Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn How to Prevent It!
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Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn How to Prevent It!

Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn more in this webinar Friday, June 20, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Struggling with Short Motor Life and Unscheduled Downtime? Your Problem May Be Electrical – Not Mechanical! Are you constantly experiencing downtime due to VFD tripping or motor bearing damage? The problem may…

OPG Ready to Begin Building North America’s First Small Modular Reactor
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OPG Ready to Begin Building North America’s First Small Modular Reactor

June 2, 2025 At a glance OPG has received the green light to build North America’s first commercial, grid-scale SMR. On May 8, the Province of Ontario approved OPG to begin construction on the first of four SMR units at its Darlington New Nuclear Project site. This represents the first new nuclear build in Ontario in more…

ABB Motor Sets New World Record by Achieving 99.13% Energy Efficiency
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ABB Motor Sets New World Record by Achieving 99.13% Energy Efficiency

May 28, 2025 ABB has broken its own world record for energy efficiency in large synchronous electric motors with a new motor designed in line with its Top Industrial Efficiency (TIE) initiative which delivers equipment which exceeds standard performance benchmarks. ABB’s TIE motors and generators are engineered to surpass current efficiency benchmarks, helping customers reduce electricity usage, operating…

Safety Gate Solutions: Focus on Your Safety
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Safety Gate Solutions: Focus on Your Safety

May 23, 2025 Guard protection Movable guards such as swing gates and sliding gates, flaps or covers are indispensable in industry. The protection of safeguards is regulated in EN ISO 14119. Versatile, flexible solutions are required for the various applications and installation situations. Modular safety gate system, optimally tailored to your application In order to…

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, and promoting social…

Electromate Announces 2025 Collaborate Canada- A Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation Fair in Toronto
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Electromate Announces 2025 Collaborate Canada- A Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation Fair in Toronto

April 21, 2025 Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Collaborate Canada Cobot Automation Fair on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in in Toronto, Ontario. This complimentary event is ideal for End Users, Machine Builders, and System Integrators looking to automate a production process. Sorry, no competitors, please. Event Details: The Automation Fair…

Schneider Electric’s Go Green Competition Returns in 2025
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Schneider Electric’s Go Green Competition Returns in 2025

April 16, 2025 Global participants will compete for a prize pool of $18,316 CAD, while receiving mentorship from industry experts Schneider Electric, one of the leaders in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, opened registration for their 2025 Schneider Go Green Competition. Backed by Schneider Electric’s Youth Education & Entrepreneurship and Access to Energy programs,…

Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada at Electromate
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Electromate: Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada

April 11, 2025 At Electromate, they understand how recent tariff policies have impacted the cost and availability of automation components across North America. That’s why they have made it easier for Canadian manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators to source tariff-free mechatronic and robotic automation components. They are a Canadian-owned and operated company with representation and technical…

Powering Up: How Canadian Innovation is Changing Motor Control
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Powering Up: How Canadian Innovation is Changing Motor Control

April 2, 2025 By Krystie Johnston SmartD Technologies is a Canadian startup company that has created what they say is the world’s first clean power VFD. Industries around the world stand to benefit from their clean sine technology, which eliminates the negative effects of harmonics and pulse-width modulation found in traditional systems. Simon Leblond, CEO…

Contactron Speed Starters: Phoenix Contact's Game-Changing Solution for Modern Motor Control
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Contactron Speed Starters: Phoenix Contact’s Game-Changing Solution for Modern Motor Control

March 5, 2025 In industrial settings where efficiency and reliability are paramount, choosing the right motor control solution can make all the difference in operational performance. While traditional motor starters provide basic functionality and frequency converters offer advanced capabilities, many operations need something in between—a solution that combines simplicity with versatility. Phoenix Contact’s CONTACTRON Speed…

Swing-Out Outdoor Wall Mount Rack Cabinet New NWM Series from Hammond Manufacturing
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New NWM Series Swing-Out Outdoor Wall Mount Rack Cabinet from Hammond Manufacturing

February 11, 2025 UL508A Rated Type 4 and NEMA 1, 3R, 4. Load Rated to 350 lbs (158 kg) The NWM Series Swing-Out Outdoor Rack Cabinets by Hammond Manufacturing are designed for mounting 19-inch rack and panel-mounted devices, offering both front and rear access through a three-part design: door, middle section, and back pan. These…

ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo
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ABB Unveils New Direct Drive Motor Technology for Fan Wheels at AHR Expo

February 7, 2025 ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo. ABB, a global leader in HVACR technologies, will unveil its new ERH, the next next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the HVACR industry, at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, U.S., February 10-12. The official product launch took place at 11am on…

Preventing Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries with Solutions from Festo
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Festo’s Solutions Prevent Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries

Safe and precise production is critical to ensuring the quality of a battery; any contamination can compromise its performance, lifespan, and safety. Festo is a trusted, single source supplier for all tasks involving automation of battery manufacturing. They offer a complete line of copper-free, zinc-free, and dry-room-compatible components for battery manufacturing. December 18, 2024 By…

Webinar: Harmonics Behind the Wave: Making Sense of VFD Impacts
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Webinar Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST: Harmonics Behind the Wave: Making Sense of VFD Impacts

Unpack the mysteries of harmonics in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). From what harmonics are to why utilities care, this webinar dives into overlooked aspects like high-order harmonics, “base harmonics,” and system impacts. Get clear insights into this often misunderstood topic with practical guidance and expert analysis. Join Simon Leblond, who is an innovation enthusiast, and…

Promise Robotics Transforms Automation in Homebuilding with Next-Gen Control Platform
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Promise Robotics Transforms Automation in Homebuilding with Next-Gen Control Platform

December 11, 2024 The AI-powered robotic system enables homebuilders to build more homes faster with less resources using flexible automation and distributed drive technology from Beckhoff Imagine a world where affordable, sustainable housing isn’t a dream, but a reality. This vision faces two significant hurdles: skyrocketing construction costs and a shortage of skilled labour. These…

Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Power Economic Prosperity in Canada and the United States
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Ontario Expands Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Province’s History

December 11, 2024 7,500 megawatts of new energy resources will support growing population and help keep electricity costs down The Ontario government is expanding the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history by 50 per cent to meet soaring energy demand. The government has increased the target for the procurement from 5,000 megawatts (MW)…