Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability, emphasizing the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships October 13, 2023 • Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability, emphasizing the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships• An outage lasting for an…
October 12, 2023 SSP Magnetic Locking RFID Non-Contact Safety Switches from AutomationDirect AutomationDirect has added SSP magnetic locking RFID non-contact safety switches to their portfolio of safety products. The SSP safety switches monitor and lock machine guards, doors, windows, or other machinery. These safety switches combine both magnetic locking and RFID technology to provide tamper-proof…
Comau Powers The Efficient Automation Production Of Next-Generation Electric Drive Systems For NIO October 12, 2023 Comau has implemented a high-performance turnkey solution to automate manufacturing of NIO’s next-generation electric drive systems. The multi-faceted project also ensures fast and reliable co-line production for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s third-gen induction and permanent magnet motors, both of…
October 10, 2023 Omron expands PMAC platform offering a sizable range of form factors that bring both scalability and customization to create the best fit for the most complex applications. A leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation has expanded the Programmable Multi-Axis Controllers (PMAC) portfolio. Designed to facilitate ease of use, the PMAC platform encompasses…
October 10, 2023 Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Buildings represent an estimated 37 per cent of global carbon emissions[i], and as about half of today’s buildings are still likely to be in…
Landmark achievement strengthens FANUC’s position as a global automation leader. October 10, 2023 FANUC CORPORATION, a global leader in Factory Automation, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has announced the production of its one millionth industrial robot. As an automation trailblazer for over half a century, FANUC’s robots are used in production facilities all over the world to assemble,…
Transformation: Elevating your potential with automated solutions. October 10, 2023 German Technology Day is back again, bigger than ever this year with twenty-two prominent German companies with expertise in automation and advanced manufacturing. Canada’s fifth German Technology Day series will occur on October 26, 2023, at Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, and on November 16, 2023, at Courtyard Montreal…
October 6, 2023 Mecademic, specialists in robots for micro-automation, announces the formal launch of its new product line, the MicroDASH series, with the first shipments of its MCS500 SCARA. This innovative 4-axis robot offers unmatched space efficiency, precision, and integration flexibility to accelerate the automation of small component design, inspection, and assembly applications. This formal…
October 4, 2023 When protecting guards, there are various factors to consider, depending on the application. For example, the type of safety gate, the respective installation situation and how it is used. With this in mind, Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications…
PWO Canada’s expansion will create good-paying jobs in Kitchener October 4, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $9.6 million investment by PWO Canada, the first international subsidiary of German auto parts manufacturer PWO Group. The investment will be used to add a new assembly line to the company’s Kitchener facility and create 27 new,…
New agreement between Ontario and Nevada will increase trade and build stronger supply chains October 4, 2023 Ontario and Nevada are strengthening their economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investments and strengthen supply chains in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint promotion of…
October 2, 2023 Oliver Jung (61) will leave his position as Chairman of the Management Board of Festo SE & Co. KG as planned on expiry of his current mandate. The Supervisory Board has appointed Thomas Böck (52) as his successor. Mr. Böck will join the family-owned company as the new Chairman of the Management…
October 2, 2023 Rockwell Automation aids iconic BIC to shift towards standardized and paperless operations with its Plex MES (Manufacturing Execution System). Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the successful one-year implementation of the Plex Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at BIC, a world…
October 2, 2023 AutomationDirect has added the Endress+Hauser Micropilot FMR10 series pulsed radar liquid level sensor to their growing lineup of liquid level sensors. This new sensor is a downward facing, non-contact sensor that emits electromagnetic pulses and determines the level based on the time it takes for the pulses to be reflected back to…
October 2, 2023 AutomationDirect has added PBC linear shafts, bearings, and shaft supports to their power transmission product category. PBC linear shafts are precision ground to provide an optimized surface for plain and ball bearings and are ideal for high-precision linear motion applications where tight tolerances are needed. The shafts are available in carbon or…
October 2, 2023 PC-based control for the implementation of NAMUR Open Architecture (NOA) at Bayer Process analytical technology (PAT) plays a crucial role in the chemical industry. Bayer AG, for example, is enhancing efficiency and transitioning from time-based to condition-based maintenance by embracing the cutting-edge NOA concept. This is implemented through the seamless integration of…