GoodWe Expands Presence in Canada Through Partnership with Guillevin Co.
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GoodWe Expands Presence in Canada Through Partnership with Guillevin Co.

July 11, 2024 GoodWe, a global leader in solar inverters and smart energy solutions, recently announced its entry into the Canadian market through an exclusive distribution agreement with Guillevin Co., a top electrical distributor. This agreement marks GoodWe’s first step into the Canadian market, strategically strengthening its position in North America. Michael Mendik, Country Manager…

Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability with Rittal's New Blue e+ S Cooling Units
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Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability with Rittal’s New Blue e+ S Cooling Units

July 9, 2024 Introduction  The push towards sustainable manufacturing is driving the need for efficient enclosure cooling units, especially in industries like automotive where consistent cooling is crucial. The challenge lies in maintaining necessary cooling outputs while adhering to eco-friendly standards. The Blue e+ S Advantage Rittal’s Blue e+ line has set a benchmark in…

Save 45% on a Omron V460 'Just Read' Bundle — for a Limited Time Only
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Save 45% On An Omron V460 ‘Just Read’ Bundle — for a Limited Time Only

July 3, 2024 Save 45% On An Omron V460 ‘Just Read’ Bundle — for a Limited Time Only! Get ready, this bundle has got you covered with everything you need to hit the ground running. It includes: This bundle is available in Canada for $2,135 CAD List price of all components is $3,911 for a…

PC-Based Control Technology in the Semiconductor Production for Photovoltaic Equipment
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PC-Based Control Technology in the Semiconductor Production for Photovoltaic Equipment

June 20, 2024 Flexible automation of single-crystal furnaces increases competitiveness For growing monocrystalline semiconductors, the Chinese company Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical originally used a separate process and temperature control system. Since the changeover to PC-based control technology from Beckhoff, it not only helps to save costs, but also facilitates the implementation with its scalability. As…

A Guide to Mechatronics - Part 2: Composition of a Mechatronic Subsystem
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A Guide to Mechatronics – Part 1: Introduction & Fundamentals

June 17, 2024 Mechatronics is a pivotal field that integrates mechanics, electronics, and computing, creating intelligent, adaptable, and versatile systems. It combines mechanical engineering precision, electronic control, and computer decision-making to innovate products and solutions. This interdisciplinary approach represents a shift from traditional engineering to a holistic method, leveraging each field’s strengths for efficient and…

Beckhoff Boosts Analog I/O Flexibility with New Multifunctional Terminal
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Beckhoff Boosts Analog I/O Flexibility with New Multifunctional Terminal

June 12, 2024 The EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal offers a powerful and parameterizable combined input/output for 10 V/20 mA signals With the EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal, Beckhoff introduces a powerful analog I/O module to increase system flexibility and simplify parts management. The EL4374 is a multipurpose, combined input/output for -10/0 to +10 V or -20/0/+4 to +20…

Ensure Food Safety With Clean Compressed Air
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Ensure Food Safety With Clean Compressed Air

June 11, 2024 Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which fall under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), stipulate the cleanability and cross-contamination standards that food processing plants must follow, ensuring food is safe for consumption. One easy way to meet cGMP and FSMA guidelines is to upgrade your pneumatic systems with proper air filtration systems….

Guillevin International - Grand Automation Tradeshow 2023
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Discover the Future of Manufacturing at Guillevin International’s 2024 AUTOMATION EXPO! 

June 5, 2024 Guillevin’s 2024 AUTOMATION EXPO & E-COMMERCE SUMMER SALE June 19th Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 19th, because you won’t want to miss this groundbreaking event hosted by Guillevin International! 🚀 Join Guillevin and be part of an extraordinary occasion where they bring together the world’s leading manufacturing businesses to showcase the…

Introducing SEW-Eurodrive's QR CODES
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Introducing SEW-Eurodrive’s QR Codes

April 18, 2024 Access product support in a flash Scan QR Codes even while your Drives are Running. To continually improve efficiency in SEW-Eurodrive’s products and how they deliver their services, they are pleased to introduce their QR code Product Support and Specifications App. Starting this year, each new SEW-Eurodrive Product leaving assembly will be…

Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications
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Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications

April 15, 2024 Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) technology is a cornerstone in the realm of digital communication, particularly for conveying position and speed feedback from encoders in both rotary and linear forms. Known for its precision and resilience to noise interference, SSI plays a pivotal role in applications demanding high accuracy, such as in CNC…

New Operation Element PIT oe ETH with Activatable Ethernet Port Can Be Used for Security – Secure and Flexible Operation
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New Operation Element PIT oe ETH with Activatable Ethernet Port Can Be Used for Security – Secure and Flexible Operation

April 9, 2024 Pilz adds the operation element PIT oe ETH to its portfolio of control and signal devices 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…

Stretch from Boston Dynamics Puts Mobile Robots at the Forefront in Intralogistics Technology
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Stretch from Boston Dynamics Puts Mobile Robots at the Forefront in Intralogistics Technology

April 4, 2024 With a focus on autonomy, flexibility and safety, Boston Dynamics applies its robotics expertise to a commercial robot solution with automation and integrated safety technologies from Beckhoff As the intralogistics industry speeds ahead, mobile robotics will become even more critical. Many solutions move cartons and totes from point A to point B….

Andreas Sobotta of Pilz Canada Now Assuming Role of Vice President North- and South-America
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Andreas Sobotta of Pilz Canada Now Assuming Role of Vice President North- and South-America

March 28, 2024 “Leaving Pilz Canada is breaking my heart – Taking on the role of VP Americas is thrilling!” – Andreas Sobotta 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…

Mecademic Redefines Robotics: The Smallest, Most Precise 6-Axis Robot Now Offers Absolute Accuracy
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Mecademic Redefines Robotics: The Smallest, Most Precise 6-Axis Robot Now Offers Absolute Accuracy

March 27, 2024 Mecademic’s new Absolute Calibration service enhances its robots’ accuracy capabilities, delivering unparalleled quality and reliability Mecademic, an innovator in compact, high-precision industrial robotics, proudly announces an enhancement that positions its robots as not only the most precise but also the most accurate in the market. The launch of the Mecademic Absolute Calibration (MAC) service…

Teradyne Robotics to Bring the Power of AI to Robotics with NVIDIA
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Teradyne Robotics to Bring the Power of AI to Robotics with NVIDIA

March 20, 2024 The collaboration of Teradyne Robotics with NVIDIA adds the power of accelerated computing to robotics. The new AI capabilities will increase the application potential of Universal Robots while also powering enhanced functionality in the new MiR1200 Pallet Jack launching the week of March 18th, 2024 Teradyne Robotics, which includes collaborative robot (cobot)…

ABB Opens Refitted, State-Of-The-Art US Robotics Facility, Reaffirming Commitment to North American Customers
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ABB Opens Refitted, State-Of-The-Art US Robotics Facility, Reaffirming Commitment to North American Customers

March 13, 2024 ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, which…