August 27, 2024 Modern electrical systems rely heavily on contactors, to regulate and control power distribution in a variety of applications as they are essential to many operations, such as turning on lights in high-rise buildings, automating processes in state-of-the-art facilities, or starting motors in manufacturing plants. Contactors are electrically controlled switches used to switch an…
August 21, 2024 Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to…
August 19, 2024 In the spirit of its motto “Accelerate transformation for a sustainable tomorrow,” Siemens is presenting new hardware and software for the Sinumerik 828D CNC controller at this year’s AMB in Stuttgart. It is specifically designed for the compact and mid-range machine market. The new PPU271.5, PPU270.5, PPU290.5, and PU272.5 processor units and…
August 19, 2024 Harmony 22 mm Pushbuttons, switches, pilot lights Harmony XB5N/XB7N Ø 22 mm plastic modular push buttons, selector switches and pilot lights are part of the Schneider Electric industrial push buttons catalog. They are perfectly suited to meet majority of installation requirements, locally manufactured for efficiency. These modular push button switches are designed…
August 14 2024 Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are switching to heat pumps as a way to cut their energy bills and contribute to the fight against climate change. The increased demand in heat pumps, backed by a range of government programming, is supporting good jobs in a cleaner economy. Installing and maintaining this technology…
August 1, 2024 Powerful EDGE Gateway and Controller with DALI-2® Submaster Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce their Powerful UWP 4.0 Series EDGE Gateway/Controller and DLI-MCG024 Series DALI-2® Submaster. In its 2 DIN compact size, the UWP 4.0 provides a comprehensive solution for gathering information from our broad range of power/energy meters and sensors – storing…
August 1, 2024 Jason Duncan Appointed as Marketing Manager for Reliable Controls Reliable Controls, a global leader in sustainable building automation technologies, is pleased to announce Jason Duncan as Marketing Manager, where he’ll lead the team to develop and execute impactful marketing strategies that promote Reliable Controls products and services around the world. Jason joined Reliable Controls in 2018 as Regional Sales Manager…
July 22, 2024 The ABB Baldor-Reliance EC Titanium motor has been recognized with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award. This annual award recognizes products that meet stringent performance criteria in specific categories. By highlighting innovative solutions with the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the award promotes promising technologies that may…
July 18, 2024 ABB Robotics announced it is collaborating with UK-based tech start-up AUAR, to advance the use of robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable low energy timber homes. AUAR’s transformative approach to integrating robotic automation into the building process will tackle skills shortages, boost sustainability, and improve health and safety by deploying robots in…
July 18, 2024 9 out of 10 construction businesses predict a skills crisis by 2030, with 81 percent saying they will introduce robots in the next 10 years, while safety and the environment both catalysts for accelerating investment in robotics. ABB Robotics is driving automation in the construction industry with new robotic automation solutions to…
July 18, 2024 “Productivity improvement and sustainability are two of the pressing challenges currently facing the engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) industry. With the construction sector estimated to be responsible for around one-third of the world’s total waste*, automation provides significant opportunity for improvements by reducing errors during production,” said Craig McDonnell, Managing Director Business…
July 10, 2024 In industrial and automotive communication protocols, the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus stands out for its robustness, efficiency, and adaptability. Originally developed for the automotive industry to reduce the complexity and weight of car wiring, CAN bus has expanded beyond its initial application to become a widely adopted standard in mechatronics and…
June 5, 2024 Advancing its commitment to bringing smart, sustainable technologies to homes in the U.S. and Canada, ABB launches the new ReliaHome™ Smart Panel – its first residential energy management software platform in these markets. In collaboration with its partner Lumin, a pioneer in responsive load management, the new cutting-edge offering provides enhanced customer experience and exceptional convenience…
May 22, 2024 Easily Inspect Areas Out of Reach and Document Findings with Articulating or Dual-View Video Borescopes FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the Extech BR450W Series of video borescopes for inspecting difficult-to-reach targets in building, automotive, and plant maintenance applications. The two models, the BR450W-D Dual HD Wireless and BR450W-A2 Two-Way Articulating…
May 10, 2024 By Krystie Johnston The cleanest energy is the energy that you don’t use. The good news is, there are great technologies such as Eve Systems and ABB’s smart buildings portfolio to help you use the energy that you do use as efficiently as possible. Energy efficient building technologies can make meaningful impacts…
By Ali Dika The sustainability benefits of smart homes are well publicised and those of us who have digital power outlets, smart thermostats and automatic lights know firsthand about the energy and cost savings. However, much less discussed is the broader adoption of smart building technology by companies and industries. With buildings generating nearly 30…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
