March 27, 2023 Under the motto “Intelligent intralogistics – experience the flow”, Siemens is presenting the holistic digital twin of a real logistics center at this year’s Logimat. The logistics and intralogistics industry finds itself in a rapidly changing and demanding environment: increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability, the shortage of labor, and cybersecurity…
March 27, 2023 TDK Corporation presents the B82559A*A033 series of new shielded EPCOS ERU33 high-current chokes for through-hole mounting. Designed for high saturation currents from 32 A to 83 A at 100 °C, the six new types cover a range of inductance values from 3.2 µH to 10 µH. DC resistances are as low as 0.85 mΩ or 1.2 mΩ, depending on…
March 27, 2023 ABB has launched a unique way to remotely monitor UPS systems, further expanding its ecosystem of digital tools for smart power supplies and sustainable energy management. The ABB Ability™ SmartTracker provides 24-7 remote monitoring of critical uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and gives users data-driven insights to improve energy efficiency and power supply resilience….
March 27, 2023 The governments of Ontario and Canada are welcoming a $40 million investment by VueReal Inc., a made-in-Ontario start-up located in Waterloo. This investment, supported by $10.5 million in joint funding, will boost local manufacturing, strengthen cleantech innovation and create 75 new, good-paying jobs. “VueReal’s investment is a vote of confidence in Ontario’s world-class workforce…
Five times the distance: allegedly the world’s first cable for hanging applications suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE March 24, 2023 igus®, a leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced a new hybrid cable for SEW EURODRIVE’s MOVILINK® DDI technology. A unique aramid support element gives the CFSPECIAL.192 500% more tensile strength than a…
March 24, 2023 OTTO Motors recently unveiled its newest AMR, OTTO 600, the toughest and most nimble AMR in its class. With the launch, the company now offers the most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market. OTTO 600 unlocks important new workflows with its ability to move pallets, carts and other payloads up to…
March 24, 2023 Companies can help catalyze a growing opportunity by prioritizing data privacy, says CABA report prepared by Harbor Research. A CABA research report analyzes barriers to adoption and future opportunities in the current connected home and artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and proposes key recommendations for market participants to shape the development of this…
AI Predicts Rotary Component Abnormalities and Failures and Specifies Recommended Maintenance March 24, 2023 THK is now offering the brand-new AI Diagnostic Service (ADV), following the rotary component solution for its “OMNIedge” IoT service for the manufacturing industry. The maintenance of motors, pumps, fans, and other rotary components that are indispensable for process automation in…
March 24, 2023 Warehouse automation situation No one argues against the potential benefits that automation can bring to the logistic operations. There is consensus across the industry that automated material handling and transport will: increase efficiency, profitability, safety, and robustness to labor fluctuations. Still, according to a G2 report, only 6% of warehouses used automated guided…
Cosen Saws is excited to be exhibiting its latest band saw machines to a wide audience of manufacturing professionals at EASTEC 2023 March 24, 2023 Cosen Saws is one of the world’s leading band saw manufacturers with a diverse product line and a sales and service network covering all of North America. Cosen is proud…
March 24, 2023 Production and logistics processes are highly dynamic. The requirements on innovative safety solutions are increasing. Until now, 2D LiDAR sensors were used for two-dimensional hazardous area protection. The world’s first 3D time-of-flight camera with a Performance Level c safety certification, safeVisionary2, now opens up new safety applications with its three-dimensional protective field. Extended…
March 24, 2023 Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Hugo Lafontaine to the position of Vice President, Industry, Canada. Hugo will lead the company’s automation business in Canada, bringing smart, connected and sustainable digital technology and next-generation solutions to guide the advancement of industries of the future. Quote from Lafontaine “Industry 4.0 is an important driver for innovation and economic…
March 24, 2023 Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, introduces its Phantom T4040 high-speed camera, surpassing the frame rate capabilities of other high-resolution, high-speed cameras and featuring an updated platform that is 50 percent lighter than the closest equivalent model. The T4040 camera features a groundbreaking back side illuminated (BSI) 2560 x…
March 23, 2023 The new iQ-R Series System Recorder Module helps customers troubleshoot difficult or inconsistent machine errors to reduce downtime, maintenance costs, and the need to be on-site with the machine Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the new iQ-R Series System Recorder Module that efficiently assists programmers in determining a machine’s malfunction root cause…
March 23, 2023 By Jan Irzyk, AIMS Product Manager at ANCA CNC Machines The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times….
Government taking further action to bring more manufacturing jobs back to Ontario with New Investment Tax Credit March 23, 2023 To attract additional investment in the province’s economy, the Ontario government is announcing plans for a new Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to help local manufacturers grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs….