October 9, 2025 Canada is making it easier for families and businesses to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) by expanding access to EV charging infrastructure across Atlantic Canada. On October 3, Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over…
October 8, 2025 Understanding IP Ratings for Electrical Enclosures Electric and electronic equipment are often exposed to challenging environments where dust, water, or accidental contact can cause failures. To address this, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) established the Ingress Protection or IP rating system under the IEC 60529 standard. This system provides a clear, standardized method of…
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 8, 2025 Aztec is evolving to serve you better. On November 3, 2025, Dixon, MGM, and Aztec will unite under the Dixon name—bringing together deep industry knowledge, expertise, and a renewed commitment to helping you succeed. This alignment strengthens their ability to: Source Why Aztec is Evolving As your trusted electrical supplier, Aztec is…
October 8, 2025 How a unified architecture transforms productivity, resilience, and future readiness The Hidden Costs of Fragmentation Industrial automation systems often grow into isolated islands of control platforms and industrial protocols. While functional, these setups create inefficiencies, duplicate engineering, capture inconsistent process data, and introduce security vulnerabilities. Maintenance becomes complex, and scaling or integrating…
October 6, 2025 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced new reference designs developed with NVIDIA that significantly accelerate time to deployment and aid operators as they adopt AI-ready infrastructure solutions. The first reference design delivers the industry’s first and only critical framework for integrated power management and liquid…
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 3, 2025 Festo introduces its AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance system Festo AX Motion Insights Pneumatic. AX Motion Insights Pneumatic is a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for preventing costly unscheduled machine downtime through its monitoring of pneumatic cylinders for wear and anomalies. This AI-based industrial app ensures operations are more reliable, efficient, and ultimately more…
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 When it comes to reliable, efficient power distribution in challenging industrial environments, IPD (Installation Power Distribution) connectors represent a revolutionary leap forward in connectivity technology. At Proax, they understand that modern industrial installations demand solutions that combine speed, reliability, and versatility – exactly what IPD connectors deliver. As part of their comprehensive connectors…
September 30, 2025 Cloud computing and edge computing are reshaping how industrial organizations manage connected devices, analyze data, and maintain operations. While both architectures process and store data, they differ significantly in where that processing occurs—centrally in the cloud or locally at the edge. Understanding these differences is critical for companies evaluating strategies for predictive…
September 30, 2025 Data Interfaces for Control Cabinets and Devices from Phoenix Contact The new Data Service Interfaces (DSIs) from Phoenix Contact are a convenient solution for service work on control cabinets and devices. With various interfaces including RJ45 and USB, the space-saving service interfaces enable the quick and easy connection of additional electrical devices. The…
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 30, 2025 The new Type 1 mild steel metering cabinets from Hammond Manufacturing are designed for housing of metering transformers in underground applications. Constructed from formed and spot welded 14 or 16 gauge steel, these cabinets come in single door and double door versions. The UG style CMCUG series is CSA Type 1, and…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
