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Digital Revolution in Transformer Substations

December 20, 2024 The energy sector is under a lot of pressure. German distribution grid operators need to get their infrastructure ready for the energy transition and fast. By 2030, some 80 percent of electricity is to be generated from renewable sources. A pilot project at naturenergie netze GmbH is demonstrating how transformer substations can…

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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Canadian Commercial Corporation Sign Letter of Understanding to Cooperate on Global Expansion of Nuclear Energy

December 11, 2024 Agreement comes as Canada works to strengthen nuclear partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Canada’s government-to-government contracting agency, are pleased to announce that they have signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) to collaborate on the pursuit of…

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Ontario Expands Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Province’s History

December 11, 2024 7,500 megawatts of new energy resources will support growing population and help keep electricity costs down The Ontario government is expanding the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history by 50 per cent to meet soaring energy demand. The government has increased the target for the procurement from 5,000 megawatts (MW)…

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In Manila, Philippines, Minister Ng Concludes Canada’s Largest Team Canada Trade Mission

December 11, 2024 The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her highly successful visit to the Philippines. While in Manila, she engaged with more than 300 representatives of over 190 Canadian organizations who were taking part in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the…

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Innovations in Terminal Blocks: Towards More Efficiency and Sustainability

December 10, 2024 In this rapidly changing world of industrial automation, the terminal blocks remain some of the unsung heroes. Small but mighty, they make sure that connections are seamless and that all machinery and systems which constitute modern industries are running smoothly. But like everything else in technology, they too have not remained static….

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Schneider Electric Announces New Solutions to Address the Energy and Sustainability Challenges Spurred by AI

December 4, 2024 Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today accelerated its end-to-end AI-ready data center solutions with new announcements that address the urgent energy and sustainability challenges driven by high demand for AI systems. The first part of the announcement is a new data center reference design,…

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New Water-Quality Panels are Compact, All-In-One Monitoring Solutions

December 2, 2024 Endress+Hauser is launching a smart, easy way to incorporate water quality monitoring throughout utilities and process plants: Factory-assembled analytical panels equipped with the latest Memosens 2.0 sensor technology. These compact panels, for either drinking water quality or disinfection monitoring, are ready-to-go. Installation and commissioning are extremely simple, requiring operators to just affix…

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Grey Is the New Colour: Phoenix Contact Moves Over to Unprinted Packaging

December 2, 2024 Phoenix Contact is changing its item packaging over to unprinted folding cartons, both nationally and internationally. The packaging can therefore be reused – in the spirit of a sustainable circular economy. The colorful packaging used by Phoenix Contact for decades will soon become a thing of the past. Unprinted packaging is the way into…

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How to Install a Solid State Relay (SSR) to Get Optimal Performances ?

November 27, 2024 In order to get the optimal performances of your solid state relay (SSR) you need to follow celduc’s mounting instructions. Here are celduc’s top 6  tips for an optimal installation of SSRs. 1-Heatsink mount to allow heat dissipation 2-Using a thermal interface 3-Do not mount SSR on a plastic or painted surface 4-Screw terminals…

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FLO Confirms FLO Station Eligibility for ZEVIP Funding in 2024

November 21, 2024 FLO confirms that all FLO commercial charging stations remain eligible for ZEVIP funding under this new federal directive Canada recently announced trade measures impacting vehicles from China and limiting eligibility under the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to electric vehicle (EV) charging products manufactured in countries that have negotiated free…

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FLO’s Louis Tremblay Named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Quebec in 2024

November 21, 2024  FLO’s President and CEO, Louis Tremblay, was named an EY Entrepreneur of The Year for Quebec and recognized for his value creation, purpose-driven leadership and the impact of his work on the communities around him.   Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the EY Entrepreneur of The Year program recognizes entrepreneurs who continuously repaint and reframe Canada’s economy…

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Eaton Expands its Montreal Innovation Center Focused on R&D for the Energy Transition

November 12, 2024 Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening. After developing cutting-edge software in the region for nearly 40 years, last year the company announced its Innovation Center focused on the research and development…

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Eaton’s Battery Configuration Switch Provides EV Charging Flexibility

November 12, 2024 Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced it has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market its battery configuration switch (BCS), an advanced solution for 400-volt/800-volt dual string battery packs in electrified vehicles. This innovative, integrated, bi-stable device for parallel/series reconfiguration allows 800-volt vehicles to effectively charge via a 400-volt charger,…

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How the NX102 Controller Streamlines Machine Automation with EtherCAT and CIP Safety

November 12, 2024 In today’s manufacturing landscape, the complexity of machine control systems often leads to increased costs, extended implementation times, and challenging maintenance requirements. Omron’s NX102 Machine Automation Controller addresses these challenges head-on by seamlessly integrating EtherCAT motion control and CIP Safety functionality into a single, powerful platform. Simplified Network Architecture Through Integration The NX102 controller…

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New Emerson Solution Reduces Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions for Manufacturers

November 7, 2024 Energy Manager simplifies electricity monitoring, tracking real-time use to identify opportunities that can minimize waste and reduce emissions by up to 30% Emerson has launched its new Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring with quick setup and intuitive operation. Ready out of the box,…

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Emerson Showcased Packaging Solutions that Advance Future of Automation at PACK EXPO 2024

November 7, 2024 Global technology, software and engineering leader Emerson exhibited its latest Floor to CloudTM packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Chicago, November 3-6, 2024. Advancing the boundless future of automation, Emerson factory automation solutions and its Floor to Cloud approach empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to…