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Rockwell Automation Expands EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution with New Motor Control & Power Connection Capabilities

Rockwell Automation has announced new capabilities of its EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices. The update enables manufacturers to connect more components inside the control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insight, without redesigning their existing architecture. As manufacturers work to increase productivity and reduce downtime, they often face challenges related to limited data access and complex panel installations. The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution addresses these issues by streamlining communication between devices inside the panel, improving real-time data availability and making it easier to install, scale and maintain motor control systems over time.

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New Endress+Hauser Flow Assemblies for Water/Wastewater Monitoring Simplify Installation, Maintenance

Whether for small-volume sampling in a cabinet, for in-line measurement or sensor immersion in depths as low as 10 metres, the newest Endress+Hauser flow assemblies are designed for easy installation and simplified, even reduced maintenance in clear water monitoring. Each of these three new models and their compatible sensors assure efficient and online measurement with fast response time to ensure process safety and reliability.

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Festo VTOC Valve Terminal Can Control up to 96 Control Points in Semiconductor Fabrication

As semiconductor gas box designs incorporate more process lines and control points, the number of pilot valves required to manage critical gases increases. Typical valve terminals with limited capacity force OEMs to use multiple units, increasing panel space, wiring complexity, build time, and system cost. Festo now offers the VTOC valve terminal in a format configurable for high-density semiconductor applications. This special variant features 48 valve stations – twice the standard VTOC capacity – within a single compact footprint unit. Each valve slice controls two processes, enabling up to 96 process control points per unit. Rather than extending the terminal lengthwise to increase valve count, Festo redesigned the VTOC terminal to integrate two compact rows of valves, allowing the terminal to deliver higher control capacity while maintaining a compact form factor ideal for conserving control panel space.

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Leviton Advances Extended Distance Copper Networking Capabilities with PARADIGM Extended Distance System

Leviton has announced the PARADIGM Extended Distance System, a next-generation copper networking solution designed to deliver reliable Ethernet connectivity beyond the traditional 100-meter limit. Powered by Stadion outdoor cable, PARADIGM supports real‑world deployments subject to moisture, sunlight, and other environmental stresses, requiring extended reach, high power delivery, and predictable performance. As enterprise and smart building networks expand across campuses, outdoor spaces and building perimeters, designers are increasingly constrained by distance limitations that drive additional infrastructure and complexity. The PARADIGM Extended Distance System addresses these challenges by enabling longer copper links while preserving the flexibility and manageability of structured cabling architectures.

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PULS: Capacitor-Based Buffer Modules – Fast, Reliable Bridging for Short-Term DC Power Interruptions

Capacitor-based buffer modules are ideal for applications that require a limited bridging time to safely shut down systems following a DC power outage. These modules provide a short but critical time window to transition equipment into a defined, de-energised state—minimising the risk of data loss or hardware damage. Early detection of voltage drops is essential for this strategy. Typically, this is achieved via the DC-OK signal at the output of the power supply. Once a drop is detected, the buffer module immediately takes over the load supply and maintains stable DC voltage until its stored energy is depleted.

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ABB Forms First Indigenous Channel Partner Collaboration in Canada with LaFlesche

ABB has entered into its first Indigenous channel partner collaboration in Canada with LaFlesche, an Indigenous‑owned advanced manufacturing, machining and rapid prototyping firm based in the Kahnawà:ke community in Quebec. The partnership will complement LaFlesche’s core offerings while strengthening ABB’s network of authorized third-party vendors by expanding access to its automation, electrification and digital solutions through an Indigenous distribution partner serving the critical industrial sectors across Canada. Under the partnership, LaFlesche becomes an authorized ABB channel partner, building on trusted customer relationships and deep technical expertise to deliver select ABB solutions and services to both public‑ and private‑sector clients. The collaboration will help ABB’s customers reduce dependence on offshore supply chains and help ensure that mission-critical systems continue operating at peak performance throughout their full lifecycle.

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New Interactive Factory Microsite Helps Manufacturers Discover EXAIR Solutions

EXAIR has launched a new interactive factory microsite designed to help manufacturers quickly identify products that can improve efficiency, safety and performance throughout their facility. The digital experience features a fully interactive factory floor map with clickable hotspots positioned throughout key production and maintenance areas. Each hotspot highlights how specific EXAIR products can be applied in real-world industrial processes, giving users a practical, visual way to explore engineered compressed air solutions for their operations.

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Carlo Gavazzi: EM600 Series – The New Generation of Connected Energy Analyzers

The EM600 Series represents a significant evolution in Carlo Gavazzi’s energy-metering portfolio, introducing dual Ethernet connectivity, fast data refresh, and an enhanced user experience designed for advanced industrial and building energy management applications. Developed as the natural successor to one of Carlo Gavazzi’s top-selling products, the EM24 series, the EM600 features a modernized design with a 128 × 96 backlit matrix LCD display, an intuitive quick-setup wizard, and dual Ethernet ports that allow daisy-chain connections without external switches — all within a compact DIN-rail housing.

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Laurentide Controls Acquires C. Latendresse Inc., Reinforcing Its Position in Integrated Industrial Electrical Solutions in Eastern Canada

Laurentide Controls is proud to announce the acquisition of C. Latendresse Inc., an industrial and commercial electrical contractor founded in 1976, based in Charlemagne, QC. The transaction closed on May 25, 2026. This acquisition is the result of a strategic convergence: Laurentide brings to C. Latendresse Inc. the resources, engineering capabilities, and ecosystem needed to access higher value-added industrial electrification projects, of greater scope and complexity – the specialized mandates where technical expertise makes the difference. In return, C. Latendresse Inc. brings to Laurentide a skilled industrial electrical workforce that is rare in the market, a depth of electrical expertise that enables the group to pursue mandates it could not take on alone, and an established presence in the petrochemical sector. By combining C. Latendresse Inc. industrial electricity capabilities with Laurentide Électrique’s, a Laurentide company, engineering and integration capabilities, both organizations are building a shared platform positioned on high value-added industrial projects with, in time, the potential to diversify C. Latendresse Inc. presence beyond petrochemicals.

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Festo: Machine Safety – Why It Matters & How to Achieve It

For OEMs, machine builders, engineers, and plant managers, machine safety is more than regulatory compliance; it’s a responsibility to workers, a commitment to customers, and a strategic advantage. Every machine on the factory floor has two sides: its potential to drive productivity, and its potential to cause harm. Striking the right balance between performance and protection is the essence of machine safety. This article explores the key principles, regulations, and practical steps behind machine safety—from understanding new European rules to applying structured design methodologies. The goal is simple: to help you protect your people, safeguard productivity, and future-proof your operations.

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Rockwell Automation: 90% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study

Rockwell Automation has released findings from its 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report. The global study of more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 countries shows a shift in industry focus: manufacturers are no longer debating whether to adopt digital technologies, but how to execute, scale and deliver measurable value from them. The report reflects an inflection point for the industry, as many manufacturers move beyond experimentation and toward broader deployment of digital capabilities. Fewer organizations are operating in pilot mode, while more report active use of smart manufacturing technologies to support day-to-day operations.

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What Does Being a Gold Level Rockwell System Integrator Mean for Actemium Canada Clients?

What does being a Gold Level Rockwell System Integrator mean to Actemium Canada clients? The obvious answer is that Actemium Canada brings a high level of expertise, knowledge, and experience to every project. But it also means added value in ways many people may not realize, including cost savings on hardware and an extended 3-year warranty. OEMs and end users, consider this realistic and possibly optimistic project timeline: Panel design is near completion and to avoid potential delays the PLC, HMI and VFDs are confirmed and ordered.

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Emerson Launches New IIoT Platform for Expanded Wireless Visibility without Costly Infrastructure Changes

Emerson has announced the release of its Emerson Synchros Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, a new suite of technologies that expands asset health visibility and improves maintenance decisions through a flexible wireless architecture designed for rapid deployment across existing facilities. Across many operations, maintaining and tracking assets still depend on periodic manual rounds due to cost and logistical issues. This often leaves gaps where developing issues can go undetected. The Emerson Synchros platform addresses this challenge by providing a more practical and scalable approach to continuous monitoring. Maintenance and operations teams can now digitize inspection points and extend visibility using a flexible wireless architecture built on WirelessHART technology.

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Festo Intelligent End Plates Simplify Remote I/O System Expansion

Festo introduces intelligent end plates for the CPX-AP-A Remote I/O Platform. This solution extends system communication, diagnostics, and power across multiple machine zones. For machine builders managing modular machines with multiple zones, these intelligent end plates simplify remote I/O expansion by reducing wiring complexity for speedier setup and commissioning. With intelligent end plates EPLI and EPLI-S, machine builders can scale remote I/O systems across independent machine sections without redesigning controls or duplicating power and networking connections. The location of I/O and pneumatic valves can be optimized to the point of use. The AP architecture maintains high-speed communication, unified diagnostics, and clean grounding across all segments. The intelligent end plate capability supports modern modular and hybrid system architectures, reducing cabinet density, shortening wiring runs, and speeding up machine building.

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OMRON: Digital Panel Meters – K3HB-R Digital Indicators

The OMRON K3HB-R Digital Indicator with digital input features a clear and easy-to-use colour-change display. All models are equipped with an IP66 housing. K3HB-R is high speed, with a sample rate up to 50kHz. The K3HB series all feature NEMA 4X (IP66 equivalent) front panels so are suitable for the use in these applications, also the low-profile fascia means that they are less prominent in the front of the panel and so less likely to become dirty.

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ITC: Precision Control with Industrial Joysticks

Accurate movement control is essential for many machine and automation applications. ITC Panel-Mount Joysticks are designed to deliver reliable operation and flexibility for industrial control systems. Now expanded with new metal body joystick options, offering enhanced durability for more demanding applications. Supplied with all required components for assembly, ITC joysticks are an ideal choice for machinery, control panels, and operator interfaces where precision and reliability matter.

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Automation

Rockwell Automation Expands EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution with New Motor Control & Power Connection Capabilities

New Endress+Hauser Flow Assemblies for Water/Wastewater Monitoring Simplify Installation, Maintenance

Festo VTOC Valve Terminal Can Control up to 96 Control Points in Semiconductor Fabrication

Leviton Advances Extended Distance Copper Networking Capabilities with PARADIGM Extended Distance System

PULS: Capacitor-Based Buffer Modules – Fast, Reliable Bridging for Short-Term DC Power Interruptions

ABB Forms First Indigenous Channel Partner Collaboration in Canada with LaFlesche

New Interactive Factory Microsite Helps Manufacturers Discover EXAIR Solutions

Carlo Gavazzi: EM600 Series – The New Generation of Connected Energy Analyzers

Laurentide Controls Acquires C. Latendresse Inc., Reinforcing Its Position in Integrated Industrial Electrical Solutions in Eastern Canada

Festo: Machine Safety – Why It Matters & How to Achieve It

Rockwell Automation: 90% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study

What Does Being a Gold Level Rockwell System Integrator Mean for Actemium Canada Clients?

Emerson Launches New IIoT Platform for Expanded Wireless Visibility without Costly Infrastructure Changes

Festo Intelligent End Plates Simplify Remote I/O System Expansion

OMRON: Digital Panel Meters – K3HB-R Digital Indicators

ITC: Precision Control with Industrial Joysticks

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