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Welcoming ABB Robotics to the Vention Ecosystem

September 24, 2024  By Quinn Harker Vention is excited to announce that ABB has joined the Vention ecosystem! Now available on Vention.com, explore the full ABB GoFa CRB15000 Series. These collaborative robots (cobots) are not only available to purchase but also fully compatible with the Vention Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), so you can easily integrate them into your next…

Festo Launches Rooftop Solar Project at Its North American Hub in Mason, Ohio
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Festo Launches Rooftop Solar Project at Its North American Hub in Mason, Ohio

Festo is launching a clean energy project at its North American Regional Service Center in Mason, OH, near Cincinnati. Roof-mounted solar panels on two of the three buildings will supply 48% of the facility’s electricity requirements – 2.6 million kilowatt hours (kWh) year round – when installation is completed next year. “Every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by sunlight at the Festo North American Regional Service Center is an additional kilowatt hour added to Duke Energy’s pool of electricity for local consumers and businesses,” said Jose Luis Esparza, Head of Non-Production Material Procurement, Festo North America.

Pilz: PSENini Inductive Safety Switches
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Pilz: PSENini Inductive Safety Switches

September 17, 2024 Safety switch for safe position detection The inductive safety switches PSENini enable the safe detection of positions within a machine. They detect the approach of metallic objects without any contact, thereby supplying the necessary safe signals about positions and end limits. The inductive function principle minimises wear and increases the service life. You work safely, with…

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PC-Based Control and Drive Technology in Robotics

Premium finish with professional finesse September 17, 2024 A perfect surface finish is the most obvious sign of a high-quality component. Achieving this consistently throughout series production is a challenge many manufacturers face, and this prompted Lesta srl, an Italian company, to develop its innovative painting robots. Flexibly automated with PC-based control from Beckhoff, these…

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Understanding ABB Circuit Breakers

September 17, 2024 A circuit breaker is an electrical safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current. It functions as a switch that automatically interrupts the flow of electricity when it detects a fault, such as an overload or a short circuit, thereby preventing damage to the circuit, appliances, or electrical…

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Guide to Mechatronics – Part 4: Software & Programming

September 17, 2024 In mechatronics, software plays a pivotal role, acting as the central nervous system that orchestrates and controls the interactions between mechanical and electronic components. The development and implementation of software in mechatronic systems encompass several key areas: Software’s Role in Control: Software is integral to controlling mechatronic systems, from simple feedback loops…

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Festo Introduces One-Stop Shop for Servo Drive Tech, with CMMT-ST Multi-Protocol DC Drive, New Stepper Motor 

September 17, 2024 Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging and conveying applications, laboratory automation devices and much more. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation Suite configuration tool, technical support,…

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Merck and Siemens Enter Strategic Partnership on Digital Transformation Technology

September 16, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding signed to drive digital transformation through strategic projects across all three business sectors of Merck Merck, a leading science and technology company, and Siemens, a leading technology company deepened their mutual cooperation aimed at taking smart manufacturing to the next level on September 16, 2024. Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital…

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Outdoor Enclosures: Aluminium vs. Stainless Steel – Which is Best for Your Application?

September 16, 2024 When selecting an enclosure for outdoor environments, stainless steel has long been the go-to material. But is it always the best choice? Increasingly, aluminum is being recognized as a viable, often superior option, especially when factoring in weight, durability, cost, and corrosion resistance. Strength and Weight: Why Aluminium Excels While stainless steel…

Weidmuller Canada Unveils a New Customer Experience Center and Introduces the Innovative WOW Van for the Eastern Canada Markets
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Weidmuller Canada Unveils a New Customer Experience Centre and Introduces the Innovative WOW Van for the Eastern Canada Markets

September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners with an…

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Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades

September 12, 2024 Expansion of career fairs to 15 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the trades The Ontario government is expanding its successful Level Up! skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing over 35,000 students to exciting, in-demand careers in the trades. For the third year in a row, these…

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OGP Announces Smartscope M-Series, The Next Evolution Of The World’s Most Popular 3D Multisensor Metrology Systems

September 12, 2024 Optical Gaging Products (OGP®), a world-leading manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, is proud to announce the next evolution of SmartScope® 3D Multisensor Metrology systems: SmartScope M-Series. Offered in two benchtop and two floor model options to handle nearly any sized part, SmartScope M-Series systems usher…

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Siemens Xcelerator: DMG MORI, Renishaw, and Siemens are Working as Innovation Partners and Expanding Digital Offerings for Machine Tools

September 11, 2024 Siemens is consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together with its partners DMG MORI and Renishaw, the technology company is presenting new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications for CNC users that seamlessly…

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Humber Polytechnic Recognized with STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

September 11, 2024 Building Brilliance: Humber ranks first among all North American peers Humber Polytechnic’s leadership continues to shine as it holds its STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), reflecting ongoing excellence in sustainability. The STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) program measures and promotes…

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MDA Space Awarded Antenna System Contract by Swissto12 to Support Hummingsat Geo Satellites

September 11, 2024 Antennas will be used on three GEO SmallSats for the Inmarsat-8 Program MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced on September 10th it has been awarded a contract by SWISSto12 to provide antenna systems for three of the company’s HummingSat satellites for…

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Manufacturers Are Embracing AI, Reveals New Survey from Universal Robots

September 11, 2024 Universal Robots (UR), the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, recently asked 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe how they use technology and how they plan to invest for the future. In the survey more than 50% responded that they already harness artificial intelligence and machine learning in their production. “AI isn’t just hype,”…