February 24, 2023 New data types FIXED and LFIXED The data types FIXED (fixed point number with 6 decimal places) and LFIXED (fixed point number with 11 decimal places) are now available for the controller PSSu H PLC2 FS SN SD(-T). As a result, more complex arithmetic calculations are now possible. Nesting of data types…
Ontario Premier Ford Commemorates Project Milestone February 24, 2023 Algoma Steel Group Inc. has announced that the Company installed the first structural steel columns this week at its electric arc steelmaking facility (‘EAF’) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada and Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited the site to commemorate the project milestone. Algoma’s EAF project…
February 23, 2023 Robot workers are transforming the way we work. There is no denying that they are here to stay… but this raises some interesting questions about the interaction between robots and employees. If you want robotic solutions to be a success in your business, it’s important to consider how the technology will influence…
Ecological innovations as the key for more sustainability February 23, 2023 Automation is an enabler for the industrial transformation towards climate protection, resource efficiency and sustainability. With its products and solutions, Festo helps to enable resource-conserving production and helps to establish a circular economy along the entire value chain – with the clear aim of…
Proposed legislation will consolidate an investment-ready mega site in Southwestern Ontario February 23, 2023 Mega site in Southwestern Ontario will attract investment and strengthen competitiveness. The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness by consolidating a new investment-ready mega site in St. Thomas. The proposed legislation builds on the province’s…
The Kinova Kortex API 3.2 is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to configure and control Kinova’s Link 6 robotic arm February 22, 2023 Kinova is pleased to announce the introduction of Kinova Kortex API version 3.2 for their collaborative industrial robot, Link 6! This new version includes a host of new features,…
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)…
Dr Klaus Endress to leave the Supervisory Board by the end of the year; Matthias Altendorf named as successor; Dr Peter Selders will become CEO February 21, 2023 As previously announced, Dr Klaus Endress will give up his responsibilities as president of the Supervisory Board. He is to be succeeded by CEO Matthias Altendorf. The…
The contract includes Siemens Mobility service for three years with an additional two-year option February 21, 2023 Siemens Mobility has been selected by Ontario’s local public operator Metrolinx to provide track, signal, and right-of-way maintenance services for the agency’s railway infrastructure system that makes up the West Region of Toronto. The contract includes service for…
February 21, 2023 Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new partner Xigent Automation Systems, a full-service provider of automation and robotics solutions. Omron Automation Americas recently announced Xigent Automation Systems as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Lewis Center, Ohio, Xigent has been providing innovative solutions for nearly…
February 16, 2023 Thanks to the scalable engineering software, Weidmüller’s u-control 2000 adapts individually to your requirements. Furthermore, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with our I/O system u-remote. Your benefits at a glance: Product range u-control M3000 & M4000 Modular controls for industrial automation and IoT applications In the course of automation,…
Protect cables and wires of all moving elements with ABB PMA cable protection February 16, 2023 PMA Cable Protection System for Automation has been conceived to protect cables and wires in extreme automation and robotic installations. Through different conduit types for various requirements, system supports and a range of special accessories, torsion can be avoided…
February 16, 2023 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to announce the launch of the new ICF Full-Metal Inductive Sensors. This new sensor family offers increased uptime due to their durable stainless steel housing and intelligent monitoring capabilities. Applications in harsh environments such as agriculture, food & beverage, and machining will benefit from the ICF Full-Metal Inductive Sensors….
February 16, 2023 Omron Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Top 5% S&P Global ESG Score on February 7th 2023, as ranked by S&P Global in the Sustainability Yearbook 2023. This report, one of the world’s most comprehensive publications providing in-depth analysis on corporate responsibility, showcases the sustainability performance of…
February 16, 2023 Using web visualization with WinCC unified, The View of Things function enables you to operate and monitor relevant control parameters directly via the web server of your S7-1500 controller. Find out how easily you can integrate a web visualization of your PLC into your automation concepts. Simple configuration without programming knowledge View…
February 16, 2023 Maintenance safeguarding system “Key-In-Pocket” prevents unexpected machine start-up Protect your personnel from hazards in maintenance situations! Use the “key-in-pocket” solution from Pilz to prevent the unexpected start-up of machinery as long as people remain in the danger zone. Get to know all the functions and advantages of the safeguarding system “key-in-pocket” during…