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Mackinnon Magnetics: Innovation Starts Here
October 15, 2025
General Purpose Low Voltage Dry-Type Transformers
At Mackinnon Magnetics, they are ramping up their facility to make three-phase dry-type transformers from 15 to 1000 kVA, custom up to 600 volts, in copper or aluminum. Enclosures are ventilated 3R indoor/outdoor.
All their transformers are engineered, built, and tested at MacKinnon Magnetics facility to meet CSA, IEEE, NEMA, and DOE standards.
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Third-Party Gear Unit Repairs | SEW-EURODRIVE
October 14, 2025
Third-Party Gear Unit Repairs | SEW-EURODRIVE
Discover professional industrial gear repair for all manufacturers, including third-party gear unit repairs. SEW-Eurodrive’s service covers damage of any scope – from simple maintenance to pattern-based manufacturing using 3D laser scanning and reverse engineering. Get insights into foreign gear repair, disassembly, fault analysis with reporting, assembly, and final inspection. They also handle transport to their global service centres and on-site commissioning – starting from batch size 1.
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PxG® Integrated Precision Planetary Gearmotors from SEW-EURODRIVE
The new PxG® integrated series combines PxG® planetary gear units and CM3G.. servomotors to create a single highly compact, precise, and dynamic unit.
SEW-EURODRIVE’s PxG®M..CM3G.. precision planetary gearmotors have been specifically developed for highly dynamic applications involving precise positioning. One key feature is their extremely compact design, with an installation length up to 40% shorter than conventional servo planetary gearmotors with adapter mounting for the motor. In the future, this means PxG® integrated precision planetary gearmotors will even be suitable for many applications that previously required right-angle gear units. Furthermore, the compact design ensures extremely high torsional rigidity and a low mass moment of inertia. Together with the high overload capacity, these features maximize the solution’s dynamic credentials.
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Pilz: Safety. Security. Automation.
October 14, 2025
Pilz’s innovative, proven products and systems cover a broad spectrum, from sensor and control technology to drive technology, and are in use all over the world. Their global presence enables you to benefit from their experience locally, wherever you are. Their international team of experts is also committed to your project.
Watch the video to learn more about their product range!
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Sensor-Based Safety = Efficient Automation with Pilz
Image Source © Pilz GmbH & Co. KG Safe automation is impossible without safe sensor technology. A universal safety concept is only enabled through interaction with sensors in the field – they not only detect hazardous situations but also record data, so that machinery can be operated safely and proactively.
Pilz sensor technology is broadly positioned for the widest range of applications: from position monitoring and safeguarding of access gates and maintenance flaps through to area and zone monitoring. Their sensor technology portfolio, PSEN for short, offers a broad spectrum: it is coordinated, certified to international standards, robust and long-lasting. And it encompasses many technologies in order to meet the respective application challenges: from safety switches, electromechanical and electromagnetic guard locking devices through to optoelectronic sensors such as safety light curtains, laser scanners or radar systems.
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Remlive Presence of Voltage Indicators
September 15, 2025
Remlive presence of voltage indicators provide a visual reminder that a circuit is live. This helps reduce exposure to hazardous voltage and ultimately saves lives.
- Quick and easy method to check isolation to enhance LOTO procedures, reducing the risk of electrical hazards.
- With the electrical separation between the DIN rail unit and the door mounted display, hazardous voltages remain within the cabinet.
- Display status on the front of the control panel. Low voltage to the door ensures maximum safety.
- Extensive global certifications, including up to OVC IV.
- Simple way to check 3 phase rotation with optional Phase Indicator Display. Reduces the requirement for live testing. Prevents equipment damage.
- Easy to install in new or existing control panels, with small footprint and minimal maintenance required.
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Enhancing Workplace Safety with Remlive Electrical Warning Indicators: The RL-24i Family
Electrical accidents remain one of the most significant workplace hazards across industries. According to statistics from Safe Work Australia, 142 workers died from electrical contact between 2003-2015. In Great Britain, electrical injuries to workers average one fatality every 10 days, while the U.S. recorded over 1,600 deaths due to electrical incidents in just one decade. These sobering statistics highlight why proper electrical safety monitoring is essential in any industrial environment. For over 25 years, Remlive has been keeping workplaces safe with their innovative electrical safety warning indicators.
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End Effectors for Collaborative Robots
September 15, 2025
SMC’s end effectors for collaborative robots
SMC’s end effectors for collaborative robots handle workpieces of various materials and shapes, reducing setup time with plug-and-play configuration. Options include parallel air grippers, 2-finger grippers, vacuum grippers, and more, ensuring efficient and versatile material handling.
Serving Canada for over 60 years, Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor, offering innovative solutions in the Automation & Robotics, Mechanical Solutions, Motion Control, Machine Safety, Industrial Controls and Pneumatics industries. They support clients through preferred in-house technical solutions and are proud to represent world-class manufacturers in the industrial automation field, allowing them to offer customers the best possible products and solutions.
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Fast Delivery Meets Versatility: The All-New SMC AC-D Series
Modern design, unmatched adaptability, and effortless assembly – engineered for your business’s efficiency. Explore how the SMC AC-D Series delivers unmatched versatility, efficiency, and reliability. Designed with modern features and user-friendly assembly, this series is built to simplify your operations while maximizing performance.
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HPS Power Quality Products
August 28, 2025
HPS Power Quality Products
HPS offers a full line of products to address power quality issues in your facility. Good power quality is important to maintain critical operations, improve energy efficiency and prevent premature equipment failure. Examples of poor power quality include harmonic distortion, reflected wave voltage, and low power factor.
HPS Power Quality products include active harmonic filters, passive harmonic filters, dV/dT filters, sinewave filters, line and load reactors, drive isolation transformers, harmonic mitigating transformers and multi-pulse transformers.
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Hammond Power Solutions Quarter 2 2025 Financial Results
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”), a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, has recently announced its financial results for the second quarter 2025.
They are pleased to share that HPS delivered another strong quarter in Q2 2025, achieving record sales and solid profits despite navigating some cost headwinds. Their quarterly revenue reached approximately $224 million, marking a new record quarter with 14% growth compared to Q2 2024. Their gross margin was slightly lower than the previous year due to rising input costs and further investments in their manufacturing footprint.”, said Adrian Thomas, CEO of Hammond Power Solutions.
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Meet Omron, a Company That Combines Society, Science and Technology
August 28, 2025
As a global leader in the field of automation, Omron’s business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to social systems including automated ticket gates and solar power conditioners, healthcare. At present, the company provides products and services in more than 130 countries.
They use their extensive portfolio to build integrated solutions that optimize manufacturing and improve safety. With proof-of-concept centres located throughout the world, they give customers the freedom to create world-class products using solutions they can trust.
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How Can Omron’s Certified System Integrator Partners Elevate Your Automation Solutions?
With so many companies offering system integrator services in the automation industry, finding the right partner can be a daunting task. They understand the importance of seamless integration, efficient automation, and adaptable manufacturing process. That is why they introduced their Certified Systems Integrator Program – a platform designed to elevate their partners’ proficiency in Omron technology. Their goal is to empower their partners to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness for mutual customers.
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Reliable Wireless Edge Computing With MOXA Quad-Core Arm-Based Computers | ManuAuto
August 25, 2025
Say hello to the Future of Industrial Computing — the New MOXA UC-3400A & UC-4400A Series are here! Built for today’s connected operations, these next-gen Arm-based computers pack the performance, security, and wireless features you need to stay ahead.
Whether you’re monitoring machine health on the factory floor or optimizing semiconductor production with 5G-ready tech — these devices are built to deliver.
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Ready to upgrade your OT systems the smart way? Discover how these compact powerhouses can drive real results in your operations.
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MOXA Next-Generation LAN Firewalls: Enhancing Industrial Security and Reliability
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have become an all-too-familiar reality. While no longer shocking headline news, their effects are far-reaching, disrupting essential services that people and organizations rely on daily. From power grids to transportation systems and water treatment facilities, these infrastructures are at the heart of modern life and are highly vulnerable to cyber threats.
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Weidmüller PROeco II Power Supplies
August 25, 2025
Introducing the new PROeco II power supply series — the next generation of compact, efficient, and cost-effective power solutions from Weidmüller. With up to 95% efficiency, a 15% smaller footprint, three-color status signalling, and improved MTBF, PROeco II is built to meet the demands of modern industrial automation while fitting seamlessly into existing designs.
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Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada
Weidmuller Ltd. Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta—marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing national expansion. Strategically located in Southeast Calgary, the new facility will serve as Weidmuller’s regional hub for Western Canada, supporting operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
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HPS EV Charging Distribution Transformers – Built to Brave the Elements
August 12, 2025
HPS EV Charging Distribution Transformers – Built to Brave the Elements
As electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expands, transformers play a critical role in powering EV charging stations with reliable, efficient energy. HPS EV charging transformers are designed to manage the high and fluctuating loads of EV charging, delivering consistent performance in demanding conditions.
With advanced dry-type transformer technology and an optional robust 3RE+ enclosure that provides superior protection over standard ventilated designs, HPS EV charging transformers offer durability, energy efficiency, and dependable operation for high-volume and fast-charging applications.
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Designing for Demand: The Role of Transformers in a Resilient EV Future
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their rapid rise, one question looms over the energy sector, municipalities, and developers alike: Is our infrastructure truly ready for the surge in demand?
From city streets to highway rest stops, new EV chargers are popping up across North America. But while charging stations get all the attention, there’s a critical component working behind the scenes, often overlooked, but absolutely essential: the transformer.
