7 Top Tips for Cooling IT Equipment
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7 Top Tips for Cooling IT Equipment

As the world becomes increasingly digitalized, with a growing reliance on high-performing and reliable IT equipment, effective hardware management is essential to facilitate rapid access to large amounts of data and its analytics. The upkeep of IT infrastructure, including maintaining appropriate temperatures, ensures the reliability and security of data and minimizes the risk of system failures. In this article, Rittal explores some effective strategies to keep your IT equipment cool.

Pilz Training Courses on Plant and Machinery Safety
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Pilz Training Courses on Plant and Machinery Safety

Plant safety is vitally important for the safe operation of technical plants. As a machine manufacturer or operator you are legally obliged to ensure the safety of plant, machinery and devices. Training teaches you to identify risks and avoid accidents. Further training for safety officers and employees is the key to success here. With this knowledge you can operate plants more efficiently and safely carry out maintenance work. By integrating plant safety into your company you are demonstrating responsibility and increasing the confidence of authorities, employees and the public. Plant safety also contributes towards the prevention of environmental pollution and damage.

Register Now for the ‘Energy Monitoring for Industrial Machinery’ Webinar
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Register Now for the ‘Energy Monitoring for Industrial Machinery’ Webinar

The energy consumption of a industrial machinery or an entire production system is often a significant factor in manufacturing costs. In this webinar you will learn how to determine and optimize the energy requirements of your industrial machinery or even machine tool depending on the operating status in order to minimize manufacturing costs and CO2 emissions. Siemens’ experts will cover various topics, including how energy data is communicated from all the sensors to the PLC and beyond, and strategies for minimizing energy consumption.

How Omron Sysmac Platform Helped Bimbo Power Data Aggregation for Optimal Results
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How Omron Sysmac Platform Helped Bimbo Power Data Aggregation for Optimal Results

In the risk conscious food and commodities industry, ensuring product quality and on-time delivery is crucial for maintaining downstream customer satisfaction. One company (Bimbo) faced the challenge of ensuring production quotas. Previously the manual part counts and manual baking metric tracking from their ovens was unreliable. This manual process was consistently producing incorrect part counts and forcing maintenance to stay in a reactive mindset. This led to missed orders due to increased downtime or overtime to make-up the production difference.

XP Power: Low Profile CCP550 Series AC-DC Power Supplies Offer Multiple Cooling Options for Medical (BF) & Industrial Applications
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XP Power: Low Profile CCP550 Series AC-DC Power Supplies Offer Multiple Cooling Options for Medical (BF) & Industrial Applications

XP Power has recently announced a new series of low profile 550W AC-DC power supplies that are rated for convection cooling, conduction cooling and forced-air cooling – the CCP550 series. Approved for use in both medical and industrial applications, the new PSUs are suited to a wide range of applications – including sealed enclosure environments. In the medical arena, CCP550 units will be found in a wide variety of medical devices including ventilators, patient monitors, imaging systems, and laboratory equipment. Industrial applications include a wide variety of test equipment, instrumentation, process control, industrial printing, and UV curing.

SmartD Challenges the Status Quo of Motor Control with Clean Power VFDs
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SmartD Challenges the Status Quo of Motor Control with Clean Power VFDs

SmartD’s Clean Power variable frequency drive is the next generation of motor control products. Using revolutionary power electronics and modulation algorithms, it maximizes energy efficiency and produces a clean sine wave. SmartD technologies is a Canadian startup that has developed what they say is one of the world’s first variable frequency drives (VFD) to produce a clean sine wave both on the grid and the load-side. In this article, Simon Leblond, CEO of SmartD Technologies Inc. discusses their innovative technology and the impact he is seeing it have on the market today.

Hammond Power Solutions New Logo
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Bill Hammond Honored with “EFC Industry Recognition” Award

Bill Hammond has been honored with the Electro Federation Canada (EFC) Industry Recognition Award. After serving as CEO of Hammond Power Solutions for 22 years, Bill has retired and now serves as Executive Chairman. This prestigious award recognizes his significant contributions to the Canadian electrical industry and his unwavering dedication to excellence. The EFC Industry Recognition Award is a long-standing industry honour, presented annually to an individual who has profoundly influenced the Canadian electrical sector. Recipients of this award are distinguished by their strong leadership, industry involvement, and commitment to regional, national, and community activities.

Chris Megede of Delta Controls Inc. Named to the ASHB Board of Directors
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Chris Megede of Delta Controls Inc. Named to the ASHB Board of Directors

The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Megede of Delta Controls Inc. to the ASHB Board of Directors. As the Chief Technology Officer at Delta Controls, Chris Megede possesses extensive technical and strategic knowledge in advancing intelligent buildings and the spaces within them. Throughout his career, he has delivered innovative products, solutions, and services for comfort, efficiency, and productivity.

M12 Cables: Enhancing Connectivity Across Industries
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M12 Cables: Enhancing Connectivity Across Industries

Delivery, reliability, and selection; are three criteria that best describe Proax’s commitment to offering optimal options for in-stock connectivity. In partnership with Phoenix Contact, customers can expect a large range of solutions designed for the safe transmission of signals and power. M12 cables are a type of circular connectors commonly used in industrial automation, ethernet networking, fieldbus communications, and power transmission. With their circular shape (12mm diameter), the cables are appropriately named for their size and can be used in varying configurations, depending on the application requirements.

SIBERprotect Protects Industrial OT Systems with Innovative Cyber Response Solution
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SIBERprotect Protects Industrial OT Systems with Innovative Cyber Response Solution

Siemens recently introduced SIBERprotect, an automated, intelligent solution that defends critical infrastructure and OT systems in industrial settings from cyberattacks. This advanced, automatic, response to cyber-attacks can limit the impact of these threats by isolating and quarantining affected equipment and processes. Chuck Tommey, a digital connectivity executive with Siemens, discusses why OT systems need protection from cyberattacks and how SIBERprotect is the solution to defend your operation.

Hatch Celebrates 17th Year as One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
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Hatch Celebrates 17th Year as One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Hatch, a global engineering and consulting firm, has been recognized as one of Canada’s best managed companies for the 17th consecutive year. The list was announced recently in a special feature of Report on Business magazine. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies program recognizes Canadian-owned organizations that are leaders in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, innovation, governance, and financial performance. Each year, hundreds of companies compete for the designation in a rigorous and independent evaluations process.

EY Canada Names Alycia Calvert as New Chair and CEO Effective July 2024
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EY Canada Names Alycia Calvert as New Chair and CEO Effective July 2024

EY is pleased to announce Alycia Calvert as Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Canadian firm effective 1 July 2024. Calvert replaces outgoing Chair and CEO Jad Shimaly as he transitions to EY Global Managing Partner – Client Service.  “The work EY does to ignite positive change, address complex issues, and advance social and economic growth in Canada and beyond is inspiring,” says Calvert. “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to advance our purpose and create a lasting impact for our people, clients and communities.”

Mazak to Unveil New and Expanded Product Lines at IMTS 2024
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Mazak to Unveil New and Expanded Product Lines at IMTS 2024

At IMTS 2024 (September 9-14) in booth 338300, Mazak will showcase its ongoing commitment to continuous innovation in machine tool technology, automation and digital solutions designed to help manufactures do more and make more. Must-see technology for job shops, Multi-Tasking, advanced manufacturing and high-production will be featured in live demonstrations processing real-world industry-specific parts. Mazak’s booth will feature a wide range of machines from its Ez, SYNCREX, QUICK TURN, NEO and INTEGREX series this year at IMTS.

ABB’s Expansion Joint System Helps Expand Sustainable Transportation Possibilities
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ABB’s Expansion Joint System Helps Expand Sustainable Transportation Possibilities

ABB is proud to have designed and produced the expansion joint system used on the Champlain Bridge section of the REM, Montreal. Canada is considered to have one of the best developed infrastructures in the world, making it attractive for businesses, technology and international trade. Investments in infrastructure projects and community improvements are helping ensure the country is well positioned for the future.  

Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications
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Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) technology is a cornerstone in the realm of digital communication, particularly for conveying position and speed feedback from encoders in both rotary and linear forms. Known for its precision and resilience to noise interference, SSI plays a pivotal role in applications demanding high accuracy, such as in CNC machines and robotic control systems. This guide aims to explain the workings, advantages, and practical applications of SSI, providing a resource for engineers and professionals aiming to leverage this technology in their systems.