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Schneider Electric Appoints Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President of Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada

November 16, 2023 Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada. In this role, Cykoski is focusing on accelerating growth of Industrial Automation, inclusive of discrete, hybrid, and process manufacturing, in the United States and Canada. She will also…

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Introduction to Motion Controllers from Electromate

November 16, 2023 In the realm of automation and robotics, the precision and accuracy of movement is paramount. The brain behind these meticulous movements is the motion controller, a device designed to control the sequence, velocity, position, and torque of a mechanical system. Motion controllers play a pivotal role in a myriad of industries, from…

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EtherCAT: Powerful and Future-Proof Technology Plus an Active Community

Interview with Martin Rostan on 20 years of EtherCAT and the EtherCAT Technology Group November 16, 2023 EtherCAT offers numerous technological advantages, but it has also benefited immensely over the past two decades from the disclosure of the protocol and the foundation of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) related with it. In the following interview,…

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PULS Acquires Start-Up Wiferion

November 16, 2023 Wireless charging specialist Wiferion becomes our new business unit PULS Wireless. Wiferion’s customers will benefit from our engineering resources and global presence in production and application support. PULS has always been at the forefront of innovation in power supply technology. Recently, we have taken the unique opportunity to expand our business with…

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Proax Earns Great Place to Work® Certification

November 16, 2023 Proax Technologies, a leading Technical Automation Distributor, is excited to announce it has once again received Great Place to Work® certification. This is the 6th year in a row they have received this certification. This announcement follows an extensive and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada, based on…

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Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens Partnership

Providing tools and training to the next generation of Industry leaders November 16, 2023 Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens have announced the latest chapter in the organizations’ long-term partnership to provide students with industry-standard tools and training. Beginning this academic year, students in Seneca’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology will benefit from a Siemens donation of…

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Pilz’s New Safety Solutions for Mobile Robot Applications

Dynamic zone switching for higher flexibility November 16, 2023 For freely navigating mobile platforms, Pilz offers a comprehensive safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4, consisting of the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new functions for synchronisation monitoring, safety laser scanners PSENscan for productive area monitoring and various signal devices. The SecurityBridge firewall and PITmode for operating mode selection, consisting of PITreader with software block…

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Omron Launches V460 Handheld Barcode Reader with Intelligent Lighting for Reading of Difficult Part Marks and Labels

November 16, 2023 The V460 sets a new standard for usability The new Omron V460 handheld barcode reader provides an intelligent out-of-box reading experience to decode direct part marks and labels of a variety of sizes and distances, while seamlessly communicating to the most common PLC platforms. Leading automation solution provider, Omron Automation, launches its…

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IO-Link Safety: Communicate Safely at Field Level – In One System

November 16, 2023 With IO-Link Safety, the non-proprietary, standardised communication system IO-Link is now also available for functional safety With IO-Link Safety, the non-proprietary, standardised communication system IO-Link is now also available for functional safety. Safe, standardised point-to-point communication enables safety sensors and actuators to be integrated into any existing fieldbus system. IO-Link Safety is standardised worldwide in IEC 61139-2 and offers maximum…

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How Can Omron’s Certified System Integrator Partners Elevate Your Automation Solutions?

November 16, 2023 With so many companies offering system integrator services in the automation industry, finding the right partner can be a daunting task. At Omron, they understand the importance of seamless integration, efficient automation, and adaptable manufacturing process. That is why they introduced the Omron Certified Systems Integrator Program – a platform designed to…

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Festo Introduces Its Most Compact Parallel, Angled, and Radial Grippers

November 15, 2023 From recently completed production lines, Festo introduces a new generation of competitively priced compact grippers that offer a host of advantages for precision electronics and small part assembly. The DHPC parallel gripper offers ≤ 0.01 mm repetition accuracy, while its variants – the DHWC angle and DHRC radial gripper – offer ≤…

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Noark Offers a Complete Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes

November 14, 2023 Molded Case Switches as the name suggest are electro-mechanical device used in switching on or off an electrical circuit. These devices, unlike the Molded Case Circuit Breakers don’t offer protection against overcurrent faults or branch circuit protection. These devices are also important because they allow for the safe isolation of main circuits Noark…

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Elevating Industry Standards: Unveiling Noark Electric’s Commitment to Quality and Excellence

November 14, 2023 In the vast landscape of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, Noark Electric has not only established itself as a global leader but has become synonymous with unparalleled quality and service excellence. As a manufacturer specializing in motor controls and circuit protection for machinery manufacturers, control panel builders and electrical OEMs, the…

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Samsung C&T and ABB Enter Agreement to Expand Smart Building Capabilities

November 14, 2023 Samsung C&T’s property management system to integrate with ABB home automation, to extend smart connectivity from whole properties down to individual units To improve the livability and energy efficiency of large residential, commercial and multi-dwelling residential buildings, ABB Smart Buildings and Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group (‘Samsung C&T’) have entered…

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How the Latest Handheld Barcode Reader is Making it Easy for Users to Overcome Traceability Challenges

November 13, 2023 V460 is an advanced handheld barcode reader that has set a new standard for reading capabilities There are a variety of challenges that manufacturers face when trying to efficiently use traceability technology. Difficult to read direct part marks can hinder the performance of traceability in a production process. The V460 is an advanced…

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Do You Get the Most Out of Your Automation System?

How to choose the optimal motion control technology for you November 13, 2023 Emerson white paper helps you to determine the optimal motion control technology for your automation system Maximize the productivity and sustainability of your automation system designs and gain the competitive advantage your machines and production lines need with the right motion control technology. …