April 19, 2024 BWXT’s expansion will create over 250 good-paying jobs and support future nuclear generation The Ontario government is welcoming a $80 million investment by BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) to expand their Cambridge nuclear manufacturing plant. Their investment will create more than 250 new skilled, unionized jobs in Cambridge and support Ontario’s expansion of…
April 18, 2024 Engineering and operations services contract extension includes new scope for MDA Space to provide robotics flight controllers MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced it has received a $250 million contract extension from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue supporting robotics operations on…
April 18, 2024 Expansion projects by four companies will create 153 new, local jobs The Ontario government is supporting $125 million in investments by four companies to expand local manufacturing capacity in the automotive and food processing sectors while creating 153 new jobs in Windsor and Leamington. This includes a $60 million investment from DS…
April 18, 2024 Access product support in a flash Scan QR Codes even while your Drives are Running. To continually improve efficiency in SEW-Eurodrive’s products and how they deliver their services, they are pleased to introduce their QR code Product Support and Specifications App. Starting this year, each new SEW-Eurodrive Product leaving assembly will be…
April 18, 2024 The C6043 extends the series of ultra-compact industrial PCs to include a high-performance device with a built-in slot for powerful graphics cards. With the latest Intel® Core™ processors and highly parallelizing NVIDIA graphics processors, the PC becomes the perfect central control unit for ultra-sophisticated applications. These include applications with high demands on 3D…
April 18, 2024 Stations would supply reliable, affordable and clean power for an additional 30 years The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish its hydroelectric stations in the Niagara region, including the Sir Adam Beck Complex at Niagara Falls. This $1 billion dollar infrastructure program would secure up to 1,700…
April 18, 2024 Boston Dynamic’s new electric Atlas platform is here. Supported by decades of visionary robotics innovation and years of practical experience, Boston Dynamics is tackling the next commercial frontier Boston Dynamics recently announced the retirement of their hydraulic Atlas and unveiled what comes next—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. The…
April 17, 2024 ANCA, a leading innovator in precision grinding solutions, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Technology Center in Korea. ANCA has offered local sales and service to customers across diverse industries for more than 30 years in the Korean market and opening the new facility is a significant…
April 17, 2024 World-known manufacturer of natural stone processing plants and machines, Pedrini, and the provider of industrial wireless automation solutions, CoreTigo, announce an advancement in natural stone processing machinery. By integrating CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless devices into its machinery, Pedrini was able to enhance existing machines, gaining the benefits of this industrial-grade wireless communication, without…
April 17, 2024 Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus® showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO2-neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe Getting customer applications ready for sustainable Industry 4.0: to this end, igus relies on AI-supported low-cost robotics, smart maintenance, and AI-based online tools such as the igusGO…
April 17, 2024 Festo Customer Solutions reduces multi-panel building costs by as much as 50% Festo announces that its Customer Solutions department (the company’s fabrication, assembly, and engineering services) is now unified throughout North America. This milestone increases Festo customization capabilities and enables North American engineering companies, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to…
April 15, 2024 Neura Robotics and Omron partner to transform manufacturing with cognitive robots, integrating advanced AI for enhanced efficiency, flexibility, and safety Neura Robotics, a global pioneer in cognitive robotics, and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies Inc., a global leader in industrial robotics and automation, are excited to announce their strategic partnership. This partnership…
April 15, 2024 Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) technology is a cornerstone in the realm of digital communication, particularly for conveying position and speed feedback from encoders in both rotary and linear forms. Known for its precision and resilience to noise interference, SSI plays a pivotal role in applications demanding high accuracy, such as in CNC…
April 15, 2024 Advanced, real-time, cyber-attack response limits the impact within milliseconds at machine speed, isolates and quarantines the infected production equipment to facilitate faster resumption of normal operations Following years of technical development and operational implementation design, Siemens introduces SIBERprotect for protection of critical infrastructure and OT systems at various industrial concerns, including power…
April 15, 2024 Omron announces the launch of the NXR EtherCAT. This innovation solution prioritizes features and functionality to solve labour shortage challenges, save cost, and reduce downtime Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, launches the NXR EtherCAT, an addition to the existing NXR Series Remote IO portfolio. The NXR EtherCAT offers…
April 15, 2024 Softing Inc., a leading global provider of products for industrial automation, IT networks and automotive electronics, announces the release of dataFEED OPC UA Tunnel, a new method to help customers secure communications between PLCs and business applications. Additionally, dataFEED OPC Suite version 5.30 can now move process data from PLCs to an…