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How Automation Saved Meadowbrook Restaurant Co. Unnecessary Repair Costs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smarter Restaurant Management

June 6, 2025 Introduction In the high-pressure world of restaurant management, margins are slim, risks are high, and even minor oversights can lead to catastrophic losses. For Meadowbrook Restaurant Co., a multi-location restaurant group, that reality hit hard when a single night of equipment failures and human error cost them $10,000 in spoiled inventory and near-disasters. But…

Can Robots Save (What Is the Role of Technology in) Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 
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What Is the Role of Technology in Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 

May 28, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Canadian manufacturing is in a tricky situation: it faces a labour and skills shortage that threatens its competitiveness and profitability. These shortages mean Canada missed out on almost $13 billion last year, according to a recent survey. An economic loss that by any means should not be discounted, especially…

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Aetina, Qualcomm, and Data Systems Team Up at COMPUTEX 2025 to Showcase AI Agent Integration Capabilities

May 23, 2025 Aetina, Qualcomm, and Data Systems Team Up Aetina, a subsidiary of the Innodisk Group and a leading provider of edge AI solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and Data Systems Co., Ltd.,a leader in enterprise digital transformation, today announced a collaboration to unveil the “Enterprise AI Assistant”…

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MOXA ioLogik R1214 Ethernet Remote I/O

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…

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M12 Cable Material Selection Guide: PUR vs. PVC vs. TPE

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…

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Siemens Introduces AI Agents for Industrial Automation

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…

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Insights into Navigating Version Control in Industrial Automation

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…

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Ultrasonic Sensors with Integrated IO-Link Communications from Carlo Gavazzi

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,…

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PROCON-Connect: Building Bridges Between Apps and the Cloud

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…

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Olis Launches $499 Diagnostic Tool That Runs on Any Android Device

May 1, 2025 At Automate 2025, Olis will launch a remote automation monitoring, diagnostic and error recovery app that turns Android smartphones and tablets into gateways for any automation cell without the need for additional hardware. Automate attendees entering Olis Robotics’ booth #3748 in Detroit, May 12-15, will be the first to experience a future…

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New Generation of MOXA x86 Industrial Computers | ManuAuto

May 1, 2025 Moxa introduces a new generation of BXP, DRP, and RKP Series industrial computers that are specifically designed to facilitate rapid system development with reliable, adaptable, and cost-effective computing solutions. The industrial computers are based on a pre-formulated configure-to-order architecture, making it easy to meet various system development and integration requirements. Their wide-temperature…

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Rockwell Automation Unveils Powerful New Service to Detect and Respond to OT Cyber Threats

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…

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Panduit Expands FTTH Solutions to Meet Growing Demand for Quality Broadband Infrastructure

April 28, 2025 New Plug-and-Play Lineup Helps ISPs, Engineering Firms, and Contractors Build and Expand Networks Faster with Less Labour Panduit, a global leader in electrical and network infrastructure solutions, has announced that it is introducing five new products, developed to meet the industry’s demand for high-quality, durable, and easy-to-use outside plant broadband solutions. Designed…

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What Are the Main Strategies for Data Centre Cooling?

April 28, 2025 What Are the Main Strategies for Data Centre Cooling?  The rapid growth of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector has placed immense pressure on data centres to expand their capacity quickly. With this increased demand, operators must implement effective cooling systems to prevent overheating and IT equipment malfunctions.  In this article, Rittal explores the…