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Actuators: A Keystone of Motion
Actuators convert energy into physical movement and are the keystone for motion. They are the components in machines that are responsible for moving and controlling a device or process. Without them, machines would not move, and automation would not happen. This issue looks at some of the components that make up an automation system, especially actuators. It also looks at some predictions about automation for 2023, as well as related news about what is happening in the industry. Enjoy reading! |
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Featured Article: Why Communication Matters
How Omron Speaks to All Levels Within a Customer’s Organization
 Manufacturing automation companies range from small to large, but even the smallest ones employ a variety of people with different roles, and therefore different concerns. Granted, everyone’s ultimate goal is to help the company make profits and fulfill its mission, but this depends on the employees at different levels within the hierarchy attending to their specific concerns. When investing in new automation technologies, and possibly a large-scale... Read More |
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Featured Article: 2023 Automation Predictions
Five Automation Predictions for 2023: Turnkey Solutions Are the Future
 In recent years we have witnessed the development of many different types of sophisticated technologies. With rapid workplace transformation evident across industries, whether that’s moving to hybrid working or adopting new technologies, what can we expect from 2023? Anders Beck, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Universal Robots, discusses five predictions for the coming year. Turnkey solutions will make automation more accessible... Read More |
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Festo's Online 3D Configurator for Actuators & Accessories
Festo Introduces an Online 3D CAD configurator for actuators and accessories. Festo continues to enable original equipment manufacturers to lower engineering and purchasing overhead and bring machines to market faster with their new online 3D CAD Configurator for pneumatic actuators and associated accessories such as fittings, lengths of tubing, and sensors. The tool is intuitive and easy to use... |
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PIANO from PULS: Achieve More With Less
The focus of the PIANO product family is on the basic functions without making compromises on PULS’ renowned qualities: efficiency, lifetime, reliability and small size. Additional and more complex features – such as power reserves – were deliberately omitted. This allows a cost-oriented design and high quality at the same time.The PIANO power supplies are perfectly suited for a wide range of applications. |
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IKO Actuators for Optimal Positioning Accuracy and Control
IKO International has announced the availability of the Mech Series of E-actuators as part of its distribution partnership with AutomationWare. With AutomationWare’s Mech Series E-actuators, engineers can obtain accurate, controllable movement for almost any performance and size requirement. The series features an advanced ball screw transmission system to handle a wide range of dynamic loads... |
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Galil's DMC-3x01x Next Generation 1-Axis Motion Controller
The DMC-3x01x Motion Controller Series is Galil’s latest generation single-axis motion controller. It uses a 32-bit RISC processor to provide higher speed than older models. Like all Galil controllers, programming the DMC-3x01x is simplified with two-letter, intuitive commands and a full set of software tools for servo tuning and analysis. The DMC-3x01x Motion Controller Series features a compact card-level or box-level unit... |
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Daily News
Transform World-Class Venues Safely and Efficiently
 Gala Systems is an OEM, Headquartered in Quebec, Canada. They are the world’s largest manufacturer of under-stage equipment and a leader in automated multipurpose halls. Since 1980, Gala Systems has completed installations of remarkable electromechanical systems at more than 1,750 public assembly and performance venues in 65 countries. Gala Systems solutions – using specialized technologies like Spiralift®, the world’s most compact lifting system... Read More |
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100 Years of Passion for Technology and Innovation at Phoenix Contact
 For 100 years, Phoenix Contact has been working with customers and partners to develop innovative products and solutions that get things connected. In doing this, they are opening up value-adding processes all over the world and empowering a future worth living for everyone. It is their conviction that innovation can only succeed by connecting the right people at the right time. So that many persons become one team. So that ideas mature into innovations... Read More |
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Canada’s First All-Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility Opens in Ontario
 Recently, the Ontario government is celebrating the opening of General Motors of Canada’s (GM Canada) first full-scale all-electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Ingersoll and the first BrightDrop Zevo 600s to be made at the facility. With support from the province, GM Canada has transformed its CAMI manufacturing plant into an all-EV manufacturing facility, the first of its kind in Canada. This helps secure the province’s position as a global automotive hub... Read More |
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Project Arrow: First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Concept Vehicle Designed in Ontario
 ..Recently, Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world. Project Arrow makes use of Ontario’s complete end-to-end automotive supply chain and demonstrates the province’s world-class automotive capabilities and innovation on a global stage. With funding and support from the Ontario... Read More |
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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 undesirable task... |
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New Twin Profile Rail Stage TRS Actuator from Tolomatic
The new Twin profile Rail Stage TRS actuator from Tolomatic improves accuracy and increases production uptime on XYZ linear motion systems. The machined, rigid design handles high moment loading while providing reliable stable positioning along the length of travel. Able to carry loads up to 1350 lbf (6.0 kN), the TRS multi-axis system features aluminum single-body frame for high rigidity to prevent deflection... |
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Allied Offers Phoenix Contact’s New XTV Terminal Blocks
Allied Electronics is proud to offer Phoenix Contact’s new XTV terminal blocks with Push-X connection technology.The new XTV terminal blocks are the first product on the market to incorporate Phoenix Contact’s breakthrough Push-X connection technology, which enables easy, flexible, and virtually tool-free wiring and rewiring with minimal force, reduces installation times for all conductor types and cross sections, and paves the way for automated wiring. |
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Bosch Rexroth MGE Aluminum Framing Meets Virtually Any Customer Need
Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. is known in Canadian industry for its unmatched selection of intelligent robotics and factory automation, but there is far more to the supplier than that. Customers can also receive specific value-added services from the company – including a broad variety of custom aluminum framing solutions. The Bosch Rexroth line serves this purpose – providing a versatile framing... |
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Featured Video
Servo Axis Sizing, Ordering, and Configuration with Electric Motion Sizing (EMS) from Festo
 This tool helps you finding a perfectly dimensioned combination of electric or eletromechanic drive components based on your application needs. After entering only a small set of parameters the tool will recommend the best product combinations out of several million combinations within seconds. Watch the video HERE. |
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Featured Video
ABB: Thanks For Your Continued Support 2022. More To Come In 2023!
 “As we close the doors on 2022 & enter into a new year, we reflect on all that we have accomplished and all that is yet to come. Here’s a glimpse from the last year with #ABB #Robotics & all of our valued customers. #Thankyou for your continued support and looking forward for a bright and successful 2023" - ABB Watch the video HERE. |
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