June 19, 2023 Festo is investing $100 million to build a plant in Monterrey, Mexico to reinforce supply chain resilience for key products used in the Americas. It highlights the company’s “Local for Local” philosophy to position it closer to specific markets with great growth potential. Construction has begun, with initial production slated for 2025….
June 19, 2023 Endress+Hauser has introduced generation 2.0 of its iTHERM TrustSens TM371/TH372, which they claim is still the world’s only self-calibrating RTD thermometer for hygienic operations. Gen 2.0 includes new smart and safe features for added convenience and expanded roles in the life sciences and food-and-beverage sectors in particular. These include a wider operating…
Fuelled by this innovative platform, Reality Cloud Studio not only simplifies the process but also makes digital twins accessible to all June 16, 2023 Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has announced the launch of Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR. HxDR, Hexagon’s digital reality platform,…
The Big Questions Answered by Dr. Steffen Haack, CEO at Bosch Rexroth June 15, 2023 #WeMoveToWin It’s been nearly a year since Dr. Steffen Haack stepped into the role of CEO at Bosch Rexroth. The Bosch Rexroth Editorial Team caught up with him to find out what his priorities are for the company and how…
June 15, 2023 The future of connections is Weidmüller’s new, patented SNAP IN connection technology that is revolutionizing the wiring process of control cabinets. SNAP IN connection technology features simple and intuitive handling. The pre-loaded clamping point allows direct and tool-free wiring of solid and flexible conductors – even conductors without the ferrules. Simply insert…
June 15, 2023 The Pilz Automation PITreader was created to enable easy integration of safe access into your machine safety control system using RFID transponders and readers. In an era where machine automation complexity continues to grow ensuring safety and security of these systems is paramount. Safe machine access control is a crucial component in safeguarding personnel,…
June 15, 2023 Seamless Connectivity: Servo Drive CMMT. As servo drives are operating servo motors, they are running rotative application and, together with an axis, linear movement in the machine. Festo is well aware of the importance of servo drives and with the CMMT-family they have full competence and experience of this core technology in…
Weidmüeller’s new SNAP IN connection technology will take your wiring processes to a whole new level. June 14, 2023 SNAP INto the future with Klippon® Connect Time is money. For this reason, installation work in control cabinet construction must be carried out ever faster, preferably automated. At the same time, the connections should be permanently…
June 14, 2023 Siemens’ new Tandem AFCI circuit technology feeds two separate circuits from one breaker position. Twin AFCI circuit technology fits in new or existing construction and saves space in a loadcentre. Available in Pig Tail or Plug on Neutral versions. Tandem AFCI Breakers Tandem AFCI breakers provide flexibility where traditional breakers can’t, making…
The F440 Smart Camera is the latest in high-resolution compact smart cameras from Omron Automation. June 14, 2023 The F440 is the latest in high-resolution compact smart cameras from Omron Automation. Featuring a 5 MP Global Shutter sensor, this fully contained vision system can tackle even the most difficult machine vision applications. The Omron F440…
A president is formally endowed with the powers and responsibilities of office as part of an installation ceremony June 14, 2023 By Chris Clay The Humber College community was joined by invited dignitaries, special guests and those from the post-secondary sector to celebrate the official installation of Ann Marie Vaughan as President and CEO. The Barrett Centre for…
June 14, 2023 By Krystie Johnston 2022: A difficult and positive year Pilz recently presented their annual press conference where the Board of Directors outlined the past 2022 business year and provided an outlook on further economic and technological development within the Pilz Group. 2022 was a disruptive year for many companies, and Pilz was…
Manufacturing jobs increased by 20,100 in May June 12, 2023 Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following a monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed that while employment in Ontario decreased in May 2023, the manufacturing sector saw an increase of 20,100 jobs. “At a time when…
June 12, 2023 Many applications in the life science, food and commodity, and other industries require small-form-factor smart cameras to be embedded within a machine. Understandably OEMs with s such needs are looking for smart camera technology that can fit in cramped spaces without sacrificing power or quality. Omron’s new F440, which is the latest…
Cosen Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saws have been delivering exceptional results to manufacturers for decades June 9, 2023 Cosen Saws, a global leader in industrial cutting solutions, is pleased to present its lineup of vertical saws, which have been serving customers with exceptional cutting solutions for years. The three vertical band saw models – Manual, Semi-Automatic,…
June 9, 2023 Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) will showcase a range of innovative technologies at the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 2023 Expo in Las Vegas on June 19-21. NFPA is one of the world’s most important fire protection events and, in Booth 549, Teledyne GFD will present a range of innovative…