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March 30, 2023 Jay Judkowitz Recognized as an Executive Whose Accomplishments Have Helped Move the Needle in the Supply Chain. Jay Judkowitz, VP of Product at OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has been acknowledged as one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Pros to Know for 2023. This award recognizes outstanding…
January 8, 2024 ABB has announced that it has agreed to acquire Canadian company Real Tech, a leading supplier of innovative optical sensor technology that enables real-time water monitoring and testing. Through the acquisition, ABB will expand its strong presence in the water segment and complement its product portfolio with optical technology critical for smart…
March 21, 2023 Meadow Glens Elementary School held its 6th STEM Night that offers students hands-on experience for science, technology, engineering, and math. Omron Automation Americas attended the STEM Night event at Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. STEM Night is a highly acclaimed event that features exciting, immersive exhibits and activities that get…
Investment continues at the US arm of Invertek Drives Ltd with the expansion into new premises to cater for record orders and rapid growth. The headquarters and distribution centre of Invertek Drives USA has moved into new premises in Libertyville, IL, near Chicago. The 19,060sq ft facility acts as the main distribution point in North America.
January 24, 2025 Schneider Electric Named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a Second Time Schneider Electric has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights and is the only company to rank first in the Global 100 twice. Schneider Electric previously topped this annual list of the most sustainable publicly listed companies, generating…
March 18, 2025 SEW-EURODRIVE’s commitment to exceptional service is what got them here. For over 50 years, they have been providing top-tier drive system solutions to Canadian businesses—helping not only their own company grow but their customers as well. As they look to the future, they are doubling down on that commitment by continuing to…
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.
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… Read More…
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… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.