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MDA Space Awarded $1B Contract to Design and Deliver Canadarm3 Flight System

June 27, 2024 Follow-on contract kick-starts multi-year build phase, advances MDA Space commercial space robotics leadership position MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it has been awarded $1 billion from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the next phases of the Canadarm3 program. The…

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Enter #ANCATooloftheYear2024 to Win a Trip to Australia and AUD$10,000!

June 26, 2024 ANCA’s prestigious awards for creative trailblazing toolmakers and talented female machinists provide opportunities to seize global spotlight with outstanding designs and skills The Oscars of the cutting tool industry is back – #ANCATooloftheYear2024 is your chance to achieve global brand recognition as well as cash and a trip to Australia. With a…

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AGILOX North America Opens New Headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, and Announces the Arrival of a New CEO

June 26, 2024 AGILOX North America, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling automation, is excited to announce the opening of its new North American headquarters in Alpharetta, GA. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on June 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and dedication to meeting the…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Pre-Engineered Robot Work Cell as a Compact, Cost-Effective, and Intuitive Solution to Productivity Challenges

June 26, 2024 ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) has a small footprint, is fully configurable, and offers a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages that enable the unit to be tailored to the application. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is proud to announce its newest pre-engineered work cell product to its existing lineup with…

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Edgecom Energy Leverages Generative AI to Customize Energy Efficiency in Industrial Facilities

June 25, 2024 By Krystie Johnston ABB recognizes Edgecom Energy’s innovative Energy Manager which leverages Generative AI to make better, informed decisions about energy consumption by awarding them winners of their 2024 Startup Challenge Edgecom Energy is a Canadian startup that is using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to offer integrated energy management software programs that…

PC-Based Control Technology in the Semiconductor Production for Photovoltaic Equipment
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PC-Based Control Technology in the Semiconductor Production for Photovoltaic Equipment

June 20, 2024 Flexible automation of single-crystal furnaces increases competitiveness For growing monocrystalline semiconductors, the Chinese company Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical originally used a separate process and temperature control system. Since the changeover to PC-based control technology from Beckhoff, it not only helps to save costs, but also facilitates the implementation with its scalability. As…

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Cables and Wires for Robotics from HELUKABEL

June 20, 2024 When precision, flexibility, and durability matter most, trust HELUKABEL’s state-of-the-art robotic cables. Engineered for extreme torsion applications, their cables ensure that your robots perform seamlessly, no matter the task. Dive into a world where technology meets reliability. Power and control every movement with HELUKABEL! More Information Cables and Wires for Robotics from…

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Siemens and BASF Collaborate on Driving Circular Economy

June 21, 2024 Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics. Used across industrial and infrastructure applications, Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is now being…

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Pick & Place with Safari Sun – Customer Story

June 19, 2024 Safari Sun implemented a custom, self-programmed 3-axis gantry system to pick apparel, resulting in increased efficiencies and process optimization. Safari Sun is a family-owned and operated apparel manufacturer. What began as a simple napkin sketch evolved into a fully custom, self-programmed 3-axis gantry solution in just eight weeks. Despite minimal Python experience,…

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MDA Space Awarded Contract for Square Kilometre Array Project

June 19, 2024 International project to be the largest radio telescope ever built MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced it has been awarded a contract by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to support the development, construction and integration of game-changing radio telescope technology…

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How the OS33C Safety Scanner is Making Workplaces Safer and More Efficient

June 19, 2024 In today’s fast-paced and demanding industrial environments, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency is paramount. However, customers often face a range of challenges that hinder their productivity and increase costs. Enter the OS33C Safety Scanner, a revolutionary solution that addresses these issues head-on, making workplaces safer and more efficient than ever before….

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ABB, Imperial College London and Unleash Live Leverage AI-Powered Video Analytics in the Control Room

June 19, 2024 ABB, Imperial College London and innovative computer vision company Unleash live will leverage AI-powered video analytics in a new project that aims to help industrial companies improve safety, productivity and efficiency. The project will explore ways AI-powered video analytics can amplify human potential and help to avoid human errors in industrial plants….

A Guide to Mechatronics - Part 2: Composition of a Mechatronic Subsystem
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A Guide to Mechatronics – Part 1: Introduction & Fundamentals

June 17, 2024 Mechatronics is a pivotal field that integrates mechanics, electronics, and computing, creating intelligent, adaptable, and versatile systems. It combines mechanical engineering precision, electronic control, and computer decision-making to innovate products and solutions. This interdisciplinary approach represents a shift from traditional engineering to a holistic method, leveraging each field’s strengths for efficient and…

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Siemens to Demonstrate the Path to “Empowering The Digital Machine Shop” at IMTS 2024, Booth 133249

June 12, 2024 Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalization software and services, Siemens will present the new path towards digitalization for machine tool users and machine builders At the upcoming IMTS 2024 in Chicago, September 9–14, Siemens will present its extensive machine tool CNC portfolio and digitalization software technology, highlighted by the…

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New Cooling Solution Uses Water for Single Phase Direct Liquid Cooling: Rittal Develops Megawatt Cooling for AI

June 12, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) promises revolutionary benefits. Is the IT infrastructure ready? Data centre operators are breaking new technological ground with their technology partners. Rittal now presents a new cooling solution that delivers over 1 megawatt of cooling output and paves the way for AI. This is because the demand for computing power…

Beckhoff Boosts Analog I/O Flexibility with New Multifunctional Terminal
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Beckhoff Boosts Analog I/O Flexibility with New Multifunctional Terminal

June 12, 2024 The EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal offers a powerful and parameterizable combined input/output for 10 V/20 mA signals With the EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal, Beckhoff introduces a powerful analog I/O module to increase system flexibility and simplify parts management. The EL4374 is a multipurpose, combined input/output for -10/0 to +10 V or -20/0/+4 to +20…