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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in Your Facility

August 24, 2023 As technology advances, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have emerged as valuable tools for improving efficiency and productivity in various industries. From warehouses to manufacturing facilities, these intelligent machines are revolutionizing the way we handle tasks and streamline operations. However, deploying AMRs successfully requires careful planning and consideration. In this blog post, Omron…

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Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1 Certification

August 24, 2023 Omron Development Team in Japan is now certified by the IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines and requirements for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller products. An industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now…

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Omron H5CC Digital Timer: Revolutionizing Time Control with Effortless Programming and Predictive Maintenance Algorithms

August 24, 2023 H5CC Digital Timer The new H5CC time includes a bigger, brighter LCD screen, user-friendly programming, improved status indicators, predictive maintenance features, and environmental resistance, making it the most fully featured timer product. Industry automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas releases the H5CC, a new digital timer that combines the functions of a…

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Thought Pollination Networking Event: A Showcase Of Innovation And ABB Canada’s Young Talent

ABB Canada interns unveil new perspectives in a series of engaging talks during thought pollination event August 22, 2023 A vibrant display of unconstrained thinking and ingenuity unfolded at ABB Canada’s Thought Pollination networking event, where seven interns took center stage, presenting their ideas to employees and the leadership team. The event captivated a multi-generational…

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Shaping Innovation: Comau Launches Sustainable Advanced Automation Solutions at Automatica 2023

August 22, 2023 Comau is shaping innovation and taking digital-driven, advanced automation to a whole new level with powerful new solutions designed to accelerate deployment, increase quality and ensure sustainable productivity inside and beyond the smart factory paradigm. From June 27-30 in Munich (Germany), Comau, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, unveiled its advanced solutions…

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Ontario Welcomes $5 Million Manufacturing Investment

Macrodyne Technologies will create 25 good-paying jobs in Vaughan August 22, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $5 million investment by Macrodyne Technologies Inc., North America’s largest manufacturer of hydraulic presses and automation systems, equipment used by manufacturers in over 40 industries to shape and mould materials such as metal, plastic, rubber and wood….

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ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro® Extended Environment Product Line

Servo Drives that Withstand the Elements and Push Boundaries August 22 2023 Advanced Motion Controls (AMC), a leading provider of servo amplifier solutions, is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro® line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making…

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Building a Smart Factory Requires a Smart Approach

The Truly Connected Factory August 21, 2023 By Lucas Hale – Global Marketing Manager The truly connected smart factory. Over the past decade, new technologies have increasingly permeated the factory floor. Automation, always a part of manufacturing, has quickly escalated thanks to ever increasing computer processing power and data storage. At the same time, technologies…

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Ontario Welcomes $100 Million Manufacturing Investment

Siltech Corporation expansion will create good-paying jobs in Fort Erie August 21, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $100 million investment by Siltech Corporation, an Ontario manufacturer of specialty silicone used in the personal care, automotive, agriculture, pulp and paper, and oil and gas industries. The investment, to build a new manufacturing facility in…

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One-Step Production with ANCA’s Automated Blanket Grinding Solution

Save time with continuous production from bar stock to finished too August 21, 2023 By Kaine Mulder, ANCA Product Manager Recent events have applied extreme pressure to supply chains, with labor and raw material shortages, freight delays and increased energy costs. The need to further adapt has become significantly more important, particularly as these pressures…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Debuting New 3D BinPicking Multi-Robot Demo at PACK EXPO 2023

August 21, 2023 Join Mitsubishi Electric Automation at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 11th-13th, 2023 for a first look at a 3D Bin Picking robot demo, perfect for automating packaging processes Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. will be in attendance in booth N-10011 at PACK EXPO 2023 demonstrating automation solutions for consumer-packaged goods and…

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Edmund Boland Appointed as General Manager of ANCA CNC Machines

August 21, 2023 Edmund Boland Appointed as General Manager of ANCA CNC Machines ANCA is proud to announce the appointment of Edmund Boland as the new General Manager of ANCA CNC Machines. Edmund is the son of ANCA co-founder Pat Boland and brings an impressive 15-year tenure at ANCA. Pat Boland, ANCA co-founder said, “When…

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Cosen Saws Unveils Cutting-Edge Products and Exciting Booth Experience at FABTECH 2023

Cosen Saws will have new cutting solutions on display at FABTECH 2023 August 21, 2023 Cosen Saws, a global leader in the manufacturing of premium industrial cutting solutions, will be exhibiting at FABTECH 2023. The event will take place from September 11th to 14th, 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Cosen Saws will showcase…

POSITAL Introduces a New Generation of Absolute Encoders
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POSITAL Introduces a New Generation of Absolute Encoders

August 21, 2023 As part of its ambitious NEXTGEN initiative, encoder-maker POSITAL has introduced a major update to its portfolio of IXARC magnetic encoders. While incremental encoders based on the new technology platform have been available for several months, the company is now rolling out a new generation of single and multiturn absolute encoders. These…

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Ontario Welcomes $4 Million Manufacturing Investment

CES Transformers expansion will create 80 good-paying jobs in Markham August 21, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $4 million investment by CES Transformers, a leading manufacturer of power transformers, the devices used to transmit electrical power from one circuit to another. This investment, to expand the company’s existing facility and increase production, will…

Comau and Fincantieri Present “MR4WELD”, the First Robotized Mobile Solution For Shipbuilding
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Comau and Fincantieri Present “MR4WELD”, the First Robotized Mobile Solution For Shipbuilding

The two companies have also strengthened their collaboration by signing a renewed Letter of Intent August 18, 2023 Comau and Fincantieri, two Italian world leaders in their respective markets, present the first result of their joint collaboration at Automatica: MR4Weld (Mobile Robot for Welding) mobile robot, an innovative outdoor automation solution to improve quality, performance…