Proax Is Now a Distributor of HIWIN

Proax are pleased to announce that they are now a distributor of the HIWIN product line, a leader in motion control and system technology. Their product offer includes linear guideways, ballscrews, actuators, linear motors, torque motors & rotary tables, crossed roller bearings and more. This addition comes in line with the enhanced mechanical team and product offering announced last year by Proax. This newly added line will be available to all Proax's clients throughout Canada since this is going to be implemented on a national level.

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Cybersecurity and Manufacturing – Keeping Critical Information Safe From Attackers

We all know that we’re supposed to back up our data and secure our devices against attack. But too often we put it off until it’s too late. We’re busy, and we’ll get to it another day. And then, one day, we turn on our device, look for a file, and realize something is wrong. We’ve been hacked.

The thought of losing our files, pictures, and data is scary. Scale that up to an entire company and the consequences can be severe. Think about the amount of critical and sensitive information the typical manufacturing facility has access to. Sensitive customer records, design and engineering data, intellectual property, and industrial control systems for high risk manufacturing processes – there’s a lot to lose. 

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Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 6: How to Determine Supplementary vs. Branch Circuit Breakers

Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between types of circuit breakers, especially since in appearance they look so similar. In this episode, the focus will be on the differences between two types of circuit breakers: Branch and Supplementary.

In the Control Cabinet Classroom video series, Phoenix Contact Product Specialists Zach and Karen break down some of the basics of control cabinet design, terminology and technology to be able to better understand and utilize this powerful solution.

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