Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The Future’s Here

Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The Future’s Here

Canada is Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2025, underscoring the strong economic and political ties between “The True North” and Germany. Canada announced its Partner Country commitment in August 2022 when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Canada. Canada’s starring role from 31 March to 4 April 2025 at HANNOVER MESSE will demonstrate how global partnerships will propel the world to a smarter and greener future.

Creating Complex Components Atom by Atom: Ready for Series Production in Electrochemical Machining With PC-Based Control

Creating Complex Components Atom by Atom: Ready for Series Production in Electrochemical Machining With PC-Based Control

PECM (Pulsed Electrochemical Machining) is a fast corrosion process that can form complicated geometries atom by atom. It is therefore ideal for the precise manufacturing of metal parts for high-tech applications. To integrate the core process into a fully automated, high-throughput production line, Voxel Innovations and Palmetto Mechatronics relied on the open PC-based control technology from Beckhoff.

Building Factory of the Future with Digital Twins

Building Factory of the Future with Digital Twins

Digital twins are a key component of the factory of the future – in fact, they are a key component now. The ability to create a digital model of any process, asset, product, and even facility—regardless of the complexity—transforms how manufacturers design, build, commission, maintain, and decommission all aspects of their operations. Rockwell Automation and Microsoft are helping manufacturers deploy digital twins to automate and optimize production, create resilient and predictable supply chains, empower the workforce, drive sustainability and ESG initiatives, as well as accelerate business transformation.

Innovations in Terminal Blocks: Towards More Efficiency and Sustainability
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Innovations in Terminal Blocks: Towards More Efficiency and Sustainability

In this rapidly changing world of industrial automation, the terminal blocks remain some of the unsung heroes. Small but mighty, they make sure that connections are seamless and that all machinery and systems which constitute modern industries are running smoothly. But like everything else in technology, they too have not remained static. Very recently, innovations seek to not only make them more efficient but sustainable and smarter than ever before.

3 Benefits of Enclosure Heaters: Keeping Your Equipment Safe and Operational

3 Benefits of Enclosure Heaters: Keeping Your Equipment Safe and Operational

Electrical enclosures are critical to safeguarding sensitive IT and electrical components, but they can be vulnerable to extreme temperatures and humidity. This is where enclosure heaters come in—compact, efficient systems designed to maintain a stable internal environment within your enclosures, regardless of external conditions. This article will explore the three primary benefits of enclosure heaters and why they’re essential for protecting your assets and ensuring operational reliability.

Understanding Industrial Relay Contact Configurations: NO, NC, SPDT, and DPDT
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Understanding Industrial Relay Contact Configurations: NO, NC, SPDT, and DPDT

Relays serve as the backbone of industrial control systems, enabling the control of high-power circuits using low-power signals. Understanding different relay contact configurations is crucial for designing effective control systems. This article will explore the various types of relay contacts and their applications in industrial automation.

Implementing Functional Safety Requirements
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Implementing Functional Safety Requirements

The Safety Functional Requirements Specification (SFRS; sometimes referred to as SRS or Safety Requirements Specification) is the plan for the safety controls on a machine and is the second step of the safety lifecycle. The SFRS document serves as a framework for the safety control system design, is informed by prior work done in the risk assessment, and directly impacts the design and validation of the control system.

From Endress+Hauser, 24/7 Digital, Plant-Wide Health Monitoring for Rockwell Systems Optimizes Workflows and Processes
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From Endress+Hauser, 24/7 Digital, Plant-Wide Health Monitoring for Rockwell Systems Optimizes Workflows and Processes

Endress+Hauser’s Asset Health Monitoring Solution–Rockwell Edition, now available for installation, provides operators with a centralized, digital overview of plant-wide device health to avoid unscheduled shutdowns and accelerate troubleshooting. It not only presents early visibility of problematic devices but distinguishes itself by adding likely causes and remedies to such a report so problems can be fixed faster and often remotely, optimizing workflows and maintenance scheduling. Trips to the field are minimized. The software adds remote device configuration, advanced diagnostics and preventive maintenance capabilities to any existing or planned Rockwell Automation control system.

How Advanced X-Ray and AI Inspection Technologies Optimize Quality Control and Reduce Costs in SMT Manufacturing
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How Advanced X-Ray and AI Inspection Technologies Optimize Quality Control and Reduce Costs in SMT Manufacturing

Explore how Omron’s latest X-Ray machines and AI-driven solutions are setting new standards in manufacturing efficiency and quality control. The manufacturing landscape is swiftly evolving, and Omron is at the forefront with its innovative PCB inspection machines. These systems offer profound insights into SMT production process, enhanced quality control, and can significantly reduce labor costs. Advancements found in Omron’s technology are pivotal for staying competitive and efficient in a dynamic industry.

KUKA Establishes New Software and Digital Business Segment

KUKA Establishes New Software and Digital Business Segment

Software is playing an increasingly important role in mechanical engineering. What used to be mostly solved mechanically is now done by electronics and the associated software. “With KUKA Digital, we are expanding our offering in order to position ourselves broadly for a market with strong growth potential. Our customers need products, solutions and consulting approaches to digitalize faster, more efficiently and more easily,” says Quirin Goerz, KUKA Chief Information Officer and CEO of the newly founded digital segment.

Proax: Fortress tGard – Compact & Configurable Safety Solutions
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Proax: Fortress tGard – Compact & Configurable Safety Solutions

In today’s industrial environments, flexibility and reliability in safety solutions are essential. Proax is proud to introduce the tGard series: a medium-duty range of configurable access and control solutions from Fortress Interlocks. When manufacturing and industrial automation applications call for a system that is versatile yet compact, tGard can be configured to meet your exact safety needs.

Solving Smart Manufacturing Problems Today – and Into the Future

Solving Smart Manufacturing Problems Today – and Into the Future

Smart manufacturing faces a myriad of challenges: a shortage of skilled labour. supply chain issues, and technological advancements that, for companies who cannot keep pace, threaten a competitive edge. Solving these problems today, and into the future, is critical to ensure the success of the industry. Empowering the next generation to explore careers in the skilled trades – especially smart manufacturing – provides considerable benefits for young people and the society in which they live and work. Networks such as Manufacturing USA play a key role in these efforts by sharing information and a united vision for the future of manufacturing.

Revealing the Real Story Behind Motor Power and VFD Ratings: Avoid Costly Mistakes
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Revealing the Real Story Behind Motor Power and VFD Ratings: Avoid Costly Mistakes

When it comes to selecting a VFD for a motor, many professionals start with the values provided for Normal Duty (ND) and Heavy Duty (HD). It seems straightforward — these ratings supposedly help match a drive to a motor based on its operating cycle. But here’s the truth: these numbers can be misleading. In fact, the Heavy Duty rating is essentially a derated version of the VFD’s Normal Duty value.

MPS and NOARK: Transforming the Renewable Energy Industry with Timely, Efficient Service

MPS and NOARK: Transforming the Renewable Energy Industry with Timely, Efficient Service

Meta Power Solutions is revolutionizing the electrical sector with their innovative products designed in an expedient and productive manner. Meta Power Solutions are providers in manufacturing oil-filled power and distribution transformers in North America. MPS designs and builds a variety of standard and custom transformers that serve utilities, oil and gas, mining, commercial construction, solar systems, and bitcoin mining industries. Through their technical design expertise, diverse product offerings and manufacturing capabilities, MPS provides for the industry in these markets, making them a fundamentally strong and financially stable company.

Advanced Barcode Technology for Seamless Traceability
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Advanced Barcode Technology for Seamless Traceability

Effective traceability is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and compliance. However, barcode readability challenges, such as poor print and environmental damage, can significantly disrupt workflows. Omron’s latest blog post delves into advanced barcode technologies that overcome these obstacles. Discover how sophisticated barcode reading solutions, including enhanced imaging capabilities and adaptive lighting, can ensure accurate data capture even in the most demanding conditions. Learn how these innovations can transform your traceability system into a powerful asset for your business.

Outdoor Enclosures: Aluminium vs. Stainless Steel – Which is Best for Your Application?

Outdoor Enclosures: Aluminium vs. Stainless Steel – Which is Best for Your Application?

When selecting an enclosure for outdoor environments, stainless steel has long been the go-to material. But is it always the best choice? Increasingly, aluminum is being recognized as a viable, often superior option, especially when factoring in weight, durability, cost, and corrosion resistance.