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More Electric Drives, Less Pneumatics: What Does this Mean for the Power Supply?

January 7, 2025 The shift from pneumatic to electric drives is a well-known development in the industry. However, in recent years, this topic has gained significant momentum. This is due to the continuously increasing cost pressure and the ever-stricter requirements for CO2 reductions. In both areas, the advantages of electric solutions prevail. This blog article…

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Save Costs with Decentralized Periphery from Pilz!

January 7, 2025 For cabinet-free installation with IP67 modules With the PDP67 modules, Pilz offers solutions for decentralized applications directly in the field. The modules have protection type IP67, meaning they are resistant to dirt and water. The decentralized modules optimize installation and wiring work. They save time, money and space in the control cabinet. As they…

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Strategic Partnership Launched: SICK and Endress+Hauser Join Forces in Process Automation

January 7, 2025 SICK and Endress+Hauser are bringing their strategic partnership in process automation to life: SICK’s advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology is now an integral part of Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. The collaboration is designed to offer customers in the process industry enhanced support in increasing plant efficiency, protecting the environment and…

Hammond Manufacturing Strengthens Western Canada Presence with Strategic Partnerships
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Hammond Manufacturing Strengthens Western Canada Presence with Strategic Partnerships

January 3, 2025 Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited’s Electrical Enclosures Division has announced two significant partnerships to enhance its market presence in Western Canada, effective January 6, 2025, with the addition of Sales Agents, Electra Sales and TMC Sales. These firms were selected based on their excellent, longstanding industry reputation and existing complementary product lines. Both…

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Reducing Automotive Downtime with Remote IO and IO-Link Innovations

January 2, 2025 In the fast-paced automotive industry, every second of manufacturing uptime counts. With potential losses of over $30,000 per minute, minimizing downtime is not just important – it is crucial. Enter the game-changes: remote I/O and IO-Link technologies. These innovations have transformed the landscape, enabling automotive plants to significantly reduce downtime and shift…

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Comau to Develop Sustainable Battery Recycling Solutions for the Reinforce Project

December 20, 2024 ● The multi-year EU-funded project aims to create a sustainable and efficient approach to electric vehicle and stationary storage battery recycling● Comau is tasked with developing an advanced robotic battery disassembly solution versatile enough to handle different battery sizes, types and configurations, including stationary packs● By enhancing the disassembly process and ensuring the…

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Vention Introduces AI, Making Adoption of Automation Easier

December 20, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Vention has been on a mission to democratize automation since 2016. Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention, realized he could leverage software and technology to productize automation, making it more accessible to everyone. While working as an engineer and integrating systems for manufacturers, he noticed added costs and…

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Digital Revolution in Transformer Substations

December 20, 2024 The energy sector is under a lot of pressure. German distribution grid operators need to get their infrastructure ready for the energy transition and fast. By 2030, some 80 percent of electricity is to be generated from renewable sources. A pilot project at naturenergie netze GmbH is demonstrating how transformer substations can…

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Delta Launches Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (DIBT), a One-Stop Shop for Smart Building Solutions in North America

December 20, 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is launching Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (DIBT), a one-stop shop for its smart, sustainable building solutions for customers across North America. By combining the expertise of Delta’s industry-leading brands—Amerlux for architectural lighting, Delta Controls and LOYTEC for…

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Applications Now Open for Next Round of Skills Development Fund

December 20, 2024 Ontario investing over $74 million through next round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream to train workers in construction, manufacturing, technology and health care On November 29, the Ontario government has launched the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and…

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TapX MTC – ANCA’s Patented Motor Temperature Control (MTC) Technology

December 18, 2024 This innovative feature enables the production of consistently high-quality taps by addressing a key challenge – thermal growth. Introducing a breakthrough in tap manufacturing: ANCA’s patented Motor Temperature Control (MTC) technology. This innovative feature enables the production of consistently high-quality taps by addressing a key challenge – thermal growth. True to ANCA’s…

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Machine Man Reflects on 50 Years In a Challenging But Rewarding Field

December 18, 2024 Pat McCluskey’s machine design and build experience at ANCA has fuelled manufacturing exports for Australia for half a century For a half-century, ANCA has made the machines that make the tools that make the world go around. One half of its founding pair, Pat McCluskey, has designed many grinding machine tools in…

Preventing Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries with Solutions from Festo
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Festo’s Solutions Prevent Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries

Safe and precise production is critical to ensuring the quality of a battery; any contamination can compromise its performance, lifespan, and safety. Festo is a trusted, single source supplier for all tasks involving automation of battery manufacturing. They offer a complete line of copper-free, zinc-free, and dry-room-compatible components for battery manufacturing. December 18, 2024 By…

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Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The Future Is Here

December 18, 2024 Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 under the theme “The future’s here”. At the world’s leading industry show, Canada will highlight its industrial strength in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation, and green technology. More than 200 companies will showcase the nation’s talent, innovation and commitment to sustainable solutions….

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Everything You Need to Know About Grippers from Festo 

December 17, 2024 By Krystie Johnston, Cory Knight, and Ryan Kroger Selecting the right gripper for an automated handling task can be challenging – but with Festo, it can be easier than ever to overcome these challenges. Grippers are essential components of industrial robots and handling systems because they are the connection between the handling…

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Guillevin Brand Video: Flip the Switch

December 17, 2024 When you want to illuminate your world, you don’t think about what happens behind your walls, through your community, and across your country to power your lifestyle. You’ll just flip the switch. Guillevin provides the products to make that happen. The next time you flip the switch, you’ll see opportunity.  More Information…