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Siemens Leads the Way with Sustainable Stainless Steel for Medium-Voltage Switchgear

January 8, 2024 Underpinning its commitment to making sustainability a key priority within its operations, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has taken delivery of sustainable stainless steel at its Frankfurt switchgear factory. Recognizing that the urgent need for decarbonization and increased electrification requires sustainable solutions, Siemens is committed to using sustainable steel for medium-voltage switchgear. With plans…

Safety-Related PLCs for Profisafe from Phoenix Contact
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Safety-Related PLCs for Profisafe from Phoenix Contact

January 8, 2024 The new AXC F XT SPLC 3000 safety controller from Phoenix Contact can be operated as a left-side extension module on the PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 and AXC F3152 devices. It extends the PLCnext portfolio with a powerful safety PLC for Profisafe devices in Profinet networks. The safety controller can be used in applications up to safety category SIL 3…

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Power Supplies with Integrated Circuit Breaker from Phoenix Contact

January 8, 2024 The Trio Power 24 V power supplies from Phoenix Contact sets a new standard in machine building. The plug-and-play solution for the control cabinet is optionally available with an integrated electronic circuit breaker. The power supplies are particularly space-saving due to their narrow overall width and capability of being mounted directly side by…

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Ontario Achieves Strong Job Growth and Investments in 2023

January 5, 2024 Domestic and international companies invested billions in the province Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following the monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed that while employment in Ontario decreased last month, nearly 120,000 jobs were created in 2023, including over 22,000 jobs in…

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Klaus Endress Turns 75

January 5, 2024 Long-time CEO and Supervisory Board president of the Endress+Hauser Group celebrates his birthday Dr Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group for many years and president of the Supervisory Board since 2014, is celebrating his 75th birthday. As previously announced, he will end his active involvement in the family-owned business at the…

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Change at Endress+Hauser

Dr Peter Selders takes over as CEO, Matthias Altendorf new president of the Supervisory Board January 5, 2024 Endress+Hauser has completed the announced change at the top of the Group: Dr Peter Selders has taken over as CEO of the Swiss specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions. The 54-year-old holds a doctorate in physics,…

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HMS Networks Acquires Red Lion Controls

January 4, 2024 HMS Networks Acquires Red Lion Controls, Significantly Expands Its Presence in North America HMS Networks (HMS) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Red Lion Controls, a distinguished provider of industrial automation and networking solutions. This strategic move underscores HMS’s commitment to expanding its global presence and enhancing its position as an…

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Red Lion Enhances Features of its Award-Winning N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series

January 4, 2024 Red Lion Enhances NT5000 Switch Series with their renowned N-Ring™ technology, and DHCP Server, providing high-speed redundancy and increased usability to the award-winning Industrial Ethernet switch series.  Red Lion®, a global innovator and technology manufacturer that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, announces feature enhancements to its N-Tron®…

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Rockwell Automation Streamlines Machine Design, Development and Deployment with Micro800 Controllers and Automation Software Enhancements

January 4, 2024 Rockwell Automation streamlines machine design, development and Deployment with Micro800 Controllers and Automation Software enhancements. Manufacturers can commission standalone machines more efficiently with Allen‑Bradley Micro820 controller firmware revision 14, and Micro850 2080-L50E and Micro870 2080-L70E controller firmware revision 22. The latest Connected Components Workbench software version 22 is the required minimum to support the expanded controller capabilities and improvements….

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Curtiss-Wright Exlar® Announces New Tritex® EVA for Oil & Gas Valve Actuation

January 4, 2024 New Curtiss-Wright Exalt Tritex EVA electric valve actuator achieves CSA Class1, Division 2 Hazardous Location certification following successful field testing Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division has announced that its new Exlar Tritex EVA electric valve actuator has achieved CSA Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2) Hazardous Location certification. It also outperformed American Oil & Gas producers’ expectations for…

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Cognex Launches the In-Sight 3800 Vision System for Fast, Accurate AI-based Inspections

January 4, 2024 High-speed, high-resolution In-Sight 3800 system is ideal for high-speed applications Cognex Corporation, a leader in industrial machine vision, has released the In-Sight® 3800 Vision System. Designed for high-speed production lines, In-Sight 3800 offers an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software to deliver a fully integrated solution for a wide…

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Getting Started with Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Beginner’s Guide

January 2, 2024 The world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is rapidly growing and provides businesses with a range of exciting opportunities to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency. If you are just getting started with mobile robots, it can seem daunting to know where to begin. Fortunately, this article will provide you with the…

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ABB Launches Flowmeters with Faster and More Reliable Data Transmission for Process Industries

January 2, 2024 ABB has launched CoriolisMaster and ProcessMaster flowmeters that can be powered over the same ethernet cable used for data transmission, eliminating the need for separate cabling. The new feature reduces installation time and cost, and increases the speed and reliability of data transmission. One of the key challenges facing customers in process…

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Lone Workers Ensure Their Safety with the Ultra-Reliable IoT Fall Detection and Alert Solution of Wearin’

December 22, 2023 Since November 20, concrete producer PRO BETON’s lone worker protection equipment has incorporated Wearin’s IoT solution, which alerts the control center in the event of an accident and detects falls with unrivalled reliability. The Conextivity Group’s startup Wearin’ has developed a solution connecting the lone worker with the control center commissioned by…

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Ontario Attracts New Opportunities with Trade Mission to France, United Kingdom, and COP28

December 22, 2023 New agreements will help secure Ontario’s clean power supply and new opportunities in province’s nuclear sector The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to France, the United Kingdom (UK), and COP28 to strengthen existing relationships and showcase how Ontario, and its nuclear supply chain, can help countries around the world…

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Ontario Strengthening Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Through Investments in Mineral Exploration Projects

December 22, 2023 Additional funding flowing for Junior Exploration program also creating jobs in northern and Indigenous communities The Ontario government is investing close to $9 million to help junior mining companies finance early exploration projects to find critical minerals used in electric vehicles, smart phones, laptops, medical equipment and renewable energy. The funding is…