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Why PMAC Controllers Are Essential for Manufacturers Looking to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency

October 2, 2023 Manufacturers in Semiconductors, Electronics, Automotive, Packaging, and Machine Tooling industries face pressures to reduce costs, minimize downtime, optimize space and flexibility, and increase production speed. The PMAC controller family has been able to transform manufacturers operations to meet these unique needs.  By providing engineers and programmers with real-time monitoring, modification, and control…

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Rockwell Automation Revolutionizes Edge Computing for Logix Controllers with New Embedded Edge Compute

October 2, 2023 Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is proud to announce the release of its Embedded Edge Compute module (EEC), setting a new standard for edge computing capabilities. Designed to empower businesses and developers with improved processing power and versatility, this module opens…

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Introducing FCmove™-HD+: Our Newest High-Performing Zero-Emission Fuel Cell Engine for Commercial Buses and Trucks

September 29, 2023 Here at Ballard, we’re thrilled to announce the release of FCmove™ HD+, our newest and most innovative fuel cell power engine designed specifically for heavy-duty mobility applications. In today’s blog, you’ll learn how FCmove™ HD+ complements our family of fuel cell power products, plus key product information including applications, specific benefits for…

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Places Order for 3.6MW of Ballard Fuel Cells for Expansion of Hydrogen Locomotive Program

September 29, 2023 Ballard Power Systems recently announced it received an order for additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City. These eighteen, 200 kW fuel cell engines are planned for delivery in 2023 and will support the expansion of CPKC’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program. Over the past two years, Ballard has supplied CPKC with…

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What Are Control Circuit Devices? Noark Electric Explains

September 29, 2023 A Control Circuit Device regulates and manages the operation of an electrical circuit by turning on or off the circuit. The control device regulates or limits the condition within the circuit by controlling the voltage and current.  Examples of control circuit devices used are switches, solenoids, and relays. Noark is a reliable manufacturer of…

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The Path to Limiting Global Warming to 1.5 °C has Narrowed, but Clean Energy Growth is Keeping it Open

September 27, 2023 Update of IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap shows greater ambition and implementation, supported by stronger international cooperation, will be critical to reach climate goals Driving greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s energy sector to net zero and limiting global warming to 1.5 ° C remains possible due to the record growth of key…

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ABB and Porsche Consulting Driving the Future of Analyzer Manufacturing

September 27, 2023 ABB has partnered with Porsche Consulting ABB has partnered with Porsche Consulting, a leading management consultancy and a subsidiary of the sports car manufacturer, to reshape the landscape of analyzer manufacturing, solidifying ABB’s position at the forefront of the analyzer market. The collaboration drives the deployment of a mixed-model production line for…

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ABB Expands Installation Products Plant in Canada

September 27, 2023 ABB is investing CA$16 million in its Installation Products Division manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Canada. This enables expanded production capacity to meet the growing needs of customers from coast to coast. “ABB’s investment is part of a five-year strategy to integrate new digital processes and automation across our operations,” says Matthias Heilmann,…

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ABB Breaks Ground on A Canadian Installation Products Division Facility

September 27, 2023 As a next step to the previously announced $16 million investment, ABB in Canada breaks ground for the expansion of its Installation Products plant in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. The facility will expand by 30,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet and once completed in 2024 will create 40+ new jobs.  Increased production capacity will…

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ABB and Export Development Canada Agree on Global Partnership for Financing Clean Tech Projects

September 27, 2023 Global Partnership for Financing Clean Tech Projects ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up to US$ 2.9 billion, will…

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2023 Innovations from Festo: Productivity Tools with Improved Features

September 22, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology that tirelessly innovates to improve operations for machine builders and end-use customers in the discrete and process industries. Festo’s 2023 innovations include their CPX-AP-A remote I/O, CMMT MP servo drive, and a portfolio of productivity tools. Easily the…

Festo’s 2023 Innovations CMMT-MP and CPX-AP-A at CMTS
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2023 Innovations from Festo at CMTS: CMMT-MP and CPX-AP-A

September 22, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. The company tirelessly innovates products and solutions to improve operations for factories and process automation. Festo’s 2023 innovations include their CPX-AP-A remote I/O, CMMT MP servo drive, and their portfolio of productivity tools. Festo’s New CPX-AP-A: One Integration…

NetFIELD App EtherCAT Tap Software From Hilscher Passively Captures Legacy Machine Data for IIoT Applications
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NetFIELD App EtherCAT Tap Software From Hilscher Passively Captures Legacy Machine Data for IIoT Applications

September 22, 2023 Hilscher North America announces the release of its EtherCAT Tap software application for netFIELD OnPremise edge gateway and other supported netX-based hardware Hilscher North America announces the release of its EtherCAT Tap software application for netFIELD OnPremise edge gateway and other supported netX-based hardware. This innovative software solution provides seamless IIoT integration…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Next Iteration of MELSERVO-J5 Flagship Servo Product Platform

September 22, 2023 The MELSERVO-J5 portfolio of servo motors and amplifiers has been expanded to include two new servo types The MELSERVO-J5 portfolio of servo motors and amplifiers has been expanded to include two new servo types, additional “High-Speed” motor models, and a number of new features and functions for enhanced capabilities and unparalleled performance…

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Discover the Advantages of the EPLAN Platform

September 22, 2023 The EPLAN Platform offers software for a wide variety of engineering disciplines from a single source – and more than just traditional ECAD software. From preplanning to electrical engineering and fluid-power engineering designs to designing control- and switchgear systems or wire harnesses: you always have the right tool at hand with EPLAN….

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EPLAN Enters Into Technology Partnership With Dassault Système

September 22, 2023 EPLAN Enters Into Technology Partnership With Dassault Système The digital transformation can only become reality with networked systems, end-to-end data and close cooperation between manufacturers. To this end, EPLAN founded the Partner Network in late 2020, which currently has 65 manufacturers as members. One of the newer additions is the international technology…