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.
Functional Safety Objective – The objective of this training is to put across to you the processes and standards that are important in the design and evaluation of safety-related control systems. This training course addresses how EN ISO 13849-1 (the safety-related control systems standard) is applied in automation and equipment design. In addition, we introduce you to the requirements resulting from the EN IEC 62061 standard.
In April, JMP Solutions played a key role in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. The program offers hands-on engineering and technology programs and is staffed by students who strive to increase the awareness of engineering and technology in young people. The five-member JMP team had the opportunity to judge, critique and offer guidance in some of the students’ robotic displays and designs.
The jacket material is a key factor when looking for the right cables and wires. The outer jacket performs a multitude of functions that ensure the durability, safety and performance of the cable or wire. Users must often choose between polyurethane (PUR) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In HELUKABEL’s new white paper “PUR or PVC”, you will learn about the different properties of these two materials, and which applications they are best suited for. This white paper is available immediately to download for free.
Fan-and-filter cooling units are an effective way to dissipate heat from an enclosure and prevent the intrusion of harmful agents in ambient air. In this white paper, you’ll learn three main subjects.
Industry 4.0 and digital processes are indispensable for future manufacturing growth. While many companies understand the importance of automation, they sometimes struggle to make it a reality. They need a strong partner with the know-how to guide them. Mitsubishi Electric has a 100-year history of supporting manufacturers, plus a prolific track record for achieving factory automation at its own and other manufacturers’ facilities.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 449 manufacturers and more than 1,450,000 data sets available with the update on June 29, 2023. New catalogs are included from one new manufacturer; Zhejiang Chint Electric Cable Co., Ltd. with 35,052 new data sets for cables. Manufacturers with updated and new data sets include Banner Engineering Corporation, Invertek Drives Ltd., and TE Connectivity.
Spartan Controls is proud to announce a 15-year partnership with Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) as the exclusive naming sponsor for the institution’s new $16 million, full-service training and education space. The facility, set to open in summer 2025, will be named the Spartan Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation & Innovation. Read More…
Convergix Announces Tarriff Mitigation Plan. With the recent news regarding tariffs affecting trade between Mexico, Canada, China, and the U.S., and the indication of tariffs being imposed on the U.S. by Canada and Mexico, we want to take a moment to share the steps Convergix is taking to minimize any potential impact on our customers.… 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.
HELUKABEL Provides Insights Regarding Cable Solutions in Glass Manufacturing. In the glass manufacturing industry, various types of cables play essential roles in powering equipment, monitoring temperatures, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. Due to the high temperatures, heavy machinery, and automation involved in glass production, specialized cables are required to withstand extreme conditions, transmit data reliably,… Read More…
Wieland: TÜV-Certified Training for Functional Safety February 24 – 28, 2025 in Mississauga. This intensive five-day course is designed for designers, developers, maintenance engineers, and safety officers seeking to enhance their expertise in functional safety. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills to implement functional safety measures throughout the entire CE process in compliance… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
