The automated material handling equipment market is expected to grow tremendously in the near future, exceeding $50 billion (USD) globally by 2024. While this trend is anticipated, it accelerated in the spring of 2020 as a result of two significant driving forces.
Littelfuse, Inc., has released the technical paper “Prevention Through Design with Special-Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)” describing the hazards of electrical shock and the best prevention methods and products that help keep workers safe from serious injuries and death caused by electrical shock.
A proposal to amend the Canadian Electrical Code Part I for Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings for enclosures treated as equal in acceptance to CSA Type ratings has been voted down with the support of EFC members as well as CE Code committee members and sent back to the Sub-committee for further discussion and review.
In today’s growing supply chain challenges, a heightened sense of awareness of potential hazards on the shop floor is required now more than ever. Everyone wants all their loved ones to return home safe and sound every day, the same way they left.
If a product is scratched by a robot but nobody was there to see it, how do you know what exactly happened? Intermittent problems in manufacturing lines (such as die casting) can cause millions of lost $$$ when repair workers are forced to troubleshoot without any idea of what may have caused the problem or when the problem will occur again.
A collaborative robot (cobot) can be utilized in hundreds of ways. Whether you’re looking to automate a tedious task, increase efficiency or free your workers up to complete more technical work, cobots will be a transformative addition to your operations.
Recently, Allied Electronics & Automation was named one of the 2022 Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America by Inspiring Workplaces. Inspiring Workplaces annually recognizes 50 organizations that exemplify the elements of culture & purpose, leadership, well-being, inclusion, communication and experience.
Rittal Systems Ltd. is proud to announce that their organization has been named on the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing for the fifth year. Rittal have received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work.
From cloud software to online tutorials and much more: EPLAN users can find many useful solutions and features on the EPLAN Cloud, a rapidly expanding online environment hosting services that significantly enhance the experience for users. This month marks 100,000 registrations.
According to data from the BC Construction Association (BCCA), the total contribution of the construction industry to society in the region now exceeds $134 billion, with more than 215,000 workers employed in this sector.
The use of sophisticated electronic and sensing devices to improve and expand manufacturing, machining, and production processes in industrial applications is only possible if all components survive the difficult environment. Systems must endure hot, humid, and harsh conditions and destructive electric and magnetic fields.
Many manufacturers employ Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods aimed at eliminating waste and reducing variation. In this context, waste is defined by the pneumonic device “DOWNTIME,” which stands for defects, over-production, waiting, non-used talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing.
Rittal Systems Ltd. was recently pleased to announce that E B Horsman & Son, one of Rittal’s major distribution partners, based in Western Canada, now offers Panel Modification Services following their acquisition of the Perforex machining centre, perfect for drilling, cutting, thread tapping, and milling enclosures and panels.
Siemens AG has launched an open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, to accelerate digital transformation and value creation for customers of all sizes in industry, buildings, grids and mobility. The business platform makes digital transformation easier, faster and scalable.
Global technology and software company Emerson has been selected by Albioma, a French independent energy provider, to help transition its coal-fired Bois Rouge plant to 100% renewable energy.
One of the easiest ways for manufacturers to transform their operations with IIoT capability is to use IO-Link. This internationally accepted platform allows sensors to go beyond a simple ON/OFF reading and communicate details about fault detection, condition monitoring, and component identification, and more throughout the system.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
