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Festo’s 2025 Innovations in Life Science Solve Laboratory Automation Challenges
August 6, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a global company headquartered in Germany and present in about 60 countries around the world. In 2024, they had over €3 billion turnover, and more than 8% of that was put into research and development for innovative technologies and emerging markets, like laboratory automation. In this article,…
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Schneider Electric Canada’s Agentic AI Ecosystem to Redefine Sustainability and Energy Management
July 31, 2025 By Krystie Johnston As pressure mounts on companies to meet net-zero targets and provide transparent sustainability reporting, the need for intelligent, adaptive solutions has never been greater. In response, Schneider Electric Canada is introducing their agentic AI ecosystem – a transformative approach to driving sustainability and operational efficiency through autonomous, context-aware technology….
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Actuators: What is the Difference Between Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical Actuators?
July 28, 2025 In the intricate world of automation and control systems, actuators stand as pivotal components responsible for converting energy into physical motion. They are virtually the “muscles” in a system, performing actions based on commands from a control system. Understanding the nuances between different kinds of actuators – namely pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical…
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Global Leader in Thermal Imaging Reveals New Brand and Website – Teledyne FLIR OEM: New Look. Same Trusted Experience
July 28, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM recently unveiled a new brand and website to reflect its industry-leading thermal technology and empower original equipment manufacturer (OEM) integrators to see and do more. Ezra Merrill, Senior Director of Marketing – OEM at Teledyne FLIR, led the charge on update, and discusses the strategic evolution. …
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Why PLCnext Technology Is the Future of Industrial Automation
July 23, 2025 The landscape of industrial automation is changing rapidly. Traditional PLC systems, while reliable, often struggle to keep pace with the demands of modern manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Enter PLCnext Technology from Phoenix Contact – a revolutionary approach to industrial control that’s reshaping how we think about automation platforms. At Proax, they…
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How Omron’s VHV5 is Making High-Performance Barcode Reading Effortless
July 10, 2025 Omron’s new VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader is designed for barcode reading applications in industries like automotive, food packaging, and logistics. It offers unparalleled ease of use, automated intelligent setup, and superior performance. Ease of Use One of the standout features of the VHV5 is its user-friendly design. The reader simplifies the…
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From Outdated to Optimized: How ABB Helped Modernize a Swedish Rolling Mill and How Proax Can Help You in Canada
July 9, 2025 From outdated to optimized: how ABB helped modernize a Swedish rolling mill and how Proax can help you in Canada Kanthal AB, a leading steel manufacturer in Sweden, recently faced a critical challenge. Their rolling mill in Hallstahammar had relied on a DC motor and drive system installed more than 70 years…
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Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Premature Motor Failure
July 9, 2025 Electric motors are the workhorses of modern industry, driving pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, and more. Yet, despite robust mechanical designs, many motors experience unexpected downtime due to hidden electrical stresses. This guide dives deep into the mechanisms of premature failure, empowers you to assess vulnerabilities in your installations, and provides a layered mitigation…
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MOXA Next-Generation LAN Firewalls: Enhancing Industrial Security and Reliability
July 7, 2025 Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have become an all-too-familiar reality. While no longer shocking headline news, their effects are far-reaching, disrupting essential services that people and organizations rely on daily. From power grids to transportation systems and water treatment facilities, these infrastructures are at the heart of modern life and are highly vulnerable…
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Why it is Important to Optimally Regulate Pressure and Flow
July 7, 2025 Controlled Pneumatics from Festo is the precise and energy-efficient solution Efficiency, process stability and energy savings are key factors in modern production, especially in applications involving sensitive goods. Achieving this requires an intelligent control concept that precisely and flexibly regulates pressure and flow while minimizing energy consumption. With Controlled Pneumatics, Festo offers…
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Understanding the Growing Demand for Onsite Power Quality Metering
June 24, 2025 As power systems become more complex and industries rely increasingly on sensitive electronic equipment, onsite power quality metering is becoming an essential tool for facility operators. In a recent discussion featuring Dan Davis from Hammond Power Solutions and Ali Halimi from SMAART Power, key insights were shared about the importance of power quality…
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AI Accelerates Energy Transformation: How Data Centres Are Moving Toward Hybrid and Sustainable Power Solutions
June 24, 2025 The Surge in AI-Driven Power Demand: Why Traditional Grids Are Struggling With the rapid expansion of generative AI applications, power demand from data centres is reaching unprecedented levels. According to a Cushman Wakefield report, AI-related data centre revenue is expected to increase 8.8 times by 2028 compared to 2024. 1 However, AI servers consume…
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M12 Cable Material Selection Guide: PUR vs. PVC vs. TPE
June 24, 2025 M12 Cables have become the industry standard for sensor/actuator connectivity in industrial automation environments. When selecting the right M12 cable for your application, the jacket material is one of the most critical factors that will determine performance, durability, and reliability. This guide compares the three most common M12 cable jacket materials: PUR (Polyurethane), PVC…
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A Study of Motor Dynamics and Motor Dynamism: Basic to Advanced Concepts
June 23, 2025 Motor dynamics and motor dynamism are essential topics in the field of electromechanical systems, which deal with the study of the behavior and performance of electric motors. The study of motor dynamics and motor dynamism is crucial for the design and analysis of motion control systems, as well as for the control…
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Edgecom Energy Leverages Generative AI to Customize Energy Efficiency in Industrial Facilities
June 15, 2025 By Krystie Johnston ABB recognizes Edgecom Energy’s innovative Energy Manager which leverages Generative AI to make better, informed decisions about energy consumption by awarding them winners of their 2024 Startup Challenge Edgecom Energy is a Canadian startup that is using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to offer integrated energy management software programs that…
