Industry

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    Hammond: Watertight Extruded Aluminum Enclosures – 1457 Series

    The 1457 Series are tough watertight extruded enclosures designed to house PC boards or for equipment interfacing and sized for standard Eurocards. PC boards mount horizontally by sliding into internal slots extruded into the enclosure body. Rugged body constructed from one piece of extruded aluminum with a minimum thickness of 0.06” (1.5 mm) and is designed to meet IP65. Extruded aluminum body includes a recessed area for labels or membrane keypad. End panels are rugged yet easy to machine diecast aluminum with full perimeter self-adhesive gaskets. Choice of enclosure with flat end panels or enclosure with flanged end panels. 

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    Powering Up: How Canadian Innovation is Changing Motor Control

    SmartD Technologies is a Canadian startup company that has created what they say is the world’s first clean power VFD. Industries around the world stand to benefit from their clean sine technology, which eliminates the negative effects of harmonics and pulse-width modulation found in traditional systems. Simon Leblond, CEO and co-founder of SmartD Technologies, discusses how they are navigating the evolving geopolitical environment to manufacture and deliver their product. SmartD’s clean power VFD uses silicon carbide (SiC) chips. These groundbreaking materials offer faster switching speeds and lower energy losses than conventional semiconductors. SmartD’s VFDs generate a clean sine wave both on the grid and the load side, eliminating the destructive effects of harmonics on the motors and ancillary equipment. This revolution in motor control with a global impact is proudly a Canadian innovation.

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    OMRON: How Predictive Maintenance Technology is Improving Machine Monitoring

    Predictive maintenance is changing the way industries manage their equipment. Unlike traditional maintenance methods, which rely on fixed schedules, predictive maintenance uses real-time monitoring to detect potential issues early. This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of unexpected downtime and ensures that maintenance activities are performed only when necessary, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs. One of the key advantages of predictive maintenance is the consistency and reliability of its data-driven approach. Real-time data is available for everyone to read and act upon, minimizing the variability that can arise from individual expertise. This ensures that maintenance decisions are based on accurate and up-to-date information, leading to more consistent and reliable operations. This not only frees up skilled labor for more critical tasks but also reduces overall maintenance costs. By automating the monitoring process, factories can achieve more efficient operations, ultimately improving their bottom line.

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    Phoenix Contact: M17-M40 PRO – Cross Manufacturer Compatible Connectors

    One fits all: M17-M40 PRO series circular connectors offer uniform solutions for signal and power transmission. Thanks to the unique ONECLICK fast locking system you can connect your device quickly and safely. Use a reliable power supply for your drives. The cross-manufacturer compatible M17-M40 PRO series circular connectors ensure reliable connections in industrial applications. With uniform assembly, the PRO series makes it easier for you to connect your systems. The wide range of pin assignments and the continuous expansion of housing variants in sizes M17, M23, and M40 also provide a new level of freedom when it comes to system design.

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    Eaton: Cable Bus

    Eaton’s Cable Bus is a customizable, enclosed power distribution system designed to safely and efficiently manage high-capacity electrical loads from 600-35,000V and 800-5,000A. It offers an ideal hybrid solution between cable tray and busway, delivering superior cable support and isolation for high-power transmission and a highly customizable design. Cable Bus features an enclosed design which protects cables from environmental hazards in both interior and exterior uses, making it ideal for applications such as data centers, utility plants, co-generation facilities, and light industrial environments, providing a continuous and reliable flow of power to ensure operational stability. Choosing Eaton’s Cable Bus system provides the convenience of sourcing all components through a single, trusted supplier and the confidence of knowing that your project is backed by Eaton’s industry expertise and support.

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    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.

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    EtherCAT Reaches 88 Million Nodes – Strong Growth Despite Difficult Market Conditions

    EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) now reports around 88 million EtherCAT nodes worldwide and even if the pace of growth in recent years could not be maintained due to the current global economic climate and the after-effects of chip overstocking, the result is impressive: another 11 million EtherCAT nodes were added in 2024 – an outstanding result in a challenging business environment. These node figures are very reliable as they are based on actual chip sales, which are reported by the chip manufacturers to Beckhoff Automation, the inventor of EtherCAT technology. “And they have no interest in exaggerating these figures, as this would entail additional costs for them,” explains Martin Rostan, Executive Director of the EtherCAT Technology Group. With EtherCAT, the technology license is included directly in the chip, so there are no additional license fees for device manufacturers and users. Beckhoff uses the license revenue to finance the activities of the EtherCAT Technology Group and thus the ecosystem surrounding the technology.

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    Guillevin: Hubbell Canada – N12303012 NEMA Enclosure

    The N12303012 NEMA enclosure from Hubbell Canada is intended for use in housing electrical and electronic controls, instruments, components, and associated wiring; these enclosures incorporate hinged doors which provide convenient access. Designed for indoor use in reliably protecting components from dust, dirt, oil, and water. Smooth carbon steel construction with continuously welded seams provides an effective wall-mounting enclosure solution for a variety of environments.

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    Mouser: Amphenol Piher PSRC-2P Angular Position Sensors

    Amphenol Piher PSRC-2P Angular Position Sensors offer touchless sensing for demanding industrial and vehicle environments. The rugged construction and advanced engineering of the sensors provide highly accurate angular measurements in harsh conditions. The magnet and sensor modules are housed separately allowing them to be placed anywhere along the pivoting shaft. The PSRC-2P angular position sensors feature ±10V voltage protection and ±0.3% typical independent linearity in a compact low-profile package. These sensors include customizable electrical angles, multiple output options, and IP-rated protection against dust and moisture. The PSRC-2P angular position sensors are ideal for industrial automation, marine and medical devices, vehicle control systems, and home and building automation.

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    Siemens: Machine Builders – Unlocking New Business Opportunities with Siemens Industrial Edge

    In today’s competitive landscape, machine builders face increasing pressure from low-cost providers and the need to innovate continuously. Siemens Industrial Edge offers a transformative solution, enabling machine builders to enhance their offerings, optimize operations, and create new revenue streams through digital services. Digital services are crucial for machine builders to stay competitive. They provide opportunities to differentiate from global competitors, save internal resources, and increase customer loyalty by offering enhanced knowledge and services.

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    SmartD: SDB-2-2550-A | 3~600V 55kW-75 HP – VFD

    SDB-2-2550-A Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive is a compact AC drive utilizing SmartD’s patented algorithms combined with WBG transistor technology. Producing a clean and pure sine wave to power and control 3-phase AC induction motors has never been easier. The SmartD VFD has essential features built-in for space, wiring and time savings, it eliminates the need for filters on the output, and guarantees longer motor lifetime.

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    Eaton: Wall-Mount & Ground-Mount Fibreglass Panel Enclosures

    Eaton B-Line series wall-mount and ground-mount fibreglass enclosures are designed to house electrical, electronic, instrument and mechanical controls.  They are impact resistant, non-conductive and are made of lightweight hot compression moulded fibreglass reinforced polyester.  They are UL/cUL Listed and conform to NEMA and CSA 22.2 standards. Eaton’s B-Line series large enclosures provide reliable electrical equipment protection for variable frequency drives, motors, controls, electrical devices, and other power distribution equipment.

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    Rockwell Automation: Why Integrated Architecture Can Be Your One Plant-Wide Control System – 3-Part Webinar Series

    This 3-part webinar series will consist of topics highlighting some of the major value propositions of integrated architecture from Rockwell Automation. The first will focus on the value of unifying process and power control. It will show how leveraging information across disciplines typically controlled by different islands of automation reduces risk, lowers costs, and empowers faster and better business decisions. The series will look to highlight the value of integrated architecture scalability, simplification and productivity.  Attendees will also learn about the latest developments in Logix, as well as the latest developments in our visualization platforms. In totality, these webinars will highlight why consideration of an integrated architecture as your plantwide control system offers unique value, cost savings and productivity enhancements.

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    ITC: NOARK – Contactors, Overloads & Accessories

    NOARK’s range offers 9 models of contactors, with ratings from 9A to 95A (to 30HP @230/240VAC 1-phase – to 50HP @500/675VAC 3-phase). Coil voltages from 24 to 600VAC, 50/60Hz available. All contactors are Full Voltage Non-Reversing (FVNR) standard; FVR available upon request. FVR contactors can be assembled using 2 FVNR contactors, busbars and a mechanical interlock. Features include IP20 finger and back-of-hand safe, wire connection by screw-clamp (accepts solid or stranded wire with or without ferrule). NOARK Overload relays are mounted directly over the corresponding contactors, or on the special DIN rail mounted adapter blocks, beside the contactor. Available in different range of adjustments, for all contactors from 9 to 95A. NOARK Overload relays features include phase failure protection function, temperature compensation, automatic/ manual reset, and tripping indicator. Mounting mode can be plug-in or independent. NOARK accessories include spare AC coils that are available for all sizes of contactors and for every voltage. Replacing a coil is extremely simple and can be done without specialized tools. Replacing a coil does not alter the information appearing on the label affixed on the body of the contactor.

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    LOVATO: VLG30150A480 – Variable Speed Drive, VLG3 Series

    LOVATO Electric expands its range of variable speed drives with the new VLG3 series, including the VLG30150A480 with three-phase power supply 380, 480VAC 50/60Hz. The range includes sizes from 0.4 to 22kW and integrates an EMC filter and a braking chopper as standard. The compact enclosure allows side-by-side installation, with the possibility of mounting on a DIN rail or with screws. On the front of the drive, there is a keypad with a 7-segment LED display for configuration, a potentiometer for frequency adjustment, and an RJ45 connector for connecting peripheral devices such as the optional remote keypad or the cable for PC connection for programming via VLGXSW software. The hardware equipment is completed by the built-in RS485 serial port with Modbus-RTU protocol, for interfacing in a control and supervision network or communication with masters such as PLC or HMI. Alternatively, the drive can be equipped with an Ethernet communication port via an optional Modbus-TCP module that installs on the front. The range is cULus certified, an essential requirement for sale in the North American market.

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    Murrelektronik: MB CAP BUFFER MODULE – 85394

    Murrelektronik’s MB CAP BUFFER MODULE 85394 is a safe, intelligent and cost-effective solution. Voltage drops can cause unpleasant effects: interrupt production processes, cause downtime, and require a system resets. They may even cause data loss and machine damage. Murrelektronik’s buffer modules protect power supplies by bridging the time without power supply or enabling a controlled shut down of machines connected to a PC.