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POSITAL Measuring Wheels: Linear Position and Speed Sensing with Rotary Encoders

March 11, 2024 Easy Configuration & Advanced Programmability with POSITAL’s Measuring Wheel Encoder POSITAL’s measuring wheels and accessories, combined with the company’s versatile IXARC encoders, can be a convenient and accurate way of measuring linear motion in applications such as conveyer systems or the manufacture of rolled products. Recent enhancements to POSITAL’s programmable encoders have…

Festo Electric and Pneumatic Intralogistics Solutions Push/Sort, Grip/Pick, and Lift/Convey
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Festo Electric and Pneumatic Intralogistics Solutions Push/Sort, Grip/Pick, and Lift/Convey

Festo integrates cobots from different manufacturers in a 7th- axis solution for bin picking March 8, 2024 Festo introduces the company’s comprehensive selection of electric and pneumatic components for intralogistics motion automation – pushing and sorting, gripping and picking, and lifting and conveying “No material handling competitor comes close to Festo’s breadth of electric and…

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Artificial Intelligence and Aquaculture: Fleming College to Assist Independent Robotics with Innovative Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Projects

March 8, 2024 Fleming College is pleased to announce its involvement in two funded research projects recently announced by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster These projects mark a significant step forward in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices and environmental stewardship using artificial intelligence. Researchers from Fleming College’s Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP) and the Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial…

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New Leuze Ultrasonic Sensors – Easy and Flexible Use

March 8, 2024 Thanks to an adjustable sound cone and small dead zone, the new Leuze ultrasonic sensors of the 420B and 412B series can be used for many different applications. If you’re a system operator looking to reduce the number of different sensors used in your systems, the 420B and 412B series from Leuze…

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RoboDK and Comau Partner to Offer Improved Robotic Simulation and Offline Programming

March 7, 2024 The latest version of Comau Roboshop Next Gen software now fully integrates with RoboDK, bringing unparalleled benefits to the world of automation RoboDK, a pioneer in the world of robotics simulation and offline programming, announces its strategic partnership with Comau, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and robot manufacturer. The latest…

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Vision Research Launches Phantom C321 Air High-Speed Camera, Expanding Testing Capabilities in Demanding Airborne Applications

March 7, 2024 Vision Research Launches Phantom C321 Air High-Speed Camera, Expanding Testing Capabilities in Demanding Airborne Applications Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro® C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro…

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New from Ruland: Inch-to-Metric Rigid Couplings

March 7, 2024 Ruland Manufacturing’s new standard inch-to-metric rigid couplings give users a wider range of off-the-shelf couplings Ruland Manufacturing now offers rigid couplings with inch-to-metric bores as a standard product, giving users a wider range of off-the-shelf couplings. This expansion is the latest addition to the company’s inch-to-metric, standard coupling product line that includes…

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FLIR Announces Si2-Series of Acoustic Imagers to Detect Compressed Air Leaks, Partial Discharges, Mechanical Faults, and Quantify Gas Leaks 

March 7, 2024 New Si2-Pro, Si2-LD, and Si2-PD models provide best-in-class performance, decision support, fleet management and enterprise data integration with new on-screen gas leak quantification, partial discharge assessment, and mechanical fault measurement FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the expansion of its versatile Si-Series of acoustic imaging cameras with three models in the new Si2 family,…

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Siemens’ Software to Manage Network Model Data Increases Operational Efficiency

March 7, 2024 Siemens has announced the launch of new Gridscale X software with the release of a Gridscale X Network Model Manager in the US and Canada. The product allows ISOs (independent system operators) and TSOs (transmission system operators) to centrally manage their network data with a Digital Twin of the power grid for…

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First Nations and Ontario One Step Closer to Building All-Season Roads in the Ring of Fire

March 7, 2024 New agreement includes commitment to build community infrastructure to support economic development in the area The Ontario government, Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have signed an agreement to develop community infrastructure projects that could support future development opportunities in the area, including building all-seasons roads to the mineral-rich Ring…

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igus® Launches iglide® i230 3D Printing Material for High-Temperature Applications

March 7, 2024 igus® announces its new iglide® i230 3D printing material for selective laser sintering (SLS). This new powder material can withstand temperatures up to 110°C, expanding the use cases for SLS-printed polymer components During SLS, a printer melts plastic powder layer by layer to form bearings and other components. However, parts made from standard…

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Ontario Strengthening Mining Industry in Northern Ontario

March 7, 2024 Province investing in mining supply and service sector companies The Ontario government is providing more than $3.7 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to 11 mining supply and service sector companies in Northern Ontario. This investment is promoting innovation, workplace safety, business development and job creation in the mining industry. “Our…

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Ontario Welcomes $35 Million Manufacturing Investment

March 7, 2024 Tillsonburg Custom Foods’ expansion will create 78 new good-paying jobs in Trenton and St. Marys The Ontario government is welcoming a $35 million investment by Tillsonburg Custom Foods, a family-owned food processing company. The investment will be used to add new equipment to increase production and create a total of 78 new,…

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Endress+Hauser Offers Simpler Way to Deliver Memosens Sensor Data from Hazardous Areas to PLC

March 7, 2024 Thanks to Endress+Hauser’s 2DS-Ex-I intrinsically safe module, data from Memosens sensors in hazardous areas can be transmitted to a PLC via a Liquiline transmitter located in a safe area With the launch of a new speciality transmitter module, Endress+Hauser is simplifying the connection of Memosens sensors located in designated hazardous areas of…