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Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show – November 19, 2026
Emerging Technologies in Automation now includes the Mobility Transformation conference. This trade show is held annually in Windsor-Essex. This event brings together international leaders in automation and technology, experts in advanced manufacturing and supply chain purchasers. With over 400 attendees, 50 exhibitors and world-class presenters, this internationally recognized conference is where inspiration, idea-generation and innovation…
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Control the Flame. Protect the Process with PNOZmulti 2 Burner
Whether you operate a furnace, oven, or other thermal process, safe and reliable burner operation is essential. The Pilz PNOZmulti 2 Burner combines burner management, flame supervision, and monitoring of plant-specific safety functions within a single configurable controller. In addition to controlling the complete burner sequence, it also supports traditional machine safety functions such as emergency stop monitoring, safety gate monitoring, and safe input/output control. Flexible burner function blocks support pilot and main burners, direct or indirect ignition, and low- or high-temperature processes. The PNOZ m B1 Burner can manage up to 12 burner function blocks, simplifying multi-burner system design while integrated diagnostics aid commissioning and troubleshooting…
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Don’t Let Defective Labels Cost You!
Faulty labels might seem like a minor issue, but in a complex data center environment, they can have cascading and severe negative effects. Brady’s world-class materials are designed to stand up to harsh data center environments, so you can avoid significant financial losses due to downtime…
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Westburne Announces Aaron Vandall as Their New General Manager of the Midwest Division
Westburne is proud to announce the appointment of Aaron Vandall as General Manager of the Midwest Division, effective January 1, 2027. Since arriving at Westburne in 2019 as Divisional Sales Manager, Aaron has made a lasting mark on the Midwest. He has shaped a sales culture built on discipline and results, developed stronger teams, and… Read More…
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Prism Machinery LTD. Seeking Machine Control Designer/ Integrator
Prism Machinery is currently looking for an experienced full or part-time person to fulfill a role designing and overseeing the build of Siemens PLC and CNC controlled Metal Forming Machines. See their ad on Indeed or LinkedIn. Read More…
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Your Water Systems Face 7 Known Threats to Uptime
Unplanned downtime in water and wastewater operations is not random. It is caused by known, preventable threats. The ACQ580 drive is purpose-built to address the toughest challenges your systems face, from cavitation and water hammer damage to process control inefficiency.
Download the playbook to see how our drives keep your operations running.
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Beyond the Breaker: Smarter Protection for Real-World Applications Webinar
Join NOARK on November 18, 2026, from 1–2 p.m. ET for “Beyond the Breaker: Smarter Protection for Real-World Applications,” a live virtual webinar exploring dependable MCCB solutions with a special focus on UL 508A industrial control panels. Doug Luckett, Kunmi Odunoku and Jeff Rocker will share practical guidance on breaker selection, features, accessories and short-circuit ratings, along with NOARK’s manufacturing strengths and product outlook. Designed for panel builders, OEMs, engineers and electrical professionals, this session will help you protect smarter and design with confidence. Register now!
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Festo: Remote I/O – The Key to Smarter Automation
When engineers think about machine performance, the conversation often starts with the controller, drives, motors, and field devices. But there is another part of the architecture worth looking at: how signals travel between those devices and the control system. That decision can influence more than wiring. It can affect installation effort, machine layout, future modifications,… Read More…
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Hammond: What NEMA 12 Server Rack Cabinets Ship Quickly for Networking Contractors?
The cable is pulled, the equipment is selected, and the installation date is approaching. The last thing you need is a cabinet that holds up the job. But when the project calls for NEMA 12 protection, choosing whatever rack is available is not the answer either. For networking contractors working against a deadline, Hammond’s NWC… Read More…
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AMTE-400 Panel Assembly Table
Made in Canada, the AMTE-400 is designed for electrical panel assembly. With fast delivery and a practical workstation design for panel builders and manufacturers, it helps keep assembly work efficient and organized…
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IDEC PLC+HMI Operator Interface Solutions with X Tronics
IDEC PLC+HMI (Programmable Logic Controller + Human Machine Interfaces) combines the functionality of a powerful, compact PLC with a robust, user-friendly HMI in a single unit. This dual-function system provides a seamless solution for industrial automation, particularly ideal for applications requiring space efficiency, ease of use, and integration of control and visualization. Contact X Tronics for availability in Canada…
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Simplify Component Selection with iCoC
Find the product and component certification information you need without slowing down your project timeline. Watch the video featured here to learn how to access UL Solutions’ Individual Certificates of Compliance (iCoCs).
For more information visit UL.com/iCoC, or reach UL at 1.877.UL.HELPS (1.877.854.3577).
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Weidmüller: Surge Protection for Instrumentation & Control (I&C)
Precise measurement, control and regulation signals are crucial to the reliability of the operation of industrial plants. Surge voltages can be introduced along the cable routes, interfering with signals and damaging sensitive interfaces. V-PROTEC Signal reliably protects measurement, control and regulation circuits against transient surge voltages. This compact and certified range is suitable for ambitious… Read More…
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ManuAuto: MOXA AWK-4131A IP68 Outdoor Industrial AP/Bridge/Client
The MOXA AWK-4131A IP68 outdoor industrial AP/bridge/client meets the growing need for faster data transmission speeds by supporting 802.11n technology and allowing 2X2 MIMO communication with a net data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The AWK-4131A complies with industrial standards and approvals covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration. The two… Read More…
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