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Changeover from AS-Interface Gateway K20 to KE5: IIoT-Ready In 3 Steps

February 10, 2023 The multiprotocol-capable AS-Interface gateway type KE5 from Pepperl+Fuchs makes your AS-Interface network IIoT-ready. The gateways support PROFINET and EtherNet/IP, and can be easily commissioned using mobile devices. In addition to easy configuration and diagnostics via the extensive web server, the KE5 ASi gateways offer a REST API interface for implementing IIoT solutions. Setup is quick and convenient at the touch of…

Examples of Fuels Decarbonizing our Buildings and Industrial Mobility

February 8, 2023 Alternative fuels are on the rise and likely to displace fossil fuels such as diesel and gasoline in the in many industrial applications. Here are a few real-life examples of successful uses of alternative fuels. Renewable Diesel Decarbonizing Data Centers Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, is a versatile, low carbon…

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Lafert North America Ultra Premium Efficient IE5 High-Performance Motors, Italian-Made for Global Applications

January 31, 2023 By Krystie Johnston The Lafert Group was founded in 1962, in San Donà di Piave, just outside of Venice. This area, called Veneto, is known as a region of hands and brains. It is here that the company began producing asynchronous electric motors, committed to the finest quality on the Italian market….

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EV Charging Opportunities for Business: A Primer

January 31, 2023 Electric vehicle charging stations are booming and can be an excellent business opportunity, given the current price of gasoline and Canada’s intention to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. Interested in installing an EV charging station? Guillevin’s experts can advise you. EV Charging Opportunities for Business: A Primer Are you considering…

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Proportional Valve Technology Makes it Possible

Twin-piston pump glues folding boxes highly precisely January 30, 2023 Proportional valve technology makes it possible. The sustainability of cardboard packaging is leading to its increasing use instead of plastic packaging. A key step in the manufacture of folding boxes is the highly precise gluing of the box blanks. The company Baumer hhs is a…

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5 Tips for Using Servo Drives in Exoskeleton Robots

January 30, 2023 Exoskeleton robots are wearable augmentative devices that enhance the physical capabilities of their human wearers. Offering the ability to combine human intelligence and control with the strength and durability of a robot, they can be used for gait rehabilitation or locomotion assistance, offering many applications in industry, medicine, and more.1 However, developing…

Energy Technology Perspectives 2023

Energy Technology Perspectives 2023

Energy Technology Perspectives 2023 highlights major market and employment opportunities, as well as the emerging risks, for countries racing to lead the clean energy industries of today and tomorrow. The energy world is at the dawn of a new industrial age – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing – that is creating major new markets and millions of jobs but also raising new risks, prompting countries across the globe to devise industrial strategies to secure their place in the new global energy economy, according to a major new IEA report.

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Tackling Costly Cavitation Challenges with The Anti-Cavitation Solution in ABB Drives

Cavitation causes damage to pump and pumping systems which increases maintenance costs. It can also destroy the product, resulting in lost revenue. In industries such as food and beverage and water treatment pumps are used to move liquids from one point to another January 16, 2023 Cavitation can occur when the inlet pressure of the…

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Access Management for Your Plant and Machinery

For comprehensive protection of your staff and optimum safeguarding of your machinery, you need a holistic safety concept, which considers aspects of both safety and security With PILZ’s “Identification and Access Management” portfolio, they offer you a comprehensive range of products, solutions and software for the implementation of safety as well as security tasks. Below you’ll…

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Put to the Ultimate Test – Part 1: Torsion Tests by HELUKABEL

Cables and wires in industrial robots and other moving machine parts are often required to withstand extreme stresses caused by torsion. Constant repetitive movements put materials under considerable strain. At the same time, operators expect components to function perfectly and reliably throughout their entire service life to avoid disruptions, outages and safety hazards.

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Achieving Matrimony Between Machine Vision and Motion Control in Lab Automation – A Case Study

As technological advancements become common-place and affordable, more industries look to implement motion control and machine vision systems to automate tasks that may be menial and time consuming. Many industries can benefit from automated systems but, the question is, how do they get started? Often, they know what they want to mechanize, but do not have automation experts on staff to make it happen. Mechatronics Canada had the opportunity to talk with Eric Rice, Product Market Manager – Electric Automation at Festo, to discuss a case study where a customer recently chose Festo to help them implement machine vision with a motion control system to automate their industrial application.

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ABB RobotStudio® Takes to the Cloud Enabling Real-Time Collaboration

 

ABB has enhanced its industry-leading RobotStudio® robot programming and simulation software with cloud-enabled functionality. The new RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. New features such as automatic version control increase transparency and productivity across teams. 

 

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Keeping Canals, Ports and Waterways Clear for Safe Passage

 

HELUKABEL partners with Callan Marie to power their floating dredge equipment and encounters some challenges. HELUKABEL initially started its development of the cabling system design with the underwater pump and cutter motors power section. The challenge was to provide high ampacity cables through a structural arm (the ladder) that submerges both motors. The next challenge was to assist in designing the necessary water-tight transition box for the system that would also terminate the braided shields of the VFD cables. This article describes the collaboration and expertise HELUKABEL provided to keep the canals, ports, and waterways clear for sage passage.

 

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Energy Efficiency Is the Best Way for Industry to Cut Costs and Reduce Emissions Right Now

 

With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The Energy Efficiency Movement is a global forum of around 200 organizations sharing ideas, best practices and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world.