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N Series of Robots by Epson Offers Unique Folding-Arm Technology

March 16, 2023 Epson industrial robots such as the n series are available through Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. Manufacturers worldwide build millions of consumer products with Epson robots, from chainsaws and hard drives to electric toothbrushes and lightbulbs. This broad range of robotic solutions makes sure businesses always have the most appropriate robots available for their…

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Safety Light Curtain for Finger Protection

Minimum space requirement with maximum protection For applications requiring very short safety distances, you can use the Pilz safety light curtains PSENopt and PSENopt II for finger protection. With their fast reaction times, they are ideal for finger protection applications and can be positioned close to the danger point. With its fine resolution, the sensor detects fingers and immediately triggers…

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ABB Robotics & Guelph Manufacturing Celebrates FlexArc® Welding Cells, 10 Years Built in Canada

March 15, 2023 It is the dedication to the ABB FlexArc® robotic arc welding solution from customers such as Guelph Manufacturing Group that supports ABB Robotics in continuously writing the future of flexible manufacturing and smart machines – empowering the local development of innovative solutions for Canadians in Canada. Located in Guelph, Ontario, since 1965,…

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Humber Students Win Intra-Provincial Mechatronics Skills Competition

Dillon Kong and Paxton Coghlin Will Compete at 2023 Provincial Skills Ontario Competition March 10, 2023 By Krystie Johnston On February 17, students competed at the Humber Skills Varsity Qualifying Competition in the Mechatronics category at the Skills Mechatronics Room, located on the second floor of the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation. The event lasted…

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Barrett Family Foundation Gift Benefits Students, Humber, and Industry

March 10, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Historic Day for Humber College January 24, 2023 was an historic day for Humber College. The college received the largest, private donation presented to an Ontario college in Canadian history. A $30 million dollar gift from the Barrett Family Foundation will be used to support the College and its…

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MiR Robot Fleet from Forvia Increased Logistics Productivity in Czechia

March 10, 2023 Investment in 14 MiR robots provided the Tier 1 automotive supplier with production stability and reliability in its Czech plant with return on investment (ROI) in less than 2 years FORVIA has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots robots from…

Omron Foundation Donates Over $1 Million to Marquette University Opus College of Engineering for the Omron Advanced Automation Lab

Omron Foundation Donates Over $1 Million to Marquette University Opus College of Engineering for the Omron Advanced Automation Lab

March 9, 2023 The Omron Foundation, has gifted over $1 million to Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering to establish the Omron Advanced Automation Lab. This lab provides Marquette University students with hands-on, industry-relevant experience in designing, building, and testing solutions that use state-of-the-art automation technologies. These hands-on experiences are essential for understanding the capabilities of any…

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Rollon Introduces Highly Adaptive Bearing for Light-to-Moderate Loads in Linear Motion Applications

March 8, 2023 Rollon’s MiniRoller Rail eliminates the noise, difficult assembly, misalignment and unnecessary weight typically associated with using linear guides with recirculating ball bearings in lighter-duty aerospace, medical, pharma, life science and packaging applications. It also offers machine builders exceptional flexibility with a variety of optional materials, surface treatments and mounting hardware and fasteners,…

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Altra Acquisition to Expand Regal Rexnord’s Power Transmission Portfolio

March 8, 2023 Regal Rexnord’s acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a global industrial automation and power transmission business, represents an attractive value proposition for both customers and end users. The combined company will offer improved service capability breadth, technology content and domain expertise. Growth at Regal Rexnord and Altra “The addition of Altra will mark…

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Women MAKE Awards 2023 Recognize Sofia Reising & Cheryl Vlach for Excellence in Manufacturing

March 8, 2023 Panduit Corp. is proud to announce that The Manufacturing Institute has recognized Cheryl Vlach, SavvyStock Senior Manager, and Sofia Reising, Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, as a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honoree and Emerging Leader, respectively. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels…

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Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades Faster

Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma March 8, 2023 The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand and well-paying careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for…

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Siemens Mobility to Invest $220 Million into North Carolina Rail Manufacturing Facility

Siemens Mobility will fulfil the growing demand for passenger rail in America by producing some of the most innovative and sustainable passenger trains in the North American market March 8, 2023 Siemens Mobility, one of the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing…

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VIA Rail’s New Corridor Fleet Fact Sheet. Powered by Siemens Charger Locomotives

March 8, 2023 Performance Safety Accessibility Performance and Capacity *While the new corridor fleet is able to travel at a speed of up to 201 km/h the current maximum speed allowed for passenger trains in Canada, which is determined by the Class of Track on which these trains operate, is 160km/h (100mph). Passenger Comfort along…

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New Regional Logistics Hub for Endress+Hauser

New logistics hub a 48,000 square-foot facility in Indianapolis, Indiana will allow the company to streamline the shipping of products through a global network March 7, 2023 Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000 square-foot Indianapolis, Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the company’s project aimed to boost the fulfillment…

Rittal Presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10
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Rittal Presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10

Innovations that allow wire processing at speeds ten times faster than by hand Fully automatic wiring processing goes one stage further. Rittal presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10 innovations that allow wire processing at speeds ten times faster than by hand. Due to the modular system design and numerous option packages, panel builders…