July 19, 2023 AutomationDirect has added the 10 (1 inch), 15 (1.5 inches), and 40 (40mm) series of SureFrame rails, in standard and light weights. These new rails are offered with a UV-resistant black anodized finish, which provides a new aesthetic option in addition to the standard clear anodized finish that is available for all…
ATRO modular industrial robot system with additional link modules July 19, 2023 Modularity and flexibility also facilitate multi-arm robots The modular industrial robot system ATRO (Automation Technology for Robotics) from Beckhoff was first presented to the public in 2022. Fast-forward to today, and more link modules are now being added to increase the flexibility of…
July 19, 2023 Manage furnaces safely with the small controllers PNOZmulti 2 With the base unit PNOZ m B1 Burner from the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2, you can manage safe monitoring and safe control of furnaces simultaneously with one solution. That’s because PNOZmulti 2 controls and monitors both the burner itself and the entire furnace. You…
July 10, 2023 Expanding on their long-standing partnership, ABB will collaborate with Microsoft on the integration of Azure OpenAI Service into the ABB Ability™ Genix Industrial Analytics and AI suite. The companies will work together on the implementation of generative AI technology to help industrial customers unlock insights hidden in operational data. Improved data collection…
Automated solutions for battery recycling on the rise July 6, 2023 According to estimates, by 2025 some 600,000 tons of used batteries from electric passenger cars need to be recycled. Since batteries are energy storage devices made from valuable raw materials, this inevitably raises the question of sustainability. Festo therefore offers modular automation concepts in…
Comau Unveils “MI.RA/PICKER”, A Fully Automated Perception-Based Random Bin Picking Solution July 3, 2023 Comau introduces “MI.RA/PICKER”, an intelligent advanced automation solution for perception-based random bin picking. Adaptable to any brand of commercial robot, customized bin or customized gripper, the fully automated picking solution uses two high-resolution laser sensors and a central camera to autonomously…
The FR-E810W inverter complements the existing FR-E800 series inverter family by operating from a 120V source – a common voltage source available throughout North America July 3, 2023 Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy…
Xcelerator, an open, scalable business platform to accelerate digital transformation in industry and infrastructure July 3, 2023 Siemens Canada partners with Dexterra Group to harness power of digital technologies To unlock the value of digitalization at speed and scale for its Canadian customers, Siemens has launched its global open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, in…
June 29, 2023 Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 (EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert) for the Canadian market. EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 is the latest version of the world’s first software-centric industrial automation system, Schneider claims. The solution represents a new approach to designing, building,…
June 27, 2023 For a greater choice of payload and reach ABB Robotics is launching four new large robots, with 22 different variants, to the best performing large robot family on the market. Powered by ABB’s OmniCore™ controller their new robots come with best-in-class motion control to boost productivity, and enable double digit energy savings….
June 26, 2023 Automation technology helps manufacturing to be more economical and sparing on resources. Safe automation technology from Pilz supports their customers on the road to sustainable production. For a lower failure rate and increased availability and productivity. In short: for a long life for plant and machinery. That’s why Pilz has Industrial Security…
June 23, 2023 Imagine having the flexibility to meet challenging application needs with minimal operation disruption and cost. Rockwell Automation’s ArmorBlock 5000™ I/O blocks integrated with IO-Link technology can help you achieve that. Designed for On-Machine™ use in harsh environments, their ArmorBlock 5000 I/O solution offers the scalability that will help reduce total installation time and…
June 19, 2023 Endress+Hauser has introduced generation 2.0 of its iTHERM TrustSens TM371/TH372, which they claim is still the world’s only self-calibrating RTD thermometer for hygienic operations. Gen 2.0 includes new smart and safe features for added convenience and expanded roles in the life sciences and food-and-beverage sectors in particular. These include a wider operating…
Fuelled by this innovative platform, Reality Cloud Studio not only simplifies the process but also makes digital twins accessible to all June 16, 2023 Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has announced the launch of Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR. HxDR, Hexagon’s digital reality platform,…
June 15, 2023 The future of connections is Weidmüller’s new, patented SNAP IN connection technology that is revolutionizing the wiring process of control cabinets. SNAP IN connection technology features simple and intuitive handling. The pre-loaded clamping point allows direct and tool-free wiring of solid and flexible conductors – even conductors without the ferrules. Simply insert…
June 15, 2023 The Pilz Automation PITreader was created to enable easy integration of safe access into your machine safety control system using RFID transponders and readers. In an era where machine automation complexity continues to grow ensuring safety and security of these systems is paramount. Safe machine access control is a crucial component in safeguarding personnel,…