Mazak to Unveil New and Expanded Product Lines at IMTS 2024
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Mazak to Unveil New and Expanded Product Lines at IMTS 2024

At IMTS 2024 (September 9-14) in booth 338300, Mazak will showcase its ongoing commitment to continuous innovation in machine tool technology, automation and digital solutions designed to help manufactures do more and make more. Must-see technology for job shops, Multi-Tasking, advanced manufacturing and high-production will be featured in live demonstrations processing real-world industry-specific parts. Mazak’s booth will feature a wide range of machines from its Ez, SYNCREX, QUICK TURN, NEO and INTEGREX series this year at IMTS.

ABB’s Expansion Joint System Helps Expand Sustainable Transportation Possibilities
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ABB’s Expansion Joint System Helps Expand Sustainable Transportation Possibilities

ABB is proud to have designed and produced the expansion joint system used on the Champlain Bridge section of the REM, Montreal. Canada is considered to have one of the best developed infrastructures in the world, making it attractive for businesses, technology and international trade. Investments in infrastructure projects and community improvements are helping ensure the country is well positioned for the future.  

Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications
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Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) technology is a cornerstone in the realm of digital communication, particularly for conveying position and speed feedback from encoders in both rotary and linear forms. Known for its precision and resilience to noise interference, SSI plays a pivotal role in applications demanding high accuracy, such as in CNC machines and robotic control systems. This guide aims to explain the workings, advantages, and practical applications of SSI, providing a resource for engineers and professionals aiming to leverage this technology in their systems.

Optimize Your Industrial Operations With Schneider Electric’s Smart Motor Control Solutions, Available at RS
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Optimize Your Industrial Operations With Schneider Electric’s Smart Motor Control Solutions, Available at RS

RS offers a wide range of Schneider Electric motor control solutions engineered to help organizations in every sector of the industrial market overcome common challenges and improve their productivity, efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. Labor shortages, unplanned downtime, and rising energy costs are affecting profit margins throughout the industrial market. The U.S. has been suffering from labor shortages related to both skills gaps and Millennial and Gen-Z preferences for more efficient, connected workplaces and is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030, which will negatively affect productivity and profitability.

Advanced Safety Services 101
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Omron’s Advanced Safety Services 101

In any industrial setting, safety is of the utmost importance. Omron offers Advanced Safety Services to help you and your staff navigate the challenges of complex industry standards and compliance regulations. They also can provide machine safety technology to protect your people and equipment while maximizing productivity. Did you know that Omron’s safety training and services encompass safety compliance education, risk assessment, and compliance reviews led by certified safety engineers?

Become a More Sustainable Industrial Organization
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Become a More Sustainable Industrial Organization

If you’re looking for ways to become a more sustainable industrial organization this year, 98% of manufacturers are thinking the same thing. They are working towards implementing sustainability systems and solutions in their own organizations. As you work towards becoming a more sustainable industrial organization, you’re probably preparing for new mandates that regulatory bodies will require. Additionally, you’re preparing for different corporate targets for sustainability performance and profitability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrates with Cobots and AMRs Making them Smarter
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrates with Cobots and AMRs Making them Smarter

By Krystie Johnston – Robot technology is becoming increasingly accessible for companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Accelerated computing and the ever-evolving contribution of artificial intelligence or AI are transforming virtually everything – robots and robot technology included. Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and parent company to Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), introduce their new AI-enabled collaborative robot arms and autonomous mobile robots.

Food & Beverage Manufacturing at Scale with MES
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Food & Beverage Manufacturing at Scale with MES

External pressures and internal challenges continue to mount for food and beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies. Keeping up with evolving and increasingly stringent food health and safety regulations can be complicated. Regulations such as CFR 21 Part 11, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) changes and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act all have increasing requirements on electronic record keeping of quality and traceability records in manufacturing.

IO-Link Safety: Transforming the Future of Safety Communication and Diagnostics
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IO-Link Safety: Transforming the Future of Safety Communication and Diagnostics

With manufacturing companies moving into industry 4.0, data generated on the plant floor is increasing in importance. IO-Link has been a great success in reducing installation cost, providing greater flexibility and increased data to the user while keeping the communication universal. The machine safety market has many of the same needs as the standard machine control. The systems need easier installation, which includes wiring simplification and simplification of product configuration. Installers are also looking to have fewer components to stock while still having the flexibility to use the best product for the application.

Andreas Sobotta to Assume Role of Vice President North and South America for Pilz Automation
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Andreas Sobotta to Assume Role of Vice President North and South America for Pilz Automation

Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. announces that their long-term CEO and GM, Andreas Sobotta, will assume the role of Vice President North and South America, effective immediately. He will still work from the Canadian office in Mississauga and visit all other subsidiaries in North and South America. Pilz will take their time to find a successor for the leading position in Canada. The plan is to have a proper candidate by Q4/24 or the beginning of 2025.

Making the Sustainable Transformation of the Process Industry a Success
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Making the Sustainable Transformation of the Process Industry a Success

By Krystie Johnston and Dr. Manfred Jagiella – Sustainability facilitates opportunity when approached with a mindset to preserve resources and promote circularity. We share one Earth, and it is our global responsibility to care for it for the next generation. Endress+Hauser is one global company that understands this responsibility – and practices it as well. The company began as pioneers in the field of electronic sensor technology in 1953. Since then, they have become one of the world’s leading providers of process laboratory measurement technology, automation solutions, and services. As a family-owned company, they have a special culture that shapes everything they do. Strong values and principles make them a reliable partner.

Upgrading Legacy Automation: Implications, Challenges, and Best Practices
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Upgrading Legacy Automation: Implications, Challenges, and Best Practices

On today’s factory floor, upgrading legacy automation equipment is often a taboo subject. “Why fix what isn’t broken?” “Why fix it until it is broken?” “Why borrow trouble?” There are many quick rebuttals to team members who have faced a close call on the production floor around legacy equipment. Legacy automation, characterized by technology in the later stages of its useful life, and where useful life is defined by receiving a disproportionately large amount of utility compared to the resources consumed, can limit efficiency, increase downtime, and jeopardize long-term factory vitality.

Helping McMaster University Adapt its Buildings for the Future
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Helping McMaster University Adapt its Buildings for the Future

McMaster University is using technology to better control and manage its legacy thermal systems and create smarter buildings. Carmichael Engineering Ltd., a Canadian systems integrator, worked closely with ABB Canada’s experts and its highly adaptable smart building platform, ABB Cylon, to improve energy efficiency, enhance user adaptability, and leverage innovative technologies in locations across campus.

Robotiq Automation Talks
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Last Call: Unlock the Secrets of Cobot Palletizing for Your Beverage Production

Quick check: On a scale of 1 to 10, how ready are you to launch your first cobot palletizing cell? If you’re still thinking about it, you’re not alone. Many companies are facing the inevitable labor shortage, but don’t know how to kickstart their automation journey. That’s where Robotiq comes in, and this webinar is a perfect first step to mastering cobot palletizing for your beverage production.

The Power of OPC UA in Industrial Automation
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The Power of OPC UA in Industrial Automation

In the world of industrial automation, the need for seamless communication between devices and systems is paramount. This is where OPC UA (Open Platform Communications United Architecture) comes into play. OPC US is an open and secure communication protocol that enables interoperability between different devices and software applications. This article will explore the significance of OPC UA in manufacturing operations and hot it has revolutionized the way data is transmitted and utilized in the industry.

Robotiq Automation Talks
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Robotiq Automation Talks: Discover the Fast ROI of Cobot Palletizing for Beverage Manufacturing

Ready to elevate your game? Join Robotiq for it’s next Automation Talks webinar, where the team will uncover game-changing strategies for boosting workforce automation, skyrocketing productivity, and maximizing ROI on your next cobot palletizing cell. Whether you’re a manufacturer or a beverage producer, this webinar will be tailored for you.