Littelfuse: Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) & Energy Storage System (ESS)
Choosing the right fuse is essential for protecting electrical equipment, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safe operation. Two common fuse types used in industrial and control panel applications are CC fuses and Midget fuses. Understanding the difference between the two types of helps ensure the proper level of circuit protection for each application.
The transformative forces that shape the near future of industrialized nations come with several definitions, depending on perspective and focus – the 4th Industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), and Smart Manufacturing to name a few.
EtherCAT offers numerous technological advantages, but it has also benefited immensely over the past two decades from the disclosure of the protocol and the foundation of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) related with it. In the following interview, Martin Rostan, Executive Director of ETG, describes the most important aspects of these two sides to the EtherCAT success story.
Schneider Electric Canada is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform energy management across various end markets. To help buildings in Canada reach net zero, Schneider takes a multi-pronged approach to leverage AI to identify energy inefficiencies in homes and commercial and industrial institutions and monitor and adapt the technologies that are implemented in them to reduce emissions. “The building sector in Canada is quite diverse, and from a Schneider Electric standpoint, we look at all buildings. We look at residential buildings like single family homes or mixed-use dwellings, and we look at commercial, retail, institutional, and industrial facilities as well,” says Richard Henzie, Director of the Smart Building Division at Schneider Electric Canada. “If you look at some of the statistics globally, buildings in general account for up to 37% of carbon emissions,” he says. This is a significant contribution, but the good news is, there are lot of ways to reduce this number: decrease the amount of embodied carbon in new builds and minimize the operational emissions every building produces when they consume energy. Henzie says Schneider has solutions and strategies to help these different types of buildings better manage their operational emissions, with the added benefits of creating a more comfortable atmosphere in any building and saving money.
The affects of industry 4.0 and IoT/IIoT are growing near daily, and Panel Builder & Systems Integrator surveyed the market to see just how much affect this is having on Canadian business models. Have a look at the chart to see how companie are handling the new changes and trends within the industry.
Siemens has launched SINEC Secure Connect, the first zero trust security platform designed specifically for operational technology (OT) networks. The software solution virtualizes network structures using overlay networks. It enables Machine-to-Machine, Machine-to-Cloud, and Machine-to-Datacenter connections, plus secure remote access to industrial systems – all without traditional VPNs. Shop floor devices using SINEC Secure Connect remain protected from unauthorized external access while maintaining the necessary operational connectivity. This allows industrial companies to realize secure, flexible, and future-proof OT networking. SINEC Secure Connect will be made available on the Siemens Xcelerator marketplace.

Weidmüller Canada is growing their team and investing in the future of engineering. They are proud to welcome Ada Santavy, Laura Cochrane, and William Watson, the newest hires of Weidmüller’s Engineering Launchpad Program, an innovative initiative that combines technical and soft skills training, mentorship from industry veterans, and hands-on project experience to develop well-rounded engineering… Read More…

Please join Leviton Canada in welcoming Jim Hartery to their team! Jim brings extensive experience in sales and account management within the electrical industry, along with a proven track record of building strong customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving growth across both new and existing accounts. Leviton is thrilled to have Jim on… 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.

Teck, Vertical Riser Teck, and AIRGUARD address distinct installation needs for industrial and vertical‑riser installations. Each product targets specific installation needs: Teck for general industrial feeders, Vertical Riser Teck for continuous vertical runs, and AIRGUARD to deliver high crush resistance and corrosion protection on long runs. Understanding the differences in application can help ensure the right cable is selected for the… Read More…

Fieldbuses once replaced bundles of wiring with shared, deterministic networks. For years, they carried control signals reliably and predictably. However, as equipment, sensors, and data systems proliferated, fieldbus limitations emerged. The central issue today is real-time operational visibility. Engineers need networks that move control data, diagnostics, and process information across the plant as reliably as… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
