Littelfuse: Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) & Energy Storage System (ESS)
You have a strong industrial security program in place. You’ve cleaned up with good cyber hygiene and have implemented intrusion detection systems to avoid future incidents. But in the complex world of cybersecurity, you can’t stop there.
SMC Automation Canada, Ltd will move its Canadian warehouse to Noblesville, Indiana in an effort to consolidate certain business functions. They are pleased to announce that Proax Technologies Ltd, Canada’s fastest growing automation distributor, will take over their 76,000 sq. ft. facility at 6700 Millcreek Dr. in Mississauga.
The development of plastic plug-in connector housings has created an effective alternative to standard aluminum housings. The new heavy-duty Heavycon Eco connectors from Phoenix Contact are not only more cost-effective than the metal version they are modeled after, but they also offer additional advantages thanks to their plastic construction.
Effective machine safety in industrial automation requires a systematic approach that combines adherence to industry standards, comprehensive risk assessments, and the implementation of engineering safeguards. These safeguards must be integrated into machine design and control systems to minimize hazards while maintaining operational efficiency. This article explores machine safety best practices in industrial automation, outlining how risk assessment, functional safety standards, and safety- and performance-level targets guide the design of reliable safety functions. It also explains how common safety equipment and standards-based implementation helps protect personnel while maintaining system performance.
EPLAN Canada announces the addition of Tusk Automation as an Eplan Certified Systems Integrator. Tusk Automation provides complete custom solutions including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and chemical systems.
Six trends shape the packaging industry as it is. Automation has been a game-changer in the packaging industry thanks to its significant impact on the efficiency, speed, and accuracy of the packaging process. As packaging companies adopt these new solutions, they’ll be increasingly capable of adapting quickly to meet changing customer demand and withstand the impact of stressors like the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s explore a few of the biggest automation trends in packaging.

Please join Gescan in welcoming Thomas Chiari as their new Branch Manager in Kelowna! With more than 22 years of experience within Sonepar, including 12 years as a Branch Manager, Thomas brings a strong track record in sales leadership, team development, and building lasting customer and supplier relationships. They are excited to have Thomas on… Read More…

The Government of New Brunswick and Siemens Canada are partnering on an energy audit and optimization at the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre. As part of a pilot project, Siemens will use traditional and digital approaches, including their Building X cloud-based software, to identify opportunities for improvement in operating and maintaining building management systems. The project… 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.

Connected edge devices increasingly need to do two jobs at once: maintain reliable wide-area communications and provide accurate location awareness. That combination shows up across smart terminals, kiosks, charging systems, mobile platforms, and remote monitoring equipment. In these designs, engineers must support modern cellular Internet of Things (IoT) protocols while also enabling Global Navigation Satellite… Read More…

For decades, the traditional server room was the center of an organization’s IT infrastructure. Servers, networking equipment, and telecommunications hardware were all housed in large floor-standing cabinets within dedicated spaces. Today, that model is changing. As networks become more distributed and organizations deploy equipment closer to users, applications, and connected devices, wall-mount server cabinets are… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
