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Emerson Expands Automation Leadership With Agreement to Acquire Flexim

Acquisition enhances Emerson’s intelligent devices portfolio with innovative ultrasonic technology November 23, 2023 Emerson has announced a definitive agreement to acquire FLEXIM Emerson has announced a definitive agreement to acquire FLEXIM Flexible Industriemeßtechnik GmbH (“Flexim”), a global leader in clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases and steam. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Flexim brings highly…

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Oil And Gas Industry Faces Moment of Truth – And Opportunity to Adapt – As Clean Energy Transitions Advance

November 23, 2023 Oil and gas producers must choose between contributing to a deepening climate crisis or becoming part of the solution by embracing the shift to clean energy, IEA special report says Oil and gas producers face pivotal choices about their role in the global energy system amid a worsening climate crisis fuelled in…

ABB Launches IRB 930 SCARA Robot to Transform Pick-And-Place and Assembly Operations
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ABB Launches IRB 930 SCARA Robot to Transform Pick-And-Place and Assembly Operations

November 23, 2023 ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial SCARA robot portfolio with the addition of the IRB 930. The new robot, compromising three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new growth opportunities in traditional and new markets. “Our latest SCARA addition broadens…

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New Economy Canada Unites Business, Indigenous and Labour Leaders to Boost Canada’s Economic Competitiveness

November 21, 2023 New Economy Canada brings together diverse industrial sectors with prominent labour and Indigenous organizations Securing Canada’s long-term competitiveness in a quickly decarbonizing global economy is the focus of New Economy Canada, a newly launched non-partisan initiative uniting business, Indigenous and labour leaders at the forefront of this transition. With over 45 members,…

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Noark Electric and EPLAN Partner with 4,500 New Components

November 17, 2023 Noark Electric is proud to announce that they have partnered with EPLAN to provide over 4,500 new components to their Data Portal, a step that will improve the level of high-quality electrical components available to North American businesses. What Does Noark Electric Provide? Noark Electric is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of low-voltage…

Universal Robots Responds to Demand and Doubles UR20 Cobot Production Ahead of Schedule
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Universal Robots Responds to Demand and Doubles UR20 Cobot Production Ahead of Schedule

November 17, 2023 Universal Robots, a global leader in collaborative robotics, has announced that high demand for its new UR20 cobot has led the company to accelerate production timelines. The UR20 has quickly become the go-to choice for manufacturers seeking a long reach, heavy-payload cobot, prompting Universal Robots to double production capacity to meet customer…

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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…