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Province Investing in Hydroelectric Energy Across Northern Ontario

January 24, 2025 Refurbishments will create 1,000 good-paying jobs and provide reliable, affordable and clean energy to power growth The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish and expand hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. The $2 billion investment will secure up to 830 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity generation, equivalent…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is Exhibiting HVACR Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Drive Solutions at AHR 2025

January 24, 2025 From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all…

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HVAC: A Cool Career Choice for a Greener Future

January 24, 2025 HVAC: A Cool Career Choice for a Greener Future The Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry is not only a major player in the energy efficiency sector but also a significant job creator across North America. As the demand for energy-efficient solutions continues to grow, so too does the need for skilled…

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Siemens Unveils Breakthrough Innovations in Industrial AI and Digital Twin Technology at CES 2025

January 24, 2025 Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens’ presence at CES 2025, the world’s most influential tech event. Siemens…

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A New Era for Nuclear Energy Beckons as Projects, Policies and Investments Increase

January 24, 2025 Nuclear power is set to reach a new record in 2025 and can improve energy security as electricity demand accelerates – but costs, project overruns and financing must be addressed Renewed momentum behind nuclear energy has the potential to open a new era for the secure and clean power source as demand…

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ABB Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ Motor Delivers the Highest Levels of Efficiency and Protection to the Food & Beverage Industry

January 23, 2025 ABB, a global leader in food processing motor and drive technologies, has developed its next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the food and beverage industry. The Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe SP5+ is the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor. Engineered for seamless inverter duty operation with advanced bearing protection, it utilizes cutting-edge…

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Ontario Advancing Plan to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

January 23, 2025 Thirty-year extension would create thousands of jobs and low-cost emissions-free power The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the Project Definition Phase, the next step toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units to secure more power and create thousands of jobs across the province. As…

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3 Things Manufacturers Should Know About Industry 5.0

January 23, 2025 While many manufacturers are still embracing the principles of Industry 4.0, the next evolution, Industry 5.0, is already beginning to take shape. Unlike Industry 4.0, which was a giant leap forward in automation and digitalization, Industry 5.0 represents a reconsideration of how smart technology platforms can work alongside humans. This includes technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial…

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Uniform Connector System for PROFINET Over SPE

January 22, 2025 PROFIBUS & Profinet International (PI) and its technologies are synonymous with a multitude of innovations and cross-manufacturer interoperability. When it comes to connectivity, this starts with connectors and cables. This is currently already possible with two- and four-pair Ethernet cabling. And now Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), a connector for industrial automation, is…

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Compact Industrial Panel PCs from Phoenix Contact

January 22, 2024 Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio for HMI and industrial computers. The compact panel PCs in the VL3 PPCS product family bridge the gap between the TP 6000 and WP 6000 HMI devices and the industrial computers in the VL3 box and panel PC series. The new devices look the same at the front and have…

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AI Salon Launches Montréal Chapter to Reignite Québec’s AI Startup Ecosystem

January 21, 2025 AI Salon Launches Montréal Chapter to Reignite Québec’s AI Startup Ecosystem AI Salon, a global network of AI-focused communities active in over 40 cities, proudly announces the launch of its Montréal Chapter. Co-founded by Nicholas Nadeau, Claude Théoret, Sylvain Carle and Innovobot, with Michel Dubois as a strategic advisor, this initiative aims to reignite momentum, trigger collaboration, and connect…

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Festo Servo Drives Starter Kit CMMT-ST-MP-SK

January 21, 2025 The CMMT-ST multi-protocol drive is the latest addition to the Festo servo drive lineup. This small and powerful DC servo drive is easy to integrate with your PLC of choice. Standard function blocks make programming and control simple, and every CMMT servo drive includes these common industrial fieldbus protocols: Order your CMMT-ST…

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Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!

January 21, 2025 Innovation and Responsibility – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Creating added value for customers through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the very beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. With its constant determination to make people’s work easier and thus increase efficiency, Festo has shaped an…

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Omron Announces FlexLink as Certified Systems Integrator Partner

January 21, 2025 FlexLink has joined forces with Omron as their latest Certified Systems Integrator. Omron has welcomed FlexLink as the newest partner in its System Integrator program. Headquartered in Allentown, PA, FlexLink is a global company supporting customers across various industries, including Food & Beverage and Life Sciences. FlexLink has collaborated with Omron to…

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Kollmorgen Expands Functional Safety Support with SafeMotion™ Monitor Upgrade

January 20, 2025 Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has announced the latest update to its SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety features with more encoder and motor types to support a wider range of applications such as material forming, multi-axis measurement equipment, food processing…

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Siemens Scales Up Private 5G Infrastructure with Expanded Coverage and Availability in More Countries

January 20, 2025 The technology company Siemens announced a significant update to its industrial-grade private 5G infrastructure solution, that will enable manufacturers to cover larger industrial areas with enhanced connectivity capabilities. The expanded solution now supports up to 24 radio units, with each unit capable of covering approximately 5,000 m².  The updated private 5G infrastructure…