March 11, 2024 CNL researchers designing a field deployable manipulator look to redefine work with radioactive materials A “hot cell” is the common term for a shielded nuclear radiation containment chamber that allows nuclear operators to safely perform work on highly radioactive materials using mechanical manipulators. The specialized facilities are not only expensive to build,…
March 11, 2024 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to construct a near surface disposal facility (NSDF) on the site In January 2024, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to amend the licence for Chalk River Laboratories, authorizing Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to construct a near surface disposal facility (NSDF) on the site. The Commission…
March 11, 2024 Agreement complements the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Canada reflecting a new partnership on fusion energy The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), have signed a collaboration framework agreement to partner on the development of technologies in relation to the management…
March 11, 2024 For commercial applications where airborne contaminants are present, HPS general-purpose encapsulated transformers offer a cost-effective solution that prioritizes safety, quality and ease of installation and maintenance. The core and coil are completely encapsulated in epoxy and silica, providing excellent protection against airborne particles and moisture build-up inside the transformer enclosure. Designed for…
March 11, 2024 LOVATO Electric updates its existing range of contactors with a new construction size. The new contactors are rated 265A, 330A e 400A AC-3 (400V) for motor control applications, 450A, 500A e 600A in AC-1 category. They are available in both 3- and 4-pole versions. The new size, to better adapt to market…
March 11, 2024 Easy Configuration & Advanced Programmability with POSITAL’s Measuring Wheel Encoder POSITAL’s measuring wheels and accessories, combined with the company’s versatile IXARC encoders, can be a convenient and accurate way of measuring linear motion in applications such as conveyer systems or the manufacture of rolled products. Recent enhancements to POSITAL’s programmable encoders have…
Festo integrates cobots from different manufacturers in a 7th- axis solution for bin picking March 8, 2024 Festo introduces the company’s comprehensive selection of electric and pneumatic components for intralogistics motion automation – pushing and sorting, gripping and picking, and lifting and conveying “No material handling competitor comes close to Festo’s breadth of electric and…
March 8, 2024 Fleming College is pleased to announce its involvement in two funded research projects recently announced by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster These projects mark a significant step forward in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices and environmental stewardship using artificial intelligence. Researchers from Fleming College’s Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP) and the Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial…
March 8, 2024 Thanks to an adjustable sound cone and small dead zone, the new Leuze ultrasonic sensors of the 420B and 412B series can be used for many different applications. If you’re a system operator looking to reduce the number of different sensors used in your systems, the 420B and 412B series from Leuze…
March 7, 2024 How Lena Risse went from tool grinding apprentice to ANCA Female Machinist of the Year Like many people, Lena Risse didn’t know what career to pursue when she entered young adulthood in 2017. Now she’s won ANCA’s inaugural Female Machinist of the Year contest. Lena studied media technology at a university for…
March 7, 2024 The latest version of Comau Roboshop Next Gen software now fully integrates with RoboDK, bringing unparalleled benefits to the world of automation RoboDK, a pioneer in the world of robotics simulation and offline programming, announces its strategic partnership with Comau, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and robot manufacturer. The latest…
March 7, 2024 Vision Research Launches Phantom C321 Air High-Speed Camera, Expanding Testing Capabilities in Demanding Airborne Applications Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro® C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro…
March 7, 2024 Ruland Manufacturing’s new standard inch-to-metric rigid couplings give users a wider range of off-the-shelf couplings Ruland Manufacturing now offers rigid couplings with inch-to-metric bores as a standard product, giving users a wider range of off-the-shelf couplings. This expansion is the latest addition to the company’s inch-to-metric, standard coupling product line that includes…
March 7, 2024 New Si2-Pro, Si2-LD, and Si2-PD models provide best-in-class performance, decision support, fleet management and enterprise data integration with new on-screen gas leak quantification, partial discharge assessment, and mechanical fault measurement FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the expansion of its versatile Si-Series of acoustic imaging cameras with three models in the new Si2 family,…
March 7, 2024 Siemens has announced the launch of new Gridscale X software with the release of a Gridscale X Network Model Manager in the US and Canada. The product allows ISOs (independent system operators) and TSOs (transmission system operators) to centrally manage their network data with a Digital Twin of the power grid for…
March 7, 2024 New agreement includes commitment to build community infrastructure to support economic development in the area The Ontario government, Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have signed an agreement to develop community infrastructure projects that could support future development opportunities in the area, including building all-seasons roads to the mineral-rich Ring…