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How Omron’s VHV5 is Making High-Performance Barcode Reading Effortless

July 10, 2025 Omron’s new VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader is designed for barcode reading applications in industries like automotive, food packaging, and logistics. It offers unparalleled ease of use, automated intelligent setup, and superior performance. Ease of Use One of the standout features of the VHV5 is its user-friendly design. The reader simplifies the…

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MOXA Next-Generation LAN Firewalls: Enhancing Industrial Security and Reliability

July 7, 2025 Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have become an all-too-familiar reality. While no longer shocking headline news, their effects are far-reaching, disrupting essential services that people and organizations rely on daily. From power grids to transportation systems and water treatment facilities, these infrastructures are at the heart of modern life and are highly vulnerable…

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Revolutionizing Bottled Water Quality Control: How Advanced Vision Technology Delivers 1,000+ Bottles Per Minute Inspection

July 7, 2025 Picture this: your bottling line is running at full speed, but you are constantly worried about defective products slipping through inspection. Misaligned caps damage equipment downstream, contamination issues create costly recalls, and your brand reputation hangs in the balance with every bottle that leaves the facility. This scenario recently played out for…

Festo’s Legacy of Innovation and Technical Education Forges New Pathways to Lifelong Learning 

July 4, 2025 By Krystie Johnston   Festo has a long history of innovation in technology, automation, and education. This year, the global company celebrates its 100th anniversary, and Festo Didactic, the training arm of the company, celebrates 60 years. When Festo began in 1925, automation was unheard of. They helped shape it by developing innovative…

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Siemens Launches New Microcredential to Empower the Workforce of the Future 

July 3, 2025 By Krystie Johnston  Siemens recently launched ‘Expedite – Skills for Industry’ at Realize LIVE Americas in June. Delivering on their promise to help students prepare better for the future of work by connecting engineering theory with practical skills, their microcredential courses will begin accepting enrollment this month. Dora Smith, Senior Director, Future…

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Spring Spotlight: Unlock Smart I/O & Filter Performance

June 19, 2025 Introduction As digital transformation reshapes manufacturing and warehousing, gaining actionable insights from the field and protecting sensitive assets are top priorities. Smart I/O brings intelligence to every corner of your facility, while motor protection filters shield your drives and motors from harmful voltage transients. Together, they form a robust foundation for a…

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Feedback Devices: Exploring Linear, Rotary and Sine Encoders

June 19, 2025 Encoders are the most widely applicable feedback devices for high-precision industrial servo systems. Learn the operating principles and appropriate applications for linear, rotary and sine encoders, as well as how to mitigate EMI/RFI noise for the most precise and reliable servo system control. Encoders: The High-Resolution Feedback Choice Encoders are characterized under…

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A Basic Guide to the Types of Communication Interfaces Used in Mechatronic Automation

June 17, 2025 Mechatronic components, such as feedback devices, motors, and drives, often use various communication interfaces to interact with control systems and other devices. These communication interfaces have evolved over time to meet specific needs and standards in the industry. Electromate explores some of the common communication interfaces and provides a simplified overview of…

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OTI Lumionics Transforms OLED Testing with Next-Generation Lab Automation

June 11, 2025 Automated material testing system triples throughput and achieves highly precise control for nanometer-scale deposition with Beckhoff technology In the race to develop next-generation display technologies, one of the biggest challenges is creating and validating new materials that can meet increasingly demanding specifications. OTI Lumionics, an advanced materials innovation company located in Mississauga,…

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How Automation Saved Meadowbrook Restaurant Co. Unnecessary Repair Costs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smarter Restaurant Management

June 6, 2025 Introduction In the high-pressure world of restaurant management, margins are slim, risks are high, and even minor oversights can lead to catastrophic losses. For Meadowbrook Restaurant Co., a multi-location restaurant group, that reality hit hard when a single night of equipment failures and human error cost them $10,000 in spoiled inventory and near-disasters. But…

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EtherCAT Plug-in Modules and Measurement Terminals in Test System for Batteries and Power Electronics

June 5, 2025 Modular, compact, and flexible for minimized development and testing times Baumann GmbH, Amberg, develops turnkey automation systems for the automotive supply industry and electronics, pharmaceutical, and medical technology industries, as well as other sectors. These systems range from robot cells to fully automated production lines. The product range includes the MTS (Modular…

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Feedback Devices: An Overview of Device Location, Feedback Types and Available Technologies

June 3, 2025 It pays to understand the feedback devices that are currently available for fine-tuning servo motor performance and how to choose the right type for your motion-control application. Servo motor-powered motion control systems are expected to be fast and accurate, and when correctly specified they are. However, there are numerous factors that can…

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Why You Should Air Your Dirty Laundry in Public… In a Manufacturing Environment

May 28, 2025 By Swathi Mohan, Founder of Leanacle Inc. Should you air your dirty laundry in public? In a manufacturing environment, absolutely! Wait, what? Let’s talk. Let me ask you something:Do you wait until a problem becomes urgent before involving the team?Do you sometimes “tidy up” issues before sharing them with leadership?Do you hesitate…

Can Robots Save (What Is the Role of Technology in) Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 
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What Is the Role of Technology in Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 

May 28, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Canadian manufacturing is in a tricky situation: it faces a labour and skills shortage that threatens its competitiveness and profitability. These shortages mean Canada missed out on almost $13 billion last year, according to a recent survey. An economic loss that by any means should not be discounted, especially…

Festo Didactic Showcases Technical Education and Training at Hannover Messe 2025
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Festo Didactic Showcases Technical Education and Training at Hannover Messe 2025

May 20, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Hannover Messe 2025 was an extra special event for Festo. The Festo Group celebrated their 100th anniversary, Festo Canada celebrated their 50th anniversary, and Festo Didactic celebrated their 60th anniversary. Festo Didactic, the education arm of the company, understands how important education is for empowering individuals, driving economic growth,…