The Fair of the Future Is Virtual
Experience shows that demands change over the duration of a project or during the lifecycle of an application. Therefore, in addition to downloading functions from the PLCnext Store, the PLCnext Technology open ecosystem from Phoenix Contact now also offers a plug-in solution:
Cribtec offers integrated turnkey solutions for systems optimisation. The company has over 40 years of experience and is backed by a solid group of subsidiaries to offer vertically integrated support across the industrial, building and construction sectors, among others.
FANUC America will demonstrate robotic and automation solutions for the aerospace, medical, industrial machinery and consumer goods industries at Westec 2019, Sept. 24-26 in Long Beach, booth #1317.
A panel of experts from Nexans will discuss the opportunities and challenges to the world’s drive to achieve sustainable electrification, including: How can Industry 4.0 be leveraged to create a sustainable, safer and connected electrification of the world? What is required to develop the grid of the future to meet changing demands?
Humber College and Siemens Canada have announced the next chapter in their decades-long partnership through a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU). The organizations plan to address the challenges facing the Canadian economy including the pandemic, shifting demographics, urbanization, climate change and sustainability.
Deutsche Messe made the decision to postpone HANNOVER MESSE 2020 to July 2020 in close cooperation with the Hannover Region Health Authority, the HANNOVER MESSE Exhibitors’ Council and the partner associations VDMA (German Engineering Federation) and ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association).

Great news at Westburne! They are proud to highlight several important appointments to their team in Quebec, which reflect the strength of their talent and their commitment to operational excellence. Congratulations to Steve Dyell, who has been appointed Regional Director for Abitibi, who will play a key role in the region’s development and performance. They… Read More…

EB Horsman is excited to announce that Travis Cook has been promoted to Area Manager, Northern Alberta, where he will provide leadership and strategic oversight across their Edmonton branch as well as their new Grande Prairie location, effective April 15th, 2026. Since joining EB Horsman in 2023, Travis has been a driving force behind the success… 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.

Every reliable electrical product begins with trusted parts. Intertek’s ETL Recognized Component certification helps manufacturers verify the safety and suitability of the electrical components and subassemblies used inside their end products, from power supplies and wiring to PCBs, plastics, and insulation systems. Every reliable electrical product begins with trusted parts. Intertek’s ETL Recognized Component certification… Read More…

Labeling cables and wires is a critical component in the identification, assembly, and repair of electrical control panels, wire harnesses, and data/ telecommunications systems. It is an upfront cost that saves time and labor expenses when changes or repairs need to occur to the systems you work on. After following the appropriate wire color codes, there… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
