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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…

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Emerson’s New Digital Valve Controller First to Offer Embedded Edge Computing to Streamline Workflows, Optimize Performance

November 1, 2023 Fisher FIELDVUE DVC7K offers Advice at the Device technology with real-time analytics for valve health diagnostics and prescriptive corrective actions Emerson has announced the Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DVC7K Digital Valve Controller, a new design improving upon 30 years of field-proven innovation. The DVC7K features Advice at the Device™ technology with embedded computing and analytics that…

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PROFIBUS vs. PROFINET: Path to the Future

October 31, 2023 Distinguishing PROFIBUS from PROFINET PROFIBUS, established in 1989, is a veteran serial Fieldbus, while PROFINET represents the Industrial Ethernet protocol, a future-proof solution. Both standards emerge from the same organization, PROFIBUS and PROFINET International, yet their characteristics markedly differ. History and Future Direction Introduced in 1989, PROFIBUS rapidly expanded throughout the 1990s…

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Navigating the World of Industrial Ethernet Switches

October 31, 2023 In the ever-evolving industrial landscape, robust communication infrastructure is crucial. Industrial Ethernet switches are at the core of this, bridging modern communication systems effortlessly. They go beyond merely connecting devices; they ensure seamless, real-time interactions in challenging environments, upholding operational continuity and security. Key Takeaways Key Features of Industrial Ethernet Switches Gigabit…

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Murrplastik Two-Piece Flex Split Conduit from AutomationDirect

October 31, 2023 AutomationDirect has added EWT-PA series flexible, non-metallic, two-piece split conduit from Murrplastik.  This flex split conduit provides an easy solution for routing pre-terminated cables, eliminating the need to dismantle/reassemble the installed connectors. The EWT-PA series conduit consists of dual overlapping tubes that are easy to open yet provide mechanical protection and eliminate…

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Let’s EPLAN. Shaping the future of engineering.

October 31, 2023 What does EPLAN stand for and how can we improve your engineering? You will find out in this image video. Shaping the future of engineering. EPLAN provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering. They develop one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine,…

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Smart Production Solutions 2022: Machine Vision

October 31, 2023 The Power of Vision Industrial image processing or vision systems are a real efficiency booster for many industries. Cameras replace a large number of sensors and are the basis for maximum automation of numerous processes. Barcode reading, dimensional inspection, quality control, parts tracking and identification, and production line monitoring are just a…

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WAGO’s New Basic Controller 100 Joins the WAGO-I/O-System

October 31, 2023 WAGO’s new Basic Controller 100 joins the WAGO-I/O-System. Programmed with CODESYS 3.5 engineering software, they can be configured using web-based management with most any browser and are ideal for large volume and price sensitive control applications. Your benefits with WAGO’s I/O Systems: Optimum performance and availability: Thanks to their ultra-high performance, low…

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Noark Electric Sparks Excitement at the Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo (ADM) in Toronto

October 31, 2023 Noark Electric, a leading provider of electrical components and solutions, is all set to showcase its cutting-edge products in booth 1328 at the upcoming Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) Expo in Toronto from November 7th-9th. Whether you’re a Distributor, OEM, or a professional in the industry, this trade show promises to be…

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Hammond Power Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

October 31, 2023 Hammond Power Solutions Inc., a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, has announced its financial results for the third quarter 2023. Highlights: “The third quarter saw continued strong demand across our portfolio of products and services resulting a record quarterly revenue for the Company. Demand was driven…