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Editor's Pick
Stacking and Securing Goods - One Pallet at a Time by HELUKABEL
Palletizing solutions are mission-critical components for end-of-line packaging operations at manufacturing plants around the world. They can range from lightweight – food, beverage, consumer packaged goods – to heavyweight, such as bulk goods like concrete bags. Some specific application examples include breweries, water filters, diapers, and many... Read More |
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Sponsored Content
Fire Protection for Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems
Lithium-ion storage facilities contain high-energy batteries combined with highly flammable electrolytes. In addition, they are prone to quick ignition and explosion in a worst-case scenario. Such fires can have a significant financial impact on organizations. Rapid detection of electrolyte gas particles and extinguishing are the key to a successful fire protection concept. Since December 2019, Siemens has been offering a VdS-certified fire protection concept for stationary Li-ion battery storage systems. Watch the video HERE. |
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Palletizing
A Box's Journey: Understanding Palletizing From a Machine Safeguarding Perspective
Palletizing and depalletizing machines tend to be large and have several zones of control. They must also accommodate products of numerous different shapes and sizes. These factors create challenges when safeguarding these machines. To illustrate these challenges and the ways to overcome them, let's follow a box on its palletizing journey... Read More |
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Cobot Considerations
IDTechEx Discusses if Cobots Are Safe to Work Side by Side With Humans
Human-centric manufacturing puts a high requirement for safety in production because machines work closely with human operators. Unlike traditional industrial robots that are physically separated from human operators, cobots are designed to work side by side with humans. This leads to a significantly higher requirement for safety.Torque sensors... Read More |
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Looking at the Cabinet
Control Cabinet Considerations for Industrial Applications
Power is vital to production, and well-designed control cabinets are key. Today, virtually every industrial application spanning the food & beverage and chemical processing industries to the oil & gas, power generation, product manufacturing, and wastewater treatment industries relies on critical — and often... Read More |
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Joint Venture
Festo Didactic and SICK Release New Curriculum for Robot Safety Awareness
Smart Technology is rapidly evolving, especially in the automation and engineering space. This can make it difficult for professionals and aspiring engineers to be adequately prepared throughout their careers. Festo Didactic developed the program to holistically teach students robot safety. Students can learn the... Read More |
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Featured Video 1
Digital Devices Industry | Panel Components for the Semiconductor industry
OMRON's Product Manager Matt Mohr shares with Aurelio some of the highlights of the Semiconductor Components Brochure and why OMRON panel components can help you save space and time.
Matt also provides an overview of the benefits of using predictive maintenance products like the S8VK-X Power Supply. Watch the video HERE. |
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Sponsored Content
Brady Raised Panel Labels (B-593) - Durable. Cost-Effective. Custom. On-Demand.
Brady’s B-593 material is a high-gloss polyester label with a thick, raised profile (foam-backed) and an ultra-aggressive permanent adhesive. Designed as a high-performance low-cost alternative to engraved plates and push-button labels on panels and enclosures. Learn More HERE. Learn More HERE. |
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Product News
AutomationDirect: CCEA SIRIO Q Series LED Work Lights
AutomationDirect has added CCEA SIRIO Q series LED work lights to expand their offering of industrial LED fixtures. These rugged, industrial-grade light bars are ideal for tractors, trucks, trailers, off-road vehicles, and earth-moving machines. Providing up to a 1750 lumen output, these work lights feature an aluminum head on a pan-and-tilt stainless... Read More |
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Emerson: SolaHD Mini-Tower UPS Fits Easily in Control Cabinets
Emerson has introduced the SolaHD SSW Mini-Tower Line-Interactive UPS, a highly economical choice for preventing costly damage to IT and industrial automation devices from electrical surges, spikes, lightning strikes and blackouts. Available in capacities from 700VA to 1440VA, the SolaHD SSW ensures optimum waveform for equipment stability... Read More |
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Product News
Explore MENNEKES' Full Range of Disconnect Options
It’s never been easier to upgrade your facility with motor disconnect switches that prioritize sanitation, promote safety and minimize installation time with footprint compatibility. Thanks to an industry-standard mounting pattern, MENNEKES 30A CDS, SPEC Grade and SDS motor disconnects are true drop-in replacements. Offered in... Read More |
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SEW-EURODRIVE: The All-In-One Load Handling Power Combo Is Here
The MS TVO15 (Donkey) is MAXOLUTION’s Canadian assembled and configured UL/CSA certified Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV). It has an impressive load capacity of 500 to 2000 Kg and draws its primary and continuous source of power from an inductive charging line (MOVITRANS) concealed beneath the floor, which also serves as... Read More |
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Sponsored Content
German Technology Day - Are You Registered?
German Technology Day offers a full day of presentations and technical sessions across 3 rooms, running in conjunction with the exhibition. 15 companies will present live sessions covering a variety of topics focused on this year’s theme: The Future of Automation: Digital, Sustainable & Connected. We encourage everyone to register for their desired session ahead of time. Watch the video HERE. |
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Product News
Littelfuse Announces eFuse Protection ICs Series
Littelfuse, Inc. has announced the new eFuse Protection ICs product line, a series of four versatile circuit protection devices. The eFuse Protection ICs utilize an innovative design that provides a wide range of power input (3.3V to 28V) and integrated protection. In addition to overvoltage protection, these electronic fuses protect against overcurrent, short... Read More |
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ETHERLINE GUARD from LAPP North America
Until now, there were only two alternatives for the maintenance of machine parts and plants: either parts were only replaced if they were already defective, or parts that were still functional were replaced at specific intervals as a precaution. However, thanks to Industry 4.0 and digitalization, there is a more efficient alternative to reactive maintenance... Read More |
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Featured Video 2
How to Integrate ATV600 to EcoStruxure Building Operation | Schneider Electric Support
The main steps to integrate ATV600 Smart Widget to EcoStruxure Building Operation. Watch the video HERE. |
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Product News
Type 4X Stainless Steel Junction Box C4XSC Series from Hammond Manufacturing
These Type 4X stainles steel C4XSC Series junction boxes fom Hammond Manufacturing are designed for use as a wiring box, junction box, terminal or pull box in indoor or outdoor applications where subject to hose down/precipitation or corrosion. Construction
•14 gauge 304 stainless steel body up to 12"x12"; 12 gauge body... Read More |
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The MP75 and MP200 Printers by Panduit
Panduit has a full line of labeling products, software, and printers to assist you with your labeling requirements. They also offer signs and permanent identification solutions to deliver improved productivity and workplace safety. Their products range from automated labeling to labels, markers and printers, letters and... Read More |
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Product News
PILZ Is Expanding Its Offer for Safe Applications of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems - Efficient Manager for Safe Intralogistics
PILZ is expanding its offer for the safe use of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS): In cooperation with NAiSE GmbH, the expert for material flow automation, the automation company PILZ offers the world's first traffic and order management software for all participants in intralogistics – for humans as well as transport systems. Thanks... Read More |
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Versatile, High Payload PL800 Palletizing Robot Is Well-Suited for Range of Industries from Yaskawa
The newest robot in the PL-series line, the PL800 features an 800 kg payload capacity and is ideal for a variety of palletizing applications, layer picking, and other logistical tasks for end-of-line or distribution automation. Highly reliable, fast axis speeds and acceleration reduce cycle time for increased production throughput. Offering... Read More |
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Daily News
- Service First, Safety Always
Health and Safety (H&S) have always been one of Sonepar’s top priorities. However, the tasks regarding inspection procedures and incident reports have a reputation for being inconvenient and inefficient. The disconnect between the importance of upholding operational H&S and the means required has encouraged Sonepar Canada...
- Universal Robots Ships Cobots with Two-Week Lead Time, Enabling Manufacturers to Meet Tax Deduction Deadline
Facing unprecedented low unemployment figures, manufacturers of all sizes are struggling to fill repetitive and undesirable manufacturing jobs. With the help of the Section 179 tax deduction, US businesses may be able to significantly stretch their use-it-or-lose-it 2022 budgets and purchase collaborative robots to take on the repetitive...
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Daily News
- ABB Launches Cyber Security Solution To Simplify and Improve Protection of Industrial Infrastructure
ABB has recently launched ABB Ability Cyber Security Workplace (CSWP) which enhances the protection of critical industrial infrastructure by consolidating both ABB and third-party security solutions into one simple, all-encompassing digital platform. By making cyber security information more accessible and easier to manage, engineers and operators...
- SAIT Programs Benefit from Apprenticeship Funding
SAIT will receive a boost to our Auto Body Technician and Automotive Service Technician programs with an additional 42 seats, thanks to funding committed by the Government of Alberta. An investment of $15 million over three years will focus on expanding apprenticeship education at Alberta post-secondary institutions — as part of the Alberta at...
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