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 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 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…
October 8, 2025 ABB to Divest Robotics Division to SoftBank Group Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ABB has announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984, “SoftBank Group”) for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion and not pursue its…
October 6, 2025 Wesgarde, a national leader in the distribution of electromechanical and electronic power components, is proud to highlight the MP Series 87 Heavy Duty Marine Rated Circuit Breaker, an advanced solution for marine, vehicle, and rugged industrial environments. The switchable high amp circuit breaker features an intuitive manual reset and true On-Off functionality,…
October 2, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands its range of modular time relays with two new models featuring with an integrated Real Time Clock (RTC) with backup battery and NFC connectivity for programming. TMRTC is the new weekly time relay, designed to control relay output activation at user-programmable time intervals based on the day and time of the week.It is used…
September 30, 2025 Advanced Fan Monitoring Modules for Industrial Equipment Protection Altech Corporation, a leader in industrial automation solutions, announces its new CFTD fan monitoring modules, designed to protect industrial equipment through intelligent fan current monitoring and temperature control. The series includes three models: CFTD2 (two-fan), CFTD4 (four-fan standard) and CFTDPR4 (four-fan with AC power…
September 30, 2025 New PACSystems IPCs from Emerson combine latest generation of industrial-rated processors with optimized cooling and pre-loaded software to simplify advanced computing and integration. Emerson has announced the PACSystems™ IPC 6010, IPC 7010, and IPC 8010 industrial computing platforms. This new line expands Emerson’s family of high-performance industrial personal computer (IPC) models for demanding applications,…
September 29, 2025 ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users. This first of its kind collaboration will integrate LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, like LandingLensTM, into ABB Robotics’ own software suite, marking another milestone in ABB’s…
September 29, 2025 The global trade landscape is rapidly changing, as the United States fundamentally transforms all of its trading relationships. While Canada retains the best overall deal of any U.S. trading partner, with over 85% of our trade tariff-free, the impact on key sectors like steel is profound. That is why the government has…
September 29, 2025 Weidmüller, the international electrical engineering and automation company, has been certified by TÜV Nord in accordance with the IEC 62443-4-1 standard for industrial IT security. Weidmüller has received the certificate for industrial IT security according to IEC 62443-4-1 from TÜV Nord. IEC 62443 is the most important internationally recognised standard for IT…
September 25, 2025 NOARK Electric, a global authority in motor control and power distribution solutions, unveiled its highly anticipated Ex9VF7 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) during the NECA 2025 tradeshow, taking place September 12–15 at Chicago’s McCormick Place West. Spotlight: NOARK Ex9VF7 VFD – Precision Meets Performance The Ex9VF7 VFD series represents NOARK’s latest leap in motor control technology, delivering unparalleled efficiency, versatility,…
September 18, 2025 Bossard will exhibit at WESTEC for the first time, bringing a compact, hands-on demo to the Smart Manufacturing Experience at the Anaheim Convention Center, October 7–9 (Booth 1642, Hall D). Building on nearly two centuries of fastener expertise, Bossard will show how digital assembly guidance and AI- assisted inventory management (Kanban/e-Kanban) help…
September 15, 2025 Electromate, an authorized distributor of Universal Robots in Canada, announces the availability of the new UR8 Long, engineered for welding, material handling, and other applications requiring extended reach and high-precision performance. The UR8 Long combines a 1750 mm reach with an 8 kg payload, enabling the handling of larger or more complex workpieces….
