June 10, 2019
Apex Automation is a proud Recognized System Integrator and Rockwell partner in Alberta.
Takes a team to become an industry leader. Apex Automation continues to deploy the highest quality Rockwell Automation PlantPAx DCS Control Systems.
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At a virtual ceremony, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) opened a new advanced materials research facility to serve as a national clean energy hub, supporting and undertaking foundational research of new materials for clean energy and other applications and transitioning them to industrial use.
FANUC America, the leading supplier of robotics, CNCs and ROBOMACHINEs has expanded its line of easy to use collaborative robots to include six models. Look for FANUC at Amazon’s re:MARS Tech Showcase (June 4-7 in Las Vegas) where we’ll demonstrate how easy it is to program and use a FANUC CR-7iA collaborative robot.
Hammond Power Solutions and Mesta Electronics have been awarded the Rockwell Automation Technology Automation Award for their outstanding work on the City of North Bend – Wastewater Treatment Plant project. This collaboration underlines the essence of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in tackling modern infrastructure projects. The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Innovation Awards honor the achievements of organizations that have successfully planned and executed innovative and transformational solutions in one or multiple areas of their business through the application of Rockwell and other partners’ digital and disruptive technologies.
Laurentide Controls, in partnership with Emerson, is proud to announce its support for the Vallée de la Transition Énergétique (VTE) Innovation Center project in Bécancour. This initiative marks a major milestone in accelerating the energy transition and advancing industrial innovation in Quebec. The establishment of an innovation center in Bécancour aims to provide a continuum of services, cutting-edge infrastructure, and high-tech equipment to accelerate technological development and the scaling-up of industrial solutions related to critical and strategic materials, as well as the energy transition within the VTE. Through this center, the VTE seeks to foster collaboration and the emergence of innovations among institutional, academic, and industrial partners. This flagship facility will support innovation, research, experimentation, and the growth of start-ups by offering access to:
For a decade Siemens has been donating and partnering with CFCC to refurbish redundant employee laptops, providing access to technology for organizations and individuals in need. The company marked the 10-year milestone with a special Covid-safe virtual workshop recently in which more than 30 Siemens employees and their families helped to prepare 100 laptops at home for donation.
Grantek is proud to join their partner Panduit at Automation Fair in Chicago, IL on November 20th. Grantek will be at Booth 1229 between 9:30-11am on the 20th.
Gescan is thrilled to welcome Darrell Jensen to the team as their new Humboldt Branch Manager! Darrell brings over 25 years of experience in single-family and multi-family construction, business growth and development across Western Canada. His commitment to people, safety and service excellence aligns strongly with Gescan’s values and we are so excited to have… Read More…
Please join ECS Electrical Cable Supply in welcoming Justine Geboers to the team! As the new Branch Manager in Richmond, B.C., Justine brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the electrical and industrial sectors. Known for her strong leadership and dedication to excellence, she’ll be overseeing daily sales, operations, and team performance. ECS… 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.
In today’s manufacturing landscape, reliable production is non-negotiable. So, Rockwell Automation created a unified power control platform to help solve the problems companies face when relying on legacy and fragmented process and power control systems. By combining process, power and motor control in one architecture, you get a connected, intelligent system that simplifies operations, delivers real-time decision-making… Read More…
Potash is a key part of Canada’s resource economy—and Saskatchewan leads the world in its production. As demand for global food production increases, potash remains essential in supporting agriculture, and Canada continues to be a trusted source of this critical mineral. With long-term growth forecasted in this sector, there’s a growing need for reliable, scalable,… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
