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Orders Officially Open for “OMNIedge” IoT Service for Manufacturing’s AI Diagnostic Service (ADV) for Rotary Components

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…

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A Stalling Automation Transformation: SevenSense Asks “Why Do Only 6 Percent Of Warehouses Use AGV’s?”

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…

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Cosen Saws to Showcase Innovative Sawing Solutions at EASTEC 2023

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…

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Off To The Third Dimension: Safe 3d Environment Perception from SICK Sensor Intelligence

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…

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Schneider Electric Appoints Hugo Lafontaine As New Lead Industry Business Leader In Canada

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…

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Vision Research Launches Phantom T4040 With New 4.2-Mpx BSI High-speed Image Sensor

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…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Releases System Recorder Module to Simplify Maintenance Data Management

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…

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How AIMS Improves Safety for Tool Manufacturers

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….

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Ontario Introducing New Investment Tax Credit for Manufacturers

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….

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ABB Reveals an Additional 8.56 Billion Cubic Meters of Wastewater a Year Needs to be Treated to Meet UN Goals

March 21, 2023 Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic meters and investment in an additional 4691 treatment facilities per year is required to meet United Nations (UN) goals2. These are the findings of independent research commissioned by ABB ahead of World Water Day (WWD) on March 22, 2023. As the…

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Weidmüller’s LED Systems and TwinCap Remote Maintenance System

Power of the Future: Weidmüller Equips DemoSATH Floating Wind Turbine with Interior Lighting and Bolt Monitoring March 21, 2023 Weidmüller’s LED Systems and TwinCap Remote Maintenance System. The future of offshore wind lies beyond the flat shores. Floating wind turbines can generate electricity at almost any sea depth, thus offering outstanding potential for CO2 reduction….

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Omron Exhibits Collaborative Robot at Meadow Glens STEM Night to Give Students Hands-On Automation Experience

March 21, 2023 Meadow Glens Elementary School held its 6th STEM Night that offers students hands-on experience for science, technology, engineering, and math. Omron Automation Americas attended the STEM Night event at Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. STEM Night is a highly acclaimed event that features exciting, immersive exhibits and activities that get…

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Ontario Building Training Centre

Building and upgrading training centre facilities will help prepare workers to tackle the labour shortage To help tackle the province’s labour shortage and get more people into rewarding careers in the skilled trades, the Ontario government is investing $224 million more to build and upgrade training centres. The province also plans to invest $75 million…

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Festo’s New DHOP Advances Lab Automation with High-Throughput Pipetting with Closed-Loop Control

March 21, 2023 The DHOP seamlessly integrates with Festo’s world-class mechatronic systems Festo’s new DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications delivers consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. In so doing, it assures the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback where devices are frequently required to handle many liquids. …