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Plant Documentation 4.0 LiveDOK– An Essential Enabler for Industry 4.0

April 28, 2023 Plant Documentation 4.0 with LiveDOK. Specialist articles on Industry 4.0 generally emphasize the technical feasibility of the consistent, intelligent networking of machines, processes and personnel. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is that digitalized plants and processes can only be reliably administered if available documentation reflects the current status of the…

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LogiMAT 2023: Interroll Presents New High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) for Courier, Express and Parcel Service Providers

April 28, 2023 Following the example of its globally successful Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP), Interroll is launching a modular conveyor solution that meets the specific robustness and throughput requirements of courier, express and parcel (CEP) service providers. The new High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP)—a powerful addition to Interroll’s sortation solutions in particular—can significantly increase large…

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HMS Networks Expands the Anybus Brand with Anybus Diagnostics

April 28, 2023 HMS Networks announces the expansion of the Anybus® brand with the introduction of Anybus Diagnostics, a new business line focused on helping industrial companies avoid costly unplanned downtime. Industrial automation is becoming increasingly important within manufacturing and other parts of the industry. A critical factor for ensuring full operation and efficiency of…

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HMS Networks Presents New Ewon Remote Connectivity Solutions Where Hardware Meets Software

April 28, 2023 As of April 17th, HMS Networks reinforces its remote connectivity solutions by presenting the recently acquired software solutions WEBfactory i4connected and i4scada under the Ewon® brand. The new remote connectivity offering gives machine builders and their customers an end-to-end IIoT solution which gathers data from machines and presents it in an easy-to-use…

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Now Official: Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025

April 27, 2023 On Monday, 17 April 2023, at HANNOVER MESSE, Isabelle Poupart, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at Embassy of Canada to Germany, and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, signed the official Memo of Understanding designating Canada partner country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025. The signing finalizes the…

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Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready SolaHD, Power Supply Solution

April 27, 2023 SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new SolaHD Communication Module (SCM) to…

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1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X Aluminum Wallmount Enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing

April 27, 2023 Introducing the 1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X aluminum wallmount enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing, designed for use as instrument enclosures, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control housings, electrical junction boxes and terminal wiring enclosures. These enclosures provide protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications…

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Omron’s Robotic Solutions: Thousands of Possibilities

April 27, 2023 Robots can improve the productivity of many industries and processes. They can handle a variety of tasks, such as laborious or repetitive work, and can dramatically improve processes in industries such as machine tending, assembly, packaging, and other manufacturing activities. Moreover, they can handle routine operations, allowing employees to perform higher-value tasks….

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The All-New PISA-B Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers

April 27, 2023 The all-new PISA-B multi-channel electronic circuit breakers help you to optimize the availability of your DC 24 V systems right away and grow with your application. Features and Benefits PISA-B. The next generation of electronic circuit breakers. Protect Inform Secure Assist Protect Selective tripping of overloaded channels In the event of a fault, PISA-B disconnects…

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HMS Networks Launches the Anybus Wireless Bolt II to Help Industrial Companies Increase Uptime

April 27, 2023 HMS Networks now releases the Anybus® Wireless Bolt™ II, an industrial Wi-Fi 5 access point (AP) and wireless distribution system (WDS) client. While remaining as user-friendly as its predecessors, the Wireless Bolt II features even better durability, security, and performance. With faster speeds and increased throughput, it is an excellent complement to…

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ABB Opens Multi-Million-Dollar R&D Center to Drive Technological Advancements in Pulp and Paper

April 27, 2023 ABB has officially opened a global research and development (R&D) center for the pulp and paper industry in Dundalk, Ireland. The new multi-million-dollar ABB Dundalk R&D Centre is at the heart of ABB’s automation and digital offering for the sector and will be home to the ongoing evolution of the ABB Quality…

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ABB Launches Newest Generation Of L&W Bending Tester for Easy, Fast and Reliable Paper Testing

April 27, 2023 ABB has enhanced its L&W Bending Tester with new features to deliver easier and more reliable operator-independent bending resistance and stiffness measurements. The L&W Bending Tester, which measures resistance to bending in paper and packaging, is a standalone benchtop instrument featuring a large touchscreen with user-friendly interface and improved post-processing for ease-of-use…

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ABB Inaugurates New Fully Automated Production Line in Västerås

April 26, 2023 ABB is investing more than SEK 40 million (USD 4 million) in a new fully automated production line for the manufacture of contactors in Västerås, Sweden. Contactors from ABB Electrification Smart Power are used to safely control large electrical currents in applications such as motors, trains and wind energy. Linda Wennberg, HUB Division Manager,…

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ABB’s Virtual Cyber Security Summit Warns Against Complacency Amid the Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks

April 26, 2023 Over 800 cyber security delegates attended ABB’s Ransom-Aware OT Defense Summit on April 19, organized in partnership with the global technology advisory board Industry IoT. The event focused on strategies to reduce risk of ransomware attacks and identify security threats to critical infrastructure. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cyber Security Outlook 20221 reveals…

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Ontario Investing in Critical Minerals Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

New funding helping junior mining companies search for minerals used in automotive and battery manufacturing April 26, 2023 The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create…

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WEG Rolled Steel Motors from AutomationDirect

April 25, 2023 AutomationDirect is proud to announce the addition of WEG brand motors to their existing motor portfolio. With this launch, several general-purpose 1- and 3-phase motors from ¼ to 3hp have been added, as well as certain high-performance inverter duty motors from ½ to 1hp, motors certified for hazardous locations (Class I, Div…