February 1, 2024 ABB has extended its award-winning earth-fault protection portfolio with a new addition: touch voltage-based earth-fault current protection, also known as IFPTOC in IEC 61850 – the international standard that defines communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices in substations. In a world-first, customers operating compensated distribution networks can now benefit from this new…
February 1, 2024 Groundbreaking dig in Bartlett, Illinois / Important step towards further internationalization for WITTENSTEIN WITTENSTEIN is taking another important step towards internationalization. The official groundbreaking dig on October 31, 2023 marked the start of work on the extension of the group’s US plant in Bartlett, Illinois. This WITTENSTEIN subsidiary was originally founded in…
February 1, 2024 For the first time ever, an industrial product has been certified for the United States after parts of the required tests were conducted through digital simulation. That simulation was verified and validated with physical testing. This remarkable achievement is a global first in a national safety-certification process. To make this advance possible,…
DMG MORI Additive strengthens SLM process with automation technology February 1, 2024 “Our aim is to achieve a high level of maturity of CNC machines with our additive manufacturing machines,” explains Dr. Vino Suntharakumaran, Managing Director at DMG MORI Additive GmbH. The company is not far off reaching this aim with the LASERTEC 30 DUAL…
January 31, 2024 Guidance on initiating the development of a machine safety strategy Machine-related accidents in the workplace can have devastating consequences, causing injuries, disabilities, and even fatalities. These incidents also result win significant financial losses for businesses. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial for companies to establish a comprehensive machine safety strategy. This…
January 29, 2024 The MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety module implements safe communication over CIP Safety (Common Industrial Protocol) while transmitting both standard and safety signals to devices and equipment Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has designed the MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety Module to ensure safety signal transmission to a diverse range of devices and…
January 29, 2024 More productivity through robust guard locking Need safety gate monitoring with process guarding for your movable guard? With the electromechanical safety locking device PSENslock / PSENslock 2, you can safeguard both swing gates and sliding gates, as well as covers and flaps efficiently, up to the highest category PL e, Cat. 4 of EN…
January 29, 2024 Rittal introduces stainless-steel versions for the AX and KX ranges, seamlessly blending functionality with refined design. Offering unparalleled durability, resilience against chemicals, saltwater, and extreme humidity, these enclosures significantly expand the versatility of the Rittal system. In response to specialized applications demanding robust materials, the AX and KX stainless-steel enclosures feature a…
January 29, 2024 While there is optimism about investing in circularity, the survey also identified obstacles to immediate progress A new report from ABB Motion, entitled “Circularity: No Time to Waste,” reveals that 91 percent of industrial businesses are feeling the effects of resource scarcity, prompting two-thirds to increase their investment in circularity initiatives within…
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 25, 2024 A Guide to Encoder Types in Mechatronic Automation Encoders are pivotal sensor components in mechatronic automation, converting mechanical motion into an electrical signal that can be interpreted for precise control and positioning of mechanical parts. This article explores various encoder types, focusing on their unique components, advantages, and applications. Rotary Encoders Rotary…
January 25, 2024 The CX5600 series offers expandable interfaces, operating system options and a familiar, rugged design for wide-ranging automation applications The new CX5600 Embedded PC series expands Beckhoff’s workhorse machine control line with powerful AMD Ryzen™ processors, additional interfaces and operating system options. Retaining the same form factor as previous generations, these DIN rail-mounted…
January 24, 2024 Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes a new certified systems integrator partner Muller Technology Ltd, a full-service provider of automation solutions. Omron Automation Americas recently announced Muller Technology as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a Head office in Conthey Switzerland,…
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 24, 2024 In the 2022 fiscal year, RRC Polytech completed 170 applied research projects via 117 research partnerships RRC Polytech is once again a top research institution in the country, earning the 14th spot in Re$earch Infosource’s annual ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, released last week. “RRC Polytech makes innovation possible for our partners…
January 24, 2024 Alongside the first offering of the Siemens program in Manitoba, the Price Institute will offer a suite of micro-credentials RRC Polytech and Siemens, a global digital technology leader, have partnered to deliver the first courses and programs available to Manitobans through the College’s new Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics. The Level…