Proax Technologies Ltd. Is pleased to announce the launch of its new slogan; WeAutomate. After extensive deliberation, this decision was made to reflect the changing nature of the automation and distribution industry and to better serve clients in the following technical sectors: Industrial Controls, Motion Control, Machine Safety, Pneumatics, Mechanical Solutions and Automation & Robotics.
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March 19, 2024 The MD Series AMRs are designed to automate midrange material movement applications with ease In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations….
Limitations on the electrical power system make it important for the customer to reduce harmonics in their system to avoid voltage disruption and overheating of the mechanical and electrical components within the industrial plant. There are several ways to reduce harmonics, each with its costs and benefits. Drives & Control Solutions had the opportunity to hear from Martin Royer, local Division Manager for System Drives at ABB Canada, to discuss why Ultra-Low Harmonic Drives (ULH) with an active front-end are a preferred choice for businesses and utility owners.
September 26, 2024 ABB has signed a joint development agreement with US company Energy Control Technologies (ECT) to co-design and deliver an integrated turbomachinery controls solution which can be configured, operated and maintained within the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system (DCS). The ABB-ECT Integrated Compressor Controls (ICC) with Integrated Control Safety System (ICSS) offers…
April 3, 2024 TeSys Deca contactors: IEC contactors from 9 to 150A Learn how to accurately estimate your potential annual energy savings with the TeSys Deca Green contactor calculator. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through using the online calculator tool, helping you identify your current consumption and forecast the benefits of switching to the enhanced TeSys…
Choosing the right automation integrated development environment (IDE) is essential for ensuring that your operations run smoothly. Due to their centrality in the automation process, software environments play a major role in determining the organization efficiency of businesses of all sizes.
Digital, automated system will help to ensure energy efficient and safe operations at the Jansen Stage 1 Potash Project in Saskatchewan, Canada October 13, 2023 ABB has been selected by BHP to deliver a power management system for the Jansen Potash Project in Canada, which will provide nutrient-rich potash fertilizer to enable more sustainable farming…
Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.
January 23, 3035 Canada’s Strategic Response to Evolving Trade Policies in 2025 As we step into 2025, Canada’s industrial sectors face significant challenges and opportunities shaped by a dynamic global trade environment. From addressing the implications of international tariffs to securing critical mineral supplies, Canada is adopting strategic measures to navigate these shifts while ensuring… Read More…
January 23, 2025 While many manufacturers are still embracing the principles of Industry 4.0, the next evolution, Industry 5.0, is already beginning to take shape. Unlike Industry 4.0, which was a giant leap forward in automation and digitalization, Industry 5.0 represents a reconsideration of how smart technology platforms can work alongside humans. This includes technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
