Mersen’s BOOSTEC SIC
In the world of Internet of Things (IoT) the main currency is messages. Even as you read this hundreds of thousands of devices are sending status reports, receiving orders (like “turn up the heat”, “measure the room humidity” etc.), storing data from other devices or doing numerous other tasks that make our lives easier. And they all need to exchange information, as without connectivity, their usefulness is immensely reduced.
In this video, Phoenix Contact explores the different connection styles of terminal blocks, and how each provides unique functions and benefits for both the control cabinet and the customer. In the Control Cabinet Classroom video series, Phoenix Contact Product Specialists Zach and Karen break down some of the basics of control cabinet design, terminology, and technology to be able to better understand and utilize this powerful solution.
Condition monitoring provides continuous, real‑time insights into machine performance by tracking vibration, temperature, current, and other critical parameters. Banner Engineering offers a complete ecosystem of sensors, gateways, and cloud analytics designed to help facilities detect failures early, plan maintenance proactively, and reduce unplanned downtime. Banner offers targeted solutions for different asset types, making it easy to implement a tailored predictive maintenance program. Here’s how three of Banner’s most popular monitoring solutions help facilities boost uptime, optimize maintenance, and protect their most valuable equipment.
Mersen’s new Gen2 fuse blocks offer market-relevant features at a competitive price to meet its customers’ application and commercial demands for quick and easy multi-pole field assembly. Mersen’s Gen2 Open Style Class J Fuse Blocks accommodate Class J fuses ranging from 0-100A, 600V. The Gen2 fuse blocks are available with a choice of screw, pressure plate, and box connectors to fit a wide range of stranded or solid wire. Gen2 fuse blocks are now DIN-rail mountable, more compact than the traditional offering, and feature dovetail nesting.
The craft brewing industry in Canada is a niche market that has gained prominence over the past decade, with considerable growth in recent years. The industry’s commitment to innovation and quality has allowed small, locally owned operations to infiltrate a market primarily dominated by a few multi-national corporations.
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.

Sonepar Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Zhen Lee as Vice-President, Vendor Relations, effective June 8, 2026. Zhen has more than 20 years of experience across procurement, vendor relations, operational management, and strategic sourcing. His depth of expertise and innovative approach will support Sonepar Canada’s continued focus on strengthening vendor partnerships and delivering… Read More…

Festo Canada is delighted to announce Rupico has joined the Festo Certified System Integrator program! As a certified partner, they bring recognized automation expertise and will integrate Festo’s solutions to help businesses achieve maximum efficiency and innovation. Together, they are excited to push the boundaries of automation technology and deliver trusted solutions to customers across… Read More…

The way to the Industrial IoT does not have to be complicated. Whether access to valuable data is required or new, data-driven services are to be generated, Weidmuller enables its customers to go from data to value the easy way. Weidmuller’s comprehensive and cutting-edge IIoT portfolio applies to greenfield and brownfield applications. Weidmuller offers components and solutions from data acquisition, data pre-processing, data communication and data analysis.
Visit Weidmuller’s Industrial IoT Portfolio.

Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.
Many motion control applications take place in conditions that are less than ideal, such as extreme temperatures, high and low pressures, shocks and vibrations, and contamination. Electronics, including servo drives, can malfunction or sustain permanent damage in these conditions.

Bruce Kesler and Mark Gatewood have been given new titles and responsibilities for Service Wire Co.
Bruce Kesler has assumed the role of Senior Director – Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for Service Wire’s largest strategic accounts and our growing Strategic Accounts Team.
Mark Gatewood has been promoted to the role of Vice President – Sales & Marketing. In this role, Gatewood will lead the efforts of Service Wire Company’s entire sales and marketing organization in all market verticals.

Recently, Tri-Mach Inc. was thrilled to announce the addition of a new 45,000 sq ft. facility. Located at 285 Union St., Elmira, ON, this facility expands Tri-Mach’s capabilities, allowing them to better serve the growing needs of their customers.
Positioning for growth, this additional facility will allow Tri-Mach to continue taking on large-scale projects, enhance product performance testing, and provide equipment storage for their customers. The building will also be the new home to their Skilled Trades Centre of Excellence.

Convergix Automation Solutions has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry.
Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview’s strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

In industrial environments, disconnecting equipment is almost never as simple as “unplug it and go.” Motors, machinery, processing equipment, and portable power connections require safe load-breaking, reliable isolation, and protection against exposure to live parts. This is why E.B. Horsman & Son stocks Meltric Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles. Meltric’s DS and DSN Series Switch-Rated devices combine… Read More…

Safety technology in machine building is much more than just meeting stringent standards – it is a strategic success factor. Modern safety systems not only protect people but make responsibility visible, stabilize processes and increase profitability. It is precisely at this interface that protection of people and system availability meet: Where functional safety creates trust:… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
