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Editor's Pick
 Drives & Control Solutions will be getting a new look in the New Year. It will contain the same great content in a new design, making it easier for you to find what interests you in terms of latest articles, products, news, and more. When you receive your next issue, you will see an ambitious effort forward in branding and design, backed with the trusted content you look forward to opening when it arrives in your inbox. This issue looks back at some of the most interesting articles and products from this year, and is a collection of the latest innovations that will inspire next year’s industrial advances. We wish you all the best for 2023. Here’s to your happiness, health, and good fortune. Thank you for reading. Enjoy. |
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Featured Article: Your Roadmap to the Factory of the Future
Three I’s of Automation Create a Roadmap for the Factory of the Future
 What will the factory of the future look like? This is the question that many professionals in the automation and manufacturing industries are seeking to answer. While most proposed descriptions are lofty yet lacking in concrete details, there are also many attempts to extrapolate from cutting-edge technologies that already exist. This article looks at Omron’s “three I’s of automation” – integrated, intelligent, and interactive – and how they can offer us a way to do this... Read More |
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Featured Article: Predict Future Changes in Conditions
A Clear View Ahead for Industrial Gear Units. DriveRadar® by SEW-Eurodrive
 Considerable investments are made with respect to industrial gear units. It is not always possible to predict downtime and be able to prevent unscheduled maintenance. What if there was a way to get a clear view ahead, achieve proactive maintenance, and avoid costly breakdowns and even preventative maintenance? What if this solution was possible for not only new industrial gear units, but existing ones as well? DriveRadar® from SEW-Eurodrive is that solution... Read More |
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Featured Article: In Canada, ABB Proudly Contributes
ABB, A Trusted Partner in Tunnel Ventilation in Canada
 The safety and well-being of tunnel users depend on excellent ventilation. With its compact electric drives, ABB helps designers and operators of major infrastructures to meet the major technical challenges. In Canada, ABB proudly contributes to the safety of the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine tunnels in Montreal and the Crosslinx project in Toronto by installing its ACS880-17 and ACS880-37 series drives. Tunnel ventilation systems presents numerous technical challenges... Read More |
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Featured Article: Get More Service from Your Motors
Extending the Service Life of Electric Motors with HELUKABEL
 When operating electric motors with frequency converters, undesirable bearing currents often occur that can significantly impact the service life of the rolling contact bearings. Scientists at TU Darmstadt have investigated these bearing currents - and found out that they can be reduced in some cases with the help of screened motor supply cables. Bearing currents are undesirable currents that occur during the operation of electric motors and occur mainly in drives where... Read More |
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Featured Video
30 Minute Live Webinar 2:30 PM ET January 19th, 2023
 With PC-based automation, you can implement applications and solutions that far exceed the functions of a classic controller. SIMATIC PC-based products offer you a flexible, innovative platform with long-term availability that give you a home field advantage when meeting the challenges of the digital factory for your machines and plants. Register now. |
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Product News
ABB Access – Unlocking Your Drives, Motors, and PLCs
 With ABB Access, you can unlock all aspects of your drives, motors, or PLCs, from one central location: the palm of your hand. Simply scan the QR code on the ABB product to get started. ABB Access helps you easily find up-to-date product online data. It also provides easy access to documentation and manuals. If you happen to experience issues with your ABB product, this can be quickly and easily reported online to reach expert support... Read More |
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And the Winner Is... myPNOZ – the New, Modular Safety Relay from PILZ
 The German Innovation Award honours products and solutions that distinguish themselves primarily by their user centricity and added value compared to earlier solutions, across all industrial sectors. After all: innovations that shape the future and improve life can be found in all sectors. The new modular safety relay myPNOZ with its special level of innovation was declared the 2021 winner in the "Electronic Technologies" category!... Read More |
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Rittal introduces 4 Seasons Climate Control
 The manufacturing world is facing increased challenges: labor shortages, material costs, transportation delays, and low stocks. Adding to that is the emphasis on raising energy efficiency and lowering the carbon footprint, centering on climate solutions that simplify complex cooling needs through automation and connectivity. Rittal is addressing these challenges head-on with year-round complimentary consultations and audits... Read More |
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Product News
Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks with Levers, Push-Buttons or Operating Slots
 WAGO rail-mount terminal blocks are available in three different actuation variants: lever, push-button or operating slot – the right rail-mount terminal block for every application. The marking system and the multifunctional range of jumpers for the well-known WAGO TOPJOB® S Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks can also be used for the new rail-mount terminal blocks with levers. Advantages include three actuation variants: lever, push-button... Read More |
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New MP8000 Bluetooth® Enabled Overload Relay from Littelfuse
 Keep Your Distance and Stay Safe! Introducing the Revolutionary New MP8000 Bluetooth® Enabled Overload Relay. This smart, universal relay can communicate directly with your smart phone via Bluetooth®. No need to open the control panel. Monitor and control unlimited relays through the Littelfuse App on the smartphone you already own from a safe distance. MP8000 is an advanced motor protection electronic overload relay... Read More |
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Machine Power Connectors from Murrelektronik
 Machines, and systems, need power. Reliable, easy to install and safe to operate. Simple solutions for supplying power to machines and systems are in demand. MQ15 connectors from Murrelektronik meet this requirement. The connectors are easy to install thanks to the tool-free quick connection. A ¼-turn is all that is needed for an IP67 rated connection. The innovative quick connect system reduces assembly time for new installations... Read More |
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Highlights for Canadian Industrial Automation Companies in 2022
Festo Didactic at the Forefront of Developing Canada’s Future Work Force
 With Canadian manufacturing suffering from a growing labour shortage, the participation of industry in skills development is emerging as a vital component in hiring and retention. Already, some manufacturers acknowledge losing out on contracts because they can’t find the manpower to fulfill them. Festo Didactic has made a focus on the need for recurrent education for existing workers so their skills remain relevant. How that’s done is evolving. Classroom work is still... Read More |
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Siemens Reimagines Canadian Headquarters For 110th Anniversary
 Customers and employees, as well as special guest Oakville Mayor Rob Burton were on hand at Siemens Canada’s headquarters for the unveiling of a newly renovated office focused on a co-creation environment. During the pandemic Siemens used the opportunity with many employees working safely from home to convert a substantial portion of its Oakville headquarters to create a showcase for Siemens’ technologies that address climate change, the 4th Industrial... Read More |
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HPS Power Quality Lab: Putting Power Quality to the Test
 The HPS Power Quality Lab allows customers to experience real time testing of line side HPS power quality products such as transformers, line reactors, active harmonic filters and passive harmonic filters as well as load side products such as load reactors and different types of dV/dT filters with various cable lengths. The power quality products can run at full load using either 10HP, 25HP and 100HP VFD systems and associated motor/load. Available now for booking... Read More |
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Endress+Hauser Customer Experience Centre Wins Rethinking Future Award
 The Endress+Hauser Customer Experience Centre named winner of the Rethinking The Future Award 2022 in the Industrial (Built) category. Rethinking The Future is an annual architecture award program which aims to promote outstanding work in the field of architecture and design across the world. Over 1000+ registrations were received from more than 40 countries, spanning architecture, landscaping, urban design, product design, and interior design in ~50 categories... Read More |
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Product Focus
The TX6A™ UTP Shielded Field Term Plug from Panduit is Here
 Panduit Corp. has launched the TX6A™ Shielded Field Term Plug to join the existing TX6A™ UTP Field Term Plug. The plugs meet the growing market need for a cost effective RJ45 plug which is easy to terminate in the field for wireless access points, security cameras, and other field deployed PoE devices. The TX6A™ Field Term plugs provide a direct connect method which provides cost savings, faster installation, and increased reliability... Read More |
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New Hammond Power Solutions Centurion D1 dV/dT Filter
 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has a new addition to their line of power quality products – HPS Centurion D1 dV/dT Filter. The HPS Centurion D1 is designed for use between variable frequency drives (VFD’s) and motors when long lead lengths are used. It combines an inductor and parallel resistor network to mitigate both high frequency components and voltage spikes between the VFD and motor. These filters provide protection for... Read More |
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Type 4X Stainless Steel Junction Box C4XSC Series from Hammond Mfg.
 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. UL 508A Listed; Type 3, 4X, 12, cULus Listed per CSA C22.2 No 94; Type 3, 4X, 12, and complies with NEMA Type 3, 4X and 12 and IEC 60529, IP66. 14 gauge 304 stainless steel body up to 12"x12"; 12 gauge body when 30"x30" or larger and 14 gauge 304 stainless steel cover up to 24"x24"... Read More |
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Bimed Cable Entry Systems and Cable Glands from AutomationDirect
 AutomationDirect has added BPA series split-frame and BRM series solid-frame cable entry systems and cable glands from Bimed. Cable entry systems provide safe installation into enclosures or electrical equipment, securing cables and providing strain relief while maintaining enclosure sealing requirements. The BPA series cable entry system allows cables to be installed through an enclosure or other bulkhead surface without... Read More |
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Teledyne's New Ladybug6 Cameras for High Accuracy Image Capture
 Teledyne FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions is pleased to announce the all new Ladybug6— the latest addition to its field proven Ladybug series. Ladybug6 is the leading high-resolution camera designed to capture 360-degree spherical images from moving platforms in all-weather conditions. Its industrial grade design and out-of-the-box factory calibration produces 72 Megapixel images with pixel values that are spatially accurate within... Read More |
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Yaskawa America, Inc. Launches New Energy Efficient Drive
 Yaskawa America, Inc., Drives and Motion Division, is pleased to announce the newest addition to the industrial AC drive family, the FP605 Industrial Fan and Pump Drive. Here for the long haul and helping to contribute to a healthy and sustainable environment, the FP605 is an easy to install and configure industrial fan and pump drive. It is designed for countless applications to reduce energy use, like centrifugal compressors, fans, pumps... Read More |
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Featured Articles
Not Just a Bearing Company. NSK: The Subject Matter Experts
 NSK is a global manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, precision linear motion and integrated automation solutions, and automotive components and steering systems. Their linear components are found in everything from high-load industrial applications to surgical robotics. We recently had the opportunity to chat with a Linear and Mechatronics Specialist at NSK Corporation. We learned NSK is more than just a bearing manufacturer. They are subject matter experts... Read More |
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Motor Control Panel vs. Motor Control Center? Rittal Sheds Some Light
 In today’s industrial manufacturing space, it’s never one thing. Processes are connected, workflows are unified, and decisions in one arena have ripple effects that can impact an entire industrial ecosystem. No one knows this better than systems integrators, who are tasked with coming up with new and better industrial automation solutions every day. In order to solve their customers’ challenges, systems integrators need the capacity for streamlined panel building... Read More |
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Not All Cables Perform Alike - Four Key Cable Design Considerations
 Servo systems are widely used in many precision applications. While careful deliberation on the optimum servo motor, servo drive, and feedback elements is the norm, the cables that connect the power and feedback are often an afterthought that compromises the desired system performance. The four key specifications that must be considered when choosing the right cable design for a servo system are voltage, current, shielding, and flexibility. This article looks at... Read More |
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IEC 62061– Safety Integrity Level (SIL) by PILZ
-175.jpg) IEC 62061 / EN IEC 62061 represents a sector-specific standard under IEC 61508. It describes the implementation of safety-related control systems on machinery and examines the whole lifecycle from the concept phase through to decommissioning. The new edition of IEC 62061 was published in 2021. This new edition is not just an update of the existing standard. For a start, the standard is no longer limited to electrical systems but can be used for all types of technology.... Read More |
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Featured Video
Digitalization Consulting – Your Path to Smart Production from Siemens
 Siemens is here to help you through the digital transformation process with their know-how in this field and a structured approach. You benefit from end-to-end consulting based on digitalization expertise in your sector. Their digital transformation consulting team systematically identifies, organizes, and prioritizes all your projects of any kind. The result is a roadmap tailored to your existing IT and OT landscape, your financial investment plan, and your individual customer strategy. Watch the video HERE. |
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Featured Video
Ty-Rap® TyGenic™ - Two-Piece Detectable + Antimicrobial Cable Tie
 In response to the needs of customers in food and beverage processing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and other contamination-sensitive industries, ABB introduces the industry’s first two-piece cable tie that is both resistant to the growth of microbes and detectable by x-ray, visual and metal detection systems. Watch the video HERE. |
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Featured Video
Proax Technologies Ltd. - WeAutomate
 Proax Technologies Ltd. Is pleased to announce the launch of its new slogan; WeAutomate. After extensive deliberation, this decision was made to reflect the changing nature of the automation and distribution industry and to better serve clients in the following technical sectors: Industrial Controls, Motion Control, Machine Safety, Pneumatics, Mechanical Solutions and Automation & Robotics. Watch the video HERE. |
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