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Message from the Editor
This digest looks at how a major distributor of automation and electrical components is ready to help with your automation tasks today – with many components available with short lead times. It looks at how an established automation manufacturer’s program is designed to elevate your proficiency in the industry. An overview of motion controllers and a history of EtehrCAT are explored in detail. And it brings you 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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Be More Productive with Automation
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Guillevin Automation: What You Need to Know
Guillevin Automation began in Quebec, Canada. They have been a group since 1983. There are four branches in Canada that span from coast to coast. Guillevin in Quebec, specifically, consists of eight technical people who understand the automation market. They have many years of experience helping their customers with any automation challenges they have, and they offer the latest technology to make ... Read More... |
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Certified System Integrator Partners
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Elevate Your Automation Solutions with Omron
With so many companies offering system integrator services in the automation industry, finding the right partner can be a daunting task. At Omron, they understand the importance of seamless integration, efficient automation, and adaptable manufacturing process. That is why they introduced the Omron Certified Systems Integrator Program – a platform designed to elevate their partners’ proficiency... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Multi-Core PCs Offer Far Better Performance Than Single Threaded PLCs
While the debate between PC-based control systems and PLCs continues in the world of industrial automation, outdated misconceptions about PC-based persist. Contrary to some beliefs, PC-based control systems offer substantial improvements over PLCs in terms of performance, cost-efficiency, and system longevity. Our white paper explores the benefits of PC-based control systems, and exposes these common misconceptions. Learn More... |
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Festo's Most Compact Parallel, Angled, and Radial Grippers
From recently completed production lines, Festo introduces a new generation of competitively priced compact grippers that offer a host of advantages for precision electronics and small part assembly. The DHPC parallel gripper offers ≤ 0.01 mm repetition accuracy, while its variants – the DHWC angle and DHRC radial gripper... Read More... |
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Pilz’s New Safety Solutions for Mobile Robot Applications
For freely navigating mobile platforms, Pilz offers a comprehensive safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4, consisting of the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new functions for synchronisation monitoring, safety laser scanners PSENscan for productive area monitoring and various signal devices. SecurityBridge... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Multiplying Impact in Canada
Since 1912, Siemens Canada has been driving force, shaping impactful and meaningful change for their customers, partners, and society at large. At Siemens Canada, they are working to shape a better tomorrow. Through their sustainability commitments and their technology with purpose, their company and their people are improving Canadian society. Find out how. |
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Omron's Handheld Barcode Reader with Intelligent Lighting
The new Omron V460 handheld barcode reader provides an intelligent out-of-box reading experience to decode direct part marks and labels of a variety of sizes and distances, while seamlessly communicating to the most common PLC platforms. This advanced barcode reader sets a new standard in reading all types of barcodes... Read More... |
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PLC and DCS Migration with MiBridge from Weidmüller
When industrial plants age, are no longer state of the art, or when support or spare parts availability is limited, a system update is required at the control level of a process plant. When replacing PLC and DCS systems, it is essential to avoid wiring errors and to keep the downtime of the plant as low as possible during migration... Read More... |
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- Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens Partnership
Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens have announced the latest chapter in the organizations’ long-term partnership to provide students with industry-standard tools and training. Beginning this academic year, students in Seneca’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology will benefit from a Siemens donation of a sophisticated virtual reality (VR) manufacturing simulation kit and 25 seats of industry-leading Tecnomatix® ...
- Proax Earns Great Place to Work® Certification
Proax Technologies, a leading Technical Automation Distributor, is excited to announce it has once again received Great Place to Work® certification. This is the 6th year in a row they have received this certification. This announcement follows an extensive and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada, based on valuable feedback provided by employees through an anonymous survey...
- Schneider Electric Launches New R&D and Testing Facility in Quebec
Schneider Electric has announced the grand opening of the Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal. This new lab is set to advance innovation in R&D and testing for digital building applications for the global market. Centrally located in Montreal’s Marconi district in the “Mile Ex” – an area known for the inception and advancement of local tech and AI businesses, as well as cutting-edge architecture...
- PULS Acquires Start-Up Wiferion
PULS has always been at the forefront of innovation in power supply technology. Recently, we have taken the unique opportunity to expand our business with a new technology, which is promising for many of our customers: wireless charging of autonomous guided vehicles and mobile robots. On 1 October 2023, PULS finalised the acquisition of Wiferion and their wireless charging business and technology. Wiferion becomes...
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Arieltech’s Heater Series Line, New CSA Approved in 2022
Arieltech’s Heater Series Line was recently CSA Approved. Products from Arieltech as made in Canada and include climate control solutions such as Arieltech Thermostats, Hygrostat, Fan Filters, Exhaust Filters, Heaters, Thermoelectric Cooling Units and Air Conditioning systems increases the life of sensitive electronic equipment... Read More... |
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Noark's Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes
Molded Case Switches as the name suggest are electro-mechanical device used in switching on or off an electrical circuit. These devices, unlike the Molded Case Circuit Breakers don’t offer protection against overcurrent faults or branch circuit protection. These devices are also important because they allow safe isolation... Read More... |
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Industrial Surge Protection for Mission Critical Environments
Dirty power is not good for any business and usually ends up costing you thousands in repairs and unexpected downtime. Looming power surges can be troublesome but there is a better solution. Addressing power quality with an industrial surge protection device (SPD) you will have more uptime and less unexpected downtime... Read More... |
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Smart IO-Link Photoelectric Laser Sensors from Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new series of LD30..PBR…IO Photoelectric Laser Sensors with IO-Link. This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless unique configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and application functions provide customers... Read More... |
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EtherCAT
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Powerful and Future-Proof Technology
EtherCAT offers numerous technological advantages, but it has also benefited immensely over the past two decades from the disclosure of the protocol and the foundation of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) related with it. In the following interview, Martin Rostan, Executive Director of ETG, describes the most important aspects of these two sides to the EtherCAT success story. 20 years of EtherCAT... Read More... |
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Electromate
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Introduction to Motion Controllers
In the realm of automation and robotics, the precision and accuracy of movement is paramount. The brain behind these meticulous movements is the motion controller, a device designed to control the sequence, velocity, position, and torque of a mechanical system. Motion controllers play a pivotal role in a myriad of industries, from manufacturing and medicine to entertainment and research... Read More... |
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Featured Video
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Spot at Nestlé Purina – Boston Dynamics
Nestlé Purina deployed Spot to automate thermal and acoustic inspections in their packaging lines. Autonomous inspections allow them to give time back to the maintenance technicians, better predict and plan repairs, and ensure reliable operations. Discover why Spot was the right fit for their factory and how they plan on scaling with Spot. Watch the video HERE |
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Featured Video
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Rittal Blue E+S Climate Control for Enclosures Overview
Rittal delivers some of the world’s most efficient climate control solutions and smart service concepts to help reduce the carbon footprint of your machines and systems. On average, a Blue e+ cooling unit saves 1 tonne of carbon per year, equivalent to the amount absorbed by a beech tree over 80 years. The Blue e+ series of products has a solution for every application and requirement. Watch the video HERE |
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