March 12, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Siemens recently released their new SINAMICS S200 servo drive system. It is designed to address a wide range of standard applications, including battery, packaging, handling and robotics, metal forming, and other general machinery. The S200 has been optimized for performance, is easy to use, and is fit for the…
March 12, 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations. Key features include a 30kW Wireless Charging System, which offers up to 95% efficiency for a broad…
March 7, 2024 igus® announces its new iglide® i230 3D printing material for selective laser sintering (SLS). This new powder material can withstand temperatures up to 110°C, expanding the use cases for SLS-printed polymer components During SLS, a printer melts plastic powder layer by layer to form bearings and other components. However, parts made from standard…
February 22, 2024 Province of Ontario streamlining process to connect public EV charging stations to the grid The Ontario government is making it easier to build and connect new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV…
February 12, 2024 The new KR FORTEC industrial robot delivers great versatility in a small footprint. With high dynamic performance, it achieves short cycle times – and its compact shape makes it ideal for tasks such as handling and spot welding. The speedy KR FORTEC tackles all this with low energy consumption The new KR…
January 25, 2024 Siemens SINAMICS S200 servo drive system With Sinamics S200, Siemens is launching a new servo drive system designed for a variety of standard applications in the battery, electronics as well as other industries. It consists of a precise servo drive, powerful servo motors and easy-to-use cables and offers high dynamic performance. Applications…
January 24, 2024 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments…
January 23, 2024 New agreement identifies key sectors for cooperation On January 23, 2024, Ontario and Indiana finalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote increased trade, attract investment and continue to collaborate in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, life sciences, automotive and advanced manufacturing. The MOU was signed by Doug Ford, Premier…
January 23, 2024 IKO International is pleased to introduce its CFC…B Series of short stud-type cam followers. These new cam followers have a unique mounting structure that solves space limitations that often exist on the stud side of the assembly region, thereby satisfying mounting requirements without sacrificing performance. The CFC…B cam follower’s mounting structure consists…
January 19, 2024 New Branson GMX-Micro ultrasonic welders offer advanced controls and better connectivity for faster welding of EV batteries, conductors and terminations Emerson has launched the BransonTM Series GMX-Micro, a line of high-precision ultrasonic metal welders that feature a new computerized operating system, multiple power levels and configurations, advanced controls, and improved connectivity. The new welders…
January 19, 2024 See More in Tight Spaces and View Larger Targets with 80°Lens for FLIR Axxx, Exx, T5xx, and T8xx Fixed and Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera Series Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has introduced a new 80° lens with an ultra-wide field of view, designed to enable maintenance managers, engineers, and mechanical…
Thermal Camera with Wireless Connectivity for iOS® and Android™ Smart Devices January 19, 2024 Remotely Inspect Out-of-Reach Targets with the FLIR ONE® Edge Pro Thermal Camera Compatible with the NEW iPhone 15 The innovative FLIR ONE Edge Pro wirelessly connects to your smart device so you can easily inspect targets that are out of reach…
January 19, 2024 New Multi-Tiered CARE and PROTECT Packages for Select Handheld and Fixed-Mount Thermal Cameras from Teledyne FLIR Teledyne FLIR has announced its new service and warranty packages for select handheld and fixed-mount thermal cameras: FLIR CARE and FLIR PROTECT. FLIR CARE and FLIR PROTECT service packages are eligible for coverage and compatible with…
January 18, 2024 Valeo, the key technology partner of mobility actors around the globe, and Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, have started a strategic collaboration to bring thermal imaging technology to the automotive industry to enhance the safety of road users. Together, the team already secured a major contract in late 2023 from a…
January 18, 2024 Northvolt has chosen Canada to establish its very first North American battery plant Sweden-based Northvolt will invest $7 billion in an EV battery hub in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville, Québec, which will include a cathode active materials facility, a battery cell manufacturing facility and a battery recycling operation. This major investment in Northvolt is…
January 18, 2024 Siemens AG has completed the acquisition of Heliox, a technology leader in DC fast charging solutions, serving eBus and eTruck fleets and passenger vehicles. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Heliox employs approximately 330 people. The acquisition complements Siemens’ existing eMobility charging portfolio, adding products and solutions ranging from 40 kilowatts (kW) to megawatt…