May 5, 2025 Ultrasonic Sensors with Integrated IO-Link Communications Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, presents three new series of ultrasonic sensors with integrated IO-Link communication: the UA12, UA18, and UA30 ASD..IO Series. Their compact design, with reduced blind zone, improved sensing range,…
May 5, 2025 The networked factory: IO-Link as a global standard for smart sensor integration opens up a wide range of possibilities for customers in automation. And this is exactly where SICK comes in. The new SIG300 IO-Link Master from SICK is setting the standard in terms of flexibility, connectivity and user-friendliness. This makes it…
May 5, 2025 PROCON-Connect from Weidmüller brings machine data to the cloud Weidmüller launches the PROCON-Connect App. The software tool enables users to easily capture machine data, pre-process it and make it available to other applications. This simplifies data exchange and speeds up installation. Users easily connect their software to each other and to the…
May 1, 2025 Andy Burleigh’s 20th anniversary with Beckhoff Canada! Andy joined Beckhoff Canada in 2005 as their third-ever employee and has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth ever since. Today, he is Beckhoff Canada’s Engineering Manager and Automation Software Product Specialist, leading a national team and collaborating with Beckhoff colleagues around the…
May 1, 2025 Experience the endless options of flexible and efficient cable assembly for your control cabinet with the Wire Processing Centre (WPC) video. Increase the efficiency of your manufacturing process by up to 80 % According to the study “Panel building 4.0“ by the Institute for Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units…
April 30, 2025 To mark the company’s 100th anniversary, Festo has designed an extraordinary application, the Incredible Machine. It works on the principle of a Rube Goldberg machine, in which one movement triggers the next. The Incredible Machine demonstrates the history of automation technology from the past to the present and reflects the company’s wide…
April 30, 2025 Choosing the right electrical enclosure for your industrial project can feel overwhelming with so many options available. But get it right, and you’ll safeguard your equipment while ensuring reliable operation for years to come. Get it wrong, and you might face premature equipment failure, safety hazards, or costly replacements down the line. Whether you’re…
April 29, 2025 Schneider Electric, one of the leaders in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced on April 28th that its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program achieved a score of 7.95 out of 10 for the first quarter of 2025, toward a target of 8.80/10 by the end of the year. Recognized in January…
April 29, 2025 Safe interlocking and safe guard locking in one product! The safety locking device PSENmlock offers safe interlocking and safe guard locking for personnel and process protection, up to the highest category PL e. Safe guard locking is enabled by the dual-channel control on the guard locking device. As such, the switch is particularly suitable…
April 28, 2025 New offering delivers 24/7 real-time threat detection and response to combat rising cybersecurity risks in operational technology environments. Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced on April 28th its Security Monitoring and Response service, which is purpose-built to deliver continuous, real-time monitoring of…
Automating Businesses to Increase their Productivity April 28, 2025 Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development; André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region; and Sébastien Schneeberger, Member of Parliament for Drummond-Bois-Francs, announce an investment in the form of a loan of…
April 28, 2025 Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of U.S. tariffs….
April 25, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM launched their Thermal by FLIR about six years ago, to expand support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who integrate FLIR thermal camera technology into their products. Since then, these collaborations have taken thermal into completely new spaces. Mike Walters, Vice President of Emerging Product Management at FLIR…
April 24, 2025 Joint showcase from Teradyne Robotics companies will feature comprehensive automation solutions across automotive, electronics manufacturing, and logistics zones, highlighting the power of collaborative and mobile robotics. Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will demonstrate their joint commitment to empowering customers with increased productivity through a diverse range of automation applications,…
April 24, 2025 OnRobot, one of the world’s leading providers of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications, will showcase its groundbreaking D:PLOY platform and latest gripper innovations at Automate 2025 in Detroit, May 12-15 at booth #3618. In collaboration with integration partner EMI, OnRobot will offer attendees hands-on experience demonstrating how D:PLOY is fundamentally…
April 23, 2025 The Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced on April 15, new measures for Canadian businesses and entities affected by the tariff dispute between Canada and the United States. These measures include the remission of some of the countermeasure tariffs announced by Canada in response to unjustified tariffs imposed by the…