Providing tools and training to the next generation of Industry leaders November 16, 2023 Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens have announced the latest chapter in the organizations’ long-term partnership to provide students with industry-standard tools and training. Beginning this academic year, students in Seneca’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology will benefit from a Siemens donation of…
Dynamic zone switching for higher flexibility November 16, 2023 For freely navigating mobile platforms, Pilz offers a comprehensive safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4, consisting of the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new functions for synchronisation monitoring, safety laser scanners PSENscan for productive area monitoring and various signal devices. The SecurityBridge firewall and PITmode for operating mode selection, consisting of PITreader with software block…
November 16, 2023 The V460 sets a new standard for usability The new Omron V460 handheld barcode reader provides an intelligent out-of-box reading experience to decode direct part marks and labels of a variety of sizes and distances, while seamlessly communicating to the most common PLC platforms. Leading automation solution provider, Omron Automation, launches its…
November 16, 2023 With IO-Link Safety, the non-proprietary, standardised communication system IO-Link is now also available for functional safety With IO-Link Safety, the non-proprietary, standardised communication system IO-Link is now also available for functional safety. Safe, standardised point-to-point communication enables safety sensors and actuators to be integrated into any existing fieldbus system. IO-Link Safety is standardised worldwide in IEC 61139-2 and offers maximum…
November 16, 2023 With so many companies offering system integrator services in the automation industry, finding the right partner can be a daunting task. At Omron, they understand the importance of seamless integration, efficient automation, and adaptable manufacturing process. That is why they introduced the Omron Certified Systems Integrator Program – a platform designed to…
November 15, 2023 From recently completed production lines, Festo introduces a new generation of competitively priced compact grippers that offer a host of advantages for precision electronics and small part assembly. The DHPC parallel gripper offers ≤ 0.01 mm repetition accuracy, while its variants – the DHWC angle and DHRC radial gripper – offer ≤…
November 13, 2023 V460 is an advanced handheld barcode reader that has set a new standard for reading capabilities There are a variety of challenges that manufacturers face when trying to efficiently use traceability technology. Difficult to read direct part marks can hinder the performance of traceability in a production process. The V460 is an advanced…
How to choose the optimal motion control technology for you November 13, 2023 Emerson white paper helps you to determine the optimal motion control technology for your automation system Maximize the productivity and sustainability of your automation system designs and gain the competitive advantage your machines and production lines need with the right motion control technology. …
November 13, 2023 Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the grand opening of the Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal. This new lab is set to advance innovation in R&D and testing for…
November 13, 2023 Beginning in January 2024, students at Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) will have the opportunity to work towards Level One certification in the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP), a globally recognized Siemens’ program. Beginning in January 2024, students at Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) will have the opportunity to…
November 10, 2023 Siemens has announced an investment of US$150 million in a new high-tech manufacturing plant in Dallas-Fort Worth to help power American data centers and critical infrastructure. This plant will produce state-of-the-art reliable and efficient electrical equipment. It will enable accelerated growth of U.S. data centers, which is being driven by the exponential…
November 9, 2023 POSITAL’s new generation of IXARC magnetic absolute rotary encoders is now available with SSI communications interfaces. SSI (for Synchronous Serial Interface) is a widely used communications protocol for many types of sensors, including absolute encoders. SSI is a serial communications system that connects sensors directly to digital PLC’s or microcontrollers through point-to-point…
November 9, 2023 New Greenwood, Indiana facility will also serve as the new headquarters for long-time representative partner, George E. Booth Co. Endress+Hauser and its sales and service partner, George E. Booth Co., broke ground Monday, November 6 on an approximately 106,000 square-foot commercial office and light industry facility in Greenwood, Indiana. The facility will…
November 7, 2023 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new series of LD30..PBR…IO Photoelectric Laser Sensors with IO-Link. Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new series of LD30..PBR…IO Photoelectric Laser Sensors with IO-Link. This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless unique configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities,…
November 6, 2023 GHGSat will launch the world’s first commercial hosted-payload focused on monitoring sources of CO2 later this year GHGSat, a global leader in high-resolution emissions monitoring from space, will launch the world’s first commercial hosted-payload focused on monitoring sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) later this year. Currently under construction, GHGSat-C10 will use the…
Provincial investment will boost northern economy and food security November 6, 2023 The Ontario government is providing more than $4.1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to nine agri-food projects in the North. This investment will boost local food production, create jobs and stimulate expansion and diversification in the northern agri-food sector. Greg Rickford,…