April 30 2025 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric creates real impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability since 1836. Putting principles into practice, they are bringing back the Go Green Competition in 2025. Registration is open between April 1 and May 31, so get your…
April 28, 2025 Proax Technologies supports customers across industries in selecting the right drive for their automation needs. ABB offers a powerful lineup of variable frequency drives (VFDs) built for flexibility, energy efficiency, and safety. In this post, They explore the ACS255, ACS380, ACS580, and ACS880 series so you can confidently choose the best solution…
April 25, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM launched their Thermal by FLIR about six years ago, to expand support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who integrate FLIR thermal camera technology into their products. Since then, these collaborations have taken thermal into completely new spaces. Mike Walters, Vice President of Emerging Product Management at FLIR…
April 22 ,2025 By Krystie Johnston Betacom and Siemens recently announced a partnership that unites their respective expertise in technology and telecommunications, resulting in a Private 5G network they say promises to accelerate manufacturing innovation. But what exactly is a Private 5G network? And how is it going to accelerate manufacturing innovation? Here, experts from…
April 15, 2025 By Tiffany Moore Organizations are under more pressure than ever to improve sustainability metrics. How can you help them succeed — and win more business in the process? Building motor control systems with more sustainable parts is one piece of the puzzle. Control panel builders, system integrators, and design firms have an…
April 15, 2025 By Damien Herwegh Sophia, a dedicated electrical engineer in a large industrial complex, has been tasked with installing a drive system where the motor is located hundreds of meters away from the control room. Like many engineers before her, she considers the usual question: Should I place the drive in the electrical…
April 15, 2025 Ensuring Reliable Wireless Uptime for AGV and AMR Systems As the demand for automated material handling (AMH) systems continues to rise—driven by the expansion of e-commerce and smart factories—the importance of stable wireless networks in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) has never been more significant. With AMRs projected…
April 15 2025 What Are SCARA Robots? SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) robots feature a unique design with rigid vertical movement and compliant horizontal movement. This configuration resembles a human arm with shoulders and elbows that move horizontally while the wrist moves vertically. SCARA robots typically offer: Key Advantages in Manufacturing Speed and Throughput SCARA robots…
April 2, 2025 Discover the future of AI in inspection for specialized tasks to versatile solutions. The landscape of AI and vision technology in inspection and quality control is set to transform with the development of more generalized algorithms. These advanced systems will be capable of tackling a wide range of inspection challenges, moving away…
Apri 2, 2025 If you’ve walked the floor of a modern plant lately, you’ve likely noticed a shift—machines are smarter, lines are faster, and safety systems are more integrated than ever. At the heart of this evolution sits an unsung hero: the safety relay. Once seen as a check-the-box component for regulatory compliance, safety relays are…
April 2, 2025 By Krystie Johnston SmartD Technologies is a Canadian startup company that has created what they say is the world’s first clean power VFD. Industries around the world stand to benefit from their clean sine technology, which eliminates the negative effects of harmonics and pulse-width modulation found in traditional systems. Simon Leblond, CEO…
April 2, 2025 Sensors designed for industrial applications often face harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, high humidity, exposure to chemicals, and the presence of combustible gases or dust. Two common classifications for sensors used in such environments are hazardous environment sensors and intrinsically safe sensors. While they share some overlap, they serve different purposes and…
April 2, 2025 Automation system PSS 4000 acts as the centralized safety component to ensure smooth mail logistics at Austrian Post. Conversion on the go In Austrian Post’s largest mail logistics centre, an approximately eight-kilometre-long, fully automated conveyor line was to be equipped with modern control technology. The goal and also the challenge: significantly increased…
March 28, 2025 By Elle Bremmer During a recent visit to ABB’s facility in Pointe-Claire, dubbed T-CAN after its location alongside the Trans-Canadian highway, Elle Bremmer, Managing Editor at Kerrwil Media Ltd. saw firsthand how automation is shaping the future of manufacturing. Specializing in plastic injection molding, the plant produces key products for ABB, such…
March 26, 2025 As industries continue to push the boundaries of high-performance computing and automation, the need for efficient cooling solutions has never been greater. Traditional air-cooling methods are struggling to keep up with increasing heat loads and energy demands, driving the shift toward more sustainable and effective solutions—one of the most promising being liquid…
March 24, 2025 DIN rail is a standardized mounting solution that has become the backbone of modern electrical control panels and equipment racks. Originally developed by the German Institute for Standardization (Deutsches Institut für Normung, or DIN), these metal rails have evolved into an essential component across various industries. As an authorized distributor of Phoenix Contact…
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