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Rittal’s New 316 Stainless Steel TS 8 Enclosure: Built for the Toughest Environments

September 24, 2024 Rittal, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electrical enclosures, continues to set the standard in the industry with the latest addition to its renowned TS 8 freestanding enclosure series. Constructed from robust 316 stainless steel, this new TS 8 enclosure is specifically engineered to excel in the most challenging and corrosive…

Vention is proud to introduce its AI-enabled automation controller: MachineMotion AI.
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Entering the Post-PLC Era: Introducing MachineMotion AI

September 24, 2024 By Quinn Harker Vention is proud to introduce its AI-enabled automation controller: MachineMotion AI.  MachineMotion AI, powered by NVIDIA technology, is the first-of-its-kind AI-enabled automation controller. With its launch, Vention officially marks the beginning of the post-PLC era. Say goodbye to traditional custom-made control cabinets, manual integration with pigtail wires and terminal…

Festo Launches Rooftop Solar Project at Its North American Hub in Mason, Ohio
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Festo Launches Rooftop Solar Project at Its North American Hub in Mason, Ohio

Festo is launching a clean energy project at its North American Regional Service Center in Mason, OH, near Cincinnati. Roof-mounted solar panels on two of the three buildings will supply 48% of the facility’s electricity requirements – 2.6 million kilowatt hours (kWh) year round – when installation is completed next year. “Every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by sunlight at the Festo North American Regional Service Center is an additional kilowatt hour added to Duke Energy’s pool of electricity for local consumers and businesses,” said Jose Luis Esparza, Head of Non-Production Material Procurement, Festo North America.

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Festo Introduces One-Stop Shop for Servo Drive Tech, with CMMT-ST Multi-Protocol DC Drive, New Stepper Motor 

September 17, 2024 Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging and conveying applications, laboratory automation devices and much more. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation…

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Data-Driven Manufacturing – Dialogue with Dr. Ralf M Wagner

September 16, 2024 Make improved operational and business decisions with data-driven insights Dr. Ralf M Wagner, senior vice president of Insights Hub, discusses the role of data manufacturing in manufacturing, the challenges and advancements in industrial IoT solutions and generative AI technologies. Siemens’ Insights Hub drives smart manufacturing through the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)….

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Festo’s Seamless Connectivity: Electromechanics for All Linear Movements

September 13, 2024 In numerous industrial applications, such as assembly technology, testing systems and packaging technology, the basic movement is linear. Festo, with over 30 years of market experience in Electric Automation, offers a high-performance mechanical portfolio for a wide range of applications with the new ELGD axis family and its ball screw axis and…

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Schneider Electric Delivers Energy Management Products and Solutions in Canada

September 13, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Canada is undergoing an energy transition to become more sustainable, reduce emissions, and reach net zero targets. Wiser Energy from Schneider Electric is an integral Energy Management System that monitors devices and energy usage in real-time, helping you use electrical energy more wisely in your building. Buildings are the…

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Renewable Energy, Optimally Utilized

September 13, 2024 With the expansion of new and renewable energy, sufficient production is not the only challenge. This energy also needs to be stored. Users will, naturally, want to use the electricity created from solar, wind, or hydropower, even when the specific sources aren’t exactly accessible. Battery storage systems offer a solution for this…

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AI in Manufacturing: The Next Era

Manufacturing in AI is leading the way into the future; join and be a part of the next era September 13, 2024 Purpose. Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation.  Join the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation and their consortium partners for an exiting exploration of AI’s impact on Manufacturing! Dive into the challenges and opportunities of…

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Optimizing EV Charging with Advanced MCCBs

September 12, 2024 As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge, the need for reliable and efficient EV charging infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. NOARK Electric is at the forefront of this transformation, offering cutting-edge solutions that optimize EV charging systems. Among these solutions, the M2G Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) that works in tandem with the Ex9C300 Contactor to…

Weidmuller Canada Unveils a New Customer Experience Center and Introduces the Innovative WOW Van for the Eastern Canada Markets
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Weidmuller Canada Unveils a New Customer Experience Centre and Introduces the Innovative WOW Van for the Eastern Canada Markets

September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners…

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Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades

September 12, 2024 Expansion of career fairs to 15 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the trades The Ontario government is expanding its successful Level Up! skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing over 35,000 students to exciting, in-demand careers in the trades. For the third year in a row, these…

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Siemens Xcelerator: DMG MORI, Renishaw, and Siemens are Working as Innovation Partners and Expanding Digital Offerings for Machine Tools

September 11, 2024 Siemens is consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together with its partners DMG MORI and Renishaw, the technology company is presenting new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications for CNC users that seamlessly…

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168 Manufacturing Introduces FullShop™ Gen 3 For Affordable Coolant Automation at IMTS

September 11, 2024 FullShop™ Gen 3’s simplified fluid architecture makes system expansion easy, enhances dosing precision and is easy to install for plant personne 168 Manufacturing announces at IMTS the upcoming availability of its reengineered FullShop™ Gen 3 solutions, which makes coolant automation more affordable and easier to install. Built on years of real-world experience…

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Humber Polytechnic Recognized with STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

September 11, 2024 Building Brilliance: Humber ranks first among all North American peers Humber Polytechnic’s leadership continues to shine as it holds its STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), reflecting ongoing excellence in sustainability. The STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) program measures and promotes…

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Manufacturers Are Embracing AI, Reveals Survey from Universal Robots

September 11, 2024 Universal Robots (UR), the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, recently asked 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe how they use technology and how they plan to invest for the future. In the survey more than 50% responded that they already harness artificial intelligence and machine learning in their production. “AI isn’t just hype,”…