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Featured Digital handbook
New Automation Canada Cables & Connectors Digital Handbook Now Available
Connectivity means more today than it ever has. Today people are more connected than any point in history through intricate communication networks that grant accessibility to information, opportunities for shopping and entertainment and are now changing the way many of us work. When we think of automation and control...
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Connectivity Corner Brought to You by Murr Canada
Murr Elektronik: How to Choose a Sensor Cable
By Colin Cartwright
When I started as a controls engineer more than 30 years ago, choosing a sensor cable was relatively easy because there weren’t very many options to choose from. It was 1990 and if a sensor had a connector (many were still widely available with screw terminals at that time), it was either a 7/8 Mini connector or a M12 connector...
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Upcoming Webinar
Upcoming Webinar: “Finally! Precision Piezo Motion Without the Premium Price Tag” - Thursday May 6th at 11am EST
Piezoelectric motors have long been used for ultra-precise expensive motion solutions in niche industries but the latest innovations in piezo technology enable these devices to be suitable for mainstream motion solutions. Discover what the piezo-electric effect is and how it can be harnessed to design a new class of rotary and...
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Lessons from Festo
Festo: Learn How Solenoid Valves React to Test Pulses
In this blog post, which is the third in Festo's series on functional safety, we’re exploring the ways test pulses can affect solenoid valves. It is important to note that this topic pertains to an individually wired solenoid and does not apply to valve terminals utilizing bus communication, which have a varying number of solenoids...
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Online Safety Courses
Wieland: CESE Courses Now Online
Certified Electrical Safety Engineer (CESE) is an internationally recognized professional certification offered in partnership with SGS-TÜV Saar, a worldwide company for safety testing, auditing, verification, and certification. By passing the certification exam, you will confirm your expertise as a machine safety professional. The course...
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Machine Integration
FANUC CNC and Robotics Integration Simplifies Operations
FANUC America recently introduced the next step in complete robotics and CNCs integration for more efficient operations. FANUC CNCs now have the ability to control connected FANUC robots providing machine tending or other assistance through FANUC’s Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR). More manufacturing...
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Yaskawa Motoman: Small, Versatile and Extremely Fast GP4 Robot Expands Capability of GP-Series Line
Extremely fast for maximum throughput, the highly precise GP4 robot is equipped with a 4 kg payload for high-volume small component processing. Axis speeds up to 1,000 degrees/s and incredibly fast acceleration/deceleration control for all robot positions optimize overall productivity. This model provides extremely...
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Cognex Introduces Next Generation of High-Performance Handheld Barcode Readers
Cognex Corporation recently announced the launch of its DataMan 8700 Series of handheld barcode readers. Built on a completely redesigned platform, this next generation of handheld readers delivers cutting-edge performance and ease of use with no tuning or operator training required. “Cognex specializes in reading the...
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FLIR Vue TZ20 Dual Thermal Camera Drone Payload Available Now
The FLIR Vue TZ20, the first high resolution, dual thermal sensor gimbal purpose-built for the DJI Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes is now available in Canada. Featuring both a narrow-field-of-view and a wide-field-of-view 640x512 resolution FLIR Boson thermal camera module, the Vue TZ20 offers greater situational...
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Balluff: Inductive Washdown Sensors with Condition Monitoring
In addition to providing solid inductive sensing, our newest inductive sensors deliver the condition monitoring and advanced IO-Link features of Balluff’s Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS). They are self-monitoring, providing internal environmental data in real time, including temperature monitoring, relative...
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IDEM Stand-Alone Non-Contact Switches from AutomationDirect
New IDEM non-contact magnetic coded switches use force-guided contacts and have an internal monitoring system so that they are stand-alone, not requiring the use of a separate safety relay. The wide 14mm sensing range provides a high tolerance to misalignment. Models are available that support automatic...
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Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces New PS1000 Industrial Power Supplies
Pepperl+Fuchs recently introduced the all-new, high-efficiency PS1000 industrial power supplies. Industrial power supplies combine optimal performance and high efficiency with durability and reliability, and with a typical efficiency of more than 95%, the new PS1000 is first in its class. Industrial process facilities rely...
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New Balluff Photoelectric Sensors Provide Condition Monitoring Data
The new photoelectric sensors with condition monitoring from Balluff deliver capabilities not yet seen before in the market. In addition to providing solid photoelectric sensing, they deliver the condition monitoring and advanced IO-Link features of the Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS) portfolio, meant...
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Eaton MCCB Handles from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new accessories for Eaton 3P series molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs). The new products include universal rotary handles and Flex Shaft flexible handles, both available for each MCCB frame size and suitable for NEMA 1/4/4X and 12 enclosures. Also added are high performance Flex Shaft two...
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SINAMICS G115D – The Distributed Drive System
The SINAMICS G115D is a powerful drive system that has been specifically designed to address current and future challenges involving horizontal conveyor applications. Typical applications include intralogistics and airports. These markets face challenges such as the volume of demands and parcel shipments, and in...
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Festo’s EHMH Heavy Duty Axis Is Built for Safe Movement of Big Payloads
Developed with stacking or palletizing of heavy loads in mind, Festo’s new EHMH is a muscular cantilever axis with rack and pinion technology that handles payloads up to 200 kg with great repeatability. As a Z axis, EHMH can form the backbone of a complete, application-optimized handling solution with an all...
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