In today’s climate, staying connected and on top of the rapidly changing landscape in automation can be a daunting task. Information comes to us from a variety of sources and are not always delivered in a coherent and connected manner.
Today, small and large manufacturing plants in North America are ramping up production, and many are considering using robots for the first time. Why now? Some shop owners are having a difficult time finding skilled workers, and others who already have a full staff continue to look for ways to keep social distance measures in place and meet increasing customer demands.
Since FourPhase was founded in Norway in 2012, it has been committed to optimizing and enhancing the efficiency of established oil and gas extraction processes through modern technologies.
Did you know that there are hidden savings in your machine safety devices? Manufacturers often overlook this type of technology in their cost-cutting plans, even though the devices’ proper selection, installation and maintenance can work wonders for the bottom line.
Austrian medical technology company medPhoton presented its imaging solution for radiation therapy for the first time back in 2014. This Imaging Ring is now also available in a mobile version, which makes it possible to view the inside of the body on surgical wards before, after and even during an operation.
With system survivability being a key concern to regulators, building managers, and the public, Siemens has developed systems that are designed to meet and exceed regulations that protect people, property, and assets.
Support is something that all businesses have needed over the last couple years, whether that is support in gaining access to much needed supplies and components, or support in moving along projects.
Utilities that are replacing their aging remote terminal units (RTUs) and SCADA systems are doing so to ensure system reliability, improve usability and enhance future scalability – taking advantage of technology advancements in data connectivity and remote management.
Combining over three decades of experience in the design, construction and programming of custom electrical control panels with a mastery of leading-edge technology; Machine Control Systems (MCS) is the supplier of choice for industry companies across countless sectors.
This year Weschler Instruments celebrates its 80th year as a supplier of meters and instrumentation. Much has changed in electronic measurement equipment and technology since 1941.
In just 18 months, our industry has seen businesses locked down and borders closed. Lead times have grown from weeks to months and orders have been cancelled.
WESCO Distribution Canada LP recently announced that it has earned the Bosch Certified Excellence Partner designation. The Certified Excellence (CE) designation is an international program in the Partner Management of Bosch Rexroth.
Situation: Worker approaches the enclosure and the disconnect switch for the 480V power source is in the OFF position. The disconnect switch has failed with one phase (L1) in the closed position (L2, L3 are open).
“Dirty Power” means an unclean supply system. This does not concern the means (environmental aspect) how your utility company generates power, but rather how certain electrical/electronic units are “contaminated”, often unknowingly.
A key consideration for plant engineers and operators when choosing the right solution for industrial automation applications, is designing the right Human Machine Interface (HMI) for production programs.
Beckhoff Canada opened its Western Region Sales and Training Centre in the well-known Metrotower Office Complex in Burnaby, British Columbia. The new office location boosts training, sales and support in western provinces and houses XPlanar motion lab.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
