The Importance of Industrial Cable Resistance to Chemicals and Oils by HELUKABEL
The low voltage market (<1000V) has a wide range of applications that include power, control, lighting, signal, data, audio and computer.
Modernizing Industrial Automation System Design
Does your company have a plan to modernize its development platform and collaboration tools for industrial automation applications? Companies across the globe are on a digital transformation journey to improve efficiency and reduce cost, investing in a range of new and relevant manufacturing design technology solutions.
Seven Remote Access Problems That You Can Solve with Omron’s New IoT Gateway
As machines become more connected, the need to service equipment remotely is escalating. Production is often running 24/7 and manufacturers expect immediate action from machine specialists. Not having a remote solution creates challenges like high travel costs, whereas some remote solutions cause a loss of data control and increase vulnerability.
Student Summit to Feature the ‘Manufacturing Technology Classroom of the Future’ at IMTS 2022
The Smartforce Student Summit will be held at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, Sept. 12-17, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Produced by the Smartforce Development team of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS, the Student Summit brings together students from all over.
Three Keys to Building Reliable Wireless Communications for AGVs
The automated material handling equipment market is expected to grow tremendously in the near future, exceeding $50 billion (USD) globally by 2024. While this trend is anticipated, it accelerated in the spring of 2020 as a result of two significant driving forces.
Littelfuse Paper Examines Electrical Shock Hazards and Prevention Through Design with GFCIs
Littelfuse, Inc., has released the technical paper “Prevention Through Design with Special-Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)” describing the hazards of electrical shock and the best prevention methods and products that help keep workers safe from serious injuries and death caused by electrical shock.
EFC’s Business Sections: Positive Action on T0251 Enclosure IP Ratings – Canadian Electrical Code
A proposal to amend the Canadian Electrical Code Part I for Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings for enclosures treated as equal in acceptance to CSA Type ratings has been voted down with the support of EFC members as well as CE Code committee members and sent back to the Sub-committee for further discussion and review.
5 Simple Safety Tips of the Day to Increase Manufacturing Safety
In today’s growing supply chain challenges, a heightened sense of awareness of potential hazards on the shop floor is required now more than ever. Everyone wants all their loved ones to return home safe and sound every day, the same way they left.
Four Ways Omron’s New Factory Drive Recorder Helps You Determine Root Causes That Could Otherwise Remain a Mystery
If a product is scratched by a robot but nobody was there to see it, how do you know what exactly happened? Intermittent problems in manufacturing lines (such as die casting) can cause millions of lost $$$ when repair workers are forced to troubleshoot without any idea of what may have caused the problem or when the problem will occur again.
10 Cobot Components – And How They Can Revolutionize Your Business
A collaborative robot (cobot) can be utilized in hundreds of ways. Whether you’re looking to automate a tedious task, increase efficiency or free your workers up to complete more technical work, cobots will be a transformative addition to your operations.
Allied Electronics & Automation Named One of the Most Inspiring Workplaces in North America
Recently, Allied Electronics & Automation was named one of the 2022 Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America by Inspiring Workplaces. Inspiring Workplaces annually recognizes 50 organizations that exemplify the elements of culture & purpose, leadership, well-being, inclusion, communication and experience.
Rittal Systems Ltd. Is Proud to Be on the 2022 List of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing in Canada
Rittal Systems Ltd. is proud to announce that their organization has been named on the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing for the fifth year. Rittal have received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work.
EPLAN Reaches Milestone With Over 100,000 Registrations on the EPLAN Cloud
From cloud software to online tutorials and much more: EPLAN users can find many useful solutions and features on the EPLAN Cloud, a rapidly expanding online environment hosting services that significantly enhance the experience for users. This month marks 100,000 registrations.
The Impact of the Construction Industry in British Columbia Is Already 17% Above Pre-pandemic Levels
According to data from the BC Construction Association (BCCA), the total contribution of the construction industry to society in the region now exceeds $134 billion, with more than 215,000 workers employed in this sector.
Harsh Environment & Design Consideration
The use of sophisticated electronic and sensing devices to improve and expand manufacturing, machining, and production processes in industrial applications is only possible if all components survive the difficult environment. Systems must endure hot, humid, and harsh conditions and destructive electric and magnetic fields.
Eliminating Waste in Panel Building Applications With Push-In Connection Technology
Many manufacturers employ Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods aimed at eliminating waste and reducing variation. In this context, waste is defined by the pneumonic device “DOWNTIME,” which stands for defects, over-production, waiting, non-used talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing.
