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October 30, 2024 Omron is a market leader in barcode verification and compliance solutions. In an era where efficiency and accuracy are paramount, the latest advancements in barcode technology are setting new standards for seamless traceability. With enhanced imaging capabilities and adaptive lighting, these innovative solutions are designed to tackle the most challenging conditions in…
In a world of low commodity prices and reduced demand, oil and gas producers are looking for solutions that lower cost while increasing project certainty. Scovan Engineering’s design philosophy is providing answers to this challenge. Scovan’s uses an efficient and effective approach from design through to execution, by modularizing the installation to the maximum amount that is practical.
March 5, 2025 BiSS (Bidirectional Synchronous Serial) Interface, specifically the BiSS-C variant, is an open-source, real-time serial protocol designed for high-speed, bidirectional data transmission. Developed to improve upon traditional serial interfaces, BiSS-C supports efficient communication with absolute encoders, sensors, and other automation components. BiSS-C Key Features BiSS-C Applications SSI Protocol Overview Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) is a widely…
State-of-the-art pneumatic technology is not just for industry. It plays a much wider role improving our lives
February 11, 2025 By Owen Hurst FANUC has always believed in the power of education. Their Certified Education program connects industries, educators, and students to support the future of automation and robotics. Paul Aiello has been with the company for more than 25 years and spent the last 15 of them as the Executive Director…
Whether you call them cord grips, cable strain reliefs, or cable fittings the cable gland is an important piece within the cable system. Several factors need to be considered when choosing the correct type of cable gland for industrial applications.
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.
August 21, 2025 Digital Transformation: The Driving Force of the Energy Revolution The energy sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in a century. The penetration level of renewable energy sources is increasing, however, generative AI and surging adoption of electric vehicles are driving up power loads. From supply-demand balancing to empowering consumers with greater… Read More…
August 20, 2025 No interruption due to Safety and Security When handling radioactive waste, safety is COVRA’s top priority. That’s why the Dutch processing company planned a safety upgrade for its highly automated pressing and transportation system. Cylindrical drums containing radioactive waste are transported through the plant on conveyors and are compressed into flat blocks… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.