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Buildings Become Smarter, and More Sustainable, with ABB Technologies. A Canadian Focus

December 5, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Advancements in smart buildings technology offer immense potential for companies and industries in terms of sustainability benefits. Smart thermostats and automatic lighting are well-known examples that can have a significant impact on energy efficiency. With buildings generating almost 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, there needs to be a more…

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Nidec Industrial Solutions’ DirectPowerPS High-Speed EV Charger Has Achieved UL Certification

December 4, 2023 Nidec Industrial Solutions, a global leader in power management, proudly announces the successful UL certification of its cutting-edge innovation –the DirectPowerPS DC Fast EV Charger. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Nidec’s unwavering commitment to providing its customers with high-quality, reliable, and safe charging solutions while supporting the growing EV market….

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ABB To Add Optical Sensors to Four More GHGSat Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Satellites

November 30, 2023 ABB has secured a third contract with GHGSat, the global leader in high-resolution greenhouse gas monitoring from space, to manufacture optical sensors for their C12, C13, C14 and C15 satellites set to launch into orbit in 2024. The new satellites will join GHGSat’s expanding constellation which detects and quantifies industrial gas leaks…

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Emerson Expands Automation Leadership With Agreement to Acquire Flexim

Acquisition enhances Emerson’s intelligent devices portfolio with innovative ultrasonic technology November 23, 2023 Emerson has announced a definitive agreement to acquire FLEXIM Emerson has announced a definitive agreement to acquire FLEXIM Flexible Industriemeßtechnik GmbH (“Flexim”), a global leader in clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases and steam. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Flexim brings highly…

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Oil And Gas Industry Faces Moment of Truth – And Opportunity to Adapt – As Clean Energy Transitions Advance

November 23, 2023 Oil and gas producers must choose between contributing to a deepening climate crisis or becoming part of the solution by embracing the shift to clean energy, IEA special report says Oil and gas producers face pivotal choices about their role in the global energy system amid a worsening climate crisis fuelled in…

ABB Launches IRB 930 SCARA Robot to Transform Pick-And-Place and Assembly Operations
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ABB Launches IRB 930 SCARA Robot to Transform Pick-And-Place and Assembly Operations

November 23, 2023 ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial SCARA robot portfolio with the addition of the IRB 930. The new robot, compromising three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new growth opportunities in traditional and new markets. “Our latest SCARA addition broadens…

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New Economy Canada Unites Business, Indigenous and Labour Leaders to Boost Canada’s Economic Competitiveness

November 21, 2023 New Economy Canada brings together diverse industrial sectors with prominent labour and Indigenous organizations Securing Canada’s long-term competitiveness in a quickly decarbonizing global economy is the focus of New Economy Canada, a newly launched non-partisan initiative uniting business, Indigenous and labour leaders at the forefront of this transition. With over 45 members,…

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Noark Electric and EPLAN Partner with 4,500 New Components

November 17, 2023 Noark Electric is proud to announce that they have partnered with EPLAN to provide over 4,500 new components to their Data Portal, a step that will improve the level of high-quality electrical components available to North American businesses. What Does Noark Electric Provide? Noark Electric is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of low-voltage…

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Noark Offers a Complete Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes

November 14, 2023 Molded Case Switches as the name suggest are electro-mechanical device used in switching on or off an electrical circuit. These devices, unlike the Molded Case Circuit Breakers don’t offer protection against overcurrent faults or branch circuit protection. These devices are also important because they allow for the safe isolation of main circuits Noark…

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Elevating Industry Standards: Unveiling Noark Electric’s Commitment to Quality and Excellence

November 14, 2023 In the vast landscape of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, Noark Electric has not only established itself as a global leader but has become synonymous with unparalleled quality and service excellence. As a manufacturer specializing in motor controls and circuit protection for machinery manufacturers, control panel builders and electrical OEMs, the…

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Samsung C&T and ABB Enter Agreement to Expand Smart Building Capabilities

November 14, 2023 Samsung C&T’s property management system to integrate with ABB home automation, to extend smart connectivity from whole properties down to individual units To improve the livability and energy efficiency of large residential, commercial and multi-dwelling residential buildings, ABB Smart Buildings and Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group (‘Samsung C&T’) have entered…

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ABB and Polara Collaborate to Accelerate Emissions Reduction with Transport Charging Solution

November 13, 2023 As part of the exclusive collaboration, ABB is supplying power distribution skids for the Polara CHRGPK™ ABB has been awarded a contract by EV infrastructure company Polara to provide e-mobility Compact Secondary Substation (CSS) skid-mounted power distribution units to charge and electrify vehicle fleets in Canada and the United States. As part…

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Schneider Electric Launches New R&D and Testing Facility in Quebec to Support the Global Digital Buildings’ Sector

November 13, 2023 Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the grand opening of the Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal. This new lab is set to advance innovation in R&D and testing for…

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GHGSat to Launch World’s First Commercial CO2 Satellite

November 6, 2023 GHGSat will launch the world’s first commercial hosted-payload focused on monitoring sources of CO2 later this year GHGSat, a global leader in high-resolution emissions monitoring from space, will launch the world’s first commercial hosted-payload focused on monitoring sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) later this year. Currently under construction, GHGSat-C10 will use the…

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Emerson Completes Acquisition of NI, Advancing Global Automation Leadership

NI to become new Test & Measurement segment within Emerson November 1, 2023 Emerson has announced it has closed its acquisition of NI, a leading provider of software-connected automated test and measurement systems, at an equity value of $8.2 billion. The acquisition of NI advances Emerson’s position as a global automation leader and expands its…

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SICK and Endress+Hauser Want to Join Forces in Process Automation

Companies SICK and Endress+Hauser sign joint memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership  October 27, 2023 German sensor company SICK and Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser want to intensify their cooperation. Both companies are aiming for a strategic partnership for SICK’s process automation business segment and have signed a joint memorandum of understanding….