November 17, 2017
Delta Controls launches support page for CP2000 variable frequency drives and bypass packages. It’s now even easier to get all the support you need for these versatile drives. Head over to the new page to get access to purchasing and support material.
https://www.deltacontrols.com/news-events/news/item/convenient-support-for-cp2000-vfds
Change at the top: Henrik A. Schunk is the new Chairman of the steering committee for the Industrie 4.0 Plattform. Over the next two years, he intends to use the office to more strongly promote the Manufacturing-X digitalization initiative among German SMEs. A Word from the New Chairman At the start of the Hannover Messe,…
Solace Corporation, creators of PubSub+, an advanced event broker technology that enables smart data movement, today announced a strategic business alliance with NEC Corporation, a leading global systems integrator, to accelerate NEC’s data connectivity solutions.
EB Horsman is pleased to announce Bobby Toor as the new Northern Alberta, Northeast BC, and Saskatchewan PAC Manager, and Paul Higgins as the new Southern Alberta and Southeast BC PAC Manager. Bobby Toor will be taking on an expanded leadership role, supporting the PAC product portfolio across Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Northeast BC, with a specific focus on Process and Instrumentation. He will also lead the Process Instrumentation strategy for Alberta, working closely with the Director of Industrial Sales. Paul Higgins brings over 20 years of industry experience and has been a valued member of the EB Horsman team since 2018. He began his career at Measurement & Controls Ltd., where he built a strong foundation in inside sales, purchasing, order entry, and shipping & receiving. For the past 15 years, Paul has excelled in outside sales, developing deep technical knowledge and strong customer relationships.
Rockwell Automaton has added five new members to its Machine Safety System Integrator program. Created in 2014, the program helps industrial companies identify system integrators with current safety standards expertise and a proven track record in designing safety systems.
To proactively address the needs of our current and future labour market, Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) will receive federal funding for the new National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Career Portal project.
Automation, networking and robotics are rapidly gaining ground in metalworking – and in storage and sawing technology. Storage systems and sawing machines are increasingly being integrated into a uniformly controlled material flow in which all processes between incoming and outgoing goods are fully automated – from the storage of the long goods raw material to the dispatch of the palletized finished parts.
MacKinnon Magnetics is pleased to welcome Resilient Sales Corporation as their newest sales agency partner. Resilient Sales will represent MacKinnon Magnetics across Northeastern Ontario, including the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound. Key markets include Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Huntsville, Bracebridge and Parry Sound. This partnership expands MacKinnon Magnetics regional… Read More…
Canada Controls is excited to officially celebrate the Grand Opening of their new branch in Edmonton, Alberta! Join them on September 10th from 10 AM–4 PM as they welcome customers, partners, and friends to their newest location. Come meet the team, connect with their industry partners, and enjoy some great food. Most importantly, Canada Controls… 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.
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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.
Most electromagnetic brakes work on a simple logic: apply current, apply braking. Remove current, release braking. For many industrial applications, conveyors, packaging lines, printing machines, this is exactly the right behavior. The brake engages on demand and releases when not needed. But for a significant class of machines, this logic is exactly backwards. Robots, vertical… Read More…
When selecting industrial electrical components, certification is more than a logo on a datasheet. A certification mark indicates that a product or component has been independently evaluated against specified requirements for its intended market. In North America, selecting products with the appropriate certification can affect regulatory acceptance, equipment certification, inspections and project completion. The key… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
