Omron Automation Americas recently announced Hawk Technology as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Rock Island, Illinois, Hawk has been providing superior services and products that maximize their customer’s productivity and success. Hawk Technology has been collaborating with Omron in developing machines and systems for end users for many years.
What is ISO 3691-4? ISO 3691-4, “Industrial trucks – Safety requirements and verification – Part 4: Driverless industrial trucks and their systems” is the most important international standard for automated guided vehicles (AGV) and vehicle systems (AGVS). It was published in 2020 and applies to manufacturers as well as operators. It defines the requirements (performance levels) of the safety functions of AGV and AGVS, such as the setup for the detection of persons, modes of operation and the braking system.
Festo Didactic North America is pleased to announce Daniel Rodriguez as its new Sales Director. In this role, Dan is responsible for establishing and implementing the North American sales strategy for Festo Didactic. Reporting to Dan will be all of Canada and US Didactic sales, as well as Didactic Mexico.
The industry is in a state of flux, chiefly driven by climate protection and the long-term transition to non-fossil fuels and resources. This transformation process towards a CO2-neutral global economy calls for new technologies and solutions, e.g. for process automation. German sensor solutions provider SICK and Swiss measurement solutions specialist Endress+Hauser have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership in the area of “Cleaner Industries.”
Fibox is thrilled to announce its strategic partnerships with two renowned Canadian manufacturer’s rep firms: KM Roberts & Associates Ltd. and Heritage Sales & Marketing Group. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Fibox, strengthening the company’s commitment to providing outstanding service and support to Canadian customers.
Bender is thrilled to announce a significant development in its leadership team. Steve Mason, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bender Inc., is now responsible for the entire Americas Region, effective immediately. Alongside his role as CEO of the Bender US subsidiary and Vice President for the North American region, he is now Vice President of the whole Americas region.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced October 2 that it has completed its acquisition of Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics Inc., a provider of autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial applications. The acquisition includes Clearpath Robotics’ namesake research division, a leader in developing autonomous technology for the innovation market, and the industrial division OTTO Motors, which provides AMRs, the next frontier in industrial automation and transformation.
Spartan Controls is proud to announce the renewal of its longstanding partnership with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). As part of this partnership, Spartan Controls is gifting $1.58 million to SAIT, solidifying their shared commitment to advancing the digital transformation of the energy sector and fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.
Do you care about efficiency and the impact that well planned panel building can make? Then this webinar is for you! Join Rittal and EPLAN to learn how to take a closer look and make a fair assessment of your panel building process and maximize time and cost on the manufacturing side. The webinar will take place on September 20th at 2pm (EST) and you will have the opportunity to send in questions.
Understanding how to optimize compressed air usage requires extensive knowledge and understanding of the utility. Calling on years of experience while working directly with customers and their requirements, EXAIR Application Engineers work diligently to provide proper guidance on how to get the most out of their application. To compliment this established effort, EXAIR is proud to announce that Application Engineer and International Sales Manager Neal Raker has earned a CCASS (Certified Compressed Air System Specialist) certification, accrediting his understanding of how to best utilize and optimize compressed air systems and products.
Rockwell Automation, Inc has recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics Inc., a provider of autonomous robotics for industrial applications. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are the next frontier in industrial automation and transformation, and this acquisition will supercharge Rockwell’s lead in bringing the Connected Enterprise to life.
On August 29th, Lumen hosted an exclusive event where the management team welcomed their main suppliers to showcase their newly automated cable system and facility upgrades. Lumen has been installing incredible technology at their Central Distribution Centre in Laval, QC. Their newest innovation aligns with Sonepar’s transformation vision and their ultimate goal of remaining, “La Référence” in the industry.
Panduit Corp., recently announced its collaboration to integrate its intelligent PDU (iPDU) with the Cisco Nexus Dashboard. This integration empowers data center managers with enhanced visibility into energy usage, carbon footprint, and cost across both on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Cisco announced the collaboration with Panduit at Cisco Live 2023 in Las Vegas.
Yokogawa is pleased to announce PSS Group as the new representative for the company’s industrial automation products portfolio consisting of field, control, and analytical instrumentation in Eastern Canada. Geographical coverage includes the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
Omron Automation Americas recently announced the launch of a new Innovation Award that recognizes customers who champion automation solutions that promote sustainability, enhance quality of life, and reduce the environmental impact. This initiative recognizes excellence in industrial automation and technology-based solutions addressing social needs. It also supports businesses in attracting the next-generation manufacturing workforce.
RS Group has recently announced that Kate Ringrose has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director and will join RS to take up her role, effective October 2, 2023. Kate joins RS after a successful 18-year career at Centrica plc, an FTSE 100 company, most recently as Group CFO. Kate is a highly experienced CFO with a strong track record of successfully leading finance functions and was instrumental in the transformation of Centrica into a resilient business with a strong balance sheet and clear growth strategy.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
