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Editor's Message
If you are looking for inspiration for your industry or automation endeavour, then this issue is for you. Siemens’ Automate the Future Tour will be coming to a city near you soon, and ABB provides some insight into how they helped a large university upgrade many of its buildings. It looks at training packages for stepper and servo motors from Festo and repeats advice from Guillevin about upgrading legacy control systems. Information about apprentices and an update about the energy transition is also includedl. And, as always, it is packed with the most innovative and reliable products on the market today, and news stories that are having an impact on industries right now. Enjoy reading!
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Coming to a City Near You: Register Now
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Siemens Canada Automate The Future Tour 2024
Automate the Future Tour is coming to a city near you soon. This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully-integrated solutions – that can transform your operations to win in this highly competitive market...
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Buildings for the Future
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ABB Helping McMaster University Adapt
McMaster University wanted to upgrade many of its buildings to a flexible control platform to ensure better efficiency and building management, while simplifying control of elements such as air quality, temperature, and carbon emissions. McMaster’s challenge lay in migrating legacy systems across campus, some with 1960s technology, and newly constructed digitally enabled smart buildings...
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Sponsored Content
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Servo Drives for Anything and Everything
ADVANCED Motion Controls makes a wide range of servo drive models designed to easily integrate with any motor, any feedback, and any control architecture to give you the flexibility to design the best system for your needs. If we don’t have exactly what you need, we have the ability to create custom solutions, a benefit which sets us apart from our competitors. Our servo drives can be found all over the world driving the highest performance applications, surviving in the harshest environments, and working reliably in day to day operations throughout the world.
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A New Generation of x86 Industrial Computers
Moxa introduces a new generation of BXP, DRP, and RKP series industrial computers that are specifically designed to facilitate rapid system development with reliable, adaptable, and cost-effective computing solutions. The industrial computers are based on a pre-formulated configure-to-order architecture, making it easy to meet various system development and integration requirements. Their wide-temperature design...
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Next-Generation FlexPro® EtherNet/IP Servo Drives
The FlexPro® drive series is AMC’s latest family of digital servo drives designed for high power, small size, and reliable servo motor control. The drive architecture allows for higher power densities while still maintaining reliability and versatility. The advanced processing and storage capabilities ensure that the drives are more intelligent and operationally flexible than ever before. The micro-sized FlexPro drives have a footprint of...
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IP54, IP65 and IP67 FIEPOS, Field Power Supplies
Get to know FIEPOS, PULS’ new product family of IP54, IP65 and IP67 Field Power Supplies for decentralized applications. The decentralized FIEPOS power supplies with high protection classes IP54, IP65 or IP67 were developed for flexible use directly in the field. With FIEPOS, short for FIEld POwer Supply, PULS presents a new type of power supply that was developed precisely for decentralized applications: A field power supply...
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Easy Quick-Change of Gripper Fingers
With the new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system, SCHUNK enables automatic finger change during the ongoing process. The cleverly designed system consists of just a few components and is compatible with all grippers with PGN-plus-P screw connection diagram. The BSWS-R is the next stage of evolution of the BSWS series from SCHUNK. In many industries, production is increasingly moving towards high mix, low volume...
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Sponsored Content
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EvoPacTTM – the next generation of digital MV circuit breakers
With native digital connectivity, EvoPacTTM medium voltage (MV) circuit breakers are integrated with embedded sensors for 24/7 predictive health monitoring, helping data and controls become visible locally or remotely for increased efficiency and reduced risk.
EvoPacTTM is scalable with IoT connectivity and allows you to connect to a local HMI that enables remote digital operation from outside of the arc flash zone.
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EvoPacTTM is Green Premium certified to help ensure a greener future for our planet. Crafted for durability and up to 30,000 operations, you replace your circuit breakers less often, resulting in reduced overall maintenance and lowering your environmental impact.
Discover EvoPacTTM here.
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Training Packages
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Stepper and Servo Motor Control Technology
Stepper and servo motors are essential for precise and controlled motion. They enable automation, accuracy, and efficiency in a wide variety of industrial applications for increased productivity and competitiveness. However, their complexity stems from intricate control systems, demanding a nuanced grasp of electrical engineering, precise programming skills, and the ability to navigate interplay...
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In Case You Missed It
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Upgrading Legacy Control Systems to Current Technology
When a legacy control system is no longer supported by the manufacturer, an upgrade is required. To facilitate an easy migration, Guillevin Automation can assist you in this process with the right products and solutions. Guillevin is one of the latest and oldest distributors of equipment used for electrical, automation, and health and safety applications in Canada. For over a century, Guillevin has partnered...
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NWC Series Swing-Out Industrial Wall Mount Rack Cabinet
The new NWC Series Industrial IT Rack Cabinet from Hammond Manufacturing – now rated UL2416 Type 12, offers protection from dust, dirt, and non-corrosive liquids. The NWC has dual access to equipment via the double hinge design and provides up to 34.5 inches of usable depth, ideal for deep rack equipment. Features include dual access to equipment via the double hinge design, main body can be installed to...
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Omron Introduces New MD Autonomous Mobile Robot Series
Omron is pleased to announce the launch of the MD Series of autonomous mobile robots (AMR). This new series is designed to provide greater efficiency at production sites, expanding OMRON’s line up of autonomous robots to cater to a wider variety of part and material transport applications. The MD Series continues to feature the “OMRON Fleet Manager” software, which allows for integrated control of up to 100 mobile...
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SMD PCB Terminal Blocks from WAGO
Reduced to the essentials, WAGO’s new 2065 Series SMD PCB Terminal Block provides the industry’s greatest termination capability in an ultra-compact footprint. Just 2.7 mm (1.063 inch) tall, the compact 2065 Series accommodates conductors from 24 to 18 AWG (0.2 … 0.75 mm², solid and fine-stranded). The design of WAGO’s 2065 Series SMD PCB is reduced to the essentials. Its elegant simplicity is an impressive feature...
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R86TB High-Performance Teach Pendant Improves Operability
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s new teach pendant, R86T6, evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users alike. The R86TB is designed with a 10.1-inch high-definition display so that any function can be easily visible and accessed from the customizable HOME screen or page list. Major functions of MELSOFT RT ToolBox 3...
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Sponsored Content
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MOXA Futureproof Industrial Network Solutions
The vision of a unified IT/OT network isn't just about efficiency and reliability; it's about simplifying network structures and reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO). MOXA is unwavering in its commitment to steer industrial networks into the future.
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- HPS Announces COO Retirement and Appoints Mr. John Bailey
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS” or the “Company”) has announced the appointment of Mr. John Bailey as Chief Operations Officer (“COO”) effective as of January 1, 2024, who will succeed Mr. Bohdan (Bob) Yusyp who is expected to be retiring in April 2024. Prior to HPS, John held leadership roles in production supervision and materials management within the automotive sector with organizations...
- Endress+Hauser Is Developing Strongly
Endress+Hauser, a global specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions, increased its consolidated sales by 11 percent to more than 3.7 billion euros in 2023. The Swiss family-owned company created 715 new jobs worldwide. At the end of the year, the Group had 16,532 employees. The company also expects to continue growing in the current year. “Endress+Hauser recorded strong organic growth...
- ANCA Celebrates a Half-Century Contribution to Industry
Family, fulfillment, and a fascination with technology are all part of a formula that has seen ANCA lead the demanding niche of CNC tool and cutter grinders for a half-century. In its time, the Australia-based global business has made an enormous yet largely hidden contribution to the world, selling over 10,000 5-axis CNC machines to over 2,500 customers. Around 1.1 billion tools have been created using ANCA’s grinders...
- Omron Honours Flow Waterjet with Innovation Award
Flow, a global later in waterjet cutting technology, receives the inaugural Innovation Award for the groundbreaking web interface with IIoT capabilities. Omron Foundation donates $25,000 to Flow’s chosen charity, the SME Education Foundation, to inspire and support the future of manufacturing and engineering. Omron Automation is thrilled to honor its esteemed customers with the annual Innovation Award. The 2023 Award...
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Featured Video
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SEW-Eurodrive Image Film
Innovative strength, tradition and customer focus – these are the cornerstones of SEW-Eurodrive’s success. With a comprehensive product portfolio and a wide variety of customer-oriented service modules, they offer their customers added value and measurable benefits. They want you and them to be jointly successful.
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Featured Video
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EcoStruxure Automation Expert
EcoStruxure Automation Expert is Schneider Electric’s latest evolution for the Industries of the future. Are you ready to revolutionize your industrial automation system? Join them in this informative video as they delve into Schneider Electric’s groundbreaking innovation, the EcoStruxure Automation Expert.
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Energy Transition Update
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Flexible Energy Systems will Power the Future
The transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future is accelerating. This energy transition is driven by the progressive replacement of carbon-based fuels with renewables, clean air regulation and the direct and indirect electrification of more applications. Eaton’s Everything as a Grid approach is shaping a future where homeowners and businesses can reduce the cost and environmental impact...
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First-Year Apprentices
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Grow Your Skilled Workforce with Up To $20,000
Register today for the Canadian Apprenticeship Service and receive up to $20,000 in grants for hiring and training first year-apprentices in 39 Red Seal construction and manufacturing trades. In addition to financial incentives, resources and training are provided to assist with recruiting, onboarding, and retaining apprentices. The Canadian Apprenticeship Service is administered in partnership with...
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