October 29, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Trio Motion Technology has been manufacturing high-quality motion controllers since 1987. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company also has offices in the United States, India, China, Bulgaria, and Italy. Since being acquired by the Estun Group in 2017, the company has grown significantly in size and value, while…
October 23, 2025 Innovative Shuttle Warehouse The mountain sports retailer Bergzeit has been operating an automated shuttle warehouse with 54,000 storage locations since 2022. Equipped with regenerative drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE, the system feeds the lifts’ braking energy back into the grid. The result: greater energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and a more sustainable logistics…
October 14, 2025 Virtual PLCnext Control: A Software-Based Controller for the Industrial Future With Virtual PLCnext Control, Phoenix Contact is launching a software-based controller solution that enables flexible automation functions in virtualized IT environments. The solution is fully integrated into the PLCnext Technology ecosystem and opens up new possibilities for state-of-the-art, scalable, and resource-saving automation concepts without any physical controller hardware….
October 14, 2025 PLCnext Community Summit at Festo: Exchange of successful use cases spurs on new ideas After the successful conclusion of the PLCnext Community Summit, which took place this year from 30 September to 1 October at the automation specialist Festo in Esslingen, the organisers draw a thoroughly positive conclusion. Phoenix Contact, Festo and…
October 14, 2025 Electromate Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the Kollmorgen Essentials™ Servo Motion System in its offerings, reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible, high-performance motion control solutions to machine builders, OEMs, and automation integrators across Canada. The Kollmorgen Essentials line combines servo motors, drives, and single-cable connectivity into an optimized package…
October 3, 2025 Festo introduces its AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance system Festo AX Motion Insights Pneumatic. AX Motion Insights Pneumatic is a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for preventing costly unscheduled machine downtime through its monitoring of pneumatic cylinders for wear and anomalies. This AI-based industrial app ensures operations are more reliable, efficient, and ultimately more…
October 2, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands its range of modular time relays with two new models featuring with an integrated Real Time Clock (RTC) with backup battery and NFC connectivity for programming. TMRTC is the new weekly time relay, designed to control relay output activation at user-programmable time intervals based on the day and time of the week.It is used…
September 26, 2025 These pre-configured servo systems deliver simplicity and flexibility in sizing, selection, installation and commissioning—at an unbeatable value Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control and automation solutions, has introduced the Kollmorgen Essentials™ motion system, a new line of servo motion solutions that makes high-performance motion control easier and more affordable for virtually any…
September 15, 2025 Electromate is pleased to announce its biennial Fall SPARK Symposiums (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), scheduled for October 28, 2025, in Waterloo, Ontario, and October 30, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. The symposiums will feature a tabletop show format accompanied by classroom presentations focusing on robotics and mechatronics. Attendees will have the opportunity…
September 10, 2025 Trio Motion Technology has launched the first controllers from its new Motion-PLC range, designed to provide advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC. The new class of controller combines high-performance motion control over EtherCAT plus logic and I/O expansion, enabling faster, simpler machine development. The first models in…
September 2, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a global leader in the motion industry, and for more than a century, they have focused on innovations that support their customers across industries and around the world. Their commitment to this shows in every facet of their company, from Corporate and Didactic to their automation products,…
August 21, 2025 Prestigious award recognizes inventiveness and entrepreneurial courage Hans Beckhoff, Managing Director and founder of Beckhoff Automation, a technology company headquartered in Verl, was honored with the widely acclaimed Rudolf Diesel Medal 2025. Hans Beckhoff received this prestigious award in the Most Successful Innovation Achievement category at the award ceremony held at the MAN Museum…
August 19, 2025 The choice between maxon’s EC-i and ECX motor series depends on whether the application prioritizes torque or speed, rugged durability or quick responsiveness, and high load-handling capability or low-inertia performance. Both maxon product lines use brushless DC motor technology but are engineered with distinct rotor architectures and performance envelopes. This comparison outlines…
August 11, 2025 Modern design, unmatched adaptability, and effortless assembly – engineered for your business’s efficiency. Key benefits Explore how the SMC AC-D Series delivers unmatched versatility, efficiency, and reliability. Designed with modern features and user-friendly assembly, this series is built to simplify your operations while maximizing performance. Why Choose the SMC AC-D Series? Designed…
August 11, 2025 Electromate Inc., Canada’s exclusive distributor of maxon precision mechatronic components, announces the release of the HEJ 70 High-Efficiency Joint actuator. This compact, fully integrated robotic joint actuator is engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of mobile and manipulation robots. Product Overview The HEJ 70-48-50 actuator combines a torque-dense motor, planetary gearbox,…
July 28, 2025 In the intricate world of automation and control systems, actuators stand as pivotal components responsible for converting energy into physical motion. They are virtually the “muscles” in a system, performing actions based on commands from a control system. Understanding the nuances between different kinds of actuators – namely pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical…
