October 15, 2025 WAGO offers Canadian manufacturers the only automation platform built on a foundation of zero-maintenance reliability. WAGO, a world leader in automation and connectivity, will display its open, scalable automation platform at the Advanced Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Expo. (WAGO Booth #1505, Automation Hall, Toronto Congress Centre, October 21–23). WAGO’s solutions combine multi-protocol…
October 15, 2025 Electromechanical Power Relays with ATEX Approval from Carlo Gavazzi Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of the new CF/CS 30 ATEX Series, completing the CF/CS 30 Electromechanical Power Relays range. The CF/CS 30 ATEX Series of electromechanical…
October 15, 2025 General Purpose Low Voltage Dry-Type Transformers At Mackinnon Magnetics, they are ramping up their facility to make three-phase dry-type transformers from 15 to 1000 kVA, custom up to 600 volts, in copper or aluminum. Enclosures are ventilated 3R indoor/outdoor. All their transformers are engineered, built, and tested at MacKinnon Magnetics facility to…
October 14, 2025 A truly integrated development environment for machine automation, combining configuration, programming, simulation, and monitoring in a simple interface Future automation systems will be more intelligent and interconnected, consequently engineering and maintenance costs will increase unless modern and appropriate software tools are used during the design, commissioning and maintenance stages. Sysmac Studio is…
October 14, 2025 Sensors have evolved from simple detection tools to intelligent data sources that drive smarter decisions. They are no longer just watching; they are communicating, diagnosing, and optimizing. The Eyes and Ears of Automation Sensors are the first line of awareness in any automated system. They detect the presence or absence of objects,…
October 14, 2025 Building on the concepts introduced in ManAuto’s main article, “Futureproof Industrial OT with Moxa’s Secure Edge-to-Core Networking”, this post focuses on strengthening industrial systems through a layered OT security approach. As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) environments continue to evolve, implementing a single layer of defense is no longer enough. In this…
October 14, 2025 The Type4X, 6P enclosures, 1555F Series from Hammond Manufacturing have been designed for harsh industrial environments or outdoor applications (security, outdoor wireless, controls, and more). They are ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards, panels or DIN rail mounted components. The lid is secured with included M4 stainless steel machine screws which…
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 Addressing the Aging Transformer Infrastructure in the U.S. In the U.S., the electrical grid’s transformer infrastructure is increasingly becoming a critical concern. Many of the transformers in use today are well beyond their expected operational lifespan. The average age of a working transformer is approximately 38 years, with more than 70% of…
October 14, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS” or the “Company”) (TSX: HPS.A) has announced that it will release its financial results for the Third Quarter ended September 27, 2025, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, after markets close. Following the release of its financial results, HPS will hold a conference call and webcast on Friday, October…
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…
Is This the End of Manual Pallet Adjustments in Logistics? October 14, 2025 Is this the end of manual pallet adjustments in logistics? Kollmorgen and ifm join forces to bring precision to pallet handling. Bridging the Gap Between Manual Handling and Smart Automation In many warehouses and production sites, the handover between manual labour and…
October 14, 2025 Third-Party Gear Unit Repairs | SEW-EURODRIVE Discover professional industrial gear repair for all manufacturers, including third-party gear unit repairs. SEW-Eurodrive’s service covers damage of any scope – from simple maintenance to pattern-based manufacturing using 3D laser scanning and reverse engineering. Get insights into foreign gear repair, disassembly, fault analysis with reporting, assembly,…
October 8, 2025 On October 4, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Arianne Phosphate Inc. has been conditionally approved for an investment of up to $735,000 through the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) program. This funding is part of an $80.3-million investment announced by Prime Minister Carney on the…
October 8, 2025 Indigenous and remote communities across Canada are taking action to invest in renewable energy projects, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and advance energy sovereignty. On October 3, Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources,…
October 8, 2025 On October 3, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of over $22 million in support of eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada. By powering electric vehicles and making it easier to incorporate renewable energy into our grids, batteries play an important…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
