With its Field Power Supplies (FIEPOS), PULS won the “Automation Innovation Award – Power Distribution Category” once again in the 21st CAIMRS Automation and Digitalisation Annual Selection March 16, 2023 With its Field Power Supplies (FIEPOS), PULS won the “Automation Innovation Award – Power Distribution Category” once again in the 21st CAIMRS Automation and Digitalisation…
Training excellence is key to successful onboarding in the wind turbine power industry March 16, 2023 BZEE and Festo Didactic renew their longstanding collaboration to offer guidance and learning resources to support training providers in the tuition of skilled wind turbine technicians in order to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The cooperation agreement between…
March 9, 2023 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…
Match 9, 2023 On February 9, 2023, SCHUNK opened its eighth CoLab worldwide. The new robot application center is located at the Dutch site in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Here, experts accompany the way into automated processes and test customer-specific automation modules realistically on different lightweight robots. Automation is no longer a trend, but a necessary means of…
March 8, 2023 Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Highlights Parker Hannifin Corporation reported results for the fiscal 2023 second quarter ended December 31, 2022. Fiscal 2023 second quarter sales were a record at $4.67 billion, an increase of 22%, compared with $3.82 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Net income was $395.2 million compared…
March 8, 2023 Weidmüller’s New Board Member The Executive Board of the Weidmüller Group is getting an additional member. As of 1st April 2023, Dr. Sebastian Durst will become the Company’s COO (Chief Operations Officer). The expansion of the Executive Board is part of the growth course that the company has taken in areas such…
March 8, 2023 In the age of digitalization, data is the new gold. With its new Field Data Enablement Portfolio, Siemens is now making unused field data accessible to IT and thus making manufacturing companies more efficient and future-proof. In many production plants, there’s still lots of hidden potential for optimization at the field level,…
March 8, 2023 Safety light curtains are a key element in any AS/RS safety solution. The main challenge in AS/RS safeguarding is that the safety system needs to allow totes to enter the danger zone while keeping people out. A quick background on AS/RS In an AS/RS system, a tote or possibly an entire pallet…
March 8, 2023 The Government of Canada (through Natural Resources Canada) is looking to make EV charging infrastructure (like the FLO series of EV chargers) more affordable and accessible for Canadians. What does this mean for you? Every year since 2019 there have been rounds of RFP’s with targeted outcomes. Natural Resources Canada is looking…
March 8, 2023 Regal Rexnord’s acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a global industrial automation and power transmission business, represents an attractive value proposition for both customers and end users. The combined company will offer improved service capability breadth, technology content and domain expertise. Growth at Regal Rexnord and Altra “The addition of Altra will mark…
Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma March 8, 2023 The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand and well-paying careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for…
Siemens Mobility will fulfil the growing demand for passenger rail in America by producing some of the most innovative and sustainable passenger trains in the North American market March 8, 2023 Siemens Mobility, one of the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing…
March 8, 2023 Performance Safety Accessibility Performance and Capacity *While the new corridor fleet is able to travel at a speed of up to 201 km/h the current maximum speed allowed for passenger trains in Canada, which is determined by the Class of Track on which these trains operate, is 160km/h (100mph). Passenger Comfort along…
New logistics hub a 48,000 square-foot facility in Indianapolis, Indiana will allow the company to streamline the shipping of products through a global network March 7, 2023 Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000 square-foot Indianapolis, Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the company’s project aimed to boost the fulfillment…
March 7, 2023 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced that it will release its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and Year ended December 31, 2022 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, after markets close. Following the release of its financial results, HPS will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:00…
March 6, 2023 In this IEEE Continuing Education Credit course, attendees will learn the difference between liquid cooled vs. dry-type transformer technologies. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the benefits of both transformers concerning switchgear applications. Session Date & Time: March 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST Duration: 1 hour including Q&A An IEEE…