ArcelorMittal Construction has awarded ABB a contract to deploy solutions specifically designed for metals processing at its cold rolling mill in Contrisson, France, as part of a modernization project. The solutions, which include ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management for metals (MOM4Metals), Roll-Gap (RGC) and Automatic Gauge Control (AGC), will help the world’s largest steel producer…
May 31, 2023 Stamping and forming machine builder Bihler has developed an innovative servo production system for the hairpins used in electric motors. With short cycle times and automated changeover between variants, the system is particularly efficient at producing the bent copper parts in high quantities. For automation and motion control, Bihler relies almost exclusively…
May 29 2023 WMV Vented Enclosures, Type 3R Rittal Canada is proud to introduce the WMV vented outdoor UL 3R Type Rated enclosure to better accommodate easy in-field maintenance. Outdoor environments can have severe effects on the electrical controls inside enclosures. Those sensitive electronics are extremely susceptible to overheating, moisture, dust, and debris. The WMV vented enclosure is…
May 29 2023 Safety and Industrial Security – A one stop shop Susanne Kunschert We have shown that there will be extensive normative and legal changes in the field of security, and that the whole of industry is affected. But when we talk with customers and partners, we are currently noticing some uncertainty when dealing…
May 29, 2023 Thomas Pilz Security: Legislation will apply to industry and engineering The standards and laws for safety in an industrial environment are currently facing upheaval. This is being driven by the issues of security and Artificial Intelligence (AI). For industry in general and for mechanical engineering, there are three new or upcoming legal…
May 29, 2023 2022: A difficult but positive year for Pilz 2022 was both a difficult and yet a positive year! On the one hand, we all heard the terrible news of war and natural disasters. In addition there were disruptions to the supply chain and a shortage of components, which meant that our employees…
May 29, 2023 The Pilz corporate group has a demanding, but successful 2022 financial year behind it: despite the difficult environment conditions in 2022, the automation company achieved a record turnover of 403.3 million Euro. Delivery capability remains a defining issue. In 2023 the family business celebrates its 75th anniversary with the motto “Values. Create….
New Compression Latch from Southco Offers Visual Indication of Latch Open Status May 29, 2023 Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of VISE ACTION® Compression Latches with a new version that allows visual confirmation of latch open status. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator features red, reflective…
May 24, 2023 Learn how to optimize the performance of strain wave gearing while minimizing the weight and width of robotic arm joints. With motion solutions designed specifically for the application, your next-generation surgical robot can help surgeons do their best work. More Information Kollmorgen Related Product Kollmorgen Debuts New Generation of Robot-Ready Frameless Servo…
May 24, 2023 Company extends its highly regarded AKM™ servo motor portfolio with a new high performance servo motor that delivers durability, cleanability and versatility. Kollmorgen has launched the AKMA servo motor built specifically for durability, cleanability, and versatility. The motor employs a hardened anodized aluminum surface to offer machine designers a cost-effective hygienic option…
May 24, 2023 HMS now launches the Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus® Communicator™ EtherCAT Main Device, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherCAT subordinate devices to different industrial networks and control systems. Rapidly growing EtherCAT market In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most…
May 24, 2023 Following on the success of a multi-partner load-testing program, Endress+Hauser is launching a full portfolio of Ethernet-APL measuring devices based on the PROFINET protocol. Expectations in the process sector for this new advanced physical layer are enormous, and the load testing results confirm the technology’s potential as a game-changer in industrial communication….
May 24, 2023 The compact, mobile Fast MDx is perhaps the world’s first fully automated, high-throughput, near-patient molecular diagnostic testing system, developed with Festo engineering support and technology. The Fast MDx testing system is not only a game-changer in pathogen detection, it promises to be a life saver. Available starting in June, Fast MDx is…
May 24, 2023 Electro Rent announces a multi-year agreement with L3Harris Technologies Electro Rent, a global leading provider of test and measurement equipment rental services, has announced a multi-year agreement with L3Harris Technologies. The agreement specifies Electro Rent as L3Harris’ Tier 1 supplier for test and measurement rental requirements. As a result, the company is…
May 24, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Who is AGILOX? AGILOX is one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of innovative advanced material handling solutions. Their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) use a highly sophisticated operating system, “X-Swarm Intelligence,” to navigate warehouses and manufacturing facilities and deliver pallets and supplies without needing a centralized fleet management system. This provides…
May 23, 2023 Guillevin is one of Canada’s largest distributors of electrical products. Founded in 1906 by François-Xavier Guillevin in Montreal, Quebec, they have enjoyed considerable expansion to become a leading distributor of electrical materials and products. Growth is something Guillevin is familiar with, and since their founding, they have opened numerous locations across Quebec…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
