July 18, 2024 In this article, you will learn what the most common mistakes are when selecting Industrial Ethernet and bus cables and how to avoid them. All cables and wires that contribute to communication in any way are commonly referred to as data cables. However, there are significant differences such as the multitude of…
July 18, 2024 ABB Robotics announced it is collaborating with UK-based tech start-up AUAR, to advance the use of robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable low energy timber homes. AUAR’s transformative approach to integrating robotic automation into the building process will tackle skills shortages, boost sustainability, and improve health and safety by deploying robots in…
July 18, 2024 9 out of 10 construction businesses predict a skills crisis by 2030, with 81 percent saying they will introduce robots in the next 10 years, while safety and the environment both catalysts for accelerating investment in robotics. ABB Robotics is driving automation in the construction industry with new robotic automation solutions to…
July 18, 2024 “Productivity improvement and sustainability are two of the pressing challenges currently facing the engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) industry. With the construction sector estimated to be responsible for around one-third of the world’s total waste*, automation provides significant opportunity for improvements by reducing errors during production,” said Craig McDonnell, Managing Director Business…
July 17, 2024 Festo has introduced a line of pre-configured, assembled, and tested compressed air preparation units that not only makes specification and ordering faster and easier, but also ensures clean air in food and beverage production. Right out of the box, the new units meet the Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines of final filtration…
July 15, 2024 WAGO’s new PFC100 Generation 2 Controllers come with increased memory, are programmed using CODSYS 3.5 software, and are protected with SSL/TLS encryption, VPN, as well as a firewall for optimum security. PFC100 Controller Diverse inputs & outputs in a compact housing! WAGO’s PFC100 Generation 2 controllers combine a fast CPU, flanked by…
July 12, 2024 Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, celebrated its new x86 industrial computers (IPCs) family—the BXP, DRP, and RKP Series reaching the pinnacle of design excellence with the Red Dot Winner 2024 recognition in the Industrial Design category. Designed to meet most industrial automation market needs, the rugged computers are…
July 12, 2024 Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, officially announced the launch of a new family of x86 industrial computers (IPCs) with exceptional reliability, adaptability, and longevity to address the increasing demands of data connectivity and real-time processing of large volumes of sensor and device data at the industrial edge. The…
July 12, 2024 There’s NO NEED to break out concrete block… install furring strips… or foam around the box. Arlington’s UL Listed, large volume Furred Wall Box mounts to 1×2 drywall furring strips – or a concrete block wall between furring strips. Allows installers to place a box / outlet where needed. Single and two-gang…
July 10, 2024 In industrial and automotive communication protocols, the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus stands out for its robustness, efficiency, and adaptability. Originally developed for the automotive industry to reduce the complexity and weight of car wiring, CAN bus has expanded beyond its initial application to become a widely adopted standard in mechatronics and…
July 9, 2024 Introduction The push towards sustainable manufacturing is driving the need for efficient enclosure cooling units, especially in industries like automotive where consistent cooling is crucial. The challenge lies in maintaining necessary cooling outputs while adhering to eco-friendly standards. The Blue e+ S Advantage Rittal’s Blue e+ line has set a benchmark in…
July 3, 2204 A project team of young engineers from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation beat the previous record by 0.075 seconds using a robot equipped with high-speed, high-precision factory automation equipment and control technology. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation recently announced that it had been awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title on May 21, 2024, for the fastest…
June 26, 2024 Softing Industrial announced the presentation of its new “aplSwitch Field” at ACHEMA 2024. This state-of-the-art 16-Port Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer (Ethernet-APL) Field Switch with optional PROFIBUS Process Automation (PA) proxy is designed for use in Zone 2 and establishes seamless connectivity down to the field level. The “aplSwitch Field” enables the transparent connection…
June 25, 2024 ABB and the Niedax Group collaborate on joint venture to meet demand for cable trays By Krystie Johnston ABB and the Niedax Group recently announced their intent to form a 50/50 joint venture that combines their respective strengths into one organization to help that will meet the increased demand for cable trays…
June 24, 2024 The diminutive VTEP – it measures just under 120 mm wide – is the latest addition to Festo’s portfolio of controlled pneumatics products Festo has introduced a unique advance in pneumatic technology: VTEP, the world’s most compact proportional valve terminal for multi-channel pressure control of small volumes. With piezo valve technology on…
June 12, 2024 Rittal Blue e+ fan-and-filter units help you to achieve your climate goals while at the same time reducing your energy costs. The 40% greater air throughput of the new fan-and-filter unit with pleated filter – compared to a chopped-fibre filter – is unrivalled by any other unit on the market. You benefit from an enclosure cooling solution which…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
