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FRABA Group Marks a Successful 2022 With Growth in Key Areas

June 2, 2023 The FRABA Group, an internationally recognized leader in industrial position sensors and Wiegand technology, has reported a successful and eventful year in 2022. Overall sales were 45 million Euros ($49 million USD). While this number is lower than the 48 million Euros reported in 2021 (largely because of the divestiture of the…

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Schneider Electric Launches FlexSeT the New Low Voltage Switchboard in Canada

June 1, 2023 Schneider Electric has announced its new low voltage switchboard. FlexSeT is a new cutting-edge solution that provides a simplified, modular service model for switchboard design, sourcing, installation, and maintenance. FlexSeT is designed to help electrical professionals reduce project risk and increase construction efficiencies. With dramatically shortened lead times and design flexibility, the switchboard model has…

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New 3RE48 Pump Control Panels

June 1, 2023 The 3RE48 pump panel POWERED by SIRIUS is similar to the classic Class 87 pump panel. It is specifically designed for irrigation, oil fields and similar pumping applications and is built to withstand the harsh elements of the outdoors.  Both products are nearly identical and are equally suited for the aforementioned applications,…

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ArcelorMittal Construction Orders Digital and Control System Technology for Steel Mill in France

ArcelorMittal Construction has awarded ABB a contract to deploy solutions specifically designed for metals processing at its cold rolling mill in Contrisson, France, as part of a modernization project. The solutions, which include ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management for metals (MOM4Metals), Roll-Gap (RGC) and Automatic Gauge Control (AGC), will help the world’s largest steel producer…

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Ahead Of the Curve with Hairpin Production

May 31, 2023 Stamping and forming machine builder Bihler has developed an innovative servo production system for the hairpins used in electric motors. With short cycle times and automated changeover between variants, the system is particularly efficient at producing the bent copper parts in high quantities. For automation and motion control, Bihler relies almost exclusively…

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Rittal Introduces WMV the Vented Outdoor UL 3R Rated Enclosure for Easy In-Field Maintenance

May 29 2023 WMV Vented Enclosures, Type 3R Rittal Canada is proud to introduce the WMV vented outdoor UL 3R Type Rated enclosure to better accommodate easy in-field maintenance. Outdoor environments can have severe effects on the electrical controls inside enclosures. Those sensitive electronics are extremely susceptible to overheating, moisture, dust,  The WMV vented enclosure is a…

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Susanne Kunschert: Safe Automation for Every Industry

May 29 2023 Safety and Industrial Security – A one stop shop Susanne Kunschert We have shown that there will be extensive normative and legal changes in the field of security, and that the whole of industry is affected. But when we talk with customers and partners, we are currently noticing some uncertainty when dealing…

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Thomas Pilz: The Future of Safe Automation

May 29, 2023 Thomas Pilz Security: Legislation will apply to industry and engineering The standards and laws for safety in an industrial environment are currently facing upheaval. This is being driven by the issues of security and Artificial Intelligence (AI). For industry in general and for mechanical engineering, there are three new or upcoming legal…

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Susanne Kunschert and Thomas Pilz: Financial Year 2022 and Forecast for 2023

May 29, 2023 2022: A difficult but positive year for Pilz 2022 was both a difficult and yet a positive year! On the one hand, we all heard the terrible news of war and natural disasters. In addition there were disruptions to the supply chain and a shortage of components, which meant that our employees…

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Successful 2022 Financial Year for Pilz: Turnover Above 400 Million Euro for the First Time – “A year That was Both Difficult and Positive”

May 29, 2023 The Pilz corporate group has a demanding, but successful 2022 financial year behind it: despite the difficult environment conditions in 2022, the automation company achieved a record turnover of 403.3 million Euro. Delivery capability remains a defining issue. In 2023 the family business celebrates its 75th anniversary with the motto “Values. Create….

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Southco Introduces New Compression Latch

New Compression Latch from Southco Offers Visual Indication of Latch Open Status May 29, 2023 Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of VISE ACTION® Compression Latches with a new version that allows visual confirmation of latch open status. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator features red, reflective…

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How Can You Design A More Capable Surgical Robot?

May 24, 2023 Learn how to optimize the performance of strain wave gearing while minimizing the weight and width of robotic arm joints. With motion solutions designed specifically for the application, your next-generation surgical robot can help surgeons do their best work. More Information Kollmorgen Related Product Kollmorgen Debuts New Generation of Robot-Ready Frameless Servo…

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Kollmorgen Introduces the AKMA Servo Motor to Meet the Demands of Medium- to Heavy-Washdown Applications

May 24, 2023 Company extends its highly regarded AKM™ servo motor portfolio with a new high performance servo motor that delivers durability, cleanability and versatility. Kollmorgen has launched the AKMA servo motor built specifically for durability, cleanability, and versatility. The motor employs a hardened anodized aluminum surface to offer machine designers a cost-effective hygienic option…

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HMS Networks Expands Range of Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

May 24, 2023 HMS now launches the Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus® Communicator™ EtherCAT Main Device, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherCAT subordinate devices to different industrial networks and control systems. Rapidly growing EtherCAT market In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most…

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Ethernet-APL is Ready, Endress+Hauser to Begin Rollout of Compatible Devices

May 24, 2023 Following on the success of a multi-partner load-testing program, Endress+Hauser is launching a full portfolio of Ethernet-APL measuring devices based on the PROFINET protocol. Expectations in the process sector for this new advanced physical layer are enormous, and the load testing results confirm the technology’s potential as a game-changer in industrial communication….