April 26, 2023 Over 800 cyber security delegates attended ABB’s Ransom-Aware OT Defense Summit on April 19, organized in partnership with the global technology advisory board Industry IoT. The event focused on strategies to reduce risk of ransomware attacks and identify security threats to critical infrastructure. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cyber Security Outlook 20221 reveals…
New funding helping junior mining companies search for minerals used in automotive and battery manufacturing April 26, 2023 The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create…
April 25, 2023 Exor, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce the release of its latest product, the Exor X5 Wireless HMI. This cutting-edge device is designed to revolutionize the way industrial operators interact with their machines and equipment. The Exor X5 features a sleek and durable design, with a 5-inch…
April 25, 2023 ABB is supporting Renault Group by providing state-of-the-art robotics technology to help automate the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s production network across several key markets. ABB has delivered the majority of the 160 units of the large industrial robot portfolio over the last 24 months. The financial details of the order were not…
GripperAI from Festo for robotics solutions from IBK April 20, 2023 The software GripperAI from Festo enables “blind bin picking” and thus autonomous handling solutions with almost any robot, cobot or Cartesian gantry. The company ibk Ingenieur Consult GmbH is offering an online configurable robot cell as an entry-level model. This could become the patent…
April 20, 2023 A leading technology company and pioneer in electricals, ABB, has launched its new industrial miniature circuit breaker (MCB) almost 100 years since it brought the first such device to market. The new ABB S300 P Industrial MCB updates the fundamental component in a modern electrical system, improving safety, performance, efficiency installation and…
The fifth step to machinery safety: Safety validation April 12, 2023 In a machine’s lifecycle, the topic of validation plays a major role in safety – for both manufacturers and operators alike. Therefore, workplace directives and standards, such as ISO 13849, IEC 62061 and IEC 61508, require you, as manufacturers and operators of machinery, to validate your safety systems. To do…
A responsible family-owned company and a global player in digitalisation April 20, 2023 The Festo Group, among the world’s leading suppliers of automation technology and technical education, is deploying its products and services to meet the challenge of smart production for the future in the course of digitalisation. The company also relies on artificial intelligence…
Simple commissioning enables system integrators to incorporate a Festo pilot valve manifold and I/O into a DeltaV platform April 19, 2023 At Interphex 2023, Festo demonstrates export of CPX valve manifold configuration to Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for fast, simple, and effective programming, commissioning, and validation of Festo-based pneumatics for skids and machines. (April 25-27,…
April 17, 2023 Robots need accessories to work efficiently. But what’s the easiest way to connect the accessories to factorynetworks? The easiest way is to use HMS Networks’ ready-made Anybus products, as RSP found out. The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide continues to rise. To use robots efficientlyand maximize productivity, companies attach…
New expansion projects will create good-paying manufacturing jobs for workers in London and St. Thomas April 17, 2023 The Ontario government is supporting more than $14 million in new investments by two Southwestern Ontario companies, EDGE Automation and Takumi Stamping Canada Inc., to boost local manufacturing and create 78 new good-paying jobs in London and…
April 17, 2023 What Is Traceability and Why It Is Important? Traceability is important for many reasons. Without it, it would be virtually impossible to mitigate quality issues in the field. Many industries require tracking and trace for components and assemblies such as automotive, life sciences, food and beverage. These industries require that manufacturers record…
April 17, 2023 Quinn Harker For the past 30 years, industrial automation has undergone relatively few changes to the way automation is designed and deployed. Traditional automation technology was developed (and priced) for high-throughput manufacturing, making it most accessible to only those who could afford complex, custom integration services. This left most manufacturers—the ones who…
April 17, 2023 Introducing the 290mm enclosed timing belt, Vention’s smallest linear actuator yet, designed to tackle applications that require smaller strokes and for those who don’t have room for larger actuators. Now from 290mm to 3330mm, discover their full range of timing belt actuators. Add linear and rotary motion to your automated equipment. With…
Endress+Hauser achieves new highs in incoming orders, sales and employment in 2022 April 17, 2023 2022 was marked by strong growth worldwide for Endress+Hauser. The specialist for measurement and automation technology delivered more sensors than ever before despite strained procurement and logistics chains. Incoming orders, sales and employment reached new highs; profits fell due to…
April 14, 2023 Robots can improve the productivity of many industries and processes. They can handle a variety of tasks, such as laborious or repetitive work, and can dramatically improve processes in industries such as machine tending, assembly, packaging, and other manufacturing activities. Moreover, they can handle routine operations, allowing employees to perform higher-value tasks….