Noark Electric Explains How Motor Contactors Work: A 101 Guide
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Noark Electric Explains How Motor Contactors Work: A 101 Guide

Motor contactors are electrical switches used as means of control, connecting or disconnecting electric motors and other load devices to the power supply. They are typically designed for normally open contacts, which ensures the load disconnects whenever the coil of the contactor de-energizes. Because this interrupts heavy motor currents, arcing must be suppressed and controlled with an arc extinguishing device, which functions alongside the contactor’s electromagnetic and control systems.

Choosing the Right Safety Light Curtain
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Choosing the Right Safety Light Curtain

When it comes to maintaining a secure work environment, selecting the appropriate safety light curtain is crucial. These devices play a pivotal role in preventing accidents by detecting the presence of people or objects within a specified area. This guide will discuss considerations in choosing the right safety light curtains and explore why Omron’s solutions might be the best for your facility.

Guillevin Strategies & Solutions: Enhancing the Customer Experience with a Comprehensive Website
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Guillevin Strategies & Solutions: Enhancing the Customer Experience with a Comprehensive Website

In today’s customer-centric business climate, creative solutions are needed to provide customers with the seamless experience they’re looking for. By offering a comprehensive, easy-to-use website that meets the diverse needs of its customers, Guillevin meets this challenge. With the aim of building lasting relationships with its customers, the website serves as a platform that not only simplifies the purchasing process, but also contributes to the success of both short- and long-term partnerships.

The Fundamentals of Machine Vision in Automation: What You Need to Know
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The Fundamentals of Machine Vision in Automation: What You Need to Know

Machine vision has a place in many industries, including food & beverage, automotive, semiconductor, life sciences, and more. In this article, Ryan Marti, Product Manager – Industrial Cameras at Omron Automation will walk you through the fundamentals of machine vision in automated processes and holds a lens to look at Omron’s products and solutions that are relevant to any of these industries.

Why PMAC Controllers Are Essential for Manufacturers Looking to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency
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Why PMAC Controllers Are Essential for Manufacturers Looking to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency

Manufactures in Semiconductors, Electronics, Automotive, Packaging, and Machine Tooling industries face pressures to reduce costs, minimize downtime, optimize space and flexibility, and increase production speed. The PMAC controller family has been able to transform manufactures operations to meet these unique needs. By providing engineers and programmers with real-time monitoring, modification, and control capabilities encompassing motion, IO, programming, and communication, it allows for high-speed operations and exceptional machine performance.

The Value Proposition for Guillevin: Wire & Cable

The Value Proposition for Guillevin: Wire & Cable

An essential part of any installation, Guillevin carries a large selection of wire and cable options. As a trusted distributor, Guillevin operates with a decentralized business model structure that allows them to be agile and align their products and solutions to meet the demands of the wire and cable market in Canada. “With our 67 business centers and our 3 divisions, we have the power to stock, cut, and ship wire and cable faster then every competitor. Every business center has the equipment to provide the cable and wire required locally. No need to wait,” explains Jérémie Vanasse, Business Center Manager with Guillevin.

Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Safety trumps all other concerns in the automotive industry, and electric vehicle manufacturing is no exception. However, safety can also introduce complexity, and the complexity of today’s vehicles – particularly EVs – is such that manufacturers are no longer able to rely on traditional sample or audit-based inspection methods.  Fast, 100% inspection of devices has become a requirement, while inspection accuracy and tolerance demands are also increasing.

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Why Omron’s New SECS/GEM-Compliant Solutions are Beneficial for Semiconductor Manufacturers

Developed by the non-profit Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), the SECS/GEM connectivity standard is an equipment interface protocol for equipment-to-host data communications that is top-of-mind for many semiconductor manufacturers today. As a trusted partner in automation solutions for the semiconductor industry, Omron is committed to providing highly innovative technologies that also meet SECS/GEM requirements. Let’s take a look at the purpose behind SECS/GEM and the ways in which these solutions will benefit semiconductor manufacturers.

Innovative Automation Family Feature: Kevin Botham and Marcus Botham

Innovative Automation Family Feature: Kevin Botham and Marcus Botham

In a world of rapid technological advancements and ever-evolving industries, finding an organization that reproduces professional aspiration while aligning with personal values can be hard to come by. Innovative Automation strives to obtain this balance, drawing in families to be a part of its workforce and embodying values that uplift careers and strengthen bonds of kinship. Introducing this week’s family feature: Kevin Botham and Marcus Botham.

A Proactive Solution: Key Features and Applications of Littelfuse Shock Block

A Proactive Solution: Key Features and Applications of Littelfuse Shock Block

This article looks at the features of Littelfuse’s Industrial Shock Block and the implications it has on electrical safety. In doing so, we spoke to Tim Piemonte Vertical Market Manager, Electrical Safety with Littelfuse. Shock Block allows you to apply shock protection or personnel level protection to circuits where it couldn’t be applied previously. Additionally, it improves safety by being a proactive solution in protecting against potential shock hazards. By monitoring the equipment ground conductor, it can detect shock hazards before they occur.

Noark Electric’s Breaker Modification Center is Expanding to Better-Serve Electrical OEMs Across North America

Noark Electric’s Breaker Modification Center is Expanding to Better-Serve Electrical OEMs Across North America

Noark’s Mod Center is Expanding to Better-Serve Electrical OEMs Across North America – Noark is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications and their specialties involve motor control and circuit protection products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Their entire portfolio of products is designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly. Each component is developed in-house by their engineering team to meet the strictest standards and performance requirements and is covered by their exclusive five-year limited warranty.

Thought Pollination Networking Event: A Showcase of Innovation and ABB Canada’s Young Talent

Thought Pollination Networking Event: A Showcase of Innovation and ABB Canada’s Young Talent

A vibrant display of unconstrained thinking and ingenuity unfolded at ABB Canada’s Thought Pollination networking event, where seven interns took center stage, presenting their ideas to employees and the leadership team. The event captivated a multi-generational audience of nearly 100 employees on August 3rd, 2023, at ABB Canada’s headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in Your Facility
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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in Your Facility

As technology advances, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have emerged as valuable tools for improving efficiency and productivity in various industries. From warehouses to manufacturing facilities, these intelligent machines are revolutionizing the way manufacturers handle tasks and streamline operations. However, deploying AMRs successfully requires careful planning and consideration. In this blog post, let’s explore some common mistakes that people make when implementing autonomous mobile robots in their facilities and provide insights on how to avoid them.