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Editor's Pick
Sonepar Acquires Aztec Electrical Supply Inc.
Sonepar has announced that its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Sonepar Canada, Inc. has acquired Aztec Electrical Supply Inc.. With a strong presence in the province of Ontario, the acquisition of Aztec will strengthen Sonepar’s ability to grow their industrial business model across the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 2002, Aztec expanded its market... Read More |
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Power Efficiency
How To Correctly Measure the Efficiency of a Power Supply
Manufacturers' data sheets often only give blanket information on efficiency and power losses of their power supplies at different mains voltages or loads. Therefore, it is advisable for users to measure the efficiency of a power supply themselves. In this blog article you will learn what you should pay attention to. Multimeter... Read More |
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Growing the Workforce
Why Choose a Career in Manufacturing
Now well into the era of digital transformation, the manufacturing field is constantly in evolution, and the possibilities are endless. This industry is vast, and we live with its outcomes every day. Manufacturing is one of the reasons this world is the way it is. As an integrator of automated systems, an industrial electrical contractor... Read More |
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Weekly Product Question
Brady: Raised Panel Labels (B-593)
Create customized, die-cut legend plates with less time, cost and hassle than engraved plates. 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. These labels are ideal for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. Find out more HERE.
Your Weekly Product Questions Answered by Brady
What are the benefits of a raised panel label?
3 points: reduction in cost vs traditional engraved plates; they have the look and feel of push button labels; and you can make them on demand (when and where you need them with the Brady BMP61, M611 or BMP71 portable printers) Read More |
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Advancing Power
Smartflower Microgrid Project Enhances Provincial Curriculum Resources and Showcases Saskatchewan Tech
The official launch of the Smartflower Microgrid (MG) marked another milestone for the future of green technology in Saskatchewan. The Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC) and Siemens Canada welcomed dignitaries and guests to a launch event at Bishop James Mahoney High School in Saskatoon. The Smartflower MG is now powering... Read More |
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End of Line Advancements
Can A Cobot Help Your End-of-Line Operations?
If you’re challenged with labor issues in your packaging and palletizing area, you’re not alone. These applications are often tedious and can lead to repetitive motion injuries. In a tight job market it’s especially difficult to fill jobs that people consider dull and strenuous. Now more than ever, companies are looking for automation solutions... Read More |
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Product News
SCHUNK: R-EMENDO - New Tool Relies on Electrics
Robot-supported, many post-processing steps can be made more accurate, faster, and more efficient. The pneumatic tools from automation specialist SCHUNK are now joined by the RCE electric deburring spindle. The energy-efficient, adjustable tool is versatile and can handle a wide variety of workpieces. Industrial surface treatment... Read More |
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Quick Fitting: Push to Connect Electrical Fittings
Quick Fitting, a manufacturer of quick connection technology for plumbing, electrical, industrial, municipal, and OEM applications, highlights its push to connect Quick Fitting Electrical connectors, which make Quick Fitting’s quick connection technology available for electrical connections. Quick Fitting Electrical delivers easy, one-hand use... Read More |
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Product News
PILZ: Safety and Security Solution Package
Pilz offers manufacturers a new solution package to safeguard automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS), comprising safety and security. With the complete solution comprising safe area monitoring for collision protection for human and AGVS, plus safe evaluation units and tamper protection, Pilz offers one-stop safety and security for... Read More |
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AutomationDirect: Bryant Pin & Sleeve Devices
AutomationDirect has added Bryant pin and sleeve wiring devices to their current offering of low-cost wiring solutions. These devices include non-conductive electrical plugs, connectors, receptacles, and inlets designed to withstand heavy-duty industrial environments and maintain a reliable watertight connection resistant to... Read More |
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Product News
Omron: F3SG-SRA & SRB Series Safety Light Curtains
Omron F3SG-SRA and F3SG-SRB series safety light curtains redefine safety at manufacturing sites. This series eliminates dead space that exists at the joint. The reduced wiring system of the F3SG series reduces the number of cables and terminal blocks and wiring time. The robust unique structure allows you to use it even in harsh environments such as Read More |
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Brady: Raised Panel Labels (B-593)
Create customized, die-cut legend plates with less time, cost and hassle than engraved plates. 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 Read More |
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Product News
AutomationDirect: IDEM Rotary Trapped Key Systems
AutomationDirect has added IDEM Skorpion rotary trapped key systems. These safety systems control access to running equipment with locks and rotary keys. To disable power to machinery and unlock a gate, the key is turned and removed from the control switch. The released key is then inserted into the gate access module to unlock the... Read More |
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Yaskawa: HC10 Mobile Workstation Enables Flexible Production Environments
Compatible with the Yaskawa HC10, HC10DT, HC10XP and HC10DTP collaborative robots, the HC10 Workstation is an economical solution for integrating HC10 robots with the high-performance YRC1000 controller into a single package. This mobile station is well-suited for arc welding, assembly, machine tending, and pick and place tasks... Read More |
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Product News
Murrelektronik: Xelity IP20 Managed Gigabit Switches – Intelligent Networking
Switches perform central tasks in networks. As intelligent infrastructure components, they read incoming data and forward it to the port with the corresponding receiver. Murrelektronik’s IP20 Managed Switches allow Ethernet devices communicate with each other via network connections. They give the network the option of setting up different topologies... Read More |
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WAGO: EPSITRON COMPACT Power Supply
Introducing the EPSITROM COMPACT power supply from WAGO, a single-phase supply with an output voltage of 24 VDC, 1.3 amps, and a pluggable picoMAX connector. Features a switched-mode power supply, a stepped profile for installation in standard distribution boards, a removable front panel and screw mounts for alternative installation in... Read More |
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Cobot Considerations
Four Questions to Ask Yourself When Getting Started With Collaborative Robots
Many businesses of all sizes turn to robots for the purpose of enhancing precision, speed, and consistency while minimizing expenses and downtime. However, many of them - particularly the smaller enterprises - are initially unsure of whether the payoff will be worth it. Omron provides a variety of robots to meet the specific needs of their customers. Read More |
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Robot Protection
Q&A With HELU: Robotic Dress Packs
Robots are an integral part of the manufacturing industry worldwide to the extent that they are indispensable. In production, robots and cobots frequently encounter each other, working and interacting side by side with humans, but also performing tasks independently. The latest industrial robots move in a three-dimensional space and can Read More |
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Recognition
Rittal Presents the 2022 ‘Women in Tech’ EFC Scholarships to Ashlin Malik, University of Saskatchewan and Laura Yang, McMaster University
Rittal’s annual ‘Women in Tech’ Scholarships are important as they recognize that women have a vital contribution to make in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Rittal Systems Ltd. is pleased to have pioneered this scholarship in 2019, and continues to award the Electro-Federation Canada... Read More |
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Worth a Watch
Ignition for the Enterprise – Brock’s Role Making it Happen
Were you unable to attend this year’s Ignition ICC conference but are interested in Ignition across your enterprise? If so, watch this replay of Brock’s session entitled “How Far We’ve Come — Ignition Across the Enterprise” at this year’s ICC X conference hosted Sept 20-21, 2022. Ignition was always great for solving problems and beloved by... Read More |
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Changing Scene
Omron Announces REVTECH as Certified Systems Integrator Partner
Omron Automation Americas recently announced REVTECH as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based near Quebec City, REVTECH has been providing robotic and automation solutions for companies of various sizes across industries. REVTECH’s determination is unmatched when it... Read More |
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Rockwell Automation Completes Acquisition of CUBIC
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of CUBIC, a company that specializes in modular systems for the construction of electrical panels. CUBIC, founded in 1973, serves fast-growing industries such as renewable energy, data centers, and infrastructure, and is... Read More |
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Featured Video
Plasma Cutting and MIG Welding Cobots Eliminate Manual Clean-up and Double Output
Carriere Industrial Supply (CIS) in Sudbury, Canada produces heavy earth-moving equipment for harsh mining environments. With large workpieces that are difficult to move and a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, traditional robots aren’t ideal. Cobots from Universal Robots now handle plasma cutting and MIG welding tasks, letting CIS bring the robot to the work—rather than the other way around – while eliminating manual cleanup on cut parts, saving 1,000 hours on a single project. Watch the video HERE. |
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In Case You Missed It
Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems – Making Storage Safe
The way we generate power has been undergoing a radical shift over the last few years as our attention has turned more and more toward decarbonization, primarily using solar and wind power on a large scale. For these renewable technologies to be efficient and cost effective, the intermittency supply with solar and wind must be dealt with. Read More |
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