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During AUTOMATE 2022 in Detroit, June 6-9, Siemens will present its extensive product and software technology portfolio for industrial manufacturing applications. At the show, the company will display its array of CNC, variable speed drives, servomotors, motion controllers, PLC automation, robotic integration solutions, etc.
UL’s Offices in Canada Named to 2022 List of Best Workplaces for Hybrid Work
UL recently announced that UL’s offices in Canada were named to the 2022 List of Best Workplaces for Hybrid Work by the Great Place to Work Institute Canada, a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures.
Beckhoff: Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz Tested AI-Assisted Engineering for Programming Industrial Control Systems Accompanied by Stéphane Dion, Canada’s Special Envoy for Europe & European Union
The Beckhoff TwinCAT control software plays a central role in powerful automation solutions. It transforms almost every PC-based system into a real-time controller and, with its modular structure, unites all the necessary control functions, including PLC, motion control, machine safety, measurement technology, image processing, and artificial intelligence. AI in particular opens up immense potential, for example in developing machines and systems faster and more efficiently. TwinCAT CoAgent, the powerful Beckhoff tool for AI-supported engineering, is crucial here. TwinCAT CoAgent is a personal digital assistant for engineers that revolutionizes the entire engineering workflow, as Chancellor Scholz was able to see for himself: by entering a simple prompt in TwinCAT CoAgent, he created a control program that made a Beckhoff XPlanar mover hover in a circle. The Federal Chancellor and Canadian Minister were impressed.
Weidmüller Canada Announces STL Automatisation & Contrôle as a New Silver PRO Partner in Québec
Weidmüller Canada is excited to announce that STL Automatisation & Contrôle has joined their network as a Silver PRO Partner in Québec. This partnership represents another meaningful step toward delivering advanced automation solutions and strengthening their footprint in the Québec market. Weidmüller Canada sincerely appreciates their trust and collaboration and look forward to continued success together.
Comtran’s Products Are Now EDS Compliant in the EPLAN Data Portal
Comtran, located in Attleboro, MA, USA, is a provider of specialty cable and system solutions for a variety of applications, including data communications, fire safety, and circuit integrity. Since being founded in 1985, Comtran has gained a reputation for being a customer-oriented and reliable business partner.
Rexel Energy Solutions Announces Miguel Salinas as New National Business Development Manager, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Rexel Energy Solutions is pleased to announce the arrival of Miguel Salinas as their new National Business Development Manager, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Starting May 15, Miguel will lead their national growth strategy in commercial and industrial energy storage. They are excited for him to join the team, welcome aboard, Miguel!
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MacKinnon Magnetics Announces Resilient Sales Corporation as Their Newest Sales Agency Partner
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…
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Canada Controls Announces the Grand Opening of Their New Edmonton Branch
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…
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ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro Extended Environment Product Line
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.
Service Wire Co. Announces New Titles for Key Executives
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.
Tri-Mach Announces the Purchase of an Additional 45,000 sq ft. Facility
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.
JMP Parent Company, CONVERGIX Acquires AGR Automation, Expanding Global Reach
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.
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