New Year, New Demands: Tips for Eco-Friendly Data Centers in 2024

New Year, New Demands: Tips for Eco-Friendly Data Centers in 2024

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where data serves as the lifeblood for businesses across diverse industries, the demand for resilient and scalable data centers has witnessed an unprecedented surge. The increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data analytics that allows us to lead a modern, digitized, and data-driven life, is driving a substantial increase in the demand for resilient and scalable data centers. As we gear up to navigate the industry demands in the new year, it’s crucial to address the growing environmental concerns surrounding energy-intensive data center operations.  

The Powerbase of Digital Storage Centers: Control and Power Distribution Products

The Powerbase of Digital Storage Centers: Control and Power Distribution Products

Noark dives into the world of digital storage centers and see how control and power distribution products keep these critical information hubs running smoothly. While they may not be the most glamorous gadgets in the tech industry, these essential components play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of digital storage centers. So, let’s embark on this journey to explore how control and power distribution products are the unsung champions of the digital storage world.

SEW-Eurodrive Demonstrates StarterSET for Vertical FFS Machines at ATX 2023

SEW-Eurodrive Demonstrates StarterSET for Vertical FFS Machines at ATX 2023

By Krystie Johnston – Across Canada and around the world, innumerable products are packaged, transported, and processed in a variety of ways before finally being distributed. The packaging machines that assist with this process are vitally important, and when automated, must be able to complete these tasks with various functions and movements. To meet these challenges, SEW-Eurodrive has developed their StarterSET, which consists of pre-selected hardware and software for specific machine types. The StarterSET offers perfectly matched and total automation packages. It can be used as is, as a basic package, or can include flexible adaptation options and countless customized add-ons.

All-in-One Automation Platform: Enabling Data-Driven IIoT with Deterministic Motion Control and Cybersecurity

All-in-One Automation Platform: Enabling Data-Driven IIoT with Deterministic Motion Control and Cybersecurity

As the industrial internet of things (IIoT) continues to gain momentum, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators (SIs) are faced with the challenge of implementing data collection systems without compromising deterministic motion control or cybersecurity. This article will explore how all-in-one automation platforms can address these concerns, allowing OEMs and SIs to meet customer demands, achieve cost-effective data harvesting, and avoid hidden manufacturing costs.

Machine Safety Strategy in Manufacturing: Why It Matters and How to Get Started

Machine Safety Strategy in Manufacturing: Why It Matters and How to Get Started

Machine-related accidents in the workplace can have devastating consequences, causing injuries, disabilities, and even fatalities. These incidents also result in significant financial losses for businesses. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial for companies to establish a comprehensive machine safety strategy. This strategy should encompass compliance with standards and regulations, hazard identification and risk assessment, implementing safe work procedures, and regular maintenance and inspections. This article will explore the significance of machine safety in industrial workplaces and offer guidance initiating the development of a machine safety strategy.

The Right HMI for Food Processing Machines

The Right HMI for Food Processing Machines

Machines and appliances used in the food processing industry are continuously exposed to dirt and moisture. The operation of these machines must be reliable, safe, and efficient. Besides the demanding conditions under which the machines must operate, hygiene and safety play an important role. Machines must meet strict food safety certification standards. As a result, the control panel must be designed to withstand frequent and thorough cleaning, often under high pressure.

Schneider Electric’s New Lexium Cobot in Canada
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Schneider Electric’s New Lexium Cobot in Canada

The Lexium Cobot from Schneider Electric is designed to work safely alongside humans, performing gentle and dynamic movements with one of the smallest footprints on the market. Schneider Electric has launched its latest technological innovation: the Lexium Cobot. Designed to meet many challenges that industries face today, it can be used to improve plant productivity in a safe and adaptive way thanks to its next-generation automation and advanced industrial robotics technologies.

Delta Demonstrates Building Solutions to Enable Smart, Energy-efficient and Safe Commercial, Industrial and Residential Buildings at AHR Expo 2024

Delta Demonstrates Building Solutions to Enable Smart, Energy-efficient and Safe Commercial, Industrial and Residential Buildings at AHR Expo 2024

Delta presented a unique showcase at the AHR Expo 2024 featuring three building venues — commercial, industrial, and residential — in which its building control, indoor air quality (IAQ), building energy management, surveillance, lighting, and industrial automation solutions integrate seamlessly to enable smarter facility management and monitoring, higher energy savings, as well as safer and more comfortable building environments.

Rockwell Automation Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Outlining Progress and Outcomes

Rockwell Automation Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Outlining Progress and Outcomes

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently published its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing the company’s sustainability progress and outcomes, and how Rockwell is partnering across the manufacturing industry and communities worldwide to create sustainable impact and change. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions to manufacturers in more than 100 countries.

Advantages of Iboco/Hager Wiring Ducts in Canada
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Advantages of Iboco/Hager Wiring Ducts in Canada

Precision and reliability are vital in electrical installations to ensure the safety and efficiency of electrical systems. One of the most preferred choices for professionals in Canada is Iboco/Hager wiring ducts, which are exclusively available through Wieland Electric. Renowned for their high-quality design and functionality, these wiring ducts offer several advantages that set them apart.

How Protocol Gateways Enable Digital Transformation of Smart Grids

How Protocol Gateways Enable Digital Transformation of Smart Grids

Digital transformation is converting outdated utility infrastructure into smart grids as the race to achieve net zero carbon emissions picks up speed. This model aims to improve energy management by collecting and analyzing data in real-time. However, maintaining a smart grid’s smooth operation is no easy feat, which has engineers scrambling for ways to enable timely notifications, data analysis, and acquisition among complex subsystems.

How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility

How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility

Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is a global electrical distribution organization known in Canada under brands like Nedco, and Rexel Atlantic. Rexel is a leading distributor of high-quality electrical products and services for the residential, industrial, and commercial markets and they have a variety of specialists located across the country to assist customers with their needs. In this article, Randy Hayward, C.E.T., Manager – Industrial Automation Division Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. Atlantic Division, and Sébastien Larouche, Advisor in Automation and Motor Controls, Nedco Quebec discuss how to properly approach and complete a migration or automation upgrade.

Sustainable Wire Marking

Sustainable Wire Marking

Clear wire identification with different colors is essential for the fast and safe connection of cables and wires. However, conventional marking methods also have disadvantages, such as environmental compatibility, for example. “Pastel B” is an alternative method for marking wire pairs in a more resource-efficient, low-CO2 and sustainable way. One potential application for the new marking method is four-pair data cables, such as those used in Ethernet cabling. In these cables, each pair of wires has an A and a B wire, which are color-coded for easy identification.

Prioritizing Safety

Prioritizing Safety: Understanding ISO 15066 and the Importance of Cobot Safety Validation

Collaborative robots, or cobots, have revolutionized the manufacturing industry by working alongside humans to increase productivity and efficiency. However, with the growing prevalence of cobots, it is crucial to prioritize safety and conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure safe operations. This article will explore the importance of force and pressure measurements and how it can help safeguard your team, minimize risks, and reduce liabilities.

Getting Started with Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Beginner’s Guide
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Getting Started with Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Beginner’s Guide

The world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is rapidly growing and provides businesses with a range of exciting opportunities to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency. If you are just getting started with mobile robots, it can seem daunting to know where to begin. Fortunately, this article will provide you with the necessary guidance, from identifying the best application for your business to understanding key considerations when choosing a robot, and common mistakes when deploying AMRs. By the end of this article, you will be well on your way to implementing an effective AMR strategy that will maximize results for your business.

Choosing the Right Omron Industrial Camera
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Choosing the Right Omron Industrial Camera

Omron offers a range of industrial machine vision cameras renowned for their precision and reliability. These cameras are crucial in manufacturing and quality control. This article covers the features, applications, and selection guide for Omron industrial cameras. Explore the versatile range of Omron industrial cameras including area scan, line scan, and SWIR series. Learn how to select the right industrial camera for your needs, considering vision analysis, connectivity, and application.