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Editor's Pick
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IO-Link Safety: Transforming the Future of Safety Communication and Diagnostics
With manufacturing companies moving into industry 4.0, data generated on the plant floor is increasing in importance. IO-Link has been a great success in reducing installation cost, providing greater flexibility and increased data to the user while keeping the communication universal. The machine safety market has many of the same needs as the...
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Equipment Considerations
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ABB’s Care and Modernization Services Breathe Second Life into Legacy Equipment
In today’s world with environmental concerns top of mind, ABB offers sustainable options to extend equipment life through refurbishment and repair—which support a circular economy and reduce landfill footprints. In this context, ABB Canada’s Brampton facility is recognized for offering customized solutions for a growing list...
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Traceability Advantages
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Verifying Quality without Compromising Production Output Through Holistic Traceability
Shipping a mislabeled product is at the heart of some of the largest recalls, damaged supplier relations, compliance violations, and warranty costs across multiple industries. Customers relying on “just-in-time” delivery can experience costly downtime if the quality of a label or barcode is not maintained upstream. Handheld high...
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No Mess, Less Stress. IDEAL Introduces Yellow 77® in a Spray Version
The newest version of Yellow 77 lubricant maintains the performance of the classic wax-based formula, but now comes in a convenient, easy-to-use aerosol spray format. Beyond the ease of application, another feature that sets the Yellow 77 aerosol apart is its extended stability range. The aerosol is temperature-stable from -17°C to
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Manufacturing Support
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Food & Beverage Manufacturing at Scale with MES
External pressures and internal challenges continue to mount for food and beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies. Keeping up with evolving and increasingly stringent food health and safety regulations can be complicated. Regulations such as CFR 21 Part 11, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) changes...
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Supporting Learning
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Navigating the Robotic Revolution – Addressing Labor Shortages with FANUC Automation Skills
As businesses all over the world face an ever-increasing labor shortage, robotics and automation have become a popular solution. And out of the four million robots installed globally, over a quarter of them are FANUC. The ongoing challenge for most companies is finding operators who have the skills to work with robotics and automation...
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Sponsored Content
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Leverage NOARK Electric’s Enclosed Breaker Panels
Noark's Enclosed Breakers combine a UL Listed enclosure with our M Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers and neutral terminals, when required for 4 wire systems.
Features include:
- Complies with UL489 and CSA C22.2 No.5 standards.
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- Available with current ratings up to 600A at 600Vac in three Nema rated enclosure types – Nema Type 1, Nema Type 12, and Nema Type 3R.
- Useful wherever a feeder or branch circuit breaker must be mounted independently.
- Suitable for Service Entrance as outlined in the National Electric Code and Canadian Electrical Code.
If you're interested in exploring how NOARK’s Enclosed Breakers can improve your power systems, contact a NOARK representative to learn more.
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Data Centres and Energ Efficiency
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The Drive Towards Energy-Efficient Data Centres
Data centres are the backbone of our digital world. They serve as the foundation for various online activities like streaming, e-commerce, and website/app usage. In today’s tech-driven world, our attention is actively captured by our online activities, all of which heavily depend on data centres. The demand for storage and processing is skyrocketing, further...
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Growing the Process Industry
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Making the Sustainable Transformation of the Process Industry a Success
Sustainability facilitates opportunity when approached with a mindset to preserve resources and promote circularity. We share one Earth, and it is our global responsibility to care for it for the next generation. Endress+Hauser is one global company that understands this responsibility – and practices it as well. The company began as pioneers in the field...
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Sponsored Content
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VeriSafe 2.0 – Absence of Voltage Testing
Safety is everything. So, being sure the power is off before you open electrical equipment and start handling matters. But how can you be safe and be sure the circuit is de-energized? What if the only acceptable method is a complex testing process that potentially exposes you to the very danger you’re trying to avoid? Panduit introduces a new solution – absence of voltage testers (AVTs) – to prove that the power is off.
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Panduit’s Safety Business is focused on innovating groundbreaking new electrical safety technology that reduces risk, increases safety, and helps industry leaders achieve operational goals.
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MTE Drive Technology
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Discover MTE Through Vanco’s Unmatched Expertise and Service
At Vanco Electrical Supplies, their commitment is not just about providing electrical products; it’s about cultivating partnerships and seizing opportunities to better serve their clients. Founded by Walter Wiebe and Dave Nicoll, their roots in Markham, Ontario were sown with a commitment to offer technically competent representation...
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Material Movement
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Omron: MD Series AMRs – Revolutionizing Material Movement with Autonomous Mobile Robots
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations. That’s why Omron is thrilled to announce the launch of their...
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Omron: New NXR EtherCAT Expands NXR Series Portfolio – Simplifying Remote IO Maintenance and IIoT Adoption
OMRON Automation Americas launches the NXR EtherCAT, an addition to the existing NXR Series Remote IO portfolio. The NXR EtherCAT offers solutions that simplify remote IO maintenance operations while retaining all the advantages of remote IO, even in challenging industrial environments. The NXR Remote IO series provides value across multiple positions...
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Kollmorgen Expands AKD2G Versatility With the Launch of New Synchronized Communication Protocols
Kollmorgen has recently announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen, EtherCAT, and FSoE time-synchronized communication protocols. Each protocol is rigorously tested with a...
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Sponsored Content
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Strong guard locking. Small and simple to install.
The new PSENmlock mini safety locking device expands Pilz’s portfolio of safety switches with guard locking. With its compact design of just 30x30x159 mm, PSENmlock mini is ideal for space-critical applications, such as flaps or covers for example. This small safety locking device has a holding force FZH of 1950 N (F1max: 3900 N), providing safe guard locking for personnel protection applications up to PL d, Category 3 (EN ISO 13849-1).
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The PSENmlock mini offers a high level of flexibility, with its RFID coded actuator that can be atached from the right, left and front. The bistable guard locking principle guarantees that the last locking state is maintained in the event of power loss.
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Carlo Gavazzi: Smart M12 Capacitive Proximity Sensors with IO-Link Communications
Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications. Based on their 4th generation TRIPLESHIELDTM sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously...
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AutomationDirect: Leuze 18mm Threaded Front/Bottom Rectangular Photoelectric Sensors
AutomationDirect has added Leuze 28 series 18mm threaded rectangular sensors that feature flexible mounting options with front and bottom 18mm threads and 3.1mm through-holes, sensing distances up to 10m, and rugged ABS thermoplastic housings with an IP67 protection rating. These new photoelectric sensors are offered in...
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New Operation Element PIT oe ETH with Activatable Ethernet Port Can Be Used for Security – Secure and Flexible Operation
Pilz adds the operation element PIT oe ETH to its portfolio of control and signal devices. PIT oe ETH has an activatable Ethernet port, thus protecting freely accessible industrial Ethernet interfaces from improper access. As such the compact operation element provides greater Security. As an industrial Ethernet interface it can act like...
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Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC 10T Knockout Tool Kit
M18 FORCE LOGIC 10 Ton Knockout Tool Kit reduces the tedious steps of hole making, improving your speed and limiting your fatigue. This knockout punch tool is powerful enough to punch up to 6” holes in 12 gauge mild steel and 14 gauge stainless steel. The Quick Connect Alignment System provides you with easy set-up without...
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Sponsored Content
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The next generation of MV circuit breakers
With native digital connectivity, EvoPacT medium voltage circuit breakers are integrated with embedded sensors for 24/7 predictive health monitoring, helping data and controls become visible locally or remotely for increased efficiency and reduced risk.
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Designed to be modular and flexible, EvoPacT can be easily scaled and upgraded to accommodate your growing needs. EvoPacT includes scalable connectivity, IoT and an HMI that enables remote digital operation from outside of the arc flash zone.
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Andreas Sobotta to Assume Role of Vice President North and South America for Pilz Automation
Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. announces that their long-term CEO and GM, Andreas Sobotta, will assume the role of Vice President North and South America, effective immediately. He will still work from the Canadian office in Mississauga and visit all other subsidiaries in North and South America. Pilz will take their time to find a successor for the...
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True North Solutions Promotes Amanda Reitenbach to Director of Project Services
Recently, True North Solutions was proud to announce Amanda Reitenbach’s promotion to the position of Director of Project Services. In this role, Amanda will be responsible for leading, guiding, and coaching program managers and project managers. She will oversee True North’s Project Management Office (PMO), project planning, executions, and...
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Sponsored Content
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Compact Controller 100 - Maximum Freedom of IoT Applications
WAGO’s Compact Controller 100 is a full-fledged IIoT device with gateway functionality. As an all-in-one PLC with a variety of built-in I/O for smaller applications, it combines the requirements of two different domains within one device.
- CODESYS 3.5 Programmable environment
- Real-time Linux operating system
- Removable wiring interface providing advantages for installation and commissioning.
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Featured Video
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Online Support | Ordering spare parts and accessories - It's so simple! | SEW-EURODRIVE
How often have you wondered how to get the right spare parts the fastest? In this case, we will give you our answer to this question. Take a look at our video now. Want to know more? No problem! We also have a longer version for you with a description of the most important functions of our "Spare parts and accessories" tool in the Online Support.
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- EPLAN Data Portal Update 02 March 2024
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 484 manufacturers and more than 1,690,000 data sets are available with the update on March 21, 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Inventronics GmbH with 8 new data sets for electrical engineering – special items. Manufacturers with updated and new data...
- Rexfab Reaches Level 1 in the Recognition Program EPLAN Channel for Systems Integrators
Rexfab relies on Eplan for panel building in the production of automated solutions for bakeries and food processors. Known for its ability to integrate automation into downstream bakery processes, Rexfab provides solutions that are reliable, efficient and integrated within production lines. Adding Eplan into its processes allows Rexfab...
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