December 12, 2024 Building on its long-standing collaboration with Microsoft, ABB has launched ABB Ability™ Genix Copilot, a generative AI solution that helps energy, utilities and other industries improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by contextualizing vast amounts of data and providing actionable insights in an intuitive manner. Genix Copilot utilizes large language models such as…
December 11, 2024 The AI-powered robotic system enables homebuilders to build more homes faster with less resources using flexible automation and distributed drive technology from Beckhoff Imagine a world where affordable, sustainable housing isn’t a dream, but a reality. This vision faces two significant hurdles: skyrocketing construction costs and a shortage of skilled labour. These…
December 11, 2024 Agreement comes as Canada works to strengthen nuclear partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Canada’s government-to-government contracting agency, are pleased to announce that they have signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) to collaborate on the pursuit of…
December 11, 2024 The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her highly successful visit to the Philippines. While in Manila, she engaged with more than 300 representatives of over 190 Canadian organizations who were taking part in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the…
December 11, 2024 Strategy will invest in cutting-edge AI infrastructure and supercharge innovation to strengthen Canada’s AI advantage Compute is the technology that powers artificial intelligence (AI). It’s the chips and the data centres, the backbone of this transformative new technology. Access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure is crucial for securing Canada’s AI advantage, empowering researchers and…
December 10, 2024 As gigafactories and recycling plants scale to meet rising demands, the need for innovative solutions that address both safety and efficiency continues to grow. DREV and Kollmorgen – Autonomous Mobile Solutions (AMS) are proud to announce their partnership and joint efforts to develop a groundbreaking Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) with integrated contamination…
December 9, 2024 The comprehensive hybrid connector portfolio from Beckhoff is ready for upcoming IEC 61076-2-118 standard updates, further enhancing EtherCAT-based One Cable Automation technology Beckhoff’s proven hybrid connectors, part of the company’s One Cable Automation (OCA) solution, are receiving a major update to better support distributed automation well into the future. Beyond the design…
December 9, 2024 Beckhoff’s new compact stepper motor drives include onboard I/O to increase design flexibility The ASI8100 stepper motor with built-in drive from Beckhoff adds another space-saving tool to the company’s broad range of compact drive technology products (up to 48 V DC). The ASI8100 series combines a stepper motor, stepper motor output stage,…
December 5, 2024 Next-generation, non-contact safety interlock switch for most common safety applications. The D40A-2 Non-Contact Safety Door Switch is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in industrial environments. This advanced switch exceeds safety standards and is ideal for manufacturing settings, featuring a coded magnetic mechanism that improves reliability and prevents bypassing. It includes 2-color…
December 3, 2024 Julia Astrid Riemenschneider and Franziska Lorenz Appointed to C-Level Positions. Following a successful launch of the company’s new product portfolio at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Rethink Robotics Inc., one of the United States pioneers of collaborative robots, recently named a new all-female leadership team. Effective immediately, Julia Astrid Riemenschneider has…
November 28, 2024 Hitachi Rail’s expansion will create 100 new jobs and boost local economy The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $100 million by Hitachi Rail, a leader in the global transportation ecosystem, to expand their Toronto operations and upgrade their world-leading communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling technology. The investment will enable…
November 28, 2024 UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category Plant and machinery manufacturers in the USA, but also those based internationally with an export market in the USA, will be delighted: the configurable safety controller PNOZmulti 2 has received UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category. This listing makes it much easier for plant…
November 27, 2024 Festo introduces an innovative suite of safety products, including its new CIP safety module, that ensures the safe operation of pneumatic systems and lowers the risk of injury and system and product damage. Festo pneumatic safety solutions are compatible with the top industrial Ethernet protocols – EtherNET/IP, PROFITNET, and EtherCAT – which…
November 27, 2024 In order to get the optimal performances of your solid state relay (SSR) you need to follow celduc’s mounting instructions. Here are celduc’s top 6 tips for an optimal installation of SSRs. 1-Heatsink mount to allow heat dissipation 2-Using a thermal interface 3-Do not mount SSR on a plastic or painted surface 4-Screw terminals…
November 26, 2024 By Tanya Proietti, Marketing Communications & ASI Sales Program Manager – Int. Subsidiaries In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media on November 21. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted…
November 26, 2024 ANCA’s advanced grinding solutions offer seamless finished tool grinding in a single setup, including blank preparation. This setup features the P-axis Arobotech, which supports blanks at the grind point, enabling the efficient production of various tools with a surface finish below 0.2 Ra. This process significantly reduces cycle time while boosting productivity….