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Brock Solutions is proud to have established our very own Women in Technology group. ...
The family-owned HARTING Technology Group is a global leader in the connector industry ...
Engineers can simplify their machine safety systems and improve safety performance using ...
Siemens is launching a new app for drive systems in the field of Motion Control called ...
The brand new next generation release of AutoMine Lite 2.0 includes both consistent ...
The Halifax Herald Ltd. in Nova Scotia is the largest independently owned newspaper ...
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and ...
It can be seen on 23 April. After five years of development work, Rittal will be ...
Hannover. Integration is the watchword – at a technological level and between ...
The motto of the Hannover Messe 2018 trade fair is “Integrated Industry – ...
What is MQTT, and Why Does it Matter?
In the world of Internet of Things (IoT) the main currency is messages. Even as you read this hundreds of thousands of devices are sending status reports, receiving orders (like “turn up the heat”, “measure the room humidity” etc.), storing data from other devices or doing numerous other tasks that make our lives easier. And they all need to exchange information, as without connectivity, their usefulness is immensely reduced. But with the rapidly increasing number of devices that require Internet to communicate and be useful to individuals, businesses or governments, concerns like preserving bandwidth, ensuring that low-connectivity machines can also transmit data and even preserving battery life of gadgets need to be addressed. That is where MQTT comes in.
6 Industries Heading Towards IIoT Disruption
It is generally believed that by 2030, the IIoT industry could witness a staggering increase of around $7 trillion in its revenue. Various global superpowers are developing national strategies for such technological advancements in diverse industries. There are several such businesses that are believed to be at the verge of a large-scale IIoT disruption
New Techspan Control and Automation Catalogue
Techspan has published its 332 page Control and Automation Catalogue that covers the company’s complete offering that includes pin and sleeve devices, multipole connectors, push button, control and signalling devices, contactors, din rail terminal blocks and industrail interconnect line.
With over 16,000 spec grade sku’s in stock Techspan can meet your control and automation equipment needs. Techspan has a national network of distributors in Canada and supports them with warehouses in Mississiauga and Burnaby.
Tools for the Trade
Keeping your bins full just got a lot easier – and a lot faster. Each IRWIN ...
Using connectors on UL 508A cabinets used to be a huge hassle for the panel-builder. As a result, ...
Delta Controls launches support page for CP2000 variable frequency drives and bypass ...
ABB Automation Builder is the integrated software suite for machine builders and system ...
Eaton's Power Xpert Branch Circuit Monitor (PXBCM) provides remote access to live energy ...
The Fluke 438-II Power Quality and Motor Analyzer adds key mechanical measurement ...
FLIR infrared cameras make it easy to perform non-destructive inspections that isolate ...
Lorik Tool & Automation has the experience and ability to manufacture a variety of ...
The ATS850 conveyor eliminates all types of electro static discharge requirements. ...
Ideal Industries' T-14 wire stripper s are ideal for all professionals working within the ...
Peers & Profiles
Nivek Automatisation is a forward-thinking company focused on providing advanced ...
Recently Panel Builder & Systems Integrator was invited to Rittal Canada’s Head ...
New Electric first opened its doors in 1970, in Burlington, Ontario. The electrical ...
Changes are coming hard and fast to the control and automation sectors, obligating a rise ...
OPUS Automation was founded in 1998 in Ancaster, On and provides robotic and automation ...
Panel Builder & Systems Integrator was given the opportunity to ask Steve ...
Safety standards in the electrical industry are constantly evolving and requiring that contractors ...
The Redpath Group of mining contractors and engineers, was established by Jim Redpath in 1962, and ...
Applications for electrical control panels and automation have reached nearly every sector ...
Intermatic is a North American family-owned energy control company celebrating its 125th ...
6 FAQs about HARTING Connectors on UL 508A Panels
Using connectors on UL 508A cabinets used to be a huge hassle for the panel-builder. As a result, they often chose the older hardwiring solution in the past. Now, HARTING, in partnership with UL, has made it possible to easily connectorize UL 508A panels with existing HARTING products. The following six FAQs explain this new standard and the benefits it offers.
Present and Engaged: Rittal Canada’s President Tim Rourke
Recently Panel Builder & Systems Integrator was invited to Rittal Canada’s Head office in Mississauga, Canada to have a tour of their operation and a sit down with President Tim Rourke. First and foremost, I must admit that I was thoroughly impressed with Rittal’s operation. The facility was extremely well maintained and organized in a manner that clearly provides efficiency between all of the teams whether front of house or back.
Tim himself, guided us through the facility, highlighting their focus on productivity and asset management. Rittal’s focused and skilled team is clearly all in on the company philosophy, “We enjoy satisfying customers’ wishes and challenges with innovative solutions.” The philosophy itself is the product of employee input.
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Jon Kennedy Discusses New Electric's Panel Shop
New Electric first opened its doors in 1970, in Burlington, Ontario. The electrical contracting company serviced electrical wiring in homes, shops, and factories. New Electric quickly earned a reputation for excellence, quality and quick response times, and soon became a major contractor throughout southern Ontario. Once established New Electric began to further specialize in the industrial sector, undertaking business in automation shops, whose projects increasingly involved building custom control panels. New Electric recognized the potential of this opportunity and the advantages that would be rendered from expanding operations to include an entire Panel Shop division. So, in 2000 the New Electric Panel Shop was officially launched.. Panel Builder & Systems Integrator .
Latest Articles
A coal generation power plant, at a major utility company, was looking to achieve better network ...
Synchro, Rittal and Proax churn out a unique, complete cabling project in record time!
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With the capability to capture and analyze data from devices in isolated areas, SCADA ...
Digital transformation is boosting bottom lines across manufacturing, thanks to Internet ...
In manufacturing, it is not enough to say that the operation of machines and systems is ...
In recent years, automation technology has undergone rapid change. Examples of this include ...
In the world of Internet of Things (IoT) the main currency is messages. Even as you read ...
In November, the UK Government announced that 2018 would be the Year of Engineering. This ...
A World Without Downtime
Utopias are common in fiction, from Plato’s The Republic to The Federation in Star Trek. For manufacturers, a world without unplanned downtime would be the perfect utopia. The question is, is abolishing unplanned downtime a far-fetched dream, or is it closer than we think? Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director of obsolete industrial equipment supplier, EU Automation shares his vision for a downtime free age.
According to research by Oneserve, machine downtime is costing British manufacturers over £180 billion a year. Unplanned downtime halts production, but can also lead to wasted raw materials or damage to the system itself – amplifying the cost beyond loss of production. Further research conducted by GE Digital found that 70 per cent of companies lack full awareness of when equipment is due for maintenance, upgrade or repair..
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CSIA: Proven Better Performance
Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Certified Integrators have the right tools to run their businesses at the highest level, when they are certified in the CSIA's Best Practices. Well-run, professional control system integration companies benefit clients and automation vendors, impacting every manufacturing industry. The white paper demonstrates this by linking business performance data to CSIA Certification.
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Product News
Mazak’s new HCR-5000S 5-axis, single-table (S) Horizontal Machining Center provides ...
To further diversify our ultrasonic sensor portfolio, Turck has released a compact ...
The LE series' linear array technology provides great performance and resolution ...
The SE 8 line of standalone enclosures have garnered international praise for their ...
Festo is further augmenting its extensive portfolio of electric handling systems with the ...
We have expanded our offering of Sysmac Machine Automation Controllers that directly ...
Machine designers can use a new micro programmable logic controller (PLC) to help ...
Rittal’s Flange Mount Disconnect interlock system is the only one that complies with the ...
Rittal, the prominent supplier of reliable power distribution and backup systems, ...
Rockwell Automation has updated its HMI software to equip industrial workers with better information to run and maintain their systems. New features in the FactoryTalk View software version 10.0 include greater access to information, new mobile device support and better cross-software integration to improve productivity. Operators can now use the TrendPro tool in FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) software to overlay alarm information on trend data. This feature can help them connect alarm occurrences with data-point values to speed up troubleshooting. They can also use the tool to save and share ad hoc trends with other workers.
Read more: Rockwell Automation HMI Improving Operator Efficiency ...
