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Hammond: Why Do Mission-Critical Facilities Need Seismic-Rated Server Racks?
When organizations think about seismic preparedness, they typically focus on buildings, backup generators, and emergency response plans. However, one critical component is often overlooked: the rack supporting the network infrastructure. For hospitals, emergency operations centers, municipal facilities, utilities, and public safety agencies, network connectivity is essential during and after a seismic event. If the rack…
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Electrical Enclosure Cooling: How to Choose and Size
Selecting the right cooling solution for an electrical enclosure is more than a technical detail — it directly impacts reliability, efficiency, and operating costs. This article explores the correct sizing method, compares available cooling technologies, and shows how tools like Cosmotec WebSelect help panel builders make faster, smarter, and more accurate decisions…
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Nedco Announces the Appointment of Adrian Agla as New Southwest District Manager
Nedco is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Agla as their new Southwest District Manager. Adrian will lead operations and drive sales performance across the Southwest district, partnering closely with their teams to support growth, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure continued success in the region. Adrian brings more than 20 years of experience in… Read More…
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ECS Electrical Cable Supply Announces Dylan Whitney as Their New Calgary Branch Manager
Please join ECS Electrical Cable Supply in welcoming Dylan Whitney as their new Calgary Branch Manager! With 20 years of experience in the electrical industry, Dylan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. Beginning his career as an electrician, he successfully transitioned into sales, specializing in lighting solutions for the majority of… Read More…
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Complete 22.5mm Control Solutions from ITC
ITC’s 22.5mm pushbuttons, selector switches and E-stops are designed for reliable industrial control. Choose from modular or monoblock styles with durable IP65 construction and flexible configurations for machinery and automation systems…
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Rockwell Automation: From Fragmented Systems to Orchestrated Operations
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, respond to changing demand, and do more with existing resources. As a result, many are investing in technologies such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and advanced analytics. Yet for most manufacturers, adding more technology doesn’t automatically translate into greater efficiency. The next stage of digital… Read More…
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IDEC: 4 Fundamentals for Selecting the Best PLC for Your Needs – Take Simple Steps Toward Smarter Automation
However you choose to design and build your industrial control system, a programmable logic controller (PLC) is an essential element. But which one? How do you select a PLC in the first place? Numerous manufacturers offer PLCs with different functions and specs to meet various user needs. It’s easy to get lost in (what feels… Read More…
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STA Boxes Enters a Major New Growth Phase with Expanded Facilities
In a market where speed, flexibility, and reliability have become essential, STA Boxes is reaching a major milestone in its growth journey. The Quebec-based family business is proud to announce its move into facilities nearly four times larger, expanding from 2,200 to 8,000 square feet. This strategic move will allow the company to better meet rapidly growing demand…
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WAGO Expands Industrial Ethernet Portfolio with New Cost-Effective, Long-Reach & Power-over-Ethernet Solutions
WAGO has expanded its industrial networking portfolio with three new additions to its proven 852 Series Ethernet Switch family. Designed to support the growing demands of industrial automation, smart buildings and digitalization projects, the new products provide customers with greater flexibility, longer communication distances and simplified installation options. As industrial facilities continue to modernize operations… Read More…
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OMRON Launches S8NR IP67 Power Supply for Out-of-Panel DC Power
OMRON Automation has introduced the S8NR IP67 Power Supply, a field-mountable power solution designed to deliver stable, efficient DC power directly on the machine in harsh industrial environments. By moving power supply, distribution, branch-level circuit protection, and diagnostics out of the control panel and closer to the equipment, the S8NR helps manufacturers simplify machine design,… Read More…
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