March 30, 2023 Weidmüller New Energy Overview Weidmüller is well-known for its products that are engineered for the traditional energy markets. Today, across the globe, there is a push when it comes to new energy and renewable energy. Weidmüller Canada is well-positioned to serve this market with industry-specific products in solar, wind, and hydrogen. Canadian…
March 28, 2023 Electromate received some feedback when meeting with experienced welders who were initially resistant to the idea of using a cobot welder. After all, they’d spent years perfecting their welding techniques, and were confident in their ability to produce high-quality welds without any assistance. However, after some experience, they often come to appreciate…
March 23, 2023 The pressure to automate has never been stronger. Even though barriers to entry have lessened in recent years, figuring out where and how to start can still feel daunting. So it’s no surprise that recent years have seen a sharp increase in Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS). In fact, ABI Research predicted that there will be 1.3…
Power of the Future: Weidmüller Equips DemoSATH Floating Wind Turbine with Interior Lighting and Bolt Monitoring March 21, 2023 Weidmüller’s LED Systems and TwinCap Remote Maintenance System. The future of offshore wind lies beyond the flat shores. Floating wind turbines can generate electricity at almost any sea depth, thus offering outstanding potential for CO2 reduction….
Ben Wells March 21, 2023 Meet Michael Pelsoci, Regional Sales Director for the Pacific Northwest region at FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider, and a valued partner of DAD Sales. With a wealth of experience in key account management and a genuine passion for sustainability…
March 15, 2023 The Problem Moving 68 Ton metal coils within a warehouse space requires raw power. Historically, this was only achievable by using large payload RGVs (Rail Guided Vehicles) with polluting combustion engines or environmentally damaging lead acid batteries. Factory and warehouse environments already have their share of harmful emissions. As a result, many…
March 15, 2023 Charging electric vehicles in a smarter way The new AC SMART EV charging box family from Weidmüller The number of people planning to purchase an electric vehicle is growing. As a result, the demand for charging infrastructure is also increasing. Charging stations need to be not only reliable and convenient to use,…
Dillon Kong and Paxton Coghlin Will Compete at 2023 Provincial Skills Ontario Competition March 10, 2023 By Krystie Johnston On February 17, students competed at the Humber Skills Varsity Qualifying Competition in the Mechatronics category at the Skills Mechatronics Room, located on the second floor of the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation. The event lasted…
March 10, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Historic Day for Humber College January 24, 2023 was an historic day for Humber College. The college received the largest, private donation presented to an Ontario college in Canadian history. A $30 million dollar gift from the Barrett Family Foundation will be used to support the College and its…
March 10, 2023 It is hard to imagine the automotive industry without industrial vision. Whether for automatic component inspection, code reading on vehicle components, or the positioning of electric monorail systems—the application areas of vision sensors are as diverse as the portfolio of industrial vision. Learn more about three application examples of vision sensors in…
March 9, 2023 Automated Inspection Systems are critical for electric vehicle manufacturing. Safety trumps all other concerns in the automotive industry, and electric vehicle manufacturing is no exception. However, safety can also introduce complexity, and the complexity of today’s vehicles – particularly EVs – is such that manufacturers are no longer able to rely on…
March 9, 2023 Electrozad’s Automation event unveils the latest Hardware, Software, and Solutions in Power and Mechatronics, Services, Software and Control, and Smart Components. On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Electrozad’s Windsor branch hosted Automation Technology Update, bringing together engineers, designers, project managers, business developers, technicians, and leadership, to explore the latest advancements and innovations in…
March 3, 2023 Guillevin Greentech is one of Canada’s largest distributors of renewable energy solutions. Established in 2016, this division of Guillevin offers Canadians everything they need to achieve their green tech goals through years of expertise, experience and service, as well as the company’s access to reliable inventory. We sat down with experts Ndiaga Mbaye, renewable energy…
March 2, 2023 For plant operators, the primary goal is to ensure maximum availability of machines and systems. This requires a reliable power supply throughout the entire lifetime of the system. Therefore, it is important that the applied power supplies are reliable, safe and durable. Within a power supply system, however, the power supply unit…
March 3, 2023 Automation has been a game-changer in the packaging industry thanks to its significant impact on the efficiency, seed, and accuracy of the packing process. As packaging companies adopt these new solutions, they’ll be increasingly capable of adapting quickly to meet changing customer demand and withstand the impact of stressors like the VODID-19…
February 27, 2023 High throughput testing for many upper respiratory tract pathogens thanks to automation technology Fast MDx shows how many pathogens can be detected with unrivalled speed without the need for expensive biosecure laboratories. This near-patient testing system, developed by London-based company Fast MDx, cuts the typical 24 to 48 hour waiting time to…