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Rockwell Automation announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data ...
January is traditionally a month for new hope and new energy to meet life and business goals. But ...
Moxa Inc. recently introduced its Industrial Network Defense Solution, which is specially designed ...
FANUC has introduced the new CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L (long arm version) collaborative robots that ...
Beckhoff Automation has introduced new TwinCAT Cloud Engineering software for IoT and Industrie 4.0 ...
Brave is pleased to announce that they have been officially recognized as an ABB Authorized ...
CW Mechanical Limited (CW) is a Sudbury-based mechanical services company providing valve repair ...
B&R, a unit of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business, announced the integration of ...
Integrating digital platforms into the real world
Digital business platforms are an important part of HANNOVER MESSE, where they cut across multiple areas of the "Digital Ecosystems" display category. "Platform business models are the way of the future," said Hubertus von Monschaw, Deutsche Messe's Global Director Digital Ecosystems for HANNOVER MESSE. "While they have long been par for the course in the consumer segment, they've been a little slow to catch on in manufacturing. But they are indeed catching on, and there is no doubt that the platform economy will play an increasingly important role in the industrial B2B segment."
Davos: Alpine showcase for the future of electric transport
Train, bus, lift or automobile: Davos’ clean, climate-friendly, sustainable and future-proof transport concept and its eco-friendly generation and distribution of electricity are the envy of cities around the world. ABB’s innovative technology helped make them possible.
If you’re looking for standout destinations in the Alps, there’s no ignoring Davos. For politicians and top management, it is the world-renowned host of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). Wealthy tourists enjoy Davos as a fashionable winter sports resort and literature lovers cherish it as the setting of Thomas Mann’s famous novel, “The Magic Mountain”.
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Rittal & EPLAN Pump out a Powerful Solution for Metro Vancouver
One of Canada’s largest wastewater treatment plants at Annacis Island provides secondary treatment to approximately 175 billion litres of wastewater every year for over 1 million residents in 14 municipalities. After almost 20 years in operation, the variable frequency drives supporting the critical pumping systems for the primary treatment and secondary treatment facilities had to be replaced to ensure that the plant’s high operational availability and reliability will not be compromised in serving the plant, the surrounding municipalities and the environment. Metro Vancouver Regional District chose to deploy Rittal’s enclosure and power distribution solutions with E-plan software to efficiently support vital infrastructure improvements by reducing equipment replacement times and thereby minimizing risk to plant operations.
Fusetek’s Jeff Owens Promoted to Western Regional Sales Manager
Ariel Technology Inc (Arieltech) is pleased to announce ElectriXwest Agencies Ltd. as their exclusive Manufacturers’ Agents in Alberta.
Founded over 15 years ago and with a combined 80 years of electrical industry experience, ElectriXwest has a high level of experience, dedication and professionalism which will serve ElectriXwest very well in this exciting new role with Arieltech.
Latest Articles
Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes. One company perfectly positioned to validate ...
There are two types of electric motors, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC motors ...
Phoenix Contact invites you to attend an information seminar on the latest developments and ...
What do you do when you hear directly from installers that they’re frustrated with Ethernet cable ...
Once upon a time, plant floors were isolated from the public network. But, today, all sorts of ...
The rise of connectivity and connected devices has been a major focus and the driving ...
Working Together for Cybersecurity – Digging Deeper with Mike Hutchings, Vice President, Rockwell Automation Canada
By Owen Hurst
The rise of connectivity and connected devices has been a major focus and the driving factor behind advancing automation and control products and solutions. And while connectivity is a shining star in terms of creating efficiencies and growth, we are all aware of the darker side of connecting devices, namely the threat posed by nefarious individuals.
When is a Cobot Right for You?
By Blake Marchand
Robots – or more specifically cobots, may or may not be coming foryour job. But they may very well make it easier.
Robotic systems are most commonly utilized in self contained fencedRobotic systems are most commonly utilized in self contained fencedoff configurations with significant safety measures to keep workerssafe, although in recent years cobots have begun increasing marketshare.
Automated robotic systems generally take up significant floor space,are designed for a specific application or product, and requirecomplex programming to integrate into production.
Coming Soon: The new EPLAN Pro Panel, Version 2.8, Virtual control cabinet engineering – fully matured
The new EPLAN Pro Panel, Version 2.8 is making its first big appearance at the SPS IPC Drives. The software for virtual 3D control cabinet engineering is characterised by its expanded flexibility, surprising users with a brand new 4K-capable user interface. It’s also causing decision-makers to sit up and take notice: during live, joint presentations in Nuremberg, EPLAN and Rittal will be introducing a whole series of innovations in the context of control cabinet engineering.
These include complementary software solutions for engineering and preplanning operations, innovative system technology for housings, power distribution and climate-control systems, automation technologies, and digital assistance systems for integrated automation of manufacturing processes. EPLAN and Rittal are thereby positioning themselves as solutions providers offering integrated solutions for optimising processes in control cabinet engineering: combined machine/hardware and software solutions, product-accompanying data and comprehensive on-site process integration services for customers.
Product News
Engineers can use the new Allen-Bradley 140MP Motor Protection Circuit Breakers from ...
With Sinamics Startdrive commissioning software, Siemens supports machine builders in the ...
Not every production line has a clean 1:1 ratio of products to barcodes. In fact, many finished ...
POSITAL has extended its TILTIX family of inclinometers (tilt sensors) to include explosion-proof ...
AutomationDirect ProSense digital panel meters in 1/32 and 1/8 DIN sizes are AC or DC powered ...
Parker Hannifin has launched its robust Universal Push-to-Connect (UPTC) connector system. Designed ...
Pepperl+Fuchs now introduces a new version of its tried-and-tested OIT high temperature ...
Emerson has introduced The Plantweb Insight Inline Corrosion application to provide the ...
The B&R drive technology portfolio now offers a Blackout mode that ensures safe machine control ...
Professionals searching for a reliable voltage detection solution have two new Greenlee options — ...
How MicroHAWK’s daisy chain functionality streamlines barcoding applications
Not every production line has a clean 1:1 ratio of products to barcodes. In fact, many finished products and works-in-progress carry multiple codes that serve different purposes. When each item has more than one barcode, the normal setup with a single reader capturing codes on each product likely won’t work.
To get better results, manufacturers can employ what’s known in electrical engineering as “daisy chain” (not to be confused with a rope technique in rock climbing or an actual chain of flowers). This functionality is now built into the MicroHAWK platform to simplify barcoding applications with multiple codes or codes that are in unpredictable locations.
POSITAL: More TILTIX – Explosion-Proof Inclinometers for Hazardous Locations
POSITAL has extended its TILTIX family of inclinometers (tilt sensors) to include explosion-proof models designed to operate safely in environments that contain potentially dangerous levels of explosive dust or gases. These devices have been certified in compliance with IECEx and ATEX directives and are suitable for use in mines, oil and gas facilities, agricultural applications, chemical plants, woodworking factories and milling operations.
