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Recently, True North Solutions was proud to announce Amanda Reitenbach’s promotion to the position of Director of Project Services. In this role, Amanda will be responsible for leading, guiding, and coaching program managers and project managers. She will oversee True North’s Project Management Office (PMO), project planning, executions, and resource allocation; facilitate stakeholder communication and alignment; confirm True North’s project deliverables align with our clients’ strategic business goals; ensure effective management of change and adherence to quality standards; and drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains in True North’s project performance.
Technavio analysts forecast the global industrial automation services market to grow at a CAGR of almost 6% during the period 2018-2022, according to their latest market research report.
OMRON Corporation will feature its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensing and automation at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
In a world of connected plants and machines that communicate with each other, fast data connections are needed to make such scenarios possible in the first place. The coming 5G mobile communication generation is of critical importance, because present communications standards cannot fulfill the requirements of industrial applications.
Beckhoff Automation is pleased to announce the promotion of Calvin Wallace to the managing director position of Beckhoff Canada (Beckhoff Automation Ltd.). Wallace takes over the leadership role previously held by Joe Ottenhof, who is retiring, but will remain with the company on the board of directors.
Frank Stührenberg, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Phoenix Contact, will retire at the end of December 2024 after 33 years with the company. He will be succeeded by Dirk Görlitzer, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2020. To ensure a smooth transition, Frank Stührenberg and Dirk Görlitzer will share the role of Chief Executive Officer from July 1. Frank Stührenberg will remain associated with the Phoenix Contact Group in the future as chairman of the supervisory board of the newly founded company Phoenix Contact E-Mobility Holding SE.
May 2, 2025 Festo Canada Announces Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls Has Joined Certified System Integrator Program By: LinkedIn Post Festo Canada Festo Canada is thrilled to announce that Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls Inc. has joined the Festo Certified System Integrator Program! As a 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, they bring effective automation expertise and will integrate… Read More…
At Bedford Industrial Automation, they strongly believe that building a better future starts with sharing knowledge, investing in people, and giving back to their communities. Today, they want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate someone who embodies those values every day, Ed Penwell, Bedford’s Halifax Branch Manager. In addition to leading their Halifax… Read More…
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Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.
Many motion control applications take place in conditions that are less than ideal, such as extreme temperatures, high and low pressures, shocks and vibrations, and contamination. Electronics, including servo drives, can malfunction or sustain permanent damage in these conditions.
Bruce Kesler and Mark Gatewood have been given new titles and responsibilities for Service Wire Co.
Bruce Kesler has assumed the role of Senior Director – Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for Service Wire’s largest strategic accounts and our growing Strategic Accounts Team.
Mark Gatewood has been promoted to the role of Vice President – Sales & Marketing. In this role, Gatewood will lead the efforts of Service Wire Company’s entire sales and marketing organization in all market verticals.
Recently, Tri-Mach Inc. was thrilled to announce the addition of a new 45,000 sq ft. facility. Located at 285 Union St., Elmira, ON, this facility expands Tri-Mach’s capabilities, allowing them to better serve the growing needs of their customers.
Positioning for growth, this additional facility will allow Tri-Mach to continue taking on large-scale projects, enhance product performance testing, and provide equipment storage for their customers. The building will also be the new home to their Skilled Trades Centre of Excellence.
Convergix Automation Solutions has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry.
Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview’s strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Imagine a manufacturing floor where every machine’s performance is predicted, every process is optimized, and every design flaw is identified before production begins. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the reality enabled by Digital Twin Technology. In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, staying competitive requires embracing smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 principles. This article will examine how digital twins are… Read More…
May 2, 2025 Thermal Management Insights to Avoid Mistakes with Your Enclosure Fan Electrical cabinet cooling fans and fan trays can be economical and straightforward thermal management solutions in many applications. However, there are several factors that must be considered to achieve optimal enclosure cooling results. You can avoid making common mistakes if you consider… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.