RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, has launched its DesignSpark #ActivistEngineering program, further strengthening the company’s commitment to engage and inspire design engineers across the globe to ‘make amazing happen for a better world’.
Safety networks have been around for a while. Devices are getting more connected, leading to a greater need to collect and share data. In tandem with this, safety networks are acquiring a more significant role in enabling flexible manufacturing and supporting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives.
Siemens’ Cloud Apps portfolio includes a collection of Apps that use the Cloud to connect to Siemens fire alarm systems, taking the digitalization of fire safety to the next level. The Cloud Apps include the Portal, the Tunnel, and the Test App.
Spark Power Group Inc., parent company of Spark Power Corp., is excited to announce the launch of its Be Powerful scholarship, which will support six Ontario students from underrepresented communities who are interested in becoming licensed electricians, etc.
Over the last five years, IT has moved rapidly to the cloud. In fact, 45% of IT spending is expected to shift to the cloud by 2024 (Gartner) – and OT is next. What could this look like? Imagine simulating the design of a new product or process before investing the resources required to design, commission and optimize production. Consider the possibilities of being able to support customer equipment in a moment’s notice from anywhere, eliminating the need for costly travel.
Machine safety can be challenging, particularly when you need to pick a technology for your risk reduction strategy. In this article, four key concepts will be covered relating to safety interlocks that will help you fully understand the technology before you select a part number.
Allied Electronics & Automation’s parent company, Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, recently announced For a Better World, the Group’s comprehensive and robust 2030 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan to support a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Measurement technology specialist measX has developed a flexible, universal automation solution for the heterogeneous endurance testing environment of world-leading power tool manufacturer STIHL.
Earlier this year Schneider Electric launched their Altivar Process ATV6000 medium voltage variable frequency drive (VFD) to the Canadian market.
The fact that digitalisation of production systems is progressing has become an established consensus among manufacturers, operators and service providers in the mechanical engineering sector.
The first four companies in the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program have been selected by Festo and MassRobotics. The Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst is a new program for the global robotics startup community to advance healthcare developments…
In today’s climate, staying connected and on top of the rapidly changing landscape in automation can be a daunting task. Information comes to us from a variety of sources and are not always delivered in a coherent and connected manner.
Today, small and large manufacturing plants in North America are ramping up production, and many are considering using robots for the first time. Why now? Some shop owners are having a difficult time finding skilled workers, and others who already have a full staff continue to look for ways to keep social distance measures in place and meet increasing customer demands.
Since FourPhase was founded in Norway in 2012, it has been committed to optimizing and enhancing the efficiency of established oil and gas extraction processes through modern technologies.
Did you know that there are hidden savings in your machine safety devices? Manufacturers often overlook this type of technology in their cost-cutting plans, even though the devices’ proper selection, installation and maintenance can work wonders for the bottom line.
Austrian medical technology company medPhoton presented its imaging solution for radiation therapy for the first time back in 2014. This Imaging Ring is now also available in a mobile version, which makes it possible to view the inside of the body on surgical wards before, after and even during an operation.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
