Simon Fraser University Becomes Global Instructor Training Facility for Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program
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Simon Fraser University Becomes Global Instructor Training Facility for Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program

May 30, 2023 Responding to a growing need for training in automation systems in Canada and globally, Siemens and Simon Fraser University (SFU) have announced that SFU is the first and only training facility for instructors delivering the globally recognized Level 3 Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification program (SMSCP). Siemens is the only global industrial company…

Efficient Power Supplies – An Analysis on Investment for the Future
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Efficient Power Supplies – An Analysis on Investment for the Future

May 18, 2023 Nico Schepers In the search for a suitably efficient power supply, the costs play a major role, alongside the technical requirements. The focus is often on the initial purchase price, while other potential costs that may be incurred during the operation of the power supply are not taken into consideration. In this…

IIoT Solutions for Industrial Communication in Process Industries
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IIoT Solutions for Industrial Communication in Process Industries

May 9, 2023 IIoT solutions for industrial communication in process industries. Pepperl+Fuchs has been active in the Industry 4.0 platform founded in 2013 from the very beginning. In 2015, the company played a decisive role in the development of the Industry 4.0 Reference Architecture Model (RAMI), which describes the structured approach and communication basis for Industry 4.0….

Functional Safety Over EtherCAT with Ixxat Safe T100/FSoE
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Functional Safety Over EtherCAT with Ixxat Safe T100/FSoE

May 8, 2023 HMS Networks now releases a new version of the Ixxat SafeT100 module allowing users to implement safe I/Os for FSoE – Functional Safety over EtherCAT. Previously available for PROFIsafe and CIP Safety, the new version supports Functional Safety over EtherCAT according to ETG 5100 V1.2.0. Ixxat® Safe T100 is an all-in-one safety…

ABB Wins Best New Product Award at MCEE Show in Montreal
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ABB Wins Best New Product Award at MCEE Show in Montreal

May 1, 2023 ABB Wins Best New Product Award for Star Teck ST90 Series 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,…

What Does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Tell You About System Component Reliability? An Analysis From PULS
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What Does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Tell You About System Component Reliability? An Analysis From PULS

April 14, 2023 Maximilian Hülsebusch  MTBF is the measure for the reliability of a device or system component. In this blog article you will learn what exactly is meant by MTBF, why it is an important quality indicator for power supplies and how it differs from service lifetime. The term MTBF appears in the data…

New igus Chainflex CFSPECIAL.192 Hybrid Cable for Hanging Travels of Up to 50 Meters
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New igus Chainflex CFSPECIAL.192 Hybrid Cable for Hanging Travels of Up to 50 Meters

Five times the distance: allegedly the world’s first cable for hanging applications suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE March 24, 2023 igus®, a leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced a new hybrid cable for SEW EURODRIVE’s MOVILINK® DDI technology. A unique aramid support element gives the CFSPECIAL.192 500% more tensile strength than a…

i4H SCARA Robot from Ormon.
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i4H SCARA Robot from Ormon.

March 16, 2023 The i4H is a next-generation SCARA robot that offers the performance and capability needed to meet the demands of today’s manufacturing needs. With a fresh, high-performance industrial design, the i4H can achieve the production throughput to meet your application’s demands. The i4H series of industrial SCARAs is the benchmark in high-performance SCARAs….

Solutions Help the Employability of Future Wind Turbine Technicians
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Solutions Help the Employability of Future Wind Turbine Technicians

Training excellence is key to successful onboarding in the wind turbine power industry March 16, 2023 BZEE and Festo Didactic renew their longstanding collaboration to offer guidance and learning resources to support training providers in the tuition of skilled wind turbine technicians in order to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The cooperation agreement between…

Omron Foundation Donates Over $1 Million to Marquette University Opus College of Engineering for the Omron Advanced Automation Lab
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Omron Foundation Donates Over $1 Million to Marquette University Opus College of Engineering for the Omron Advanced Automation Lab

March 9, 2023 The Omron Foundation, has gifted over $1 million to Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering to establish the Omron Advanced Automation Lab. This lab provides Marquette University students with hands-on, industry-relevant experience in designing, building, and testing solutions that use state-of-the-art automation technologies. These hands-on experiences are essential for understanding the capabilities of any…

Festo Advances High-Throughput Automated Pipetting with Speedy Closed-Loop Control
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Festo Advances High-Throughput Automated Pipetting with Speedy Closed-Loop Control

March 8, 2023 Festo introduces the DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications requiring consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. The DHOP pipette head provides the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback when devices handle many liquids. (SLAS, Feb. 25 – March 1, San Diego Convention Center, Booth #837) Based on Festo’s…

Rittal Presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10
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Rittal Presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10

Innovations that allow wire processing at speeds ten times faster than by hand Fully automatic wiring processing goes one stage further. Rittal presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10 innovations that allow wire processing at speeds ten times faster than by hand. Due to the modular system design and numerous option packages, panel builders…

ABB Predicts Top Robotics Trends for 2023
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ABB Predicts Top Robotics Trends for 2023

February 27, 2023 With the sale of robots hitting record levels, Marc Segura, ABB Robotics President is making several predictions on key trends in robotics automation for 2023.  “The impact of global labor shortages is increasingly being felt by many businesses while they try to keep pace with customer demands,” said Marc Segura, ABB Robotics…

Weidmüller’s u-control 2000: The Automation Controller
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Weidmüller’s u-control 2000: The Automation Controller

The heart of every automation is the control system. U-control 2000 February 22. 2023 Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)…

Top Three Challenges Facing Automotive Manufactures Producing Their First Electric Vehicles
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Top Three Challenges Facing Automotive Manufactures Producing Their First Electric Vehicles

February 21, 2023 The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is underway, and this transformation is ushering in multiple production challenges for automotive manufacturers. Companies that have been producing cars with combustion engines for decades are suddenly needing to get acquired with an entirely new set of vehicle platforms. In this article, Omron takes a look at…

EV Innovation & Technology Conference Spotlights Canada’s Strengths, Identifies Pain Points in Zero-Emission Automotive Supply Chain
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EV Innovation & Technology Conference Spotlights Canada’s Strengths, Identifies Pain Points in Zero-Emission Automotive Supply Chain

The all-day event, hosted by Electric Autonomy in partnership with NGen, brought together leaders advancing electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada to discuss opportunities, challenges and map the route to maximum success February 10, 2023 Canada’s advantages in the race to develop the country’s EV economy potential are substantial, but the opportunities could “slip away” if urgent action…