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Editor's Pick
Talking Robotics with Kim Povlsen, President of Universal Robots – Continued Growth and a Focus on the Future
Just before the end of 2021, Mechatronics Canada had the opportunity to chat with Kim Povlsen, President of Universal Robots (UR). Kim took over the reins of UR in March 2021 and has continued the legacy from his predecessor Jürgen von Hollen. In 2021 UR continued to expand robotic applications across the globe with their... Read More |
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Cybersecurity
The First Line of Defense for Industrial Cybersecurity
In the IIoT era, previously unconnected systems are now connected over private or public networks in order to gain more insights and improve productivity. The downside of this greater connectivity is that industrial networks are no longer immune to cyberthreats. The upside is a growing chorus of experts who are sharing... Read More |
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An International View
Resolving the “Trouble” With RTUs
At utility substations, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) are critical components used for monitoring circuit breaker positions, alarms, voltages/currents, temperatures, and additional data from a variety of wired sensors. They can also control breakers, tap changers, and capacitor banks. However, for many utilities, RTUs remain... Read More |
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Product Focus
Connected Panel Meter from Red Lion Available Through Allied Electronics
Legacy equipment in plants can make it difficult, time-consuming and costly to extract data from the machines to help improve performance. Red Lion’s newly launched graphical panel meter, PM-50, is designed to change that. Available now through Allied Electronics & Automation, the new wireless, smart panel... Read More |
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Innovative Automation: Introducing an All New Robotic Taping System
RoboTape is a patent-pending automatic tape system designed to handle repetitive and demanding tape applications. Innovative Automation's research and development team have invested over 15,000 hours to develop a comprehensive system for feeding and installing adhesive-backed foams, felts and attachment... Read More |
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Reliable Interface for Blind Plugging
The new docking frames in the Phoenix Contact HEAVYCON product family enable the time-saving installation and maintenance of slide-in systems and other applications in which the interfaces cannot be seen. Protruding guide elements enable connections to be contacted blindly and reliably. The male and female sides... Read More |
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More Safety for Mobile Machinery
Mobile machines are becoming increasingly autonomous. They require controllers that are not only compact, but also safe. B&R has expanded its X90 control system with an option board that allows floating-ground connection of external safety devices, making mobile machines even safer. Mobile controllers with safe... Read More |
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More Cut-to-Length Type J and Type K Thermocouple Extension Wire from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added more choices to their selection of cut-to-length Type J and Type K thermocouple extension wire. Thermocouple extension wire helps maintain signal integrity when thermocouple signals are required to travel long distances to reach operating instrumentation or PLC input cards. The new wire... Read More |
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Reliable Controls Ushers in a New Generation of Building Controllers With the RC-FLEXair
Reliable Controls has introduced a brand-new generation of building controllers with the launch of the RC-FLEXair advanced VAV controller, an exciting addition to its range of simple, flexible, sustainable building automation products. The culmination of 2 years and tens of thousands of hours of research and development... Read More |
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Featured Videos
EPLAN eBUILD: The PILZ myPNOZ Library
In the video, we show you as a user the PILZ myPNOZ library. This library is available to you in eBUILD Free in the ePULSE Community and in your customer organisation. You can use this library to configure all PILZ myPNOZ modules, analogue to the PILZ myPNOZ manufacturer configurator. Watch the Video |
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Daily News
- ATS Acquires System Integrator HSG Engineering
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. recently announced the acquisition of HSG Engineering S.r.l., an Italian-based industrial automation system integrator primarily serving the pharmaceutical sector. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. HSG joins ATS' Process Automation Solutions ("PA") business...
- Emerson Overhauls Online Training Portal
Emerson recently announced the launch of the new Appleton Group eLearning Hub. Previously known as Emerson University, this educational site has been given a face lift with a category reorganization, and an easier to navigate course library for an improved learning environment. Visitors can browse an extensive...
- Panduit Board Names Shannon McDaniel as Next CEO
Panduit recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Shannon McDaniel as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President effective January 1, 2022. McDaniel, who currently serves as the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed current CEO and President Dennis Renaud, who will retire at the...
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