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Rockwell Automation Advances Automation Efficiency with Enhanced ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link Master Blocks

May 7, 2024 Manufacturers can further streamline operation processes and reduce deployment time with the release of an enhanced firmware and Add-on Profile (AOP) update in the Allen‑Bradley® ArmorBlock 5000® IO-Link master blocks. The newly added features, coupled with the On-Machine™ capability, provide a significant boost in functionality and performance for applications within demanding industrial environments. Highlights…

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Sustainability in Machining: What Role Does Tool Holding Play?

May 6, 2024 Keeping an eye on the entire process Sustainability considerations are currently “trendy”. Machining and the equipment used for it are no exception. Individual elements – such as tool holding – are often considered. However, if you really want to act sustainably, you should not focus too much on such details, otherwise you…

Control Cabinet-Free Automation as a Game Changer in Machine and System Engineering
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Control Cabinet-Free Automation as a Game Changer in Machine and System Engineering

May 6, 2024 MX-System for a window profile processing machine “The MX-System is changing the face of design and installation in the world of machine building,” explains Ludger Martinschledde, Managing Director of Schirmer Maschinen GmbH. In its initial use in a system for processing profiles, the pluggable system solution for control cabinet-free automation from Beckhoff ticked all…

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Festo Introduces ELGD, a New Generation of Electric Actuator for Linear Applications

May 2, 2024 Festo introduces its newest generation of electrical Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TB tooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BS ball screw actuators, are based on an innovative Festo design. Festo inlaid the bearings into the aluminum extrusion and extended bearings to the full width of the axis. This design enhancement enables high loads in…

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Ontario Making It Easier to Enter Skilled Trades

May 2, 2024 New measures would make it easier for youth to get on a fast-track to well-paying careers The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to…

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Technology Report: Methods for Risk Assessment

May 2, 2024 The European Machinery Directive requires that a risk assessment be performed for every machine before being brought to market. The convergence of IT and OT as well as the rapid technological development has made it necessary to revise the Machinery Directive. The result is the new Machinery Regulation: It will replace the…

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Modern Measuring Transducer Terminal Blocks with Push-X Technology

May 2, 2024 The energy industry in particular benefits from the XTVMEA 6 measuring transducer terminal blocks The key feature of the new XTVMEA 6 measuring transducer terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact is the automatically leading current transformer short circuit. This “make before break” function enables safe current transformer operation for all maintenance and testing tasks. The new…

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Siemens Launches Depot360: Zero-Emission Fleet Operations Solution in Canada

May 2, 2024 Siemens is committed to helping Canadian customers manage and simplify their fleet electrification with innovative solutions, including locally-developed software. Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, Siemens Canada With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has…

Margo: The New Open Standard Initiative for Interoperability at the Edge of Industrial Automation
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Margo: The New Open Standard Initiative for Interoperability at the Edge of Industrial Automation

May 2, 2024 Margo is the new open standard initiative for interoperability at the edge of industrial automation. Today, industrial companies face unprecedented challenges. Manpower Group recently reported that 75% of companies in the industrial sector are currently experiencing a talent shortage. Supply chain problems, an increasingly competitive market landscape, rapidly changing customer demand, and the need to increase…

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Biologization Makes Ecological Innovations Possible for the World of Tomorrow

May 2, 2024 From algae cultivation, hydrogen storage and transportation to educational concepts Festo presented a unique concept for the simple storage and safe transportation of hydrogen using bacteria with its “BionicHydrogenBattery” exhibit at the Hannover Messe. The company demonstrated how industrial bioprocesses can be operated efficiently in the long-term using a wide range of…

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Introducing Omron’s Latest E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Downtime

May 2 2024 Omron’s E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers offer seamless integration reliable detection, cost reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency for optimized industrial sensing capabilities Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces its’ latest innovation in industrial sensing technology – the Smart Fiber Amplifier. This product is designed to improve…

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Magna Earns Five 2023 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors

May 2, 2024 For the 25th year in the program’s history, General Motors recognized Magna as a 2023 Supplier of the Year at GM’s 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Miami, Florida. At the event, Magna was acknowledged in five categories across four product areas – body & chassis, exteriors, powertrain, and seating…

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Fiix by Rockwell Automation Announces Industry-Leading GenAI Prescriptive Work Orders

May 2, 2024 Included in Fiix Asset Risk Predictor, Fiix Prescriptive Maintenance transforms asset health predictions into actionable work orders Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to add cutting-edge, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) prescriptive work orders to Fiix Asset Risk Predictor software, creating the first…

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Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser Teams Up for the Future of Automation

May 2, 2024 Endress+Hauser, a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering, is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. This strategic alliance underscores the company’s commitment to simplifying our customers’ digitalization needs and investing in the future of automation. What is the role of…

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Heavy Payload Cobots vs Traditional Robots for Industrial Automation

May 1, 2024 Adopting collaborative robots (cobots) represents a significant shift in automation strategies. Universal Robots is a frontrunner in the cobot sector and delivers solutions that are transforming industrial automation. This discussion provides detailed reasons why Universal Robots’ cobots are ideal for most industrial automation applications. Rapid Deployment of Universal Robots Cobots Universal Robots’…

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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

May 1, 2024 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda…