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Editor's Pick
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Endress+Hauser’s Annual Media Conference 2023: Change is the Only Constant
Endress+Hauser recently concluded their Annual Media Conference in Basel, Switzerland on April 4th, 2023. Like past media conferences, they reviewed the previous financial year and provided an outlook for the current financial year. But this conference was special: It was the last press conference Klaus Endress would take part in as President... Read More... |
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Gaining Intelligence
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Nexii Building Solutions – Reinventing the Way the World Builds
Nexii Building Solutions is a green construction company that is reinventing the way the world builds. It designs and manufactures high-performance green buildings and building products that are sustainable, cost-effective, and climate resilient. In this article, we sit down with Zosia Brown, VP of Sustainability, Nexii Building Solutions, to discuss the... Read More... |
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Good News
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Ideal Supply Tradeshow Successful in its Return to an In-Person Event
Ideal Supply returned to an in-person event for their annual trade show held this past week in Stratford, ON. The Welcome Back Tradeshow also featured a weeklong virtual portion to accommodate those that were unable to make the trip the Stratford Rotary Complex where the event was held. The show is unique because many shows of this size... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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The wait is finally over! IDEAL Electrical is excited to introduce their totally redesigned line of auger bits.
Available in single or dual flute models, these augers can easily conquer a stack of up to nine 2x4s*! With advanced features including an arced cutting edge and coated fluting, these auger drill bits are an efficient wood cutting solution for electricians.
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Component Considerations
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What Does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Tell You About System Component Reliability? An Analysis From PULS
The term MTBF appears in the data sheets of various technical system components and often causes confusion. This is mainly due to the different calculation methods and the risk of confusion with the service lifetime of a device. At PULS, many R&D specialists deal with both parameters on a daily basis. With this knowledge, PULS brings a little light... Read More... |
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Digital Portal
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Festo Didactic’s Digital Portal Makes New, Individualized Learning Experiences Possible
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality learning were already beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic developed... Read More... |
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Phoenix Contact: PTCB eFuse Circuit Breakers
With the PTCB eFuse circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact, nominal currents below 1 A are now also electronically protected. Features such as status message and local and remote reset options provide benefits that were previously only available when protecting larger nominal currents. This facilitates the clear detection of faults and supports... Read More... |
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AutomationDirect: Swivellink Mounting Systems
AutomationDirect has added Swivellink Standard series device mounting systems to their Barcode/RFID/Vision product category. Device mounting systems are assembled using several components and can be configured to mount vision cameras, lights, sensors, and scanners. They allow for precise adjustment and ease of equipment installation... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Optimizing Space Utilization and Security through Control Panel Design
Real estate is typically one of the most significant costs for a manufacturing operation. Facility managers are under constant pressure to manage their space most efficiently to minimize capital and operational expenses. The need to fit more equipment into an existing space prompts machine designers to reduce the size and footprint of the machines, which in turn challenges the control engineers to design and build control panels within a smaller footprint or make more efficient use of the space they have. Read More... |
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Automating Warehouse and Fulfillment Centers with Cobots and 3D Vision from FANUC
At ProMat 2023 in Chicago this past March, robots dominated the show floor and took shape in many different forms, from mobile to articulated arms to even bi-pedals. However, two clear trends emerged from the supply chain solutions on display: First, the focus is on autonomous operations. Second, new technology is being designed for operations with... Read More... |
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Emerson Launches IIoT-Ready Sola HD, Power Supply Solution
olaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new SolaHD... Read More... |
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The Heart of Your Control Cabinet
WAGO Power Supply Pro 2: Control cabinets are undergoing a transformation because the requirements on them – both quantitative and qualitative – are becoming stricter and stricter. Greater networking, rising energy costs and increasing customization require economy, speed and flexibility in a minimal footprint... Read More... |
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Hammond Manufacturing: 1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X Aluminum Wallmount Enclosure
Introducing the 1418 N4 AL Series Type 4X aluminum wallmount enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing, designed for use as instrument enclosures, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control housings, electrical junction boxes and terminal wiring enclosures. These enclosures provide protection where equipment ... Read More... |
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Panel Safety
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"Verifying De-energization - Time to Get Serious" webinar Presented by I-Gard Corporation
Keeping employees safe at work has to be responsibility number one for any company and yet electrical incidents continue to occur yearly despite awareness campaigns and best efforts. A number of these incidents occur due to unintended contact with energized conductors and one root cause could be the standard Test Before Touch approach that relies on using a meter and opening the electrical cabinet door. Read More... |
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Gaining Ground
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Five Ways That Automation Improves Quality in Blow Molding
Blow molding is an essential process within the packaging industry that is used to create hollow plastic parts like plastic bottles. After raw plastic is heated, it gets turned into a parison, which is a tube-like plastic shape that can be filled with compressed air through a hole at one end. This air is used to inflate the plastic inside a mold to the desired shape... Read More... |
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Recognition
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OmniCable Canada Presented with the Belden “We Succeed Together through Teamwork” Award
Recently, OmniCable Canada were excited to announce that they were presented with the Belden “We Succeed Together through Teamwork” Award. They are proud to partner with Belden. Omni Cable, LLC has a proven track record of excellence as a redistributor of wire and cable, electrical products, and value-added services. OmniCable enhanced its... Read More... |
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Big Moves
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ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business Q2
ABB has recently announced it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. The acquisition of this... Read More... |
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Safety Event
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Littelfuse to Host Electrical Safety Webcast on May 31
Littelfuse, Inc. invites plant engineers, facility managers, restaurant designers, inspectors, and maintenance and safety professionals to join its electrical safety webcast on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. New technology blends a ground-fault circuit interrupter’s (GFCI’s) fast reaction time with proactive ground monitoring technology... Read More... |
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Panel Climate Control
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Climate Control for Efficiency & Sustainability
Revolutionary energy efficiency & sustainability starts with innovative technology. Sustainability and energy efficiency are among the greatest challenges facing industrial companies. This entails careful analysis of every aspect, from small pieces of equipment through to large-scale production machines. To limit the impact of climate change, CO2 emissions should be avoided wherever possible. That makes it vital for companies to adopt more sustainable business practices. Attend this session to understand how to reduce both costs and your carbon footprint – with the ideal energy-efficient energy climate control solutions from Rittal. Register Here |
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Featured Video
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Cobot Surface finishing with SCHUNK R-EMENDO and abrasives by 3M, in cooperation with ABB
A short video to discover the potential of R-EMENDO tools and the cobot surface finishing with three premium manufacturers SCHUNK, 3M and ABB: weld discoloration cleaning and metal finishing, varnish polishing and surface grinding with SCHUNK's automated abrasive change system. Watch the video HERE |
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- ABB Wins Best New Product Award at MCEE Show in Montreal
ABB was recognized with the Best New Product Award in the category of Commercial, Institutional and Industrial electrical products at MCEE Expo for the Star Teck ST90 series 90-degree Teck cable fitting. The MCEE Expo is one of Canada’s largest mechanical, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting expos and was held April 19 and 20...
- RTI Appoints Josh Litwack as VP, Global Sales
RTI has recently announced that Josh Litwack has joined the company as Vice President of Global Sales, reporting to CEO Joe Roberts. In this new role, Litwack will oversee all RTI sales activities and work with the RTI leadership team to develop new initiatives that support dealers and grow the RTI and Pro Control brands worldwide, plus the Blustream...
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