March 20, 2023 After a successful cooperation start in Asia, both technology companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to intensify cooperation in the production of metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolysers in Europe. The market for fuel cell and electrolyser applications in Europe is developing very dynamically and offers high potential. In…
An Electrical Safety Webinar You Don’t Want to Miss! March 20, 2023 Electrical safety will always be a top priority in the workforce. But as industry safety evolves, so should your processes and devices. Many are familiar with portable testers and test stations. But these traditional ways of testing cannot always ensure failproof safety for…
German automaker to build its first overseas battery manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada March 20, 2023 Volkswagen, one of Europe’s largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Following this announcement, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,…
March 16, 2023 Festo is highlighting several of its latest innovations in electric automation, including its unique Simplified Motion Series (SMS) at ProMat, the North American supply chain exhibition, held this year from March 20-23 in Chicago. Electric automation with the simplicity of pneumatics These machine-mounted SMS axes are an innovative engineering and manufacturing breakthrough, comparable in…
March 16, 2023 Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey1 of 2,300 leaders from small and large businesses across a range of sectors, 92 percent…
March 15, 2023 Proax Technologies is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand new website updates! Their team has been working hard to bring you a more user-friendly and intuitive experience. With the updates and the new WeAutomate, you’ll enjoy faster load times, a new BOM tool, and an updated design that makes it…
March 15, 2023 The ProSense VCT series vibration transmitters accurately detect vibrations of industrial equipment, primarily rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, and rolling mills. Vibration sensors provide early detection of developing malfunctions, allowing for timely maintenance before major damage or failure results in costly repairs and production downtime. Vibration monitoring, also referred to…
March 15, 2023 The Omron Foundation, has gifted over $1 million to Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering to establish the Omron Advanced Automation Lab. This lab provides Marquette University students with hands-on, industry-relevant experience in designing, building, and testing solutions that use state-of-the-art automation technologies. These hands-on experiences are essential for understanding the capabilities of any…
The heart of every automation is the control system March 15, 2023 Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one…
Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma March 8, 2023 The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand and well-paying careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for…
March 8, 2023 Regal Rexnord’s acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a global industrial automation and power transmission business, represents an attractive value proposition for both customers and end users. The combined company will offer improved service capability breadth, technology content and domain expertise. Growth at Regal Rexnord and Altra “The addition of Altra will mark…
March 8, 2023 Ballard Power Systems and First Mode announced a purchase order for Ballard to supply First Mode with 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules – totaling 3 megawatts – to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. This is the equivalent of approximately 4,000 horsepower. “Every one of the Ballard fuel…
March 8, 2023 Panduit Corp. is proud to announce that The Manufacturing Institute has recognized Cheryl Vlach, SavvyStock Senior Manager, and Sofia Reising, Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, as a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honoree and Emerging Leader, respectively. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels…
March 8, 2023 Choosing the appropriate electrical enclosures to suit your industrial or commercial application doesn’t have to be complicated. There are a considerable number of enclosures and junction boxes to choose from, but not all of them will be the best solution for your operational needs. We break down the top 5 specifications to…
March 8, 2023 Thermon continues to improve the performance of the Genesis Network platform with the addition of enhanced alarm management and more third-party controller support. The Genesis Network platform is the foundation of Technology Enabled Maintenance for heat trace systems. Thermon enables optimized use of plant assets and energy, saving significantly on operational costs….
March 8, 2023 Regal Rexnord has released the next generation Jaure MTGR large gear coupling that builds on the success of the predecessor Jaure MTG. The new couplings are ideal for use in metals, cement, mining, and other demanding industries. MTGR Benefits and Features The Jaure MTGR gear coupling features an enhanced best-in-class design, which increases torque…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
