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Four Steps to Getting Your First IIoT Projects Up and Running by Omron

 

Data has always existed in the manufacturing environment – in the temperatures, pressures, sounds, and appearance of machinery – but is has not always been easy to access it. Manufacturing professionals would spend years, if not decades, gaining the expertise that would help them understand the meaning of certain measurements and observations. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) promises to revolutionize this learning process by turning such observations into quantitative trends that can be leveraged for decision-making. Consequently, many manufacturers are eager to figure out the best way to dip their toes into the water of IIoT. In this post, Omron looks at some of the overarching strategies for making the most of this new way of using data. 

 

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ABB Publishes Sustainability Report 2021

 

ABB has released its Sustainability Report 2021, outlining the achievements of the company under the four pillars of its ambitious 2030 sustainability strategy. Some hightlihgts of the report include (1) Strong start to achieving 2030 goals of sustainability strategy, (2) ABB cuts own CO2 emissions by 39% in 2021 vs. baseline year of 2019, and (3) ABB one of the first companies in its industry to disclose the eligibility of its offerings in new sustainability classification system “EU taxonomy”

 

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Not All Cables Perform Alike – Four Key Cable Design Considerations from Kollmorgen

 

Servo systems are widely used in many precision applications. While careful deliberation on the optimum servo motor, servo drive, and feedback elements is the norm, the cables that connect the power and feedback are often an afterthought that compromises the desired system performance. The four key specifications that must be considered when choosing the right cable design for a servo system are voltage, current, shielding, and flexibility.

 

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Sanitary Conveyor Manufacturer Opts for Invertek Optidrive NEMA 4X VFDs for Improved Motion, Control and Communication

 

A global manufacturer of sanitary conveyor systems used in food and pharmaceutical industries recently began exploring the next generation of variable frequency drive technologies available to power its platforms. A need for better communications for IoT and remote access, improved quality and reliability, and global access to supplies were critical to ensuring the manufacturer could satisfy its customers. This is where Invertek Drives and its Optidrive E3 NEMA 4X / IP66 range of VFDs came in. 

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Royal HaskoningDHV and Schneider Electric Collaborate on Next Generation Process Control for Nereda Wastewater Treatment Plants

 

Royal HaskoningDHV is pleased to announce that Schneider Electric is now a global preferred supplier for its Nereda® wastewater treatment solution. As a preferred supplier, Schneider Electric will combine the capabilities of its EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert solution, the world’s first universal automation system, with the Nereda technology to develop the next generation of Nereda Process Control. The control system will improve plant process efficiency and allow wastewater customers to have complete lifecycle management, seamless integration of IT/OT services, and improved system diagnostics for their automation systems. and industrial sites. 

 

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Why Motor Control Panel (MCP) vs. Motor Control Center (MCC)? Rittal Sheds Some Light On This Question

 

In today’s industrial manufacturing space, it’s never one thing. Processes are connected, workflows are unified, and decisions in one arena have ripple effects that can impact an entire industrial ecosystem. No one knows this better than systems integrators, who are tasked with coming up with new and better industrial automation solutions every day. 

 

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ABB In Canada For Canada: One ABB – Tailoring Solutions for Customers Through Expertise

 

ABB aims to power Canada’s innovation ecosystem and propel its future forward. How? Through their One ABB value proposition, created by our Canadian businesses working together to provide solutions for industry segments. What role do segments play in delivering unique solutions for their customers? Gary Shaw, National Director, Segment Business Development at ABB Canada, provides some insight. At ABB, company-wide collaboration is key to tailoring efficient solutions for their customers. They leverage our segment strategy to deliver ABB-branded solutions.

 

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Three Ways Omron’s Robotic Integrated Controller Helps You Manage Complexity

 

Robotic solutions can dramatically sharpen your competitive edge as a manufacturer, but they can also introduce more complexity into your operations. To address this issue, Omron has recently introduced their most full-featured machine automation controller to date that is ideal for complete robotic cells, high-speed motion systems, material handling, and multi-robot systems. Omron’s integrated robotic controller gives you the choice of 16, 32 or 64 controlled motion axes, the option to incorporate SQL database connectivity, and an easy way to support multiple connected robots. This article will look at how this solution works well for even the most complex applications. 

 

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Ontario Invests in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes Manufacturers to Boost Regional Economy

 

The Ontario government is supporting an investment of nearly $5.5 million by three companies in Eastern Ontario to help strengthen local manufacturing, create jobs, attract investment and boost regional economic recovery. The province is investing nearly $633,000 through the Regional Development Program, which will help create 20 jobs.“The Regional Development Program continues to support local manufacturers through targeted investments that allow businesses to create good local jobs,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “We thank Kawartha Metals, Colonial Concepts Log & Timberframe and Bélair Mechatronics for making a significant impact in their communities and for contributing to our province’s dynamic and growing manufacturing sector.”

 

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5 Things to Know About IE5 SynRM Motors

 

Let ABB start at the beginning. What difference does the efficiency of an electric motor make to you and why should you care? The answer is that by using less energy we can help prevent climate change. Today, 45% of all electricity is converted into motion by motors in buildings and industrial applications. And generating electricity causes a significant amount of CO2 emissions, which cause global warming. So, if we want to reduce emissions and stop global warming, making motors more efficient is one of the best places to start. And in the world of motors, IE5 synchronous reluctance motors (SynRM motors) are the very best place to start.

 

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Ontario Launching New Agency to Better Serve Tradespeople

 

The Ontario government has launched Skilled Trades Ontario, a new Crown agency, to improve trades training and simplify services. The new agency will promote and market the trades, develop the latest training and curriculum standards, and provide a streamlined user-friendly experience for tradespeople. These changes will result in more workers for in-demand jobs and prepare Ontario for a strong economic comeback.

 

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Automated Pipetting Solution Ensures Rapid Evaluation of Covid-19 Samples

 

With the continuing changes seen within the Covid-19 virus strains, it’s vital that any samples can be analysed as rapidly as possible. Two Bavarian companies, GriPS Automation GmbH and D&T engineering GmbH, have worked together with OMRON to streamline the pipetting part of the process, reducing processing time from one hour to ten minutes per plate. As a result, the three companies have developed the PT600 laboratory processing system for the transfer of samples, using an OMRON Cobra 450 robot for contactless transport.

 

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Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance with IO-Link Rotary Encoders

 

Whether in the material handling industry, in packaging machines, or in wind turbines—sensors with IO-Link interface are increasingly being used to pave the way to Industry 4.0. With the ENA**TL-**IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs was one of the first manufacturers to launch an absolute rotary encoder with IO-Link interface, which is available in numerous variants and with a wide range of setting parameters. Pepperl+Fuchs explain how you can benefit from easy configuration and integration with this IO-Link rotary encoder, while at the same time monitoring the status of your plants in a cost-effective manner.

 

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Concept Sensors: Engineering the Future Together

 

New fields of application, new sensor solutions: The digital transformation of industry presents us with new challenges every day. In the development of concept sensors, customers and partners are involved right from the start – in order to make the best possible use of all competencies. But what does that mean for the product development process in concrete terms? Questions for colleagues from research & development, product management and sales.