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New Options Added To Hammond Power Solutions’ HPS Centurion P And HPS Sentinel Lines

Capacitor Contactor Option Available For HPS Centurion P Passive Harmonic Filter January 25, 2023 The capacitor contactor option allows the user to open and close a contact, removing the capacitors from the circuit. The user can control the contactor by providing configurable contact output from the VFD which opens at light load. Passive Harmonic Filter…

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Emerson Introduces Branson GMX-HP, New Ultrasonic Metal Welder for Bonding Larger Batteries, Conductors and Wire Terminations

Branson GMX-HP delivers higher power with greater downforce to meet changing requirements of global electric vehicle manufacturers January 24, 2023 Emerson’s new Branson™ GMX-HP ultrasonic metal welder combines greater power and downforce, essential for larger welds required by electric vehicles, batteries and energy storage systems, with a modular equipment design and features that simplify installation…

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New G2RV-ST And G3RV-ST Relays from Omron

Omron’s New G2RV-ST And G3RV-ST Relays Are Among the Fastest in the Industry That Provide Better Visibility, Top-Notch Reliability, and Vibration Resistance January 23, 2023 Speedier relays are a key requirement in today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, and Omron responded to this need with the new ST relays that are among the fastest available on the…

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HELUKABEL Group Builds New Facility for Automation Cable Solutions

January 23, 2023 The HELUKABEL Group, a global cable system solutions provider, announced it is going to build a new facility in Haan, Germany that will house its robotic dress pack and drag chain system subsidiaries under one roof. The new building will also serve as the headquarters of HELUKABEL’s Rhine-Ruhr sales branch, and is…

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Bosch Rexroth MGE Aluminum Framing Meets Virtually Any Customer Need

January 19, 2023 Bosch Rexroth MGE aluminum framing meets virtually any customer need. Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. is known in Canadian industry for its unmatched selection of intelligent robotics and factory automation, but there is far more to the supplier than that. Customers can also receive specific value-added services from the company – including a…

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New Twin Profile Rail Stage TRS Actuator from Tolomatic

TRS Actuator Improves Accuracy in XYZ Motion System January 19, 2023 The new Twin profile Rail Stage TRS actuator from Tolomatic improves accuracy and increases production uptime on XYZ linear motion systems. The machined, rigid design handles high moment loading while providing reliable stable positioning along the length of travel. Able to carry loads up…

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Why Cleanroom-Rated Robots Are So Important for Semiconductor Manufacturing

January 18, 2023 Cleanroom-Rated Robots. For the chips to function, the silicon must be highly pure, with only the allotted dropping materials for the requisite semiconductive properties. People who work in semiconductor fabs wear all-in-one coveralls to avoid introducing any amount of contamination into the previous silicon wafers, which area cut into hundreds of tiny…

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FANUC Introduces New ROBODRILL Plus Machining Centre

FANUC’s new ROBODRILL DiB Plus compact machining center offers companies a wide range of advantages in terms of speed, performance, ease of use and automation January 17, 2023 FANUC the global leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced its new ROBODRILL DiB Plus compact machining center. “The new ROBODRILL Plus offers a wide range of…

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The New KR FORTEC Ultra Family: Ultimate Power, Compact Design

Technically Unbeatable for Manufacturing Processes That Involve Heavy and Large-Volume Components January 17, 2023 The robots of the KR FORTEC ultra family set new standards in the heavy payload range from 480 kg to 800 kg. Ideally rated for high payloads and moments of inertia, they especially meet the new requirements of the electromobility sector….

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Five Automation Predictions for 2023: Turnkey Solutions Are the Future

The past few years have seen many organizations implement tech-driven changes at a rapid pace. January 11, 2023 With rapid workplace transformation evident across industries, whether that’s moving to hybrid working or adopting new technologies, what can we expect from 2023? Anders Beck, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Universal Robots, discusses five predictions for…

Canada’s First All-Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility Opens in Ontario
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Canada’s First All-Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility Opens in Ontario

GM Canada’s transformed CAMI plant helps secure Ontario’s place as global automotive hub January 10, 2023 Recently, the Ontario government is celebrating the opening of General Motors of Canada’s (GM Canada) first full-scale all-electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Ingersoll and the first BrightDrop Zevo 600s to be made at the facility. With support from the…

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Arieltech’s Heater Series Line, New CSA Approved in 2022

January 6, 2023 Arieltech’s Heater Series Line was recently CSA Approved. Products from Arieltech as made in Canada and include climate control solutions such as Arieltech Thermostats, Hygrostat, Fan Filters, Exhaust Filters, Heaters, Thermoelectric Cooling Units and Air Conditioning systems increases the life of sensitive electronic equipment inside of control panels and electrical enclosures, preventing…

Festo Didactic at the Forefront of Developing Canada’s Future Work Force
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Festo Didactic at the Forefront of Developing Canada’s Future Work Force

 

With Canadian manufacturing suffering from a growing labour shortage, the participation of industry in skills development is emerging as a vital component in hiring and retention. Festo Didactic has made a focus on the need for recurrent education for existing workers so their skills remain relevant. How that’s done is evolving.

 

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Endress+Hauser Customer Experience Centre Wins Rethinking Future Award

 

The new Endress+Hauser Customer Experience Centre here, has been named winner of the Rethinking The Future Award 2022 in the Industrial (Built) category. Rethinking The Future is an annual award program which aims to promote outstanding work in the field of architecture and design across the world.