Enough is Enough: Ontario Engineering Community Committed to Uprooting Systematic Biases
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), the voice of Ontario’s engineering community, is announcing a four-point action plan to address systemic bias prevalent in the culture, training and licensure process.
Free Webinar – Take Five: Optimize Your Group Lockout Program in Five Easy Steps
Lockout tagout is all about ensuring that your employees stay safe, but to keep your business running, you also need to keep things moving. Group lockout scenarios add another level of complexity that can leave you wondering how you’re going to get through everything safely and efficiently.
Schneider Electric Releases IP & NEMA Rated EcoStruxure Micro Data Centers for Rugged Indoor Environments
Schneider Electric recently announced the expansion of its IP and NEMA rated EcoStruxure Micro Data Center R-Series for rugged indoor environments. The new micro data centers offer a fast and simple way to deploy and manage edge computing infrastructure in challenging indoor spaces for industrial use.
Three Reasons Why Omron Sentech Cameras Are Ideal For Simple, Low-Entry-Cost Vision Applications
Omron’s industrial camera portfolio is growing by the year. The Omron Sentech family now incorporates both Visionscape and AutoVISION software for maximum flexibility and employs two important AIA Vision interface standards – GigE Vision and USB3 – to ensure fast image transfer.
Fanuc America and Plus One Robotics Deliver State-of-the-Art Automation Solutions to E-Commerce Fulfillment Customers
Recently, FANUC America and Plus One Robotics have successfully paired their industry-leading technologies to meet the needs of their mutual customers in e-commerce. The new flexible fulfillment solution incorporates a FANUC robot and Plus One’s AI-powered PickOne perception system to identify, singulate, and sort a wide range of conveyable items without the need for traditional vision training.
Cooperation for the Multi-vendor Integration of Industrial Robots into the TIA Portal
Siemens presents the Simatic Robot Library for the Simatic Robot Integrator – a new universal robot library for the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal, which replaces the previous manufacturer-specific libraries.
Siemens Digitalizes Electrical Planning in Machine Building and Plant Engineering
With “Control Panel Design” Siemens Smart Infrastructure has integrated new electrical planning features into TIA Selection Tool, the Siemens configuration and ordering software.
Endress+Hauser Launches a 24/7 Virtual Trade Fair Experience
Since the onset of Covid-19, there have been few opportunities for business people to meet face-to-face. While most major trade fairs and industry events adopted virtual formats Endress+Hauser is giving its version a different twist. Rather than running for a few days, the company’s new virtual exhibit booth will be available 24/7 throughout the winter, so customers can visit it at their leisure.
OnRobot Expo Gathers Manufacturers, Automation Experts and Industry Thought Leaders at Global Event on Collaborative Automation
OnRobot has recently opened registration for ‘OnRobot Expo’ –a global, interactive digital robotics event focused on collaborative automation and applications. Running Dec 2 – 3 online, OnRobot Expo will feature keynotes from speakers including Camilo Buscaron, Amazon Web Service’s Head of Cloud Robotics Open Source Technology & Strategy, a panel discussion about collaborative automation with robotics investor and Shark Tank creator, Mark Cuban and a keynote address from Sue Keay, the CEO of Queensland AI Hub.
Spartan Controls: Remote Factory Acceptance Testing
Utilizing the capabilities that reside in their modern compressor control panels, Spartan Controls can successfully test all aspects of their compressor control systems with you in real-time, without being in the same room, city or country.
Universal Robots Launches First Accredited Collaborative Robot Certifications for Schools and Industry
As collaborative robots emerge as the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, cobot curriculum developed by an accredited provider is increasingly sought after in both schools and manufacturing industries. “With the Education Program we’re addressing a tremendous need to provide cobot training as part of an integrated, accredited course,” says Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development at Universal Robots (UR).
PEER Group Great Place to Work Certified through Oct 2021
PEER Group was recently pleased to announce that they had been certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year. The certification is based on a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work (GPTW) Institute Canada.
Festo Showcases its Latest Automation Innovations at Pack Expo Connects
Festo has packaged a mix of innovative products with live product demonstrations for Pack Expo Connects November 9-13.
New Festo Modules Optimize Compressed Air Consumption, Detect Leaks Sooner
Festo is expanding its industry-leading technology for energy conservation and early leak detection in pneumatic production with two more intelligent energy efficiency modules – the MSE6-C2M and MSE6-D2M.
Technology Days: First Digital Conference on Single Pair Ethernet Enjoys High-Volume International Participation
More than 1,500 registered participants attended the Technology Days, held for the first time as a virtual conference from September 22 to 23, 2020. “That was a successful kick-off event,” summarized Dr. Moritz Wellige, Director Product Management Device Field Connectors at Phoenix Contact. “We were very pleased with the widespread, positive response on both conference days.”
