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Smart Buildings: the Smart Choice for Sustainability

October 17, 2023 By Ali Dika The sustainability benefits of smart homes are well publicised and those of us who have digital power outlets, smart thermostats and automatic lights know firsthand about the energy and cost savings. However, much less discussed is the broader adoption of smart building technology by companies and industries. With buildings…

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Rittal: Maximum Protection and Efficient Workflows for the Process and Oil and Gas Industry

October 17, 2023 Maximum system availability is imperative! In the process industry, failure of a single component often brings the whole process to a standstill. Plant and equipment must thus be afforded maximum protection. As operational readiness is a matter of system-relevant importance, Rittal places a particular focus on the high durability of all components…

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Industrial Process Control Learning Systems from Festo

October 17, 2023 Find your Learning System Discover a cost- and space-savvy way to build universal skills in measurement, operation, control, optimization, and troubleshooting of industrial process control loops with the industrial process control learning system. Designed for learning environments, the systems are sturdy, safe, fully customizable to meet various training requirements, and backboned by…

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Omron Advances Panel Solutions with MY-GS-R Relay, Empowering Users with Enhanced Operational Visibility and Efficiency

October 17, 2023 The new MY-GS-R relay advances panel solutions with additions that allow users to verify the relay’s operational state with absolute certainty. Industry automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas adds advancements to its’ panel solutions with the new MY-GS-R relay. This addition allows users to verify the operational state accurately, while encompassing the…

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Omron’s K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor: Predictive Maintenance Reduces Downtime

Reduce unplanned downtime, increase response time, and focus on predictive maintenance with Omron’s new K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor October 17, 2023 Effective and exhaustive temperature monitoring has traditionally been performed by skilled workers who are adept with using special thermal monitoring equipment to identify potential concerns. These inspections, however, are becoming increasingly complicated because of…

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New Safety Locking Device PSENmlock Mini

Strong guard locking. Small and simple to install. October 17, 2023 The new safety locking device PSENmlock mini for personnel protection expands Pilz’s portfolio of safety switches with guard locking. With its compact design of just 30x30x159 mm, PSENmlock mini is ideal for space-critical applications, such as flaps or covers for example. This small safety locking device has a holding…

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ABB To Push Boundaries of Methane Emissions Monitoring with Funding from U.S. Department of Energy

October 17, 2023 ABB has received significant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to design an Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform that will advance the development of new and innovative methane measurement, monitoring and mitigation technologies in the United States….

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Arc Furnace Breaker Upgrade Forging Stronger Production Future for North American Steel Giant

October 17, 2023 Finkl Steel® has resolved long-standing production and maintenance issues at its Canadian facility in Sorel, Quebec, since switching up to ABB’s VD4-AF1 vacuum arc furnace circuit breaker. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of forging die, plastic mold and die casting tool steels, processing over 200,000 tons of steel each year…

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CoreTigo’s Industrial Wireless Automation for Enhanced Flexibility and Capacity at Rockwell Automation Fair 2023

October 17, 2023 CoreTigo will be demonstrating its industrial wireless automation solutions at numerous locations during Rockwell Automation Fair 2023, November 6th to November 11th at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, in Massachusetts. At Stand 442 CoreTigo will be showcasing its innovative IO-Link Wireless technology, which is the enabler of numerous advanced wireless industrial automation solutions…

Beckhoff to Showcase Cabinetless Machine Control, Adaptive Automation, and New Vision at ADM Toronto 2023
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Beckhoff to Showcase Cabinetless Machine Control, Adaptive Automation, and New Vision at ADM Toronto 2023

October 17, 2023 Based on flexible and scalable PC-based automation, MX-System, XPlanar, machine vision, and other innovations help empower Canadian leaders in packaging, food and beverage processing, pharma, and beyond At Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo (ADM) Toronto 2023, Beckhoff will showcase Canadian market leaders in packaging, food and beverage processing, pharma and beyond how…

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Governments of Canada and Ontario finalize agreement with Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. for new plant in Loyalist Township

Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain October 17, 2023 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. The facility will manufacture cathode…

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Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support

October 16, 2023 Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support Some businesses require more vendor support than most because of the size or complexity of their operations. For such customers, Endress+Hauser Canada has added a Premium tier to its Smart Support program with additional remote support features and an even…

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ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour

October 13, 2023 According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey from ABB, 68% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 69 percent globally. This costs the typical Canadian business* close to 242,000 CAD per hour, compared to 170,000 CAD globally. Despite this, 19% percent of Canadian businesses surveyed…

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ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $125,000 Per Hour

Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability, emphasizing the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships October 13, 2023 • Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability, emphasizing the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships• An outage lasting for an…

Ontario Welcomes Siemens’ $150 Million Investment to Establish New Technology Centre in Oakville
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Ontario Investing in Hydrogen to Fuel Province’s Growing Economy

Innovative projects will explore opportunities to expand the use of hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel October 12, 2023 The Ontario government announced the first six projects that will receive funding through the new Hydrogen Innovation Fund, which will kickstart and develop opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen to serve as a clean fuel while strengthening the…

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SSP Magnetic Locking RFID Non-Contact Safety Switches from AutomationDirect

October 12, 2023 SSP Magnetic Locking RFID Non-Contact Safety Switches from AutomationDirect AutomationDirect has added SSP magnetic locking RFID non-contact safety switches to their portfolio of safety products.  The SSP safety switches monitor and lock machine guards, doors, windows, or other machinery. These safety switches combine both magnetic locking and RFID technology to provide tamper-proof…