Part 4 of the digital press conference series “Join us for a coffee…” took a look into the future of manufacturing and showed how industrial companies can increase efficiency, product quality and revenue by linking artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things – this time with the expertise of KUKA, Device Insight and Sentian.
Faced with harsh operating conditions, and an increased demand for remote monitoring and automation during the global COVID-19 pandemic, industrial customers need edge connectivity, industrial computing and network infrastructure solutions that can establish and maintain secure connectivity in the face of moisture, extreme heat, freezing temperatures, vibration, and more.
Littelfuse, Inc. has recently launched a food and beverage industry web page to help customers identify reliable products to keep their equipment safe. “The new industry page is a comprehensive resource for food and beverage industry workers,” ” Debra Jayson, Littelfuse Industrial Business Unit Senior Marketing Manager.
As collaborative robots emerge as the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, cobot curriculum developed by an industrial leader is increasingly sought after in schools and manufacturing industries. “With the Education Program we’re addressing a tremendous need to provide cobot training as part of an integrated course,” says Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development at Universal Robots (UR).
Schneider Electric recently announced it has acquired a controlling stake in ETAP Automation Inc. (“ETAP”), a major software platform for electrical power systems modeling and simulation. Trusted by 10,000+ design and engineering firms globally, ETAP models, simulates, control, and optimizes customer electricity power systems based on their digital twin equivalents.
Schneider Electric has recently accelerated its drive to help customers unlock the full potential of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Promising to unleash a new wave of innovation by championing the widespread adoption of open automation standards, Schneider Electric unveiled its vision for universal automation and the first of its kind EcoStruxure Automation Expert, a new category of software-centric industrial automation system.
Schneider Electric announced today the promotion of Adrian Thomas to country president, Canada, effective January 1, 2021.
Dracon Automatisation from Levis, Quebec has recently become a new member of Phoenix Contact’s Solution Partner Program.
Wood’s role in support of Ontario’s bold plans to increase urban mobility is expanding with the addition of six new contract awards from Metrolinx that are essential to the ongoing growth and upgrade of the province’s transit network.
Universal Robots (UR) – North America recently announced the appointment of Bryan Bird as Regional Sales Director for the U.S. and Canada. Based in St. Louis, MO, Bird brings 20+ years of experience in industrial automation to UR, most recently as Vice President of Sales at TerraSource Global and Kollmorgen Corporation.
Following the success of the very first Summit, Pepperl+Fuchs’ second online summit will take place from November 17 – 19. This free, fully digital event will offer customers and other interested parties a way to connect with industrial sensor and electrical explosion protection experts and learn about the latest solutions and trends in the fields of factory and process automation.
Manufacturers currently profiting from Data-Driven Manufacturing do so primarily because they have a well-defined strategy to incorporate real-time data into their Continuous Improvement methodologies and initiatives.
Convergint Technologies recently announced the speakers and agendas for its first virtual summit, InSight Digital Summit 2020. The fully immersive digital summit will connect partners, colleagues, and customers from the security, fire, and life safety ecosystem to discuss the latest innovative strategies and tools available to optimize business performance and create a safer work environment.
Mazak Corporation Canada recently and officially opened its new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event attended by Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney. The Premier participated in the formal ribbon cutting and toured the new facility, which is strategically located in Western Canada to provide Mazak customers throughout the region withlocal access to direct sales, service, application and training support.
Schneider Electric has recently announced that REV Engineering (REV) has joined its EcoXpert Partner Program in Canada as a Critical Power EcoXpert specializing in Power Quality. The partnership will bring the latest in IoT-enabled technology for improved power availability, safety and operational efficiency to customers in Western Canada.
George Mackinnon, President of Aztec Electrical Supply is pleased to announce on November 2nd, 2020, Aztec Mississauga at 1296 Eglinton Ave East (Dixie and Eglinton) will be moving to a new location at 5300 Bradco Boulevard (Dixie and Matheson).
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
