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POSITAL Launches a New Generation of Incremental Encoders

February 28, 2023 POSITAL has launched a major upgrade to its IXARC family of incremental rotary encoders. These encoders feature new magnetic sensor technology and more energy-efficient embedded microcontrollers. While remaining mechanically and electrically compatible with earlier models, the new encoders will benefit customers by reducing power consumption – an important consideration in complex applications…

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Guillevin Automation: What You Need to Know

February 28, 2023 Who is Guillevin Automation? Guillevin Automation began in Quebec, Canada. They have been a group since 1983. There are four branches in Canada that span from coast to coast. There is the Pacific branch in British Columbia, another serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Then there is the Ontario branch which supports the…

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Leviton Announces New Category 6A LM-RDT™ Cable Expansion

February 27, 2023 Leviton Launches Two New, Innovative Cat 6A Cables in the LM-RDT Product Line Leviton announced the expansion of the industry’s smallest diameter product line of Cat 6A cables. These two new cables, the LM-RDT CMR and LM-RDT I/O, round out the LM-RDT product line in conjunction with the previously launched LM-RDT CMP…

New ABB Relay Retrofit Program to modernize protection and control system
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New ABB Relay Retrofit Program to Modernize Protection and Control System

February 27, 2023 Since the 1980s, ABB has installed more than 700,000 SPACOM relays used for power system protection and reliable power system operation world-wide. With the older generation of relays now aging, ABB has been actively developing new technology and expanding its service portfolio to replace select SPACOM relay types with REX610 relays. REX610…

Omron Announces Xigent Automation Systems As a Certified Systems Integrator Partner
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Omron Announces Xigent Automation Systems As a Certified Systems Integrator Partner

February 21, 2023 Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new partner Xigent Automation Systems, a full-service provider of automation and robotics solutions. Omron Automation Americas recently announced Xigent Automation Systems as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Lewis Center, Ohio, Xigent has been providing innovative solutions for nearly…

AGronomic IQ
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AGronomic IQ, Growing Energy Efficiency in Canada

Helping grow ops reduce energy waste February 13, 2023 AGronomic IQ needed a quick turnaround on delivering HVAC units to customers expanding their cannabis growing facility. So, when post-pandemic supply chain challenges hit their foreign drive supplier, they pivoted to find an energy-efficient, applicable no-change solution. ABB answered the call with Baldor-Reliance® EC Titanium™ motors, delivering high…

Symphony® Plus
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Introducing Symphony® Plus: ABB’s Latest Distributed Control System Release Helps Accelerate Digital Transformation in Process Automation

February 7, 2023 Introducing Symphony® Plus: ABB’s Latest Distributed Control System Release Helps Accelerate Digital Transformation in Process Automation ABB has launched its latest release of ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus distributed control system (DCS) to further support digital transformation for power generation and water industries. With more than 40 years’ experience of total plant automation, the…

Lafert North America
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Lafert North America Ultra Premium Efficient IE5 High-Performance Motors, Italian-Made for Global Applications

January 31, 2023 By Krystie Johnston The Lafert Group was founded in 1962, in San Donà di Piave, just outside of Venice. This area, called Veneto, is known as a region of hands and brains. It is here that the company began producing asynchronous electric motors, committed to the finest quality on the Italian market….

G2RV-ST and G3RV-ST
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New G2RV-ST And G3RV-ST Relays from Omron

Omron’s New G2RV-ST And G3RV-ST Relays Are Among the Fastest in the Industry That Provide Better Visibility, Top-Notch Reliability, and Vibration Resistance January 23, 2023 Speedier relays are a key requirement in today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, and Omron responded to this need with the new ST relays that are among the fastest available on the…

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HELUKABEL Group Builds New Facility for Automation Cable Solutions

January 23, 2023 The HELUKABEL Group, a global cable system solutions provider, announced it is going to build a new facility in Haan, Germany that will house its robotic dress pack and drag chain system subsidiaries under one roof. The new building will also serve as the headquarters of HELUKABEL’s Rhine-Ruhr sales branch, and is…

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PowerXL Series DM1 Variable Frequency Drive from Eaton

Next-generation drives for today’s demands January 18, 2023 PowerXL Series DM1 Variable Frequency Drive. The DM1 and DM1 Pro microdrives are part of Eaton’s next generation PowerXLE Series of adjustable frequency drives specifically engineered for today’s more demanding commercial and industrial applications. The power unit makes use of the most sophisticated semiconductor technology and a…

Premium efficiency motors
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Conserving Power and CO2 Emissions with Premium Efficiency Motors

Saving the environment and thousands of dollars a year with premium efficiency motors January 17, 2023 New motor efficiency vs your installed motors Premium efficiency motors. How much power consumption aka money are you spending that you do not have to? Take a minute while having your coffee to see if you can save money….

Access Management
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Access Management for Your Plant and Machinery

For comprehensive protection of your staff and optimum safeguarding of your machinery, you need a holistic safety concept, which considers aspects of both safety and security With PILZ’s “Identification and Access Management” portfolio, they offer you a comprehensive range of products, solutions and software for the implementation of safety as well as security tasks. Below you’ll…

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Panduit Cable Entry Systems

Increase Productivity and Stay Organized with Cable Entry Systems January 11, 2023 The Cable Entry Systems from Panduit offer a safe, organized method to transition both terminated and unterminated cables through enclosures and electrical equipment, providing strain relief while maintaining IP/NEMA ingress sealing ratings. These Cable Entry Systems offer the lowest total installed cost compared to…

60 Years of Excellence as A Technical Distributor in Automation for Proax Technologies

Proax Technologies is proud to announce that they are celebrating 60 years of serving the automation market! Industrial Automation has become an essential part of all manufacturing and Proax is well positioned to enable all industries to drive sustainable business growth through automation. Over the years, Proax has invested heavily in growth, with multiple acquisitions and new territory openings. They are continuing to look for opportunities to grow their footprint in the North American Market.