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Mega Site in Southwestern Ontario: Strengthening Competitiveness to Attract Investment

Proposed legislation will consolidate an investment-ready mega site in Southwestern Ontario February 23, 2023 Mega site in Southwestern Ontario will attract investment and strengthen competitiveness. The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness by consolidating a new investment-ready mega site in St. Thomas. The proposed legislation builds on the province’s…

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Improved Kinova Kortex API Version 3.2: Software Update for Link 6 Collaborative Industrial Robot

The Kinova Kortex API 3.2 is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to configure and control Kinova’s Link 6 robotic arm February 22, 2023 Kinova is pleased to announce the introduction of Kinova Kortex API version 3.2 for their collaborative industrial robot, Link 6! This new version includes a host of new features,…

Weidmüller’s u-control 2000: The Automation Controller
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Weidmüller’s u-control 2000: The Automation Controller

The heart of every automation is the control system. U-control 2000 February 22. 2023 Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)…

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Siemens Mobility Awarded Service Contract for Ontario’s Metrolinx

The contract includes Siemens Mobility service for three years with an additional two-year option February 21, 2023 Siemens Mobility has been selected by Ontario’s local public operator Metrolinx to provide track, signal, and right-of-way maintenance services for the agency’s railway infrastructure system that makes up the West Region of Toronto. The contract includes service for…

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Omron Announces Xigent Automation Systems As a Certified Systems Integrator Partner

February 21, 2023 Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new partner Xigent Automation Systems, a full-service provider of automation and robotics solutions. Omron Automation Americas recently announced Xigent Automation Systems as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Lewis Center, Ohio, Xigent has been providing innovative solutions for nearly…

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u-Control – The Heart of Every Automation is the Control System

February 16, 2023 Thanks to the scalable engineering software, Weidmüller’s u-control 2000 adapts individually to your requirements. Furthermore, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with our I/O system u-remote. Your benefits at a glance: Product range u-control M3000 & M4000 Modular controls for industrial automation and IoT applications In the course of automation,…

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ABB PMA Cable Protection in Robotics and Automation

Protect cables and wires of all moving elements with ABB PMA cable protection February 16, 2023 PMA Cable Protection System for Automation has been conceived to protect cables and wires in extreme automation and robotic installations. Through different conduit types for various requirements, system supports and a range of special accessories, torsion can be avoided…

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New Rugged ICF Full-Metal Inductive Proximity Sensors with IO-Link Communications

February 16, 2023 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to announce the launch of the new ICF Full-Metal Inductive Sensors. This new sensor family offers increased uptime due to their durable stainless steel housing and intelligent monitoring capabilities. Applications in harsh environments such as agriculture, food & beverage, and machining will benefit from the ICF Full-Metal Inductive Sensors….

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Omron Awarded with Top 5% S&P Global ESG Score in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023

February 16, 2023 Omron Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Top 5% S&P Global ESG Score on February 7th 2023, as ranked by S&P Global in the Sustainability Yearbook 2023. This report, one of the world’s most comprehensive publications providing in-depth analysis on corporate responsibility, showcases the sustainability performance of…

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Web Visualization with WinCC Unified View of Things

February 16, 2023 Using web visualization with WinCC unified, The View of Things function enables you to operate and monitor relevant control parameters directly via the web server of your S7-1500 controller. Find out how easily you can integrate a web visualization of your PLC into your automation concepts. Simple configuration without programming knowledge View…

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Maintenance Safeguarding System “Key-In-Pocket”: Register Now For the Free Webinar

February 16, 2023 Maintenance safeguarding system “Key-In-Pocket” prevents unexpected machine start-up Protect your personnel from hazards in maintenance situations! Use the “key-in-pocket” solution from Pilz to prevent the unexpected start-up of machinery as long as people remain in the danger zone. Get to know all the functions and advantages of the safeguarding system “key-in-pocket” during…

What You Need to Know About Guillevin Automation
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Guillevin Automation: What You Need to Know

February 15, 2023 Who is Guillevin Automation? Guillevin Automation began in Quebec, Canada. They have been a group since 1983. There are four branches in Canada that span from coast to coast. There is the Pacific branch in British Columbia, another serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Then there is the Ontario branch which supports the…

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Guillevin is Now Certified as a Great Place to Work®

In November 2020, Guillevin was certified as a Great Place to Work® February 15, 2023 In November 2020, Guillevin was certified as a Great Place to Work®. This certification qualifies Guillevin as one of Canada’s top employers in the 1000+ employee category. Great Place to Work® is a global people analytics and consulting firm that specializes in workplace…

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eX707M Web: The New Industrial HMI from Exor

February 14, 2023 Exor is proud to announce the release of its eX707M Web industrial HMI. Designed for industrial automation applications, this advanced HMI offers an integrated web server, making it ideal for use in modern factory automation systems. The eX707M Web features a high-resolution 7-inch color TFT display, with a 800×480 pixels resolution. It…

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What is an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)?

February 13, 2023 For many years, the manufacturing industry has been investing in ever new ways to automate its processes. Whereas 20 years ago autonomous manufacturing solutions were reserved in particular for high-volume parts, today the market offers a wide range of applications even for small batch sizes and products with many variants. The decisive…