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Safety Locking Device PSENmlock from Pilz

April 29, 2025 Safe interlocking and safe guard locking in one product! The safety locking device PSENmlock offers safe interlocking and safe guard locking for personnel and process protection, up to the highest category PL e. Safe guard locking is enabled by the dual-channel control on the guard locking device. As such, the switch is particularly suitable…

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Pilz Canada Signs MPI Solutions as Official System Integrator

April 23, 2025 Pilz Canada Signs MPI Solutions as Official System Integrator Pilz, a global leader in automation technology and safety solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of MPI Solutions Inc. as an official system integrator. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the delivery of advanced automation and safety solutions across various industries. Pilz,…

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Visualize the Wireless Networks of Your AGV and AMR Systems with MOXA Solutions

April 16, 2025 Ensuring Reliable Wireless Uptime for AGV and AMR Systems As the demand for automated material handling (AMH) systems continues to rise—driven by the expansion of e-commerce and smart factories—the importance of stable wireless networks in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) has never been more significant. With AMRs projected…

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How Omron Light Curtains Improve Machine Safety Compliance in Canada

April 16, 2025 In Canadian industrial environments, safeguarding workers and ensuring machine safety compliance is both a regulatory requirement and a productivity necessity. At Proax, as an authorized distributor of Omron, they offer safety solutions engineered to meet and exceed modern compliance standards — including the CSA Z432 and Z434 requirements unique to Canada. Among these solutions, Omron’s Safety…

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Siemens to Establish Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Canada

April 15, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD$150 million (ca. €97 million) over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Centre for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D centre, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on…

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MOXA Smart Maritime Solutions for Improved Cyber Resilience

April 3, 2025 Navigating the Digital Seas: Cybersecurity in the Maritime Industry The maritime industry, while embracing innovation, faces growing cybersecurity threats. As digitalization accelerates, with advancements in cargo tracking, decarbonization, and operations, cyberattack risks increase. These attacks can disrupt operations, compromise safety, steal data, and cause significant financial losses. What Are Maritime Cyberattacks? These attacks target…

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New Functions for the Modular Safety Relay myPNOZ

April 3, 2025 myPNOZ – The modular safety relay The modular safety relay myPNOZ is produced individually in batch size 1, tailor-made to your requirements. Easy to handle, flexible to use and with clever features, it provides reliable monitoring of your safety functions. Create your safety Start myPNOZ creator New modules – new possibilities! We have systematically…

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Safety Relays: Why They’re Seeing a 225% Growth in Industrial Applications

April 2, 2025 If you’ve walked the floor of a modern plant lately, you’ve likely noticed a shift—machines are smarter, lines are faster, and safety systems are more integrated than ever. At the heart of this evolution sits an unsung hero: the safety relay. Once seen as a check-the-box component for regulatory compliance, safety relays are…

Bringing Industrial Automation Expertise Directly to You
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Bringing Industrial Automation Expertise Directly to You

April 2, 2025 Canadian manufacturers face more pressure than ever — rising costs, labour shortages, and the need to boost productivity. That’s why Proax launched Boots on the Ground — bringing automation expertise directly to your facility. See how facility visits translate to measurable production improvements. Their CEO Stephen Daub explains why on-site support matters…

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IDEC ez-Wheel Safety Wheel Drive Simplifies Safe Payload Mobility

March 27, 2025 Safety Wheel Drive is an innovative all-in-one solution combining a wheel, gearbox, motor, safety encoder, and safety drive to streamline the integration of powered motion into any type of industrial mobile platform. IDEC Corporation is expanding its ez-Wheel® product family with the new SWD® Safety Wheel Drive. The increasing demand for automated…

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Leading in Automation Technology | Pilz

March 20, 2025 Pilz automates. Safely. Driven by their vision of “The Spirit of Safety”, they use all their passion and knowledge to offer you the best possible automation solutions. They are automation specialists committed to safety. Get to know Pilz better in this video! More Information Find out more about Pilz: https://www.pilz.com/en-INT/company Related Story…

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Active Safety: Protecting People in Industrial Environments

March 20, 2025 Imagine this: A forklift rounds a blind corner just as a warehouse worker steps into the aisle. In facilities without proper safety systems, this scenario often ends in injury or worse. At Proax, they have witnessed these near-misses in their customers’ facilities, which is exactly why theyrecommend Troax’s comprehensive Active Safety solutions….

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Pilz’s International Online Training Offer: Secure Your Place Now for 2025!

March 6, 2025 Pilz is offering online training courses in 2025 on popular topics such as Introduction to Machinery Regulation, Fundamentals of Machinery Safety, Fundamentals of Industrial Security, Basics of CE Marking, Safety Requirements and Integration of AGVs, Robot Safety and Integration, and many more. Make sure you register as soon as possible to secure…

Hardware and Software for AGVs and AMRs from SEW-EURODRIVE
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SEW-EURODRIVE’s Hardware and Software for AGVs and AMRs

March 6, 2025 With its modular solutions for mobile systems, SEW-EURODRIVE offers innovative, tried-and-tested hardware and software modules from a single source. This modular system supports customers who want to expand their portfolio or gain a foothold on the market for mobile solutions. Modular technology system makes it possible to create mobile solutions SEW‑EURODRIVE manufactures…

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Ensuring Safety and Efficiency with FLIR Thermal Monitoring for Battery Energy Storage Systems

March 3, 2025 FLIR Thermal Monitoring for Battery Energy Storage Systems Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing renewable energy and ensuring grid stability. However, their implementation comes with inherent risks, particularly related to lithium-ion battery fires. BESS fires can start from thermal runaway, where one cell failure can trigger a cascade of…

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Control Stations Type LP4 from LOVATO Electric

February 25, 2025 The LP4… control stations come complete with operators and contact elements already assembled, ready for use with plug and play M12 connector. The range includes versions with mushroom head pushbuttons for emergency stop functions or flush buttons spring return, for on/off or up/down control. The range is completed by LP4…L type control…