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Schneider Electric Launches New R&D and Testing Facility in Quebec to Support the Global Digital Buildings’ Sector

November 13, 2023 Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the grand opening of the Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal. This new lab is set to advance innovation in R&D and testing for…

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POSITAL Announces SSI Interfaces for its New Generation of Absolute Encoders

November 9, 2023 POSITAL’s new generation of IXARC magnetic absolute rotary encoders is now available with SSI communications interfaces. SSI (for Synchronous Serial Interface) is a widely used communications protocol for many types of sensors, including absolute encoders. SSI is a serial communications system that connects sensors directly to digital PLC’s or microcontrollers through point-to-point…

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Endress+Hauser Breaks Ground on $50.9 Million Investment at US Headquarters in Indiana

November 9, 2023 New Greenwood, Indiana facility will also serve as the new headquarters for long-time representative partner, George E. Booth Co. Endress+Hauser and its sales and service partner, George E. Booth Co., broke ground Monday, November 6 on an approximately 106,000 square-foot commercial office and light industry facility in Greenwood, Indiana. The facility will…

Rethinking Rail for Tomorrow
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Decarbonizing the Rail Sector: A Clear Trend for Tomorrow

November 9, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Rail in Canada is making progress on the pathway to decarbonization – and governments, industry, and stakeholders are rethinking the future of rail. Net zero goals are being set around the globe, with many counties targeting partial to complete emission reductions into the not-so-distant future. Every industry has a…

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Smart IO-Link Photoelectric Laser Sensors for Challenging Applications

November 7, 2023 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new series of LD30..PBR…IO Photoelectric Laser Sensors with IO-Link.  Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new series of LD30..PBR…IO Photoelectric Laser Sensors with IO-Link. This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless unique configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities,…

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Endress+Hauser Enhances its Go-To Flowmeter for Food+Beverage and Life Sciences

November 7, 2023 Promag H flowmeter provides temperature, flow and conductivity measurement in one device Endress+Hauser is adding more innovations to its feature-rich Proline Promag H 300/500 series electromagnetic flowmeters for hygienic operations, endowing them with more capability to assure process integrity and maximize production uptime. Promag H is the go-to series for the food…

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Type 3RE Plus Enclosures from Hammond Power Solutions

November 6, 2023 HPS Type 3RE Plus enclosures provide the ultimate solution for safeguarding Medium Voltage transformers against the most unforgiving outdoor conditions, including relentless rain and snowstorms. The increase in outdoor installations, driven by the growing adoption of EV charging and renewable energy, highlights the significance of our solution in safeguarding critical electrical equipment….

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HPS 3RE Plus – Enhanced Outdoor Enclosure Solution from HPS

November 6, 2023 Prevent unexpected downtime from harsh weather with the 3RE Plus outdoor enclosure solution for HPS medium voltage transformers. This new enclosure is an ideal solution for renewable energy, and e-mobility installations that have to deal with extreme weather conditions including blowing snow and blowing rain. Features, such as louvers, filters, and a…

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How Effective Communication Reduces Plant Hazards

November 6, 2023 By Rick Farrell, President, PlantTours In plant operations, the margin for error is notoriously slim. The smallest oversight, a single misinterpreted instruction, or an unnoticed alert can be the difference between smooth operations and catastrophic failures. While advanced technologies and protocols play an undeniable part in ensuring safety, the bedrock upon which…

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Ontario Strengthening Agri-Food Sector in the North

Provincial investment will boost northern economy and food security November 6, 2023 The Ontario government is providing more than $4.1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to nine agri-food projects in the North. This investment will boost local food production, create jobs and stimulate expansion and diversification in the northern agri-food sector. Greg Rickford,…

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Ontario Creating Conditions for Job Growth

Fall Economic Statement includes an additional $100 million to attract new jobs to the province November 6, 2023 Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following a monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed that while employment in Ontario decreased in October 2023, almost 160,000 jobs have been…

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Nidec Instruments Develops New Gas Water Heater Pump

November 6, 2023 Nidec Corporation has announced that Nidec Instruments Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has newly developed a compact low-vibration and -noise pump for water heaters. Nidec Instruments’ Latest Water Heater Pump Recent years have witnessed a growing demand for water heater pumps to be not only light and compact, but…

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Electro Rent Announces Strategic Distribution Agreement with AFL for Fujikura Splicers

November 6, 2023 Electro Rent, a leader in test and measurement equipment rental solutions and services, has announced a strategic distribution agreement with AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity, and accessories. This agreement enhances the existing relationship between AFL and Electro Rent by adding the ability for the company to offer splicers…

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ABB and Imperial College Extend Carbon Capture Collaboration to Support Future Workforce and Energy Transition

November 1, 2023 A dedicated carbon capture pilot plant will continue to train the net-zero workforce, and engineers and scientists of the future, after ABB and Imperial College London signed a 10-year contract to extend their successful partnership. The plant is the only one of its kind in an academic institution in the world. More…

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Passing the Baton: Festo Names New Management Board Chairman

November 1, 2023 Festo has appointed Thomas Böck, 52, to succeed Oliver Jung as head of the Management Board of the family-owned global automation technology leader, effective Jan 1, 2024. The Management Board is the senior executive team charged with overseeing the worldwide operations of the company and strategic development. Böck was most recently CEO…