Automated solutions for battery recycling on the rise July 6, 2023 According to estimates, by 2025 some 600,000 tons of used batteries from electric passenger cars need to be recycled. Since batteries are energy storage devices made from valuable raw materials, this inevitably raises the question of sustainability. Festo therefore offers modular automation concepts in…
July 6, 2023 Guillevin Datacom has global expertise and a local approach for the distribution of data communication and infrastructure products. Today’s omnipresent network communication cabling is essential for connecting communication systems, making it important to have an edge in infrastructure for increased reliability and performance. An optimized network cabling infrastructure offers many benefits, including…
70 years of Endress+Hauser: customer forum, internal conferences and employee party in Basel July 6, 2023 A lavish party at the Swiss Messe Basel exhibition center for 5,500 Endress+Hauser employees marked the end of the Group’s anniversary week. In the days before, the company had welcomed 850 international guests to a customer forum on sustainability…
“Enormous Opportunities, Many of Which We Are Still Completely Unaware Of” July 6, 2023 Whether in production, assembly, material handling or logistics, industrial automation is being integrated into more and more processes across all industries and areas of business and it’s changing them from the bottom up. Cables and wires are like a nervous system….
July 6, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Siemens Canada recently completed their “Automate the Future Tour.” This cross-Canada tour showcased the most recent innovations in manufacturing and process technologies. Customers were invited to explore and engage with all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation solutions that are transforming operations and helping companies succeed in…
Comau Unveils “MI.RA/PICKER”, A Fully Automated Perception-Based Random Bin Picking Solution July 3, 2023 Comau introduces “MI.RA/PICKER”, an intelligent advanced automation solution for perception-based random bin picking. Adaptable to any brand of commercial robot, customized bin or customized gripper, the fully automated picking solution uses two high-resolution laser sensors and a central camera to autonomously…
July 3, 2023 Quality Vision International Inc (QVI®), a world-leading manufacturer of precision metrology systems, has announced that Keith E. Polidor has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 9th, 2023. Keith has had 23 years of experience with QVI, most recently as Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2016 and as QVI’s…
The FR-E810W inverter complements the existing FR-E800 series inverter family by operating from a 120V source – a common voltage source available throughout North America July 3, 2023 Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy…
Xcelerator, an open, scalable business platform to accelerate digital transformation in industry and infrastructure July 3, 2023 Siemens Canada partners with Dexterra Group to harness power of digital technologies To unlock the value of digitalization at speed and scale for its Canadian customers, Siemens has launched its global open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, in…
June 29, 2023 Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc.’s new Brantford facility will help build province’s EV supply chain The Ontario government is welcoming a $102.3 million investment by Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. a manufacturer of motor cores, the basic structure of the motor used in electric vehicles (EVs). This investment, to expand the company’s Canadian operations,…
June 29, 2023 Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 (EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert) for the Canadian market. EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 is the latest version of the world’s first software-centric industrial automation system, Schneider claims. The solution represents a new approach to designing, building,…
June 27, 2023 For a greater choice of payload and reach ABB Robotics is launching four new large robots, with 22 different variants, to the best performing large robot family on the market. Powered by ABB’s OmniCore™ controller their new robots come with best-in-class motion control to boost productivity, and enable double digit energy savings….
June 26, 2023 Automation technology helps manufacturing to be more economical and sparing on resources. Safe automation technology from Pilz supports their customers on the road to sustainable production. For a lower failure rate and increased availability and productivity. In short: for a long life for plant and machinery. That’s why Pilz has Industrial Security…
RS Group, the omni-channel industrial solutions provider consistently delivers innovative solutions and exceptional customer service while driving year-over-year (YOY) growth June 26, 2023 The omni-channel industrial solutions provider consistently delivers innovative solutions and exceptional customer service while driving year-over-year (YOY) growth. RS Group was announced by industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas as its…
June 26, 2023 To boost future growth, drive innovation and increase resilience, Siemens presented its investment strategy which includes €2 billion mainly for new manufacturing capacity as well as innovation labs, education centers and other own sites. Siemens announced a new high-tech factory in Singapore, to serve the booming Southeast Asia markets. “Our technologies address…
Intrinsic and Siemens collaboration to make industrial robotics more accessible and usable for manufacturing SMEs June 26, 2023 Intrinsic, an Alphabet company, and Siemens have teamed up to explore integrations and interfaces between Intrinsic’s robotics software, which is designed for easy use of AI-based capabilities, and Siemens Digital Industries with their open and interoperable portfolio…