ABB Energy Appraisals of Industrial Electric Motors Reveal Potential 2.1 Twh Lifetime Savings
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ABB Energy Appraisals of Industrial Electric Motors Reveal Potential 2.1 Twh Lifetime Savings

November 23, 2023 From June to September 2023, ABB analyzed more than 2,000 industrial electric motors under its Energy Appraisal service and has identified an average energy saving of 31 percent • Audits of more than 2000 motor-driven systems found an average energy-saving potential of 31 percent per motor• Total lifetime energy savings are equivalent…

Noark Offers a Complete Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes
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Noark Offers a Complete Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes

November 14, 2023 Molded Case Switches as the name suggest are electro-mechanical device used in switching on or off an electrical circuit. These devices, unlike the Molded Case Circuit Breakers don’t offer protection against overcurrent faults or branch circuit protection. These devices are also important because they allow for the safe isolation of main circuits Noark…

Decarbonizing the Rail Sector: A Clear Trend for Tomorrow
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Decarbonizing the Rail Sector: A Clear Trend for Tomorrow

November 9, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Rail in Canada is making progress on the pathway to decarbonization – and governments, industry, and stakeholders are rethinking the future of rail. Net zero goals are being set around the globe, with many counties targeting partial to complete emission reductions into the not-so-distant future. Every industry has a…

New ABB ACS180 All-Compatible Machinery Drives Offer Reliability in a Compact Footprint
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New ABB ACS180 All-Compatible Machinery Drives Offer Reliability in a Compact Footprint

Optimized for Compact Machines Up to 30Hp October 30, 2023 ABB is introducing the ACS180 machinery drive to the Canadian market. The newest entry in ABB’s low voltage AC drives portfolio, the ACS180 provides user-friendly, reliable, and energy-efficient motor and process control, keeping systems running smoothly while saving time and money over the product’s lifecycle….

ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour
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ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour

October 13, 2023 According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey from ABB, 68% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 69 percent globally. This costs the typical Canadian business* close to 242,000 CAD per hour, compared to 170,000 CAD globally. Despite this, 19% percent of Canadian businesses surveyed…

Alstom Concludes the Successful Demonstration of the First Commercial Service Hydrogen-Powered Train in North America
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Alstom Concludes the Successful Demonstration of the First Commercial Service Hydrogen-Powered Train in North America

October 12, 2023 Alstom has announced the first results of North America’s first demonstration of hydrogen-powered trains. The Coradia iLint carried more than 10,000 passengers, over 130 trips spanning 10,660 kilometres in Quebec this summer from mid-June to the end of September. The demonstration saved our railway partner an estimated 8,400 litres of diesel and…

How RFID Technology Is Expanding Manufacturers Traceability Capabilities
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How RFID Technology Is Expanding Manufacturers Traceability Capabilities

October 2, 2023 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)Technology has bee making great strides in expanding the capabilities that manufacturers have in Traceability. Due to its industry-proven, robust, short, and long-range design to identify, track, and trace products and carriers, RFID offers solutions beyond optical barcode reading. It can also be easily integrated into automation platforms using…

2023 Innovations from Festo at CMTS: CMMT-MP and CPX-AP-A
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2023 Innovations from Festo at CMTS: CMMT-MP and CPX-AP-A

September 22, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. The company tirelessly innovates products and solutions to improve operations for factories and process automation. Festo’s 2023 innovations include their CPX-AP-A remote I/O, CMMT MP servo drive, and their portfolio of productivity tools. Festo’s New CPX-AP-A: One Integration…

Automotive Test Stands with Siemens SINAMICS S120 – Your One-Stop for Precision, Efficiency, and Flexibility
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Automotive Test Stands with Siemens SINAMICS S120 – Your One-Stop for Precision, Efficiency, and Flexibility

The technical accuracy and flexibility of Siemens automation and drives solutions provide significant advantages for test stand applications September 12, 2023 By Krystie Johnston In the automotive industry, test stands are essential for precise quality assurance procedures no matter what the make or model of the vehicle. The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is…

Ontario Showcases Auto Sector During Mission to Germany and Switzerland
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Ontario Showcases Auto Sector During Mission to Germany and Switzerland

Growing auto supply chain and innovation take centre stage at IAA Mobility September 12, 2023 The Ontario government has concluded a successful business mission to Germany and Switzerland to attract investments and strengthen relationships with economic partners in the auto sector. As part of the mission, a delegation of Ontario organizations promoted the province’s auto…

WAGO’s New Compact Controller 100 Maximizes Engineering Flexibility
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WAGO’s New Compact Controller 100 Maximizes Engineering Flexibility

September 6, 2023 Compact Controller 100; 8DI 4DO 2AI 2AO 2NI1K/PT1K 1RS485; 2 x ETHERNET; SD The new Compact Controller 100, with a real-time Linux® operating system, gives users maximum freedom. This compact device is freely programmable with CODESYS V3, but can also be used with IEC 61131-independent software, for example, Node-RED, Python or C++….

Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1 Certification
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Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1 Certification

August 24, 2023 Omron Development Team in Japan is now certified by the IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines and requirements for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller products. An industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now…

Thought Pollination Networking Event: A Showcase Of Innovation and ABB Canada’s Young Talent
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Thought Pollination Networking Event: A Showcase Of Innovation and ABB Canada’s Young Talent

ABB Canada interns unveil new perspectives in a series of engaging talks during thought pollination event August 22, 2023 A vibrant display of unconstrained thinking and ingenuity unfolded at ABB Canada’s Thought Pollination networking event, where seven interns took center stage, presenting their ideas to employees and the leadership team. The event captivated a multi-generational…

New Industry Web Portal: Safety Guide for Purchasing Electric Motors in Canada
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New Industry Web Portal: Safety Guide for Purchasing Electric Motors in Canada

August 18, 2023 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents electrical and automation manufacturers, distributors, and sales agents committed to electrical safety in Canada. The EFC Motor & Generator Business Section has developed an industry web portal and downloadable checklist that reminds consumers of the importance of purchasing safe and reliable motors that meet safety and quality standards….

Helping More Canadians Build Careers in Skilled Trades
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Helping More Canadians Build Careers in Skilled Trades

August 16, 2023 Skilled workers are the engine that drives Canada’s economy and it needs more skilled trades workers to continue building industries in every corner of the country. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for these jobs. The Government of…

Kollmorgen Expands its Line of Certified Explosion-Proof Products with New ATEX and IECEx/cETLus Status for Goldline High-Voltage Servo Motors
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Kollmorgen Expands its Line of Certified Explosion-Proof Products with New ATEX and IECEx/cETLus Status for Goldline High-Voltage Servo Motors

August 3, 2023 For hazardous locations that require use of an explosion-proof motor, Kollmorgen’s Goldline EB series of ATEX Certified and IECEx/cETLus Listed servo motors now includes the 480 Vac Goldline EBH. Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has announced ATEX certification and IECEx/cETLus listing for the explosion-proof Goldline EBH 480 Vac servo…