May 20, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Hannover Messe 2025 was an extra special event for Festo. The Festo Group celebrated their 100th anniversary, Festo Canada celebrated their 50th anniversary, and Festo Didactic celebrated their 60th anniversary. Festo Didactic, the education arm of the company, understands how important education is for empowering individuals, driving economic growth,…
May 14, 2025 EtherCAT and PC-based control in test bench technology EtherCAT is by far the fastest Industrial Ethernet technology. Nevertheless, the data acquisition process at Kraus & Naimer’s cam controller test benches called for an even shorter bus cycle. To achieve the required performance, Beckhoff specialists reduced the previous cycle time from 100 µs…
May 14, 2025 At this year’s AUTOMATE, Siemens is announcing the launch of its enhanced motion control portfolio, featuring SINAMICS servo-drive systems and the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller, delivering unprecedented performance and flexibility for basic automation applications including handling, moving, positioning and processing. The new solution combines three key innovations: “This holistic system approach…
May 14, 2025 Discover cabinet-free automation! The decentralized inverter MOVIPRO® technology from SEW-EURODRIVE is powerful, flexible and scalable. Equipped with robust industrial plug connectors for all interfaces, a keypad for on-site engineering and diagnostics, and integrated safety technology, it offers everything you need. An interface box with maintenance switch is also available as an option….
May 14, 2025 SNAP IN – The fastest and most secure connection technology on the market. Weidmüller will show you the numerous advantages of the new connection technology, invented by Weidmüller. Simply. Fast. Secure. Ready to Robot. When do you SNAP INto the future? More Information SNAP INto the future Related Story Weidmüller Celebrating a…
May 13, 2025 MOXA ioLogik R1214 Features: MOXA ioLogik R1214 Introduction Process control I/O system. Remote serial I/O products offer process engineers the benefit of simple wiring, as they only require two wires to communicate with the controller and other RS-485 devices while adopting the EIA/TIA RS-485 communication protocol to transmit and receive data at high speed…
May 13, 2025 M12 Cables have become the industry standard for sensor/actuator connectivity in industrial automation environments. When selecting the right M12 cable for your application, the jacket material is one of the most critical factors that will determine performance, durability, and reliability. This guide compares the three most common M12 cable jacket materials: PUR (Polyurethane), PVC…
May 13, 2025 With safeguards on machinery, measures must be taken to guarantee the safety of human and machine. These measures are described in the standard ISO 13855 and ensure that the machine is brought to a safe state before the danger point can be reached. The safety distance must be selected in such a way that any…
May 13, 2025 At Automate 2025 in Detroit, Siemens is announcing an expansion of its industrial AI offerings with advanced AI agents designed to work seamlessly across its established Industrial Copilot ecosystem. This new technology represents a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to queries towards truly autonomous agents that proactively execute entire processes…
May 13, 2025 Learn how to ensure reliable and secure PLC program management Challenges in Version Control for Industrial Automation Systems In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, version control remains a critical aspect of maintaining reliable and efficient operations. The wrong version control system can lead to increased troubleshooting time, security vulnerabilities, and…
May 12, 2025 Festo is showcasing at Automate 2025 its most innovative automation solutions, including multi-axis positioning systems. Festo positioning systems can be specified in minutes and, after delivery, installed and functioning in hours instead of weeks. (Festo Automate Booth #1619, May 12-15, Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan) This year, Festo celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary and is emphasizing…
May 12, 2025 Festo Didactic to showcase key training systems and skill-building for the automation industry Visit Booth #1619 Festo Didactic, a leader in technical education solutions, is heading to Automate 2025 with the latest innovative education and training programs for the automation industry. Automate 2025 is a premier showcase for automation technologies and solutions,…
May 9, 2025 CoboMover™ is a robust linear track for cobots and small industrial robots launching at Automate 2025. At the show, Güdel is also showcasing a stunning demo on how air bearings can eliminate the need for cranes or embedded rails, moving 3,800+ lbs on a cushion of air. From moving cobots to novel…
May 8, 2025 Province enhancing and expanding tax credit to attract manufacturing investments to Ontario As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is enhancing and expanding the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, providing an additional $1.3 billion over three years to help lower costs for businesses that invest in buildings, machinery…
May 8, 2025 Construction will create 18,000 Canadian jobs, add up to $500 million annually to Ontario’s economy and help secure clean, reliable energy With electricity demand in Ontario set to soar by at least 75 per cent by 2050, the Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to begin construction on the…
May 7, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Vention, a Canadian company on a mission to democratize automation, marked another milestone on that journey at NVIDIA GTC 2025 with the launch of their AI-powered bin picking solution. Using robots for bin picking is not new. But Vention’s solution breaks the mould with its proprietary intelligence and control…