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Governments of Canada and Ontario finalize agreement with Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. for new plant in Loyalist Township

Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain October 17, 2023 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. The facility will manufacture cathode…

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Green Range 221 Series Splicing Connector from WAGO

October 16, 2023 Green Range 221 Series Splicing Connector from WAGO Nothing is too small to make a positive impact on our environment. Therefore, WAGO has reimagined one of their best-known products – the 221 Series Splicing Connector. A variant made of partially bio-circular and recycled plastics has been created to keep existing resources in…

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Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support

October 16, 2023 Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support Some businesses require more vendor support than most because of the size or complexity of their operations. For such customers, Endress+Hauser Canada has added a Premium tier to its Smart Support program with additional remote support features and an even…

ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour
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ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour

October 13, 2023 Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey from ABB, 68% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 69 percent globally. This costs the typical Canadian business* close to 242,000 CAD per hour,…

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ABB Provides Power Management System for BHP’s Jansen Potash Project in Canada

Digital, automated system will help to ensure energy efficient and safe operations at the Jansen Stage 1 Potash Project in Saskatchewan, Canada October 13, 2023 ABB has been selected by BHP to deliver a power management system for the Jansen Potash Project in Canada, which will provide nutrient-rich potash fertilizer to enable more sustainable farming…

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Marathon Gold Selects ABB As Integrated Process and Power Automation Supplier for Vital Valentine Gold Project

Valentine Gold Project from Marathon Gold is the largest undeveloped gold resource in the Atlantic Canada region October 13, 2023 Marathon Gold has agreed to a contract with ABB to design and commission the process and power control system for its Valentine Gold Project in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, moving the project…

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Omron’s K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor: Predictive Maintenance Reduces Downtime

Reduce unplanned downtime, increase response time, and focus on predictive maintenance with Omron’s new K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor October 12, 2023 Effective and exhaustive temperature monitoring has traditionally been performed by skilled workers who are adept with using special thermal monitoring equipment to identify potential concerns. These inspections, however, are becoming increasingly complicated because of…

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Ontario Investing in Hydrogen to Fuel Province’s Growing Economy

Innovative projects will explore opportunities to expand the use of hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel October 12, 2023 The Ontario government announced the first six projects that will receive funding through the new Hydrogen Innovation Fund, which will kickstart and develop opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen to serve as a clean fuel while strengthening the…

Alstom Concludes the Successful Demonstration of the First Commercial Service Hydrogen-Powered Train in North America
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Alstom Concludes the Successful Demonstration of the First Commercial Service Hydrogen-Powered Train in North America

October 12, 2023 Alstom has announced the first results of North America’s first demonstration of hydrogen-powered trains. The Coradia iLint carried more than 10,000 passengers, over 130 trips spanning 10,660 kilometres in Quebec this summer from mid-June to the end of September. The demonstration saved our railway partner an estimated 8,400 litres of diesel and…

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Nidec Advance Technology Launches EV Motor Test Benches TDAS-1202P and TDAS-2032P for Motors with up to 20,000rpm and 700Nm

October 12, 2023 Nidec Advance Technology Corporation has announced the launch of the external sale of TDAS-1202P, a uniaxial test bench to evaluate the performance of EV traction motor units, and TDAS-2032P, a biaxial test bench to evaluate the performance of E-Axle, the EV traction motor system that houses a motor, a gear, and an inverter. The…

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Compact NOA Edge Device Comprising Embedded PC, HART I/O Terminals, and OPC UA Server

October 12, 2023 PC-based control for the implementation of NAMUR Open Architecture (NOA) at Bayer Process analytical technology (PAT) plays a crucial role in the chemical industry. Bayer AG, for example, is enhancing efficiency and transitioning from time-based to condition-based maintenance by embracing the cutting-edge NOA concept. This is implemented through the seamless integration of…

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New Safety Locking Devices from Pilz: PSENmlock Mini and PSENslock 2 For Higher Productivity – New, Small Gate Guards: Robust and Strong

October 12, 2023 When protecting guards, there are various factors to consider, depending on the application. For example, the type of safety gate, the respective installation situation and how it is used. With this in mind, Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications…

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RHINO PSRP and PSRT Series Switch-Mode Power Supplies from AutomationDirect

October 12, 2023 AutomationDirect has added RHINO PRO PSRP and RHINO TOUGH PSRT series power supplies to their extensive selection of switching power supplies. The PSRP series power supplies feature a sleek, space-saving design with push-in connectors, a rugged aluminum housing, and many DC power options including: RHINO TOUGH PSRT series machine-mount switch-mode power supplies…

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Noark Releases Woehner Busbar Adapters for MCCBs

October 12, 2023 Beginning in September 2023, Noark Electric has added busbar adapter solutions for our Molded Case Circuit Breakers to their portfolio of offerings. These Busbar adapters provide a faster and easier installation of Noark products for clients that are looking to leverage MCCB technologies in their power system designs. These new Busbar adapters are being…

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Comau Powers The Efficient Automation Production Of Next-Generation Electric Drive Systems For NIO

Comau Powers The Efficient Automation Production Of Next-Generation Electric Drive Systems For NIO October 12, 2023 Comau has implemented a high-performance turnkey solution to automate manufacturing of NIO’s next-generation electric drive systems. The multi-faceted project also ensures fast and reliable co-line production for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s third-gen induction and permanent magnet motors, both of…