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Canadian advancements in automation abound. This digest looks first at the launch of Depot360, a promising fleet operations solution for EVs that include managed services and charging-as-a-service (CaaS), then introduction of Margo, a new open standard for interoperability at the edge of industrial automation. It looks at the considerations for deploying cobots versus traditional robots, and the challenges and best practices for upgrading legacy automation. Finally, discover the most innovative and reliable products on the market today, and news stories that are having an impact on industries right now. Enjoy reading!
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| Zero-Emission Fleet Operations Solution in Canada
With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Depot360, a portfolio to optimize fleet electrification. The initial focus of the solution is on logistics vehicles, municipal transit and private bus fleets within depot, warehouse, and terminal facilities... Read More
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The Edge of Industrial Automation |
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| Margo: The New Open Standard for Interoperability
To be able to succeed in today’s ever-changing business environment, optimization is key, and improved data collection and management at the source – i.e., at the machine, line, and plant floor – is vital in ensuring this can be achieved to the highest level. This is where the power of new edge computing applications comes into play. At Schneider, they believe that automation systems should support... Read More
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HERMES AWARD 2024 Goes to Schunk
This year saw the German company Schunk honored with the HERMES AWARD at the ceremonial opening of HANNOVER MESSE on April 21, 2024, in recognition of an innovative AI-based project. Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany’s Minister of Education and Research, presented the award in the presence of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre... Read More
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| Biologization Makes Ecological Innovations Possible
Festo presented a unique concept for the simple storage and safe transportation of hydrogen using bacteria with its “BionicHydrogenBattery” exhibit at the Hannover Messe. The company demonstrated how industrial bioprocesses can be operated efficiently in the long-term using a wide range of components and solutions from the Festo product portfolio. Festo... Read More
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New Industrial Security Consulting Service
How do you protect machinery against cyber attacks, misuse by operators, or manipulation? In the future, Industrial Security will be an important component of the EC Declaration of Conformity. The new Industrial Security Consulting Service from Pilz is your solution. Their experts analyse your risk with regard to security vulnerabilities on the machine, ad create an... Read More
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| New E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers
Omron announces its’ latest innovation in industrial sensing technology – the Smart Fiber Amplifier. This product is designed to improve the way industrial sensing is approached, offering a range of key benefits that can significantly enhance operational efficiency and reduce costly downtime. The Smart Fiber Amplifier is ideal for... Read More
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| Efficient Battery Production Needs PC-Based Control
The fast-growing e-mobility market is placing high demands on battery cell production in terms of speed and efficiency. This is why high-performance PC-based automation solutions are needed to control sophisticated processes, from electrode production to module and pack assembly, on a central platform. In the mass... Read More
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| Upgrading Legacy Automation |
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Heavy Payload Cobots vs Traditional Robots
Adopting collaborative robots (cobots) represents a significant shift in automation strategies. Universal Robots is a frontrunner in the cobot sector and delivers solutions that are transforming industrial automation. This discussion provides detailed reasons why Universal Robots’ cobots are ideal for most industrial automation applications. Universal Robots’ e-Series cobots are engineered for rapid... Read More
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| Implications, Challenges, and Best Practices
Legacy automation, characterized by technology in the later stages of its useful life, and where useful life is defined by receiving a disproportionately large amount of utility compared to the resources consumed, can limit efficiency, increase downtime, and jeopardize long-term factory vitality. As new automation technologies continue to emerge and interconnect at an exponential rate, failing to integrate... Read More
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| Siemens Canada: Automate The Future 2024
Automate the Future Tour is coming to a city near you soon. This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully-integrated solutions – that can transform your operations to win in this highly competitive market... Register Here
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Fiix: Industry-Leading GenAI Prescriptive Work Orders
Rockwell is excited to add cutting-edge, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) prescriptive work orders to Fiix Asset Risk Predictor software, creating the first complete predictive and prescriptive maintenance solution to help manufacturers eliminate unplanned downtime. Fiix Asset Risk Predictor’s powerful AI can be set up in as... Read More
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| Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser Teams Up
Endress+Hauser is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. This strategic alliance underscores the company’s commitment to simplifying our customers’ digitalization needs and investing in the future of automation. SPE is a game-changer, especially for the food & beverage and life sciences industries... Read More
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| Modern Measuring Transducer Terminal Blocks
The key feature of the new XTVMEA 6 measuring transducer terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact is the automatically leading current transformer short circuit. This “make before break” function enables safe current transformer operation for all maintenance and testing tasks. The new measuring transducer terminal blocks... Read More
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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda has begun evaluating the requirements to build an innovative and environmentally responsible Honda EV plant... Read More
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MDA Space Awarded $250m Contract Extension to Support Robotics
MDA Space has announced it has received a $250 million contract extension from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to continue supporting robotics operations on the International Space Station (ISS) from 2025 to 2030. As part of the contract, MDA Space will now fulfil robotics flight controller duties to support mission operations on the ISS. Since 2001, MDA Space has worked alongside the CSA and its international partners to... Read More
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Magna Earns Five 2023 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors
For the 25th year in the program’s history, General Motors recognized Magna as a 2023 Supplier of the Year at GM’s 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Miami, Florida. At the event, Magna was acknowledged in five categories across four product areas – body & chassis, exteriors, powertrain, and seating – bringing the company’s total to 30 GM Supplier of the Year awards over the last five years. GM’s Supplier of the Year award... Read More
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Ontario Welcomes $80 Million Nuclear Manufacturing Investment
The Ontario government is welcoming a $80 million investment by BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) to expand their Cambridge nuclear manufacturing plant. Their investment will create more than 250 new skilled, unionized jobs in Cambridge and support Ontario’s expansion of reliable, affordable and clean nuclear energy to power our growing economy. This investment builds on BWXT’s existing operations in Ontario, which already... Read More
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Festo's BionicBee
For more than 15 years, the Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. In addition to the technical decoding of bird flight, the team has researched and technologically implemented numerous other flying objects and their natural principles. The BionicBee is small, ultra-light and can fly autonomously in a swarm thanks to an indoor localisation system with ultra-wideband technology. With the BionicBee, the Bionic Learning Network has now for the first time developed a flying object that can fly in large numbers... Watch Now
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| MAXOLUTION® System Solutions
Whether in production or logistics operations, MAXOLUTION® is synonymous with innovation in factory automation – across all industries and worldwide – helping you achieve your vision of an adaptable and resilient lean smart factory. SEW-EURODRIVE creates customized solutions for cutting-edge materials handling technology – from the shop floor through to IT. Their scalable portfolio includes mobile and autonomous plus track-guided transport and assistance systems. These are based on their own tried-and-tested modular technology system with its innovative... Watch Now
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