In today’s fast‑paced industrial environments, operators need control devices that are not only tough and reliable, but also intuitive, stylish, and easy to integrate into modern automation systems. Siemens SIRIUS ACT delivers exactly that—a complete portfolio of push buttons, indicator lights, and switches engineered for demanding applications and designed to elevate the user experience.
Please join ECS Electrical Cable Supply in welcoming Priscilla Gara as the new Branch Manager at their Edmonton branch! Priscilla brings over 12 years of sales experience, with a proven track record of exceeding targets and cultivating lasting customer partnerships across diverse industries. With a background in the trades and commercial diving, she brings a practical, real-world understanding of the environments their customers operate in. Now leading their Edmonton branch, Priscilla is focused on developing high-performing teams, delivering long-term value to customers, and driving sustainable growth as she enters the electrical industry.
What makes Endress+Hauser unique is their PTU (Process Training Unit) network. PTUs are full scale, working process skids with on-line instrumentation and controls. You gain hands-on experience with the types of operation, diagnostics and troubleshooting found in real-life process plants. This goes beyond what classroom-only style training can provide. These “mini process plants” feature Endress+Hauser instruments integrated with the PlantPAx process automation system from Rockwell Automation.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can be an annoyance to radio listeners, but in industrial environments, EMI problems are increasing as today’s power systems scale up to improve efficiency. On this larger scale, the effects are more damaging than poor reception. Today’s power systems are designed for efficiency. A common tactic is the use of variable-frequency drives for motors, allowing speeds to be optimized while minimizing power consumption. Such systems increasingly depend on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) components rather than traditional silicon, due to their wide-bandgap characteristics, which permit better performance in high-voltage, high-temperature, and high-frequency applications. The result is lower power consumption and higher power density, which are important in challenging applications such as EVs.
In the world of commercial HVAC, control devices must do more than just function — they must simplify installation, communicate natively with modern networks, and meet the safety standards required for today’s buildings. The iSMA CONTROLLI VAV14-IP checks every box. This intelligent, all-in-one Variable Air Volume controller delivers advanced performance with built-in airflow sensing, native BACnet/IP connectivity, flexible I/O, and a compact design ready for tight spaces. And now, it’s officially cULus Listed for use in both Canada and the United States, providing full compliance with CAN/CSA E 60730-1 and UL 60730-1 safety standards. From high-efficiency design to faster field deployment — this is the VAV solution building automation pros have been waiting for.
HANNOVER MESSE brings together international experts, investment decision-makers, and users. With visitors from over 150 countries, the trade fair offers the largest platform for industrial transformation. Exhibitors gain reach, high-quality contacts, and access to markets that would otherwise be difficult to reach, along with excellent innovations or unusual products. Here you will find all the facts that make one thing even clearer: participation is an absolute “must”!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adding thermal imaging sensors to your next project can give your customers the ability to see the unseen and expand their senses into the unknown. If you’re considering adding thermal sensors to your next design, there are a few things you should consider to ensure you’re getting the capability you need. Thermal cameras capture infrared energy (heat) and use that energy to create images through digital or analog video outputs. The camera is made up of a lens, a thermal sensor, processing electronics, and a mechanical housing. The lens focuses infrared energy onto the sensor (also called a detector).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
