February 26, 2024 Province maintaining tuition fee freeze to keep costs down for students and parents The Ontario government has introduced a suite of measures to stabilize the province’s colleges and universities, including nearly $1.3 billion in new funding, while maintaining the tuition fee freeze to keep costs down for Ontario students and parents. The…
February 26, 2024 From August 1, 2024, until the end of the year, Björn Rosengren will advise and assist Morten Wierod and the Executive Committee to ensure a seamless transition The ABB Board of Directors has appointed Morten Wierod as Chief Executive Officer. He will take office on August 1, 2024, and succeed Björn Rosengren,…
February 26, 2024 Mechatronic components, such as feedback devices, motors, and drives, often use various communication interfaces to interact with control systems and other devices. These communication interfaces have evolved over time to meet specific needs and standards in the industry. This article explores some of the common communication interfaces and provide a simplified overview…
February 26, 2024 Netzer is proud to introduce the new VLM-60 multi-turn, hollow shaft absolute rotary encoder, the ideal solution for smooth and continuous production with limited space. The VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer is an extremely low profile, hollow shaft absolute rotary encoder. Often used in multi-axis machinery, servo motors machine tools or robots,…
February 26, 2024 TL Aerotek was looking for an automated solution to keep up with accelerating demand and found success using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s plug-and-play machine tending solution, LoadMate Plus™. TL Aerotek, a small-job milling shop customer, experienced a large influx of orders. To keep up with demand, they sought a solution that would alleviate…
February 22, 2024 Omron’s new medium-payload autonomous mobile robots, the MD-650 and the MD-900, are launching as complete solutions with top modules by ROEQ, a leader in mobile robotic equipment Businesses looking to deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in their facility often realize that an AMR without a top module is like a robot arm…
February 22, 2024 The seemingly rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 has sparked excitement and speculation across industries, here Omron explores how all-in-one automation platforms form a solid foundation for implementing AI The seemingly rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 has sparked excitement and speculation across industries that currently deploy a…
February 22, 2024 Flow, a global later in waterjet cutting technology, receives the inaugural Innovation Award for the groundbreaking web interface with IIoT capabilities. Omron Foundation donates $25,000 to Flow’s chosen charity, the SME Education Foundation, to inspire and support the future of manufacturing and engineering. Omron Automation is thrilled to honor its esteemed customers…
February 22, 2024 Omron expands existing mobile robot portfolio to accommodate paylods of 650 and 900 kilograms, offering enhanced efficiency and a broader range of applications for part and material transport with new MD Series OMRON Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the MD Series of…
February 22, 2024 PACSystems IPC 2010, pre-loaded with Movicon software and PACEdge IIoT platform, delivers high-performance computing for industrial edge data visualization applications Emerson today announced the new PACSystems™ IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is…
February 22, 2024 The R86TB Teach Pendant can handle a series of processes from setup to maintenance, relieving the need for an on-site computer to reduce time and costs. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s new teach pendant, R86T6, evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users…
February 15, 2024 Westburne is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership that is set to redefine the landscape of collaborative robotics. Westburne has joined forces with Kinova, a global leader in robotics innovation, to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will transform industries and elevate our commitment to technological advancement. What This Partnership Means: This partnership marks…
February 15, 2024 Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the upcoming launch of its new SureSeT Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear offering for the Canadian market. This new and improved solution backed by the innovative and award-winning EvoPacT circuit breaker, has been designed to address the needs for primary switchgear…
Register today February 15, 2024 Automate the Future Tour is coming to a city near you soon. This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully-integrated solutions – that can…
February 15, 2024 Outcomes-based rankings establish national benchmarks for traditional and emerging education providers, from colleges and universities to online training companies and coding bootcamps CourseCompare, part of Canada’s marketplace for education, which served more than two million prospective students from more than 100 countries in 2023, has released its 2024 rankings of the best schools and programs…
February 15, 2024 Schneider Electric’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress, and sustainability for all. They call this Life Is On. Their mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. They drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point…