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Nidec-Shimpo’s FLEXWAVE Precision Reducers are Essential for Use in Communications Satellites’ Antennas

Two FLEXWAVE reducers are used in each of the satellite’s round antennas February 9, 2023 Nidec-Shimpo Corporation announced that precision control reducers of its FLEXWAVE series have been adopted to control the antennas of communications satellites produced by Canadian artificial satellite manufacturer MDA Ltd. (“MDA”). MDA, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, manufactures and sells artificial satellites,…

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Cosen Saws, Advantages of Cosen Automatic Dual Column Band Saws

Cosen Saws’ automatic dual column saws provide many advantages that increase efficiency February 8, 2023 Cosen Saws, a leading manufacturer of industrial sawing equipment offers a variety of automatic dual columns band saws with round capacities ranging from 12″ to 40″. Cosen Saws automatic dual column band saws are designed to meet the demands of…

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ABB Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023 by Forbes Magazine

February 8, 2023 Forbes magazine has released its annual ranking of Canada’s best employers for 2023 and for the eighth year, ABB is among the most recognized employers in the country. The ranking was based on a survey of more than 12,000 Canadians employed by companies and institutions with a minimum of 500 employees. Participants were asked…

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Digitalization: What Will it Take for People to Accept it and its Benefits?

February 8, 2023 Digitalization: what will it take for people to accept it and its benefits? What do reluctance in boarding a pilotless plane or riding in a driverless vehicle and the digital twin have in common? From the everyday individual to engineers, people are often hesitant to accept and adopt new technology in their…

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ABB Robotics Shaping Today’s and Tomorrow’s Workforce

February 8, 2023 ABB’s extensive experience and portfolio of robotic solutions assist educational institutions with the product support and training needed to incorporate robots into learning programs. More Information ABB Robotics Related Story ABB Robotics Academy Online Learning ABB’s online learning content is free of charge and can be viewed on any PC, MAC, smartphone,…

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Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Fifth Time in 2023

Award recognizes Emerson’s leading global industrial software and IoT expertise provided through the power of Plantweb with AspenTech February 8, 2023 Global technology and software company Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has been named the IoT Breakthrough 2023 “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” for the fifth time — an honor the company also received in 2018,…

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Emerson Launches Ovation Green, a Dedicated Renewable Power Technology and Software Portfolio

Ovation Green will help producers navigate the emerging sustainable energy economy February 8, 2023 Emerson has combined its comprehensive power expertise and renewable energy capabilities into the Ovation™ Green portfolio to help power generation companies meet the needs of customers navigating the transition to green energy generation and storage. By uniting the recently acquired Mita-Teknik software and technology with…

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Proax Technologies Becomes an Authorized Distributor of Zimmer Group

February 8, 2023 Proax Technologies Ltd. is proud to announce that we are now an authorized distributor of the Zimmer Group, the market and technology leader in clamping and braking elements. Zimmer Group offers more than 4,000 variants for profile and circular shaft guides and a wide range of guide systems for all manufacturers. Zimmer Group is also…

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dataFEED OPC Suite Extended from Softing Industrial Now Supports the Integration of Production Data from XML Files

The new “File Read” function of dataFEED OPC Suite Extended V5.25 enables access to process data available via XML files February 8, 2023 dataFEED OPC Suite Extended is an all-in-one solution for OPC communication and cloud connectivity, providing access to controllers and IoT devices of leading manufacturers. With the new File Read functionality, the suite…

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KMP 600-S diffDrive: New Avenues for Intralogistics

February 7, 2023 A compact powerhouse meets the highest safety requirements: The new generation of the KMP 600-S diffDrive expands KUKA’s portfolio of mobile platforms. The KMP 600-S diffDrive is fast – up to two meters per second – and equally safe, thanks to laser scanners and 3D object detection. This collision-free coworker takes intralogistics…

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Open Industry 4.0 Alliance: KUKA Appoints New Chairman of the Board

February 7, 2023 With its reorganization, the Alliance is continuing its consistent scaling course. A central component is further internationalization in order to support European industry in the global challenges surrounding the digitalization of industry. “In 2023, we will enter a new phase with the alliance,” says Dr. Christian Liedtke. “In particular, we will continue to drive…

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KUKA Showcases Automation for Human/Machine Collaboration at ATX West

February 7, 2023 During the ATX West show, KUKA Robotics showcased several new technologies geared specifically for safely automating those manufacturing processes where humans interact with robots on a regular basis. Among those technologies were the new LBR iisy cobot, the new KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive automated mobile platform and the company’s LBR iiwa robot…

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Introducing Symphony® Plus: ABB’s Latest Distributed Control System Release Helps Accelerate Digital Transformation in Process Automation

February 6, 2023 ABB has launched its latest release of ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus distributed control system (DCS) to further support digital transformation for power generation and water industries. With more than 40 years’ experience of total plant automation, the latest version of Symphony® Plus will further support customers’ digital journey through a simplified and secure…

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Cobots by UR Help Manufacturers to Overcome the Labour Shortage

February 6, 2023 Universal Robots (UR) is on the cutting edge with its industrial automation solutions, particularly collaborative robot arms (or “cobots”), which are available from Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. A major benefit of UR cobots is their ability to fill urgent labour gaps, especially during the current international labour crisis. With worldwide industry handicapped by…

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Eplan Partner Network: Maximum Customer Benefits for the Digital Transformation

February 6, 2023 The Eplan Partner Network was founded over two years ago and around sixty companies have joined in the meantime. Strategic partners such as Phoenix Contact, Siemens and Rockwell Automation, plus technology partners – including ABB, Lapp Kabel, Wago and Weidmüller – come together under one guiding principle: providing the highest degree of…

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Ontario Launches Hydrogen Innovation Fund

Program will kickstart opportunities for hydrogen to contribute to Ontario’s clean electricity grid February 6, 2023 The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for hydrogen to be integrated into Ontario’s clean electricity system, including hydrogen electricity storage. This…