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ABB Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ Motor Delivers the Highest Levels of Efficiency and Protection to the Food & Beverage Industry

January 23, 2025 ABB, a global leader in food processing motor and drive technologies, has developed its next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the food and beverage industry. The Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe SP5+ is the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor. Engineered for seamless inverter duty operation with advanced bearing protection, it utilizes cutting-edge…

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Ontario Advancing Plan to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

January 23, 2025 Thirty-year extension would create thousands of jobs and low-cost emissions-free power The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the Project Definition Phase, the next step toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units to secure more power and create thousands of jobs across the province. As…

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3 Things Manufacturers Should Know About Industry 5.0

January 23, 2025 While many manufacturers are still embracing the principles of Industry 4.0, the next evolution, Industry 5.0, is already beginning to take shape. Unlike Industry 4.0, which was a giant leap forward in automation and digitalization, Industry 5.0 represents a reconsideration of how smart technology platforms can work alongside humans. This includes technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial…

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Uniform Connector System for PROFINET Over SPE

January 22, 2025 PROFIBUS & Profinet International (PI) and its technologies are synonymous with a multitude of innovations and cross-manufacturer interoperability. When it comes to connectivity, this starts with connectors and cables. This is currently already possible with two- and four-pair Ethernet cabling. And now Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), a connector for industrial automation, is…

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Compact Industrial Panel PCs from Phoenix Contact

January 22, 2024 Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio for HMI and industrial computers. The compact panel PCs in the VL3 PPCS product family bridge the gap between the TP 6000 and WP 6000 HMI devices and the industrial computers in the VL3 box and panel PC series. The new devices look the same at the front and have…

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AI Salon Launches Montréal Chapter to Reignite Québec’s AI Startup Ecosystem

January 21, 2025 AI Salon Launches Montréal Chapter to Reignite Québec’s AI Startup Ecosystem AI Salon, a global network of AI-focused communities active in over 40 cities, proudly announces the launch of its Montréal Chapter. Co-founded by Nicholas Nadeau, Claude Théoret, Sylvain Carle and Innovobot, with Michel Dubois as a strategic advisor, this initiative aims to reignite momentum, trigger collaboration, and connect…

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Festo Servo Drives Starter Kit CMMT-ST-MP-SK

January 21, 2025 The CMMT-ST multi-protocol drive is the latest addition to the Festo servo drive lineup. This small and powerful DC servo drive is easy to integrate with your PLC of choice. Standard function blocks make programming and control simple, and every CMMT servo drive includes these common industrial fieldbus protocols: Order your CMMT-ST…

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Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!

January 21, 2025 Innovation and Responsibility – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Creating added value for customers through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the very beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. With its constant determination to make people’s work easier and thus increase efficiency, Festo has shaped an…

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Omron Announces FlexLink as Certified Systems Integrator Partner

January 21, 2025 FlexLink has joined forces with Omron as their latest Certified Systems Integrator. Omron has welcomed FlexLink as the newest partner in its System Integrator program. Headquartered in Allentown, PA, FlexLink is a global company supporting customers across various industries, including Food & Beverage and Life Sciences. FlexLink has collaborated with Omron to…

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Kollmorgen Expands Functional Safety Support with SafeMotion™ Monitor Upgrade

January 20, 2025 Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has announced the latest update to its SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety features with more encoder and motor types to support a wider range of applications such as material forming, multi-axis measurement equipment, food processing…

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Siemens Scales Up Private 5G Infrastructure with Expanded Coverage and Availability in More Countries

January 20, 2025 The technology company Siemens announced a significant update to its industrial-grade private 5G infrastructure solution, that will enable manufacturers to cover larger industrial areas with enhanced connectivity capabilities. The expanded solution now supports up to 24 radio units, with each unit capable of covering approximately 5,000 m².  The updated private 5G infrastructure…

Exciting Leadership Announcement: Gary Martins Joins Weidmuller Canada as Managing Director
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Exciting Leadership Announcement: Gary Martins Joins Weidmüller Canada as Managing Director

January 20, 2025 Gary Martins Joins Weidmüller Canada as Managing Director Weidmüller Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Martins as the new Managing Director for Canada. Gary brings an impressive 28 years of experience in the automation industry, making him the ideal leader to drive Weidmüller Canada’s growth and innovation. Gary’s distinguished…

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Electromate Introduces Advanced UAV and Drone Subsystems in Partnership with maxon

January 20, 2025 Electromate Introduces Advanced UAV and Drone Subsystems in Partnership with maxon Electromate, a leading Canadian distributor of high-performance mechatronic solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of advanced UAV and drone subsystems through its partnership with maxon, a renowned Swiss manufacturer of precision drive systems. These subsystems are engineered to meet the…

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The Future of Barcodes: Understanding the 2027 Digital Transformation

January 17, 2025 In the world of industrial automation and manufacturing, a significant change is on the horizon. The familiar UPC barcode – a staple of product identification for nearly five decades – is evolving into a more sophisticated system. This transformation, known as “Sunrise 2027,” will revolutionize how businesses handle product identification, tracking, and…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Grow the Economy for Am-Can Workers

January 17, 2025 Province can power shared economic growth and create jobs on both sides of the border On January 16, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s forthcoming Am-Can Growth Plan, which would build up advanced manufacturing supply chains in the United States and Canada as part of Fortress Am-Can to bring good jobs back home…

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Matthias Lapp Focuses on Role as CEO, Michael Seddig Heads EMEA Region

January 16, 2025 LAPP strengthens global and regional management Going forward, Matthias Lapp will devote his full attention to his duties as CEO of LAPP Group: He will hand over his role as CEO of the important EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) to Michael Seddig with effect from April 1, 2025. Seddig has been…