December 19, 2023 Electromate is proud to partner with Universal Robots in bringing the UR30 to Canadian manufacturers Electromate Inc., a leading Distributor of Precision Robotic & Mechatronic Solutions, is excited to announce the pre-order availability of Universal Robots’ latest innovation – the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot). The UR30, boasting a 30 kg payload capacity,…
December 14, 2023 What 2024 has in store for the world of robotics and automation By Anders Billesø Beck, VP of innovation and strategy at Universal Robots We’ve reached that point in the year when it’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months, while looking ahead at what 2024 has in…
December 14, 2023 Metal Work Regtronic Pneumatic Transducers from AutomationDirect AutomationDirect has added Metal Work Regtronic series electro-pneumatic transducers that utilize two internal solenoid valves to convert an electronic signal from a PLC or other controller to a regulated precision linear pneumatic output pressure. This dual solenoid design eliminates continuous supply air consumption, reducing operational…
An award for control cabinet-free automation December 14, 2023 In the MX-System, Beckhoff offers a flexible, space-optimized, intelligent system solution that completely eliminates conventional control cabinets and can thus revolutionize the world of automation. This innovation has now been recognized with the Industrie 4.0 Innovation Award. In the MX-System, Beckhoff has bundled over four decades…
New robot leverages next-generation automation and advanced industrial robotics technologies for Canadian plants December 14, 2023 By Krystie Johnston The Lexium Cobot from Schneider Electric is designed to work safely alongside humans, performing gentle and dynamic movements with one of the smallest footprints on the market. Schneider Electric has launched its latest technological innovation: the…
December 14, 2023 Proax Technologies Ltd. is thrilled to announce the opening of their new 5,000 ft2 location in Calgary, Alberta! Proax’s expansion represents a big milestone for them, and they are eager to better serve their valued clients in the Calgary area. They would like to express their gratitude for your continued support in…
The original safety circuit configuration tool for the small controllers PNOZmulti December 14, 2023 Laser scanner function blocks for PSENscan, motion monitoring for AGVS From software version 11.3.0, new blocks provide for the most secure und flexible monitoring of the: Laser scanner PSENscan: The zone selection function block enables productive solutions for stationary and mobile…
December 14, 2023 A master craftsperson and precision tool mechanic, Lena was the first female at her school to undertake this prestigious degree As part of their esteemed Tool of the Year event, ANCA introduced an exclusive new category for Female Machinists. A panel of experienced professionals evaluated submissions using the following criteria: Johanna Boland,…
December 11, 2023 Bobaek America’s new facility will boost Ontario’s automotive supply chain and create 144 good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a $35 million investment by Bobaek America Inc., a Korean electric vehicle (EV) parts manufacturer, to build a new manufacturing facility in Windsor, specializing in battery insulation panels and cell sheets for…
December 11, 2023 POSITAL has announced a major upgrade to its family of 36 mm kit encoders for motion control applications. For these new devices, introduced as part of the company’s NEXTGEN initiative, upgrades include higher resolution and refined packaging that provides more compact form factors, better protection from solid particles and simpler installation procedures….
December 6, 2023 Surprisingly versatile VERO-S NSE3 Pull-down force and the high dimensional stability of the module body. Therefore, very high tilting moments and lateral forces can be absorbed by the modules. This module can be expanded with a variety of different equipment. New products and innovations flyer Extremely extensive in application Positioning and clamping in…
December 6, 2023 Festo’s HPPF diminutive flat parallel gripper not only delivers great force in tight spaces, it’s also extremely well-priced Thanks to manufacturing innovations achieved on a new production line, Festo’s HPPF diminutive flat parallel gripper not only delivers great force in tight spaces, it’s also extremely well-priced. HPPF ranges from 19 mm to 41 mm among its…
eLearning Courses Bring Quick Success December 4, 2023 Discover new functions, get tips for engineering, simply work more efficiently: with Eplan’s eLearning courses, the sky’s the limit for users. Solutions provider Eplan supplies its users worldwide with valuable training content in up to sixteen languages. What’s special about them is that all the eLearning courses…
December 4, 2023 Dana Canada Corporation to create 105 good-paying jobs in Oakville and Cambridge The Ontario government is welcoming a significant investment by Dana Canada Corporation, a leading manufacturer in drivetrain and electric propulsion motor systems. The investment will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capacity of thermal management systems, a key component…
December 4, 2023 As part of its global growth strategy, Leuze in the USA is moving to new premises. The US Leuze Sales, Production and Development departments will in the future be located in Duluth, Georgia Duluth in the northeast of Atlanta, Georgia, will in the future be the new Leuze location in the USA….
December 4, 2023 The CIP Security device-based firewall is a mechanism to filter traffic based on IP address, port, and protocol. ODVA has announced that CIP SecurityTM, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IPTM, has added a new device-based firewall for enhanced intrusion deterrence. The CIP Security device-based firewall provides users with a simple traffic filter…