January 19, 2024
LinkedIn post by CDN Controls Ltd l Exile Automation
ICYMI: Exile has officially received the Silver Integrator Status from Rockwell Automation. This cements our status as an integrator of choice, joining only a select number of automation businesses in Western Canada to earn this silver status.
Plus, can we just say, we look great in silver.
View the LinkedIn post HERE.
Since June 1st, in addition to updated data EPLAN are very pleased to announce the following new partners: Advanced Micro Controls (NFPA Data), with 60 new data sets with motors and electrical engineering, Nanjing Decowell Automation Co., Ltd. with 54 new PLC data sets, and romutec Steuer- und Regelsysteme GmbH with 9 new signaling module data sets.
Pilz system partners are system integrators, who are complete engineering professionals in the field of automation. For us it is particularly important that our partners develop holistic solutions for our mutual customers, so that machinery is manufactured and operated safely all over the world. System partners manage compact regional projects as well as large international projects for customers from the widest range of industries.
In early October of 2020, Honeywell announced the introduction of an advanced industrial training solution that combines 3D immersive technology with industry-leading operator training simulation to create a collaborative learning environment for plant operators and field technicians.
Rittal and other prominent German companies in automation and advanced manufacturing, based in Canada, are hosting the German Technology Day Virtual Fair on Oct 14.
Transients are extra voltages that are transferred or coupled onto a power circuit. There are many different sources of transients, including lightning electromagnetic pulses, switching electromagnetic pulses, and electrostatic discharge. In this episode of the Control Cabinet Classroom, we discuss this concept and what it means for electrical industry and infrastructure.
Sophisticated, sensitive components such as VFDs, PLCs, etc., are the backbone of many industrial applications. Industrial enclosures provide protection from harsh environments for electrical/electronic equipment. Depending on the surrounding temperature and other ambient conditions, it is imperative these enclosures be properly cooled to ensure the optimum performance of all installed components and avoid heat-related downtime or potential catastrophic failures.
Hammond Manufacturing is pleased to announce the appointment of John Eberhart as the Territory Sales Manager for the Northern Midwest region of the United States in their Rack Mounting Solutions division. John’s extensive industry experience will be instrumental in the expansion of Hammond’s market presence and the promotion of business within his territory. John Eberhart… Read More…
ABB has recently completed a previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a broad… Read More…
The way to the Industrial IoT does not have to be complicated. Whether access to valuable data is required or new, data-driven services are to be generated, Weidmuller enables its customers to go from data to value the easy way. Weidmuller’s comprehensive and cutting-edge IIoT portfolio applies to greenfield and brownfield applications. Weidmuller offers components and solutions from data acquisition, data pre-processing, data communication and data analysis.
Visit Weidmuller’s Industrial IoT Portfolio.
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.
The Safety Functional Requirements Specification (SFRS; sometimes referred to as SRS or Safety Requirements Specification) is the plan for the safety controls on a machine and is the second step of the safety lifecycle. The SFRS document serves as a framework for the safety control system design, is informed by prior work done in the… Read More…
Endress+Hauser’s Asset Health Monitoring Solution–Rockwell Edition, now available for installation, provides operators with a centralized, digital overview of plant-wide device health to avoid unscheduled shutdowns and accelerate troubleshooting. It not only presents early visibility of problematic devices but distinguishes itself by adding likely causes and remedies to such a report so problems can be fixed… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
