Universal Robots Launches First Accredited Collaborative Robot Certifications for Schools and Industry

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).

 

 

 

Technology Days: First Digital Conference on Single Pair Ethernet Enjoys High-Volume International Participation

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.”

 

 

 

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Mazak Hosts Alberta Premier at Grand Opening of Edmonton Technical Center

Mazak Corporation Canada officially opened its new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event attended by Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney. The Premier participated in the formal ribbon cutting and toured the new facility, which is strategically located in Western Canada to provide Mazak customers throughout the region withlocal access to direct sales, service, application and training support.

 

 

 

UL Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance as a Founding Member to Advance Industrial Cybersecurity

UL Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance as a Founding Member to Advance Industrial Cybersecurity

UL recently announced that it is joining the International Society of Automation (ISA) Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) as a founding member. UL brings more than 125 years of safety and 20 years of cybersecurity experience to help accelerate ISAGCA’s mission to advance state-of-the-art cybersecurity for industrial automation and control systems globally.

 

 

 

RS Components and Allied Electronics & Automation Sponsor International Women’s Forum to Highlight the Role of Women in Leadership at Virtual World Conference

RS Components and Allied Electronics & Automation Sponsor International Women’s Forum to Highlight the Role of Women in Leadership at Virtual World Conference

RS Components (RS) and Allied Electronics & Automation (Allied) today announced a partnership with the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an organization dedicated to the global and local advancement of women’s leadership and to championing equality. In support of this movement, RS and Allied will sponsor the IWF’s first Virtual World Leadership Conference and Gala – IWF 2020: Leading in a Disrupted World – which will take place from October 20-23, 2020.

 

 

 

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FANUC Launches New “Take Control” Virtual Event

FANUC will launch its first virtual event called “Take Control”.  The event will debut Oct. 19-22, and include three distinct zones: Knowledge, Solutions and Exploration. “For manufacturers, there’s nothing like the opportunity to visit tradeshows like IMTS, Pack Expo, FABTECH and many other technology events that feature automation and robotics,” said Mike Cicco, president and CEO, FANUC America.