Radix

Doug LoFranco named President and Chief Executive Officer of AIS Technologies Group

 

Active Industrial Solutions and Radix Inc. are proud to announce and welcome Doug LoFranco as President & Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.  Doug will lead the AIS Technologies Group, which comprises Radix Inc. and the Active Industrial Solutions companies: Automation, Gauge & Fixture, and Specialty Machining divisions.

 

 

Food Island

Food Island Partnership Hosts Atlantic Canada’s First Food Automation Conference

 

Over 100 of Prince Edward Island’s food industry networked with global technology leaders and local success stories about the latest developments in food automation and transforming food waste into increased value at Food Automation Atlantic. Food Automation Atlantic is Atlantic Canada’s first food automation conference that took place on March 21st, 2018 at the Rodd Charlottetown.

 

 

CSIA

2018 CSIA Executive Conference

 

The annual CSIA Executive Conference is the highlight of the professional year, when over 500 system integrators and industry partners meet to network, hear outstanding speakers, share best practices, and learn about new products and services. In addition to strong educational programming, the Partner Industry Expo and Reception will showcase the latest products and services from industry supplier, manufacturer and service provider members.

 

 

ABB

ABB Improves Efficiency of HVAC by Up to 30% with New Automation Solution

 

Committed to continuous innovation in the smarter building sector, ABB is broadening its reach into KNX-automated HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) with its new ClimaECO offering. Combining newly-developed products with ABB i-bus KNX system, the new ClimaECO offering presents a holistic solution for HVAC applications in modern buildings, from central HVAC down to individual room temperature control.

 

 

Hanover

Integrated Energy: Connecting Energy Systems & Industrial Processes

 

The Integrated Energy Plaza at the HANNOVER MESSE’s Energy show brings together all the key players in the integrated energy business. Energy producers, power grid operators, operators of energy storage systems, stakeholders from the sustainable mobility sector, movers and shakers of digitization – they will all be there. Together, they will explore and showcase the options and opportunities for digitally integrating all of these sectors of the energy industry.

 

Hanover

Industrial Supply: Smart suppliers – The Key to Greater Efficiency and Sustainability

 

Digital process chains that reduce development times, closed loops that boost efficiency and sustainability: HANNOVER MESSE 2018 will demonstrate the role of digitization and integration in creating new and improved supply solutions. In terms of content “Industrial Supply” in Hall 5 is the ideal complement to “Digital Factory” in Hall 6.

 

 

4.0

Industrial Security: Solutions for the Prevention of Cyber Attacks and Downtimes

 

Hannover. Integration is the watchword – at a technological level and between enterprises and sectors. However, it is essential to bear in mind the attendant risks and challenges. Integration presupposes a dependable digital infrastructure. IT security will thus play a prominent role at HANNOVER MESSE 2018 and augment the trade show’s keynote theme “Integrated Industry – Connect & Collaborate” .

 

 

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric, Danfoss and Somfy Join Forces to Create a Connectivity Ecosystem

 

Schneider Electric, Danfoss and Somfy announced today that they are partnering to create a Connectivity Ecosystem that aims to accelerate the adoption of connectivity in residential, mid-size building and hotel markets. Committed to openness and interoperability, the three companies combine 300 years of innovation and expertise with the largest global network of trusted installers in the industry.

 

 

Award

Rittal Systems Ltd. Wins the 2017 E.B. Horsman & Son Supplier of the Year Award

 

Each year E.B. Horsman & Son monitors the sales and operations of each of their 600+ supplier partners. They solicit feedback from their branch network on the effectiveness of the teamwork with their supplier partners, analyze key operational metrics and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and discuss strategic sales accomplishments.

 

 

IoT

Digitization and IIoT-based Technologies Drive Demand for Global Enterprise Asset Management Software Solutions

 

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Enterprise Asset Management Software Market, Forecast to 2022, finds the emergence of digitization and integration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-based technologies will boost demand for EAM software and create a connected environment.

 

 

Festo

Invitation to Festo Online Press Conference: Preview to the Hannover Messe Trade Fair

 

The motto of the Hannover Messe 2018 trade fair is “Integrated Industry – Connect and Collaborate”. What new chances do we see for Festo and our customers in a digitalised production world? Will we work differently in the smart factory of the future, and what will our workplace then look like? And how will artificial intelligence and robotics support us? Festo will provide answers to these questions at the Online Press Conference, where the new bionic projects will also be introduced for the first time.

 

SNC Lavalin

SNC-Lavalin Awarded EPC Contract with NOVA Chemicals

 

SNC-Lavalin has announced that it has, in consortium with TechnipFMC, been awarded a lump sum EPC contract to supply NOVA Chemicals with two gas cracking furnaces. This award supports the recently announced third phase of the conversion and expansion of NOVA Chemicals’ Corunna cracker, which is expected to increase the unit’s current ethylene capacity by more than 50% and is linked to the construction of a new polyethylene facility being developed by NOVA Chemicals

 

 

Valmet

Valmet’s New Innovative Online Solution Improves Lime Mud Moisture Measurement

 

Valmet has developed an innovative online solution for measuring lime mud moisture – Valmet Lime Mud Moisture Measurement. It can be used to monitor lime mud filter performance on the conveyor belt to improve lime mud quality. The new solution is also applicable as a feedforward measurement for lime kiln power control