OMRON Announces FlexLink as Certified Systems Integrator Partner

OMRON Announces FlexLink as Certified Systems Integrator Partner

OMRON has welcomed FlexLink as the newest partner in its System Integrator program. Headquartered in Allentown, PA, FlexLink is a global company supporting customers across various industries, including Food & Beverage and Life Sciences. FlexLink has collaborated with Omron to develop innovative solutions using Omron’s collaborative robots and Sysmac Automation Controllers for applications such as palletizing, case packing, and carton loading and packing automation.

Omron Announces Xilix Systems as a New Authorized Systems Integrator Partner

Omron Announces Xilix Systems as a New Authorized Systems Integrator Partner

Omron Automation Americas recently announced Xilix Systems as a new partner in the Omron System Integrator program. This collaboration highlights Xilix’s extensive expertise in integration, automation, and machine design, particularly in complex motion applications. Having worked with Omron PMAC technologies for several years, Xilix is uniquely positioned to enhance its offerings. This partnership will enable Xilix to deliver more advanced solutions and services, fostering innovation in new process equipment development.

RS Offers Plug-and-Play Power With Integrated Protection
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RS Offers Plug-and-Play Power With Integrated Protection

RS offers the new Phoenix Contact TRIO3 Power Supplies — the world’s first power supplies with integrated circuit breakers. Designed to help machine builders overcome common challenges, these compact, plug-and-play power supplies offer space, energy, and cost savings, easy handling, and smart diagnostics, like the rest of the TRIO POWER range, and add integrated multi-channel circuit breakers for superior device protection and system performance.

Main Disconnect – Requirements for Operation in Emergency
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Main Disconnect – Requirements for Operation in Emergency

What are the detailed requirements regarding the main disconnect in terms of operation in emergency? In this webinar the focus is on the requirements of the IEC 60204-1 standard “Electrical Equipment of Machines” and the requirements for Emergency Stop and Switching Off functions​. Siemens’ experts will cover several topics on the subject, and you will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar.

Beckhoff Nominated for Best of Industry Award 2024

Beckhoff Nominated for Best of Industry Award 2024

Beckhoff was delighted to announce that the company had been nominated for the Best of Industry Award 2024 in the Artificial Intelligence category back in mid-December of 2024. This prestigious award, presented by the Vogel Communications Group, honors outstanding innovations in the industry. Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator is one of the top 3 innovations in its category. Votes were open for 5 months, and over 20,000 votes were collected across 15 different categories. Beckhoff is proud to be among the finalists and is thankful to everyone who supported by voting.

ITC Electrical Components Celebrates 30 Years of Service to the Electrical, Automation and OEM Market in Canada
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ITC Electrical Components Celebrates 30 Years of Service to the Electrical, Automation and OEM Market in Canada

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, ITC Electrical Components has recently launched its new and improved website. After a successful 15-year career in the electrical components industry Luca Fontana founded ITC Electrical Components in 1994.  Since that time the company has grown from a home-based operation to a successful business with 15 employees and a new warehouse 12,000 square foot facility at 50 Mural Drive, Richmond Hill. Today ITC stocks over 10,000 specialized parts including enclosures, DIN rail, control and protection devices, cable management components and wire and cable tools to name a few.

EPLAN Data Portal Update October 2024
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EPLAN Data Portal Update October 2024

In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 511 manufacturers and more than 1,900,000 data sets that are available with the latest updates in October 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Akusense with 2,137 new data sets for sensors, switches and pushbuttons, Detas SpA with 1 new data set for housing accessories and external extensions, FUJI TERMINA INDUSTRY Co., LTD. with 16 new data sets for general products, and Quantum Devices with 10,032 new data sets for cables.

NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems
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NOARK Enclosed Breakers: Guardians of Electrical Systems

In the world of electrical safety, enclosed breakers play a pivotal role. Imagine a robust fortress protecting your electrical circuits from the chaos of overloads and short circuits. That’s exactly what NOARK’s enclosed breakers do. These circuit breakers are housed within a protective enclosure, designed not just for functionality, but for maximum durability.

New Festo Canada Program Helps End Users Find System Integrators for Automation Projects 
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New Festo Canada Program Helps End Users Find System Integrators for Automation Projects 

New Festo Canada Program Helps End Users Find System Integrators for Automation Projects  – For end users wanting to incorporate more automation in their operations but lacking the in-house capability to make it happen, Festo Canada has a solution to overcome that barrier. The company’s new Certified System Integrator Program will match an end user with highly skilled system integrators, providing the validated know-how and expertise to turn the aspirational into the realizable.

E.B. Horsman & Son Partners with North Island College to Enhance Lab on Automation, Controls, and Instrumentation

E.B. Horsman & Son Partners with North Island College to Enhance Lab on Automation, Controls, and Instrumentation

E.B. Horsman & Son was proud to recently partner with North Island College to enhance their lab focused on automation, controls, and instrumentation. Along with Siemens, they designed custom posters that showcase key Siemens products, bring real-world leaning tools to the classroom.

EPLAN Data Portal Update September 2024

EPLAN Data Portal Update September 2024

In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 507 manufacturers and more than 1,860,000 data sets are available with the latest updates in August and September 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Chenguang Cable, EISELE GmbH, EcoG, Hoshimoto Co. Ltd., Mibu Denki Industrial Co. Ltd., Ouneva Group, People Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., Shanghai UPUN Electric (Group) Co., Ltd., and Suzhou cableplus Technologies Co., Ltd..

Welcome to German Technology Day 2024
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Welcome to German Technology Day 2024

After another successful German Technology Day, it is back in 2024 with over 30 major German companies with expertise in automation and advanced manufacturing solutions. This year, the sixth edition of German Technology Day Canada will take place on October 31st at the Toronto Convention Center. With over 30 companies, this will be the biggest edition. This event is aimed at designers/engineers, technicians, system integrators, panel builders, supply chain professionals and all members of the industrial IT manufacturing and electrical industries. As industries become more competitive and strive for return on investment, we seek to show you ways to work smarter, not harder, to be more productive.

Siemens Webinar: Surge Protection for Industrial Control Panels in North America
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Siemens Webinar: Surge Protection for Industrial Control Panels in North America

How can you select and wire the correct surge protection devices? Discover the physical background and the importance of overvoltage surge protection in industrial machinery for the specific North American market. Explore the selection and proper wiring of surge protection devices and gain a deeper understanding of their role in protecting your machinery.​

Littelfuse Appoints Jebco Agencies As Manufacturer Representatives In Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario

Littelfuse Appoints Jebco Agencies As Manufacturer Representatives In Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario

Littelfuse is excited to announce the appointment of Jebco Agencies as our official Industrial Business Unit (IBU) manufacturer representative in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario. With regional offices in both provinces and a strong outside sales presence, Jebco Agencies is well-positioned to deliver Littelfuse’s innovative solutions to customers across these regions.

International Compliance – CE Marking and Services for Machinery
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International Compliance – CE Marking and Services for Machinery

August 27, 2024 CE marking in accordance with current requirements, from a one-stop shop Pilz uses their proven expertise and comprehensive service to support you during the CE marking process. This is required for new or modified machinery being imported or put into service in the EU. Manufacturers have been obliged to carry out a…

Panduit Boosts PDU Offerings with Worldwide Release of G6 Series
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Panduit Boosts PDU Offerings with Worldwide Release of G6 Series

August 27, 2024 Panduit, a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the global release of its G6 PDU Series. The innovative G6 line marries the best-in-class form factor of the G5 Series with an upgraded intelligence card to bring faster performance along with new functions and cybersecurity improvements…