Moxa Whitepaper – How to Choose an Edge Gateway for Your IIoT Applications
Developed by the non-profit Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), the SECS/GEM connectivity standard is an equipment interface protocol for equipment-to-host data communications that is top-of-mind for many semiconductor manufacturers today. As a trusted partner in automation solutions for the semiconductor industry, Omron is committed to providing highly innovative technologies that also meet SECS/GEM requirements. Let’s take a look at the purpose behind SECS/GEM and the ways in which these solutions will benefit semiconductor manufacturers.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the linchpins of modern industrial automation. These ruggedized computers are engineered to monitor and control machinery, assembly lines, and robotic devices, optimizing operations for heightened efficiency and productivity. With their user-friendly programming and robust fault diagnosis, PLCs offer a streamlined solution to manage complex processes. Their modular design ensures a seamless fit for diverse industrial applications, making PLCs a prime choice for businesses aiming to leverage automation for enhanced operational excellence.
Austrian medical technology company medPhoton presented its imaging solution for radiation therapy for the first time back in 2014. This Imaging Ring is now also available in a mobile version, which makes it possible to view the inside of the body on surgical wards before, after and even during an operation.
Many organizations are at risk of continued interruption to operations due to coronavirus and possible future pandemics.
In this issue of Industry Insights with Owen I had the opportunity to sit down with Warren Osak, founder and CEO of Electromate.
Wherever material is transported or moved, there is a serious danger of collisions between machines, vehicles or obstacles. Incidents like this can not only increase costs, but also significantly disrupt the operational process. With Visionary AI-Assist, SICK has developed an AI-supported solution that precisely and selectively records objects and people. The system issues warnings in good time, minimizing the risk of collisions. Every day, machine operators face the challenging task of maneuvering huge vehicles weighing several tons, such as front-end loaders or dump trucks, through complex working areas. Narrow roads, obstacles, blind spots and the dynamic movement of people and other machines demand a high degree of concentration. Visionary AI-Assist from SICK combines the robust 3D camera Visionary-B Two and the intelligent Software AI-Assist. Thanks to 3D snapshot stereoscopy, the camera provides high-resolution depth and color data in real time. The camera records both people and objects with millimeter precision, even if they are only partly visible. Depending on requirements, the field of view can be adjusted to cover a wide area or focus on the immediate vicinity.

Please join Franklin Empire in welcoming Regan Joseph to their Peterborough team! With more than 10 years of experience in the electrical industry, Regan joins as their new Account Manager, serving electrical contractors throughout the Peterborough region. Backed by the knowledgeable local team at Franklin Empire’s Peterborough branch, she looks forward to building strong relationships… Read More…

Houle has proudly announced that they have been selected as the electrical and technology contractor for the new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. As part of BC’s 10-year cancer action plan, this four-storey facility will expand cancer care for patients in Nanaimo and its surrounding communities. Houle is delivering the electrical and… Read More…

The way to the Industrial IoT does not have to be complicated. Whether access to valuable data is required or new, data-driven services are to be generated, Weidmuller enables its customers to go from data to value the easy way. Weidmuller’s comprehensive and cutting-edge IIoT portfolio applies to greenfield and brownfield applications. Weidmuller offers components and solutions from data acquisition, data pre-processing, data communication and data analysis.
Visit Weidmuller’s Industrial IoT Portfolio.

Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.
Many motion control applications take place in conditions that are less than ideal, such as extreme temperatures, high and low pressures, shocks and vibrations, and contamination. Electronics, including servo drives, can malfunction or sustain permanent damage in these conditions.

Bruce Kesler and Mark Gatewood have been given new titles and responsibilities for Service Wire Co.
Bruce Kesler has assumed the role of Senior Director – Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for Service Wire’s largest strategic accounts and our growing Strategic Accounts Team.
Mark Gatewood has been promoted to the role of Vice President – Sales & Marketing. In this role, Gatewood will lead the efforts of Service Wire Company’s entire sales and marketing organization in all market verticals.

Recently, Tri-Mach Inc. was thrilled to announce the addition of a new 45,000 sq ft. facility. Located at 285 Union St., Elmira, ON, this facility expands Tri-Mach’s capabilities, allowing them to better serve the growing needs of their customers.
Positioning for growth, this additional facility will allow Tri-Mach to continue taking on large-scale projects, enhance product performance testing, and provide equipment storage for their customers. The building will also be the new home to their Skilled Trades Centre of Excellence.

Convergix Automation Solutions has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry.
Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview’s strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

You’ve probably seen a network patch panel before, even if you didn’t recognize it: a row of ports housed in a single metal plate, with various cables and patch cords in different colored sheaths extending to other pieces of equipment. Patch panels are typically in network racks or wall-mounted enclosures found in data centers, telecom… Read More…

Desktop printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is reshaping how hardware is developed and prototyped. The formerly rigid and sequential hardware engineering process is becoming more fluid and integrated. No longer a standalone phase within a larger workflow, fabrication has become part of the in-house design process for many engineers. The ecosystem has matured from a… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
