August 3, 2023 Integrating autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into your facility can optimize materials transport thanks to the robots’ ability to navigate autonomously, adapt to changing environments, and perform a range of tasks. However, successful AMR implementation requires careful consideration of several key factors: space analysis, floor conditions, and environmental factors, among others. By evaluating…
August 3, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Pilz was delighted to celebrate their 10th anniversary in Canada with staff, partners, customers, and distinguished guests on July 31, 2023. Managing Partners from Germany, Thomas Pilz and Susanne Kunschert, along with Andreas Sobotta, CEO and General Manager of Pilz Canada welcomed everyone to the Yankeelady IV and hosted the…
Mod Center is Expanding to Better-Serve Electrical OEMs Across North America July 27, 2023 Noark is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications and their specialties involve motor control and circuit protection products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Their entire portfolio of products is designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly. Each component…
July 20, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0: a new software-centric automation system based on IEC61499 standards, enabling sustainable operations and improved IT and OT integration Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0, an open platform that connects everything in the enterprise, for the Canadian market. EcoStruxure Automation Expert…
Automated testing of battery modules July 19, 2023 The success and reputation of electric vehicle manufacturers depend on the safe and flawless functioning of batteries. HAHN Automation Group has therefore developed a battery tester that carries out a complete test of the mobile energy storage units fully automatically. A 3-axis gantry for optical and leak…
July 10, 2023 Collaborative robots, or Cobots for short, can greatly enhance productivity and employee satisfaction by taking over dull, reparative, and dirty tasks that humans would rather not perform. Because these robots are designed to work safely around people, many manufacturers are under the impression that no further safety measures are needed. This is…
“Enormous Opportunities, Many of Which We Are Still Completely Unaware Of” July 6, 2023 Whether in production, assembly, material handling or logistics, industrial automation is being integrated into more and more processes across all industries and areas of business and it’s changing them from the bottom up. Cables and wires are like a nervous system….
July 6, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Siemens Canada recently completed their “Automate the Future Tour.” This cross-Canada tour showcased the most recent innovations in manufacturing and process technologies. Customers were invited to explore and engage with all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation solutions that are transforming operations and helping companies succeed in…
June 26, 2023 The range of tasks for vision sensors in the automotive industry is as diverse as the sensor technology used. The detection of fasteners in automotive construction, optical identification in the high-temperature range, and the detection of components in car body construction are only a few of the use cases for vision sensors…
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 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…
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…
When a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in Ontario wanted to manufacture shock absorbers for a leading auto maker, they used Festo’s Electric Motion Sizing software to help them get the job done right. And in record time. June 8, 2023 By Krystie Johnston The Importance of a good suspension A good suspension in your vehicle…
June 1, 2023 Disconnect switches are essential safety devices that play a critical role in electrical circuitry, both in industrial settings and in everyday life. These switches are designed to ensure the safe de-energization of electrical circuits during emergency stoppages, maintenance, or repairs. ABB, a leading global technology company, offers a wide range of high-quality…
May 31, 2023 Guillevin is one of Canada’s largest distributors of electrical products. Founded in 1906 by François-Xavier Guillevin in Montreal, Quebec, they have enjoyed considerable expansion to become a leading distributor of electrical materials and products. Growth is something Guillevin is familiar with, and since their founding, they have opened numerous locations across Quebec…
HELUKABEL Partners with Stamping Press Manufacturer to Build Body Panels for a New Automotive Plant May 24, 2023 The technique of turning sheets of metal into a useful part or component is called sheet metal stamping and is one of the first stages in the automotive assembly process. The metal is fed into a press,…