From components to systems solutions
HANNOVER MESSE is booming: From 1 to 5 April, an anticipated 6,500 companies from 75 nations will be exhibiting at the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology.
Remote-controlled machines are vulnerable to attack
A white paper published by the company shows that attackers can remotely control or simulate malfunctions in machinery. Radio-controlled cranes and drills from the seven most popular manufacturers are just some of the machines that may be at risk here.
ABB to support the increasing digitalization of substations
ABB and Intel signed a formal agreement to collaborate on the marketing and selling of next-generation distribution automation systems and products for protection and control in utility and industrial applications.
Endress+Hauser achieves gold status again
Endress+Hauser has received the Gold Recognition Level certificate in the EcoVadis audit, achieving a score of 68 points. The company is therefore among the top five percent of all suppliers evaluated by EcoVadis in the corresponding comparison group.
Pilz offers further staff training that covers all aspects of machinery safety and automation
Pilz offers a comprehensive range of continuing training around machinery safety and automation. Because anyone dealing with plant and machinery should have one thing above all: up-to-date information on machinery safety.
Path to North American Approval of Uncertified Electrical Products
In Canada, it is mandatory to comply with SPE-1000 – Model code for the field evaluation of electrical equipment. Many areas in the U.S. also require field evaluations, so Canadian companies with products destined for the U.S. will benefit from utilizing NFPA 791 to meet local electrical safety requirements.
Littelfuse to Host Webinar on Arc-Flash Protection
Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer of technologies in circuit protection and power control, invites plant engineers, facility managers, and maintenance professionals to join our special arc-flash webinar on how to cost-effectively protect against catastrophic arc-flash events.
Graybar Canada Atlantic Automation Group earns authorization as a Service Provider
Graybar Canada is proud to announce their Atlantic Automation Group has become the first non-pilot Canadian Rockwell Automation distributor to earn authorization as a service provider.
Ava Group and Mining3 sign Agreement for the Rollout of a Revolutionary Automated Conveyor Monitoring Solution: Aura IQ
Ava Group (Ava), a risk management services and technology company, has announced the signing of a development and commercialization agreement with Mining3, a mining innovation group. The contract will facilitate the launch of a predictive asset monitoring solution from Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), an Ava Group company, set to revolutionize the monitoring of conveyors used in mining and other industries.
Turck Canada Inc. Adds New Team Members
Turck Canada Inc. has welcomed Carlos Linan to its Greater Toronto Area East technical sales team, Michael Branco to its Greater Toronto Area West sales team, and Jose Sanchez, Automation Application Specialist.
The Industrial Internet Consortium and OpenFog Consortium Unite
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and the OpenFog Consortium (OpenFog) have announced that they have finalized the details to combine the two largest and most influential international consortia in Industrial IoT, fog and edge computing. Effective immediately, the organizations will work together under the IIC umbrella to drive the momentum of the industrial internet, including the development and promotion of industry guidance and best practices for fog and edge computing.
Phoenix Contact Quarterly Special: Never Take a good Connection for Granted
Never take a good connection for granted. Every wire in your control cabinet is there for reason. The connections of those wires – via spring, screw, IDC, or crimp – are only as reliable as the quality of the terminations. For nearly a century, Phoenix Contact has been a trusted partner for reliable connections.
Southwire Appoints new Western Canada Industrial Sales Rep
Southwire Canada is pleased to welcome Sean Large to the position of Industrial Sales Representative, Western Canada.
Siemens Canada, NB Power and Nova Scotia Power announce $92.7 million project to develop the electrical grid of the future
Siemens, New Brunswick Power and Nova Scotia Power have been awarded $35.66 M CAD in federal funding for a joint pilot project aimed at analyzing challenges and opportunities posed by Canada’s energy transition.
MESA International Launches Online Smart Manufacturing Training
MESA International, a global nonprofit educator since 1982, is pleased to announce the launch of their online training for industry professionals and executives looking for comprehensive toolkits about Smart Manufacturing.
Schneider Electric Connects the first Container Ship to Shore Power Electrical at the Port of Vancouver’s DP World Container Terminal
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has selected Schneider Electric Canada Inc. to develop a solution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG), air emissions and noise from ships while docked at Centerm Container Terminal which is operated by DP World Vancouver.
