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Why Automotive Manufacturers Should Make the Move to Busbar Power in 2025

February 11, 2025 As automotive manufacturing continues to grow, with North American production projected to increase by 5% annually through 2031, manufacturers are under pressure to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. To stay competitive in 2025, they need flexible industrial automation solutions that can adapt to evolving production needs and enable smarter operations….

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Harmonic Drive Actuators with Integrated Drive Technology

February 11, 2025 Discover the future of motion control. This video explores how integrated drive technology (IDT) from Harmonic Drive is revolutionizing the precision motion control industry. Watch as they demonstrate key features of our advanced actuators and how your industrial automation projects can benefit from them. Packed with features, IDT actuators are your last…

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Harmonic Drive® Strain Wave Gear – Zero Backlash

February 11, 2025 Harmonic Drive® strain wave gearing utilizes a unique operating principle which is based upon the elastic mechanics of metals. The greatest benefits are the zero-backlash characteristics and the weight and space savings compared to other gears because our gear mechanism consists of only three basic parts. They are the: Wave Generator, Flexspline…

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At Major IEA Conference, Decision-Makers from Tech, Energy and Government Underscore AI’s Implications for Energy Security and Transitions

February 11, 2025 IEA Executive Director emphasises ‘there is no AI without energy – specifically electricity’ at event involving 500 participants, including tech & energy leaders and government ministers Leading figures from governments, the energy sector, the tech industry and civil society gathered this week for the first major international meeting of its kind addressing…

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MDA Space Signs $1.1b Contract with Globalstar to Build Next Generation Leo Constellation

February 11, 2025 MDA Space will manufacture more than 50 MDA AURORA™ software-defined digital satellites for Globalstar MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced that it has signed a definitive contract with Globalstar Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) to be the prime contractor for the satellite operator’s next…

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Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. Is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Marcus Graham to the Role of National Channel Manager

February 10, 2025 Marcus will continue his role as Senior Technical Sales Representative at Pilz for the Southwestern Ontario region, while also taking on the responsibility of overseeing nationwide partnerships with distributors and integrators. In this expanded role, Marcus will not only drive sales in Southwestern Ontario but also strengthen relationships with our valued partners…

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Electromate Announces Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium in Vancouver, BC

February 6, 2025 Electromate is pleased to announce its biennial Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia. This complimentary event is tailored for OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and engineering students in the greater Vancouver area. Sorry, no competitors, please. Event Details:…

Hitachi Establishes Its Fourth Corporate Venture Capital Fund to Capture Technology Turning Points and Future Growth Opportunities
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Hitachi Establishes Its Fourth Corporate Venture Capital Fund to Capture Technology Turning Points and Future Growth Opportunities

February 6, 2025 Total Assets Under Management (AUM) Reaches 1 Billion USD, Contributing to Sustainable Growth with a World-Class Investment Scale Hitachi, Ltd. recently announced the establishment of the fourth fund of the corporate venture capital (hereinafter referred to as “CVC”) fund “HV Fund” with a purpose to identify startups with the potential to create or…

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Introducing SIRAS | The Professional Drone with Thermal + Visible Imaging

February 5, 2025 Engineered for performance and affordability, SIRAS is optimized for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions. This easy-to-fly UAV is equipped with a high-resolution radiometric thermal (FLIR Boson®) and 16 MP visible camera payload. With a startup time of 60 seconds, hot swappable batteries, radar-based front collision…

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3 Benefits of Enclosure Heaters: Keeping Your Equipment Safe and Operational

February 5, 2025 Electrical enclosures are critical to safeguarding sensitive IT and electrical components, but they can be vulnerable to extreme temperatures and humidity. This is where enclosure heaters come in—compact, efficient systems designed to maintain a stable internal environment within your enclosures, regardless of external conditions. In this article, we’ll explore the three primary…

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Telesat and MDA Space Complete Key Milestone for Telesat Lightspeed Constellation

February 5, 2025 Spacecraft and multiple major subsystems pass preliminary design review Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, have announced that they have concluded a key phase in the Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation program with…

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POWERCRIMPER VARIO – Automatic Crimper for High Process Safety

February 5, 2025 Easy crimping for connectors and wire end ferrules – safe, flexible, electrical The semi-automated POWERCRIMPER VARIO from Weidmüller provides more flexibility in panel building, thereby creating real efficiency benefits. Thanks to its purely electric drive, the POWERCRIMPER VARIO as a purely crimping machine offers flexible application options in production. Different inserts, e.g….

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Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards Addresses Organization-Wide Cybersecurity in Industrial and Critical Infrastructure Operations

February 5, 2025 Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards The International Society of Automation (ISA) — the leading professional society for automation — has announced the publication of ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1-2024, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. It is the latest update to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards, the widely used global consensus-based automation and control systems cybersecurity standards. Addressing cybersecurity on…

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ABB and Agilent Technologies Enter Collaboration to Advance Laboratory Automation

February 5, 2025 ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies collaborate to produce automated laboratory solutions ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies, a global leader in analytical and laboratory technology and software, have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver automated laboratory solutions. Working together, ABB and Agilent will combine the benefits of their technologies to enable companies across…

Textile expert TSG increases productivity with the help of ABB’s high-performance web tension load cell technology.
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Textile Expert TSG Increases Productivity With the Help of ABB’s High-Performance Web Tension Load Cell Technology

February 1, 2025 The complex nature of textile manufacturing, encompassing spinning, weaving, finishing, and dyeing processes, demands sophisticated technological solutions to meet both production and quality requirements. Italy’s Tintoria Stamperia Gorlese (TSG) has increased productivity and reduced installation and tuning time by up to 50% by upgrading its machinery with advanced web tension load cells. …

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Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts

January 25, 2025 International Certification Course Qualifies Participants as “Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) for Electrical and Fluid Power Systems” in Just 5 Days Wieland Electric, in collaboration with Ross Controls, a global leader in safety solutions for fluid power and poppet valve technology, is proud to announce newly added TÜV-certified training courses, “CFSE –…