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June 27, 2024 Overcoming the Challenges Surrounding Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) “Ce n’est pas le coût de la drive qui fait peur, c’est tout ce qui va autour!” This insightful observation from one of SmartD’s consulting clients perfectly encapsulates a common concern in the industry. Translated, it means: “It’s not the cost of the drive…
Motor disconnects are more than simple on-off devices to satisfy lockout-tagout requirements. They have become an integral part of the motor control circuit as disconnects increasingly offer control functions, such as auxiliary contact interface, added selector switches and push buttons.
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…
What will the automotive marketplace look like in 10 years and how do I prepare for it? That’s the question foremost on the minds of the powertrain plant personnel I encounter in my work as an industry consultant. It’s not an easy question to answer given that we are in the midst of a truly revolutionary time in the automotive industry.
October 6, 2023 Cables labelled as CCA are offered by numerous retailers and online cable and wire providers. HELUKABEL provides an explanation of this terminology. Copper conductors are typically preferred for most cables and wires due to their high conductivity, flexibility, tensile strength, and cost-effectiveness. These qualities make copper the ideal choice for a variety…
July 11, 2024 Jeff Hall has joined the board of directors at Automation Alley, an association aiming to boost innovation and success in Michigan’s tech and manufacturing sectors. Omron Automation has announced that Jeff Hall, a key member of our leadership team, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Automation Alley. This appointment…

Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.

December 18, 2025 Questions created by Krystie Johnston, Managing Editor at Kerrwil Media Ltd. Answers to be attributed to Nick Rinaldi, Director of Business Development – Home Builders, Schneider Electric Canada Canada’s housing market is demanding smarter, more sustainable solutions, and Schneider Electric Canada is helping to lead this transformation. Their innovative residential technologies make homes more energy Read More…
December 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston There is something special about having a passion and putting it to work for a good reason. And that is exactly what STUDSON and HighBar are doing right now with the recent launch of their HighBar-equipped SHK-1 industrial helmet. A revolution in head safety, the concept version was introduced just last year Read More…