June 14, 2023 By Krystie Johnston 2022: A difficult and positive year Pilz recently presented their annual press conference where the Board of Directors outlined the past 2022 business year and provided an outlook on further economic and technological development within the Pilz Group. 2022 was a disruptive year for many companies, and Pilz was…
February 15, 2023 Who is Guillevin Automation? 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. There is the Pacific branch in British Columbia, another serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Then there is the Ontario branch which supports the…
The all-day event, hosted by Electric Autonomy in partnership with NGen, brought together leaders advancing electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada to discuss opportunities, challenges and map the route to maximum success February 10, 2023 Canada’s advantages in the race to develop the country’s EV economy potential are substantial, but the opportunities could “slip away” if urgent action…
February 6, 2023 ABB has launched its latest release of ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus distributed control system (DCS) to further support digital transformation for power generation and water industries. With more than 40 years’ experience of total plant automation, the latest version of Symphony® Plus will further support customers’ digital journey through a simplified and secure…
Endress+Hauser records strong sales growth in 2022 and looks ahead with confidence February 1, 2023 Endress+Hauser is heading into its special anniversary year with momentum. In 2022 the measurement and automation technology specialist increased consolidated sales by almost 17 percent to more than 3.3 billion euros. Nearly 16,000 people are employed worldwide by the Group….
January 31, 2023 Electric vehicle charging stations are booming and can be an excellent business opportunity, given the current price of gasoline and Canada’s intention to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. Interested in installing an EV charging station? Guillevin’s experts can advise you. EV Charging Opportunities for Business: A Primer Are you considering…
January 27, 2023 Humber College is the recipient of a $30 million gift from the Barrett Family Foundation, marking the largest single donation made to an Ontario college. Combined with their donations to Humber’s Unlimited Campaign, the Barrett Family Foundation has given a total of $42 million, making their donation the largest in Canadian college history….
Robotics, a key industry: experts discuss trends, opportunities and challenges January 23, 2023 New applications in robotics are constantly emerging as the industry continues to develop new solutions to efficiently manage complex tasks. Consequently, robotics is a key industrial sector for HELUKABEL – cables and wires are, after all, indispensable in all types of robots….
January 18, 2023 Cleanroom-Rated Robots. For the chips to function, the silicon must be highly pure, with only the allotted dropping materials for the requisite semiconductive properties. People who work in semiconductor fabs wear all-in-one coveralls to avoid introducing any amount of contamination into the previous silicon wafers, which area cut into hundreds of tiny…
The past few years have seen many organizations implement tech-driven changes at a rapid pace. January 11, 2023 With rapid workplace transformation evident across industries, whether that’s moving to hybrid working or adopting new technologies, what can we expect from 2023? Anders Beck, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Universal Robots, discusses five predictions for…
January 10, 2023 One of the compelling benefits offered by Industry 4.0 is the capability of smart sensors to provide early warnings about potential maintenance issues well before they result in unscheduled downtime. It’s the basis for an effective predictive maintenance program: monitoring anomalies from their appearance so remedial action can be taken if and…
How 5G Technology Can Expand Your Options for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) January 6, 2023 5G Technology for AMRs. The world has been abuzz for the past couple of years over the development of 5G (short for “fifth generation”) networks. The topic came up in a recent episode of an Omron podcast featuring special guest…
It was a big day for ABB as they welcomed viewers from all over the world to their biggest software launch event of the year. Live from Sweden on LinkedIn, they presented the next step for their RobotStudio®: expansion to the Cloud. This promises to transform robot programming and revolutionize businesses across the globe by bringing collaboration, simplicity, transparency, and best-in-class technology to one powerful online tool.
The HCRTP-MINI device provides protection against thermal runaway when power FETs and other components fail. It can be used for applications sustaining operating currents up to 140A at rated voltages of up to 60V DC. HCRTP-MINI can be used in electric, hybrid, or conventional vehicles to protect such modules as: DC/DC converter, Smart Junction Box, ABS/ESC, Active Dumper system, HVAC, Cooling Fan, Turbo generator (48V), Dual battery network (12V), PTC or Resistive Heater, Battery Disconnect unit, Electronic Power Steering (EPS), or Starter.
AMRs differ among automation vendors, so it’s important to have a good grasp on the specific features of each version of the technology and whether these will address the specific needs of your application. Certain AMRs have capabilities that make them more likely to offer the greatest value in any application and help logistics companies prepare for the future. This article looks at three questions that will help you determine whether a specific mobile robotic technology is right for you.
In collaboration with certification entity NC3 and industry partners, Festo Didactic is pleased to announce that it co-hosted an interactive shared learning experience at ACTE CareerTech VISION 2022. The NC3 Classroom utilized the shared space among partners to provide a 360-degree introduction to Industry 4.0 education and training.