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Lumen Exhibition: Quebec’s Major Exhibition of the Electrical Industry Returns April 15-16, 2026

The Lumen Exhibition is the largest exhibition of the electrical industry in Quebec with an area of 50,000 ft2 with more than 175 exhibiting manufacturers. This unique and innovative event offers in one place the opportunity to discover products and new developments in the industry as well as the possibility of interacting with their supplier specialists. The next major exhibition will take place on April 15th and 16th, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Palais des congrès in Montreal.

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Phoenix Contact: New Speed Starter for Motors up to 7.5 kW Extends the Scope of Application

The new speed starter in the Contactron series from Phoenix Contact is suitable for motors up to 7.5 kW and offers flexible speed control as well as high safety standards (SIL 3/PLe). Installation is quick and easy thanks to intuitive operation and simple wiring. Integrated functions such as Safe Torque Off (STO) and optional EMC filters ensure efficiency and reliability in industrial applications. With the new speed starter, users now have an even more powerful solution at their disposal: The device supports motors up to 7.5 kW and impresses with its user-friendly operation and immediate stop of the energy supply to the motor. The speeds can be flexibly varied using the analog input, while up to four fixed speed levels ensure precise control.

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igus: How to Install E-Chains – The Full Breakdown Engineers & Assemblers Actually Need

This article discusses the two most common horizontal assemblies/ installations for e-chains: both horizontal unsupported and horizontal long gliding. For both horizontal unsupported and horizontal long gliding applications, the first step is the same: assembly. The next step after assembly is to add the strain relief to the system and then run the system a few times to ensure the cables maintain their location. Note that strain relief must be applied to both ends of the chain to prevent cables from twisting or corkscrewing. The cables must be centered, not pulled or pushed against the inner or outer radius. After running the system a few times, you can fine tune the strain relief as per the following diagram.

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Pilz: Robust Design – Reliable Safety Sensor Technology for Demanding Industrial Environments

Today’s industrial plants operate under changing, often extreme conditions. So, safety sensors must not only have precision detection but must also be resilient. The safety sensors PSEN from Pilz are designed for use in environments with dust, vibration, cold, humidity and cleaning processes. Thanks to high protection types, robustness to shock and vibration and a durable design, they support constantly high plant availability. Robust sensor solutions include, for example, the safety light curtains PSENopt II, the safety locking device PSENslock 2 and the safe radar systems PSENradar. Each of these technologies is optimised for specific environments, from hygiene-critical areas to applications prone to dust and chipping, such as metal and woodworking.

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Siemens Presents LOGO! 9, the New Generation of Logic Controller

Siemens presented LOGO! 9, the latest generation of its proven intelligent logic controller, at the Light + Building trade fair. The logic controller enables simple implementation of small automation projects – from switching and control tasks in building services to mechanical and apparatus engineering. With LOGO! 9, Siemens marks a comprehensive generational change after 11 years and setting new standards in “Everyday Automation”: significantly enhanced performance combined with modern operating comfort, flexible engineering, and forward-looking security, tailored to the requirements of modern automation projects. LOGO! 9 will be available starting April 1, 2026.

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ABB: Push-in Spring Motor Starting & Push-in Technology Solutions

Meet the all-in-1 Push-in Spring motor starting solution. Now available with new connectors and busbars for faster installation, easier wiring and reliable performance. Save up to 50% wiring time with Push-in Spring compared to conventional spring solutions and the connections are just as reliable. So, for speed, ease and reliability, just push it.

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Canada Controls Announces Johnson Controls (JCI) Is Now Available Across New Canadian Territories

Canada Controls is excited to announce that Johnson Controls (JCI) products and building automation solutions, previously available across Western Canada, are now also supported in Ontario. That means if your project is in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario — you can count on reliable access to high-performance technology alongside local support from a team that understands your region’s needs. Whether you’re specifying systems for a new build, planning a retrofit, or optimizing facilities operations, this expanded reach ensures the solutions you need are easier to source and implement than ever before.

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Brady: Network Cable Management – Your Guide to Server Rack, Ethernet & Patch Panel Cable Organization

It’s easy to understand why cable organization gets overlooked. Often hidden away, cable bundles don’t attract attention … unless there’s a problem. Said plainly, the term hot mess should NEVER describe your network cable management strategy. Rather, cable organization should be part of your installation process, not something you do when cables start looking messy. Figuring out WHY cable organization is necessary and HOW to improve it is a great place to start.

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Littelfuse Launches CPC1343G OptoMOS Solid-State Relay for High-Current, High-Isolation Applications

Littelfuse has announced the launch of the CPC1343G OptoMOS Solid-State Relay, a compact, normally open (1-Form-A) OptoMOS relay designed for high-reliability switching in demanding industrial, medical, and instrumentation applications. Built on Littelfuse OptoMOS technology, the CPC1343G combines 900 mA continuous load current, 60 V blocking voltage, and reinforced 5000 VRMS input-to-output isolation designed to meet stringent safety and compliance requirements in a space-saving 4-pin package. Fast switching performance—4 ms turn-on and 1 ms turn-off—enables precise control in modern electronic systems, while a low 3 mA maximum LED drive current ensures compatibility with TTL and CMOS logic without added interface circuitry.

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SICK: New MF Fork Sensors

MF fork sensors are micro through-beam photoelectric sensors that combine a sender and receiver in a single housing. The sensors are characterized by their particularly small enclosure size and a wide range of mounting options. Thanks to their compact design, the micro fork sensors take up very little space and make integration even easier thanks to the different mounting brackets of the individual variants. As the sensors do not require teach-in or adjustment parameters, no commissioning is necessary. Thanks to this design, the fork sensor prevents operating errors during the process. The sensors detect opaque materials, which is why they are often used for plastic transport system elements.

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Cesco Electrical Supply: Bender’s Measuring & Monitoring Relays for Electrical Systems

In electrical systems, it is often the quietest components that do the heaviest lifting. Bender’s measuring and monitoring relays continuously keep tabs on critical parameters including overvoltage, undervoltage, frequency, phase sequence, phase failure, unbalance, and loop resistance, allowing issues to be detected long before they become downtime. These relays are also available in specialized versions designed for extended temperature ranges, sector specific standards, compact designs, and country specific profiles. This makes it easy to match the relay to the exact environment where it needs to perform.

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Marcus Transformer Offers Customized Products to Meet the Needs of Your Specific Industry

Marcus Transformer specializes in customizing their products to the specific needs of your industry and organization. Their goal has always been to provide the customer with the high-quality products and excellent service. They know that there are no shortcuts to achieving this goal. Marcus’ patented WATT+ PLUS technology which incorporates only pure electrolytic copper coil windings, is recognized as a new standard of power for the electrical transformer industry. This Marcus technology recovers the original cost of the transformer within a period of 5 years. Most importantly, energy consumption over a 24-hour period is comparable to utility grade pole mounted transformers. Below are some examples of the wide array of fields which their products service.

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PULS: FIEPOS – IP54, IP65 & IP67 Field Power Supplies

With FIEPOS, short for FIEld POwer Supply, PULS presents a new type of power supply that was developed precisely for decentralized applications: A field power supply with protection class IP54, IP65 and IP67, that is easy to install and flexible enough to meet the diverse requirements of modular factory automation. The efficient 300 W and 500 W field power supplies fit in a very robust and compact housing. Various versions are available from stock – including current-limited outputs for selective current distribution, a variety of plug connectors, IO-Link as a communication interface, and decoupling MOSFETs for developing redundant systems. In short, PULS’ field power supplies are the alternative to a power supply in the centralized control cabinet, decentralized on-site control box or a customer-specific solution.

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Eaton: Support Planning, Operations & Decision-Making with a Digital Energy Twin

The pace of change in the built environment is accelerating. Electrification, reindustrialization and the rapid growth of high‑powered facilities such as AI factories are putting new pressure on organizations to design, build and operate faster—without compromising performance, resilience or sustainability. Chris Finen, National Application Engineer Manager, explains how digitalization is making that possible. One of the most powerful enablers is the digital energy twin—a living, data‑driven model that helps organizations make smarter, faster decisions across the entire facility lifecycle, from early planning through ongoing operations and maintenance.

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DEX Expo Presented by Design Engineering, Langley Events Centre – April 8, 2026

Employing a highly efficient table-top format, the DEX Expo is a one-day regional table-top tradeshow where engineers, product developers, machine builders and systems integrators can discuss, network, and solicit advice on the latest technologies and applications that drive their businesses. Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff and get hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

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Wieland Electric Introduces selos NEW GENERATION – New Portfolio of DIN-Rail Terminal Blocks

Wieland Electric announces the launch of the selos NEW GENERATION series, a new line of compact push-in and screw terminal blocks designed to deliver higher performance through space savings, reduced installation and maintenance costs, and improved engineering workflows. As part of the launch, Wieland has introduced digital tools such as selosPLAN for DIN rail assembly design and expanded product data on the ePLAN Data Portal to streamline design and planning. In addition, new modern marking systems support both thermal transfer printing from continuous reels and laser printing for marker cards, ensuring clear and accurate identification for every installation.

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Electrical Solutions

Lumen Exhibition: Quebec’s Major Exhibition of the Electrical Industry Returns April 15-16, 2026

Phoenix Contact: New Speed Starter for Motors up to 7.5 kW Extends the Scope of Application

igus: How to Install E-Chains – The Full Breakdown Engineers & Assemblers Actually Need

Pilz: Robust Design – Reliable Safety Sensor Technology for Demanding Industrial Environments

Siemens Presents LOGO! 9, the New Generation of Logic Controller

ABB: Push-in Spring Motor Starting & Push-in Technology Solutions

Canada Controls Announces Johnson Controls (JCI) Is Now Available Across New Canadian Territories

Brady: Network Cable Management – Your Guide to Server Rack, Ethernet & Patch Panel Cable Organization

Littelfuse Launches CPC1343G OptoMOS Solid-State Relay for High-Current, High-Isolation Applications

SICK: New MF Fork Sensors

Cesco Electrical Supply: Bender’s Measuring & Monitoring Relays for Electrical Systems

Marcus Transformer Offers Customized Products to Meet the Needs of Your Specific Industry

PULS: FIEPOS – IP54, IP65 & IP67 Field Power Supplies

Eaton: Support Planning, Operations & Decision-Making with a Digital Energy Twin

DEX Expo Presented by Design Engineering, Langley Events Centre – April 8, 2026

Wieland Electric Introduces selos NEW GENERATION – New Portfolio of DIN-Rail Terminal Blocks

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