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Moxa Launches High-bandwidth Ethernet Switch Portfolio to Speed Up Data-driven Transformation of Industrial Applications

July 12, 2024 Industrial digital transformation drives extensive deployment of IoT and AI-enabled technologies, requiring high-bandwidth networks offering low latency and higher data transfer speeds. Moxa announced its new MRX Series Layer 3 rackmount Ethernet switches that support 64 ports with up to 16 ports of 10GbE speed to accelerate data aggregation for industrial applications, and…

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Arlington’s Furred Wall Box™ Makes Challenging Outlet Box Installations Easy

July 12, 2024 There’s NO NEED to break out concrete block… install furring strips… or foam around the box. Arlington’s UL Listed, large volume Furred Wall Box mounts to 1×2 drywall furring strips – or a concrete block wall between furring strips. Allows installers to place a box / outlet where needed. Single and two-gang styles. Arlington’s…

GoodWe Expands Presence in Canada Through Partnership with Guillevin Co.
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GoodWe Expands Presence in Canada Through Partnership with Guillevin Co.

July 11, 2024 GoodWe, a global leader in solar inverters and smart energy solutions, recently announced its entry into the Canadian market through an exclusive distribution agreement with Guillevin Co., a top electrical distributor. This agreement marks GoodWe’s first step into the Canadian market, strategically strengthening its position in North America. Michael Mendik, Country Manager…

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Siemens Awarded Platinum Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating 2024

July 11, 2024 Siemens has received 80 points in the latest EcoVadis Sustainability Rating and was awarded with the highest recognition – the Platinum medal. With this score, the technology company ranks in the top one percent of about 73,000 companies that were assessed worldwide by EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Since…

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Omron Announces Jeff Hall’s Appointment to Automation Alley’s Board of Directors

July 11, 2024 Jeff Hall has joined the board of directors at Automation Alley, an association aiming to boost innovation and success in Michigan’s tech and manufacturing sectors. Omron Automation has announced that Jeff Hall, a key member of our leadership team, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Automation Alley. This appointment…

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Emerson SolaHD Industrial Rack Mount On-Line UPS Improves User Interface and Lead Time

July 11, 2024 Emerson has announced the new Series D update to the family of proven SolaHD industrial rack mount on-line uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). The new SolaHD S4KD Series replaces the current S4KC Series, offering significant user interface improvements and other design upgrades to increase reliability and product availability. The S4KD is an on-line…

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Temposonics R-Series Position Sensors: The Ultimate in Industrial Motion Control

July 11, 2024 Temposonics, a leading provider of magnetostrictive linear position technology, is proud to announce the expansion of its successful R-Series Position Sensor product family. These sensors are designed to offer the highest performance, accuracy, and reliability for industrial motion control applications. The R-Series Position Sensors now come in various versions to suit different…

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Endress+Hauser Boosts R+D Spending in 2023 by 10%, Adds Patents, Patent Applications in All Product Sectors

July 10, 2024 There is no slackening the pace of innovation at Endress+Hauser. Last year, the global measurement and automation technology firm launched 20 new products and introduced over 1,100 new device options. Customers also benefitted from new tools and improved processes. The family-owned company also filed 257 patent applications for new inventions and 723…

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Humber Students Win Gold and Silver at Skills Canada

July 9, 2024 The gold was in Mechatronics Team of Two while silver was Electronics Humber students have returned from the Skills Canada National Competition triumphant with a gold and silver medal. The annual competition gives students an opportunity to show off the skills they’ve learned in their programs as they compete against their peers from across…

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Ontario Supporting Innovation in the Life Sciences

July 8, 2024 Life Sciences Innovation Fund helping to advance homegrown medical technologies The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help 11 companies in the life sciences sector develop and launch made-in-Ontario health care technologies and innovations. “These investments signal our government’s continued commitment to promoting the very best of Ontario’s life sciences sector,”…

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Province Investing in Hydroelectric Energy in Eastern Ontario

July 8, 2024 Refurbishments will create 500 good-paying jobs and provide reliable, affordable and clean energy to power growth The Ontario government is expanding and refurbishing clean electricity generation by announcing support for Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) approximately $1 billion investment to refurbish eight hydroelectric generating stations in Eastern Ontario. This infrastructure program would secure…

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Ontario and Alberta Partnering to Create More Opportunities for Internationally Trained Skilled Workers

July 8, 2024 New agreement will help remove barriers to fill gaps in the skilled labour market The governments of Ontario and Alberta are supporting a framework for collaboration on international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. This partnership will put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition and encourage…

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Ontario Added 9,800 Jobs in June, Mostly in Manufacturing

July 8, 2024 Province promoting business competitiveness and strengthening cross-border relationships to fuel job creation Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on July 5th’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added 9,800 jobs in June, including 8,600 jobs in the manufacturing sector. “For the…

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Siemens Announces $14M Modernization and Expansion of Drummondville Plant

July 4, 2024 Siemens Canada is investing approximately $14 million in a multi-phased modernization of its 10,400 sq m manufacturing facility located in Drummondville, Quebec, with the aim to optimize overall efficiency and capacity of the plant and position it for future growth. Plans for the facility, which has been making electrical products for the…

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How ExTech Borescopes Solve Inspection Challenges 

July 4, 2024 By Rob Milner, Questions by Krystie Johnston FLIR recently announced the release of the Extech BR450W Series of video borescopes for inspecting difficult-to-reach targets. The two models (the BR450W-D Dual HD Wireless and BR450W-A2 Two-Way Articulating Wireless) offer several features to address the challenges of viewing restricted targets. Rob Milner, Director Global…

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iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track System from Rockwell Automation Enables Faster, More Flexible Motion Across Higher Payloads

July 4, 2024 The iTRAK® 5750 Intelligent Track System provides companies the opportunity to redefine machine productivity using faster, smarter and more flexible motion. It expands the Rockwell Automation iTRAK portfolio with a specialized design that is optimized for higher payload applications. The system replaces the mechanical components and complex linkages of traditional conveyor systems,…