May 2, 2024 From algae cultivation, hydrogen storage and transportation to educational concepts Festo presented a unique concept for the simple storage and safe transportation of hydrogen using bacteria with its “BionicHydrogenBattery” exhibit at the Hannover Messe. The company demonstrated how industrial bioprocesses can be operated efficiently in the long-term using a wide range of…
May 2 2024 Omron’s E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers offer seamless integration reliable detection, cost reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency for optimized industrial sensing capabilities Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces its’ latest innovation in industrial sensing technology – the Smart Fiber Amplifier. This product is designed to improve…
May 2, 2024 For the 25th year in the program’s history, General Motors recognized Magna as a 2023 Supplier of the Year at GM’s 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Miami, Florida. At the event, Magna was acknowledged in five categories across four product areas – body & chassis, exteriors, powertrain, and seating…
May 2, 2024 Included in Fiix Asset Risk Predictor, Fiix Prescriptive Maintenance transforms asset health predictions into actionable work orders Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to add cutting-edge, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) prescriptive work orders to Fiix Asset Risk Predictor software, creating the first…
May 2, 2024 Endress+Hauser, a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering, is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. This strategic alliance underscores the company’s commitment to simplifying our customers’ digitalization needs and investing in the future of automation. What is the role of…
May 1, 2024 Adopting collaborative robots (cobots) represents a significant shift in automation strategies. Universal Robots is a frontrunner in the cobot sector and delivers solutions that are transforming industrial automation. This discussion provides detailed reasons why Universal Robots’ cobots are ideal for most industrial automation applications. Rapid Deployment of Universal Robots Cobots Universal Robots’…
May 1, 2024 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda…
May 1, 2024 On today’s factory floor, upgrading legacy automation equipment is often a taboo subject. “Why fix what isn’t broken”? “What fix it unit it is broken”? “Why borrow trouble”? There are many quick rebuttals to team members who have faced a close call on the production floor around legacy equipment. Legacy automation, characterized…
April 26, 2024 Noark Electric is proud to announce that they will soon be releasing their newest circuit protection product, the A25 Power Circuit Breaker. The A25 will be available up to 2000A draw out, and 2500A fixed mounting. The A25 Power Circuit breaker is the newest to their air circuit breaker line up, following…
April 25, 2024 The Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC) is the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers and, as part of its mission, annually seeks world-class manufacturing companies and key individuals who contribute to the technology. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this premier awards program. On June 5, 2024, various companies and…
April 25, 2024 Funding for junior mining companies creating jobs in the north The Ontario government is investing over $4 million to help junior mining companies find the mines that will fuel the electric vehicle revolution. Funding through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) is part of the province’s Critical Minerals Strategy to drive long-term economic growth…
April 25, 2024 From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean. In the last four years, automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31 billion in investments in electric vehicle manufacturing…
April 25, 2024 Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid have joined forces to create a groundbreaking solution that streamlines warehouse automation and solves the persistent challenges of intra-logistics fulfillment tasks Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid have joined forces to create a groundbreaking solution that streamlines warehouse automation and solves the persistent challenges of intra-logistics…
April 25, 2024 Company accelerates its commitment to “Automation for Anyone, Anywhere” by supporting the automation requirements of global companies Universal Robots (UR), one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) companies, has now integrated the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) into its software. UR is proud to be among the first cobot vendors to…
April 24, 2024 Automation as Enabler for Energy Transition and Climate Protection After years of strong growth, 2023 was a year of consolidation. Turnover was just below the previous year’s level (- 4.3% to around 3.65 billion euros). Festo continued to invest heavily in research and development and the expansion of regional market supply. The…
April 24, 2024 Round cable design suitable for drag chain applications HELUKABEL, a global connection technology specialist, announced they have enhanced their AS-Interface (ASi) bus cable offering by adding a round cable design suitable for use in drag chain applications. Traditionally, ASi bus cables are flat and deliver both power and transmit signals in applications…