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Curtiss-Wright Exlar® Announces New Tritex® EVA for Oil & Gas Valve Actuation

January 4, 2024 New Curtiss-Wright Exalt Tritex EVA electric valve actuator achieves CSA Class1, Division 2 Hazardous Location certification following successful field testing Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division has announced that its new Exlar Tritex EVA electric valve actuator has achieved CSA Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2) Hazardous Location certification. It also outperformed American Oil & Gas producers’ expectations for…

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Cognex Launches the In-Sight 3800 Vision System for Fast, Accurate AI-based Inspections

January 4, 2024 High-speed, high-resolution In-Sight 3800 system is ideal for high-speed applications Cognex Corporation, a leader in industrial machine vision, has released the In-Sight® 3800 Vision System. Designed for high-speed production lines, In-Sight 3800 offers an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software to deliver a fully integrated solution for a wide…

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Getting Started with Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Beginner’s Guide

January 2, 2024 The world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is rapidly growing and provides businesses with a range of exciting opportunities to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency. If you are just getting started with mobile robots, it can seem daunting to know where to begin. Fortunately, this article will provide you with the…

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ABB Launches Flowmeters with Faster and More Reliable Data Transmission for Process Industries

January 2, 2024 ABB has launched CoriolisMaster and ProcessMaster flowmeters that can be powered over the same ethernet cable used for data transmission, eliminating the need for separate cabling. The new feature reduces installation time and cost, and increases the speed and reliability of data transmission. One of the key challenges facing customers in process…

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Lone Workers Ensure Their Safety with the Ultra-Reliable IoT Fall Detection and Alert Solution of Wearin’

December 22, 2023 Since November 20, concrete producer PRO BETON’s lone worker protection equipment has incorporated Wearin’s IoT solution, which alerts the control center in the event of an accident and detects falls with unrivalled reliability. The Conextivity Group’s startup Wearin’ has developed a solution connecting the lone worker with the control center commissioned by…

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Ontario Attracts New Opportunities with Trade Mission to France, United Kingdom, and COP28

December 22, 2023 New agreements will help secure Ontario’s clean power supply and new opportunities in province’s nuclear sector The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to France, the United Kingdom (UK), and COP28 to strengthen existing relationships and showcase how Ontario, and its nuclear supply chain, can help countries around the world…

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Ontario Strengthening Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Through Investments in Mineral Exploration Projects

December 22, 2023 Additional funding flowing for Junior Exploration program also creating jobs in northern and Indigenous communities The Ontario government is investing close to $9 million to help junior mining companies finance early exploration projects to find critical minerals used in electric vehicles, smart phones, laptops, medical equipment and renewable energy. The funding is…

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Orbex Group Now Offers Two Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ) Solutions

December 22, 2023 Orbex Group announces its 700 Series of fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) assemblies, supporting either single- or multi-mode operation with options for wavelengths of 1310 or 1550 nanometers. Both the 1310- and 1550-nanometer options feature an outer diameter of 7 millimeters for installation in tight spaces. Additionally, each FORJ assembly features an…

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MENNEKES Releases Multi-Gang SLPX Disconnects with Sloped-Top Clean Design

December 22, 2023 MENNEKES, a global manufacturer of  wiring devices, switch products and customized power distribution, announces its new SLPX Series of sloped-top motor disconnects. These devices will enable plant operators to more easily prioritize sanitation while meeting requirements for multiple disconnects. Available in three multi-gang enclosure sizes, the stainless steel SLPX Series features a…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s Networking and Compatibility Capabilities Provide Quality and Cost-Conscious Machine

December 22, 2023 Integrated Production Systems (IPS) develops a machine to produce anechoic foam for its customers by incorporating a complete Mitsubishi Electric solution including CC-Link IE TSN networking. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is known for the quality, performance, and compatibility of its automation components. Because of this, Womack Machine Supply, Diamond Partner Distributor Elite…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Provides HMI, PLC, VFD, and Servo Components to Achieve Precise and Delicate Capping Machine

December 22, 2023 Packaging machinery customer, Balpack Inc., creates a highly precise capping machine with quick changeover functionality through programming expertise from HPE Automation and precision controls from Mitsubishi Electric. When Balpack Inc., packaging machinery specialists from Sarasota, Florida, were tasked with manufacturing a star wheel capping machine for a customer, they turned to automation…

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The New SINAMICS S200 Servo Drive System from Siemens: Move Beyond!

December 21, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Siemens recently released their new SINAMICS S200 servo drive system. It is designed to address a wide range of standard applications, including battery, packaging, handling and robotics, metal forming, and other general machinery. The S200 has been optimized for performance, is easy to use, and is fit for the…

How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility
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How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility

December 20, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is a global electrical distribution organization known in Canada under brands like Nedco, and Rexel Atlantic. Rexel is a leading distributor of high-quality electrical products and services for the residential, industrial, and commercial markets and they have a variety of specialists located across the country…

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The Path to Net Zero with Smart Building Technologies from ABB

December 20, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Industries can reduce emissions today; navigating your way to net zero starts with digitalization solutions such as ABB Ability™  Building operations account for 30% of global final energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related emissions. This sector, if entirely net zero, would contribute a significant percentage to reduced CO2…

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Electromate Announces Pre-Order Availability of Universal Robots’ New UR30 Cobot

December 20, 2023 Electromate is proud to partner with Universal Robots in bringing the UR30 to Canadian manufacturers Electromate Inc., a leading Distributor of Precision Robotic & Mechatronic Solutions, is excited to announce the pre-order availability of Universal Robots’ latest innovation – the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot). The UR30, boasting a 30 kg payload capacity,…

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Leviton Announces Agreement Extension with SPIE

New three-year agreement marks 20 years of commitment between SPIE and Leviton December 20, 2023 Leviton has announced a new three-year agreement with SPIE marking 20 years of cooperation and commitment between the two organizations. Over the past 17 years, Leviton and SPIE Nederland, the Dutch subsidiary of SPIE, have maintained a long-lasting, relationship to…