufacturing and metrology equipment, tooling,…

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PSENslock 2: Switch to the New Generation Now

February 27, 2025 Safety locking device PSENslock 2 – Generational change made simple! Already using the electromagnetic safety locking device PSENslock? Then you’ll be convinced by the new generation PSENslock 2, which offers you even more features and can be integrated to fit your application precisely. In the video you’ll see how you can quickly…

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Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic Unite to Power the Future of the Nuclear Energy Workforce

February 26, 2025 New partnership focused on advancing Canada’s energy future, both at home and abroad As Canada expands its energy infrastructure, the demand for a highly skilled nuclear workforce to power the clean energy transition is greater than ever. Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic have joined forces to meet this challenge, combining their…

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Cable Ladder Rack CL Series New Sizes Available from Hammond Manufacturing

February 25, 2025 For high-capacity applications in data centres, telecom rooms, and any other densely cabled facilities, the Hammond Cable Ladder (CL Series) is ideal. Although the CL series is intended to mount to Hammond rack mounting products, it may also be mounted on existing racks and cabinets. Features of Cable Ladder Rack CL Series Accessories…