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Published by Kerrwil Media Limited Message from the Editor Change is inevitable. It is, perhaps, the only constant in life. Businesses, and organizations, like all living things, must adapt and adjust to the ever-changing environment in which they find themselves to be able to survive – and thrive. This digest looks at some exciting changes and events that are occurring in the automation industry – from generational changes to world-leading tradeshows to local, Canadian-based achievements. Enjoy reading! Change is the Only Constant Endress+Hauser’s Annual Media Conference 2023 Endress+Hauser recently concluded their Annual Media Conference in Basel, Switzerland on April 4th, 2023. Like past media conferences, they reviewed the previous financial year and provided an outlook for the current financial year. But this conference was special: It was the last press conference Klaus Endress would take part in as President of the Supervisory Board. At the end of 2023, Endress will end his active role, and Matthias Altendorf will assume his position on the Board. Klaus Endress... Read More... Purchasing a Pick & Place Cobot An Overview of Benefits, ROI, Pros, Cons, and Grippers As a warehouse or factory owner, you are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Investing in a pick and place Cobot could be the solution you have been searching for. Pick and place Cobots are collaborative robots designed specifically for material handling and packaging applications. They are equipped with a wide range of features that make them an ideal solution for warehouses and other similar environments. Here are a few of the key benefits... Read More... Product News Schneider Launches FlexSet the New Low Voltage Switchboard Schneider Electric has announced its new low voltage switchboard. FlexSeT is a new cutting-edge solution that provides a simplified, modular service model for switchboard design, sourcing, installation, and maintenance. FlexSeT is designed to help electrical professionals reduce project risk and increase construction efficiencies. With dramatically shortened lead times and design... Read More... New Festo Solution for DeltaV DCS Expands Integration Options This first-of-its-kind third-party commissioning solution, Festo claims, brings one of the world’s most versatile valve manifold control platforms, CPX, to the DeltaV DCS ecosystem. Fast commissioning enables system integrators to speed up time to market, lower engineering overhead, and design new, innovative, and unique distributed control solutions. Simple CPX configuration... Read More... Product News SNAP IN Connection Technology: Ready For the Future With SNAP IN, the electronics and connectivity company Weidmüller introduced innovative connection technology in 2021, which is already setting new standards in the field of connectivity – and is also optimised for panel building of the future. SNAP IN enables automated wiring by industrial robots. Automation and robot-assisted wiring will be the central operational focus in panel... Read More... Operation Elements PIToe Compact Pushbuttons from PILZ The compact control and signal devices are versatile to use when operating your plant, enabling you to switch and display digital inputs and outputs. It’s possible to select and display the operating mode, for example. The operation elements are intended for 22.5 mm diameter mounting cutouts in accordance with EN 60947-5-1 with anti-rotation protection. As a result, they fit seamlessly into... Read More... Daily News ABB Advances Industry 5.0 With New Line in China ABB LV Installation Materials Co., Ltd. Beijing celebrated a new milestone with the official opening of an automated flexible miniature circuit breaker (MCB) production line. The factory, which is ABB’s production hub in China for the critical safety components in electrical circuits, is a showcase for advanced principles within the concept of Industry 5.0. The new enhanced manufacturing capabilities applying the latest automation...   Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant From mining critical minerals to building batteries and cars, Ontario and Canada continue to attract historic, transformational investments across the electric vehicle supply chain to secure more good-paying jobs for workers today and for decades to come. Last month, Ontario and Canada secured a historic investment from Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen is investing $7 billion to establish its first overseas..   Humber Students Return from Skills Ontario with Multiple Medals It was a successful showing for Humber College students at the Skills Ontario Competition as they earned a number of medals including several golds. The annual competition gives students an opportunity to show off the skills they’ve learned in their programs as they face off against their peers from across the province in complex challenges designed to showcase their expertise in various sectors. Humber sent almost 40 students...   Panduit and the CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel Panduit Corp. has announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named both Holly Garcia, Vice President, Data Center, and Jessica Crichton, Manager, Channel Marketing, to the Women of the Channel list for 2023. Every year, CRN recognizes women from vendor, distributor, and solution provider organizations whose expertise and vision are leaving a noticeable and commendable mark on the technology... Product News Arieltech’s Heater Series Line, New CSA Approved in 2022 Arieltech’s Heater Series Line was recently CSA Approved. Products from Arieltech as made in Canada and include climate control solutions such as Arieltech Thermostats, Hygrostat, Fan Filters, Exhaust Filters, Heaters, Thermoelectric Cooling Units and Air Conditioning systems increases the life of sensitive electronic equipment inside of control panels and electrical enclosures, preventing the... Read More... Omron Showcases Automation Solutions at Automate 2023 Omron Automation Americas will offer an integrated, intelligent, and interactive experience at Automate 2023. The automation tradeshow and conference will take place from May 22-25th, 2023 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. Omron will highlight their latest solutions, including the Sysmac platform, SCARA and mobile robot technology, and advanced machine vision. Attendees will have... Read More... More Murrelektronik A-Coded Sensor and Signal Connection Cables AutomationDirect’s newest addition of A-coded sensor and signal connection cables from Murrelektronik provides easy and reliable connections between panels and field devices. These cables offer several configurations including axial or right-angle female M8 or M12 screw-lock connector to pigtail, axial male to axial female with M8 or M12 screw-lock connectors, and right-angle male to right... Read More... MATCH End-of-Arm Ecosystem Awarded As “Product of The Year” Zimmer Group is pleased to announce that the MATCH End-of-Arm Ecosystem has been awarded first place as “Product of the Year”. The prize is awarded annually by WEKA Business Medien GmbH. Customers and readers of INDUSTRIAL Production were able to vote in advance for their favourites from a list of 44 nominees in 6 categories. The Zimmer Group prevailed in the category “Handling... Read More... What’s New? Improvements and New Web Features at Guillevin Take advantage of a redesign of the inventory presentation. It now allows you to see in real time the inventory in your default center and in your region. The inventory level will adjust according to the quantity you wish to order. If you want to see only the products available and sold in your store, discover the new filter “Stocked Items Only” which allows you to sort the selection. Visit the new Guillevin blog and more!... Read More... Efficient Power Supplies An Analysis on Investment for the Future from PULS In the search for a suitably efficient power supply, the costs play a major role, alongside the technical requirements. The focus is often on the initial purchase price, while other potential costs that may be incurred during the operation of the power supply are not taken into consideration. In this blog post, we demonstrate why the decision to purchase a high-quality power supply is a profitable investment for your company... Read More... Featured Video Register Your Rittal Cooling Units Now! Did you know that you can register your cooling units with Rittal and they will carry out an efficiency check free of charge? Watch the video to learn how quickly and easily you can register your devices. Register your Rittal cooling units and receive attractive premiums. Watch the video HERE Featured Video Software for Process Industries Siemens’ intelligent landscape of software for process industries can help your business stay competitive and future-ready. With advanced features and cutting-edge technology, their software is designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern businesses. 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