German Technology Day is back again, bigger than ever this year with twenty-two prominent German companies with expertise in automation and advanced manufacturing. Canada’s fifth German Technology Day series will occur on October 26, 2023, at Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, and on November 16, 2023, at Courtyard Montreal Airport.
When it comes to maintaining a secure work environment, selecting the appropriate safety light curtain is crucial. These devices play a pivotal role in preventing accidents by detecting the presence of people or objects within a specified area. This guide will discuss considerations in choosing the right safety light curtains and explore why Omron’s solutions might be the best for your facility.
In today’s customer-centric business climate, creative solutions are needed to provide customers with the seamless experience they’re looking for. By offering a comprehensive, easy-to-use website that meets the diverse needs of its customers, Guillevin meets this challenge. With the aim of building lasting relationships with its customers, the website serves as a platform that not only simplifies the purchasing process, but also contributes to the success of both short- and long-term partnerships.
Machine vision has a place in many industries, including food & beverage, automotive, semiconductor, life sciences, and more. In this article, Ryan Marti, Product Manager – Industrial Cameras at Omron Automation will walk you through the fundamentals of machine vision in automated processes and holds a lens to look at Omron’s products and solutions that are relevant to any of these industries.
Manufactures in Semiconductors, Electronics, Automotive, Packaging, and Machine Tooling industries face pressures to reduce costs, minimize downtime, optimize space and flexibility, and increase production speed. The PMAC controller family has been able to transform manufactures operations to meet these unique needs. By providing engineers and programmers with real-time monitoring, modification, and control capabilities encompassing motion, IO, programming, and communication, it allows for high-speed operations and exceptional machine performance.
An essential part of any installation, Guillevin carries a large selection of wire and cable options. As a trusted distributor, Guillevin operates with a decentralized business model structure that allows them to be agile and align their products and solutions to meet the demands of the wire and cable market in Canada. “With our 67 business centers and our 3 divisions, we have the power to stock, cut, and ship wire and cable faster then every competitor. Every business center has the equipment to provide the cable and wire required locally. No need to wait,” explains Jérémie Vanasse, Business Center Manager with Guillevin.
Safety trumps all other concerns in the automotive industry, and electric vehicle manufacturing is no exception. However, safety can also introduce complexity, and the complexity of today’s vehicles – particularly EVs – is such that manufacturers are no longer able to rely on traditional sample or audit-based inspection methods. Fast, 100% inspection of devices has become a requirement, while inspection accuracy and tolerance demands are also increasing.
Developed by the non-profit Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), the SECS/GEM connectivity standard is an equipment interface protocol for equipment-to-host data communications that is top-of-mind for many semiconductor manufacturers today. As a trusted partner in automation solutions for the semiconductor industry, Omron is committed to providing highly innovative technologies that also meet SECS/GEM requirements. Let’s take a look at the purpose behind SECS/GEM and the ways in which these solutions will benefit semiconductor manufacturers.
In a world of rapid technological advancements and ever-evolving industries, finding an organization that reproduces professional aspiration while aligning with personal values can be hard to come by. Innovative Automation strives to obtain this balance, drawing in families to be a part of its workforce and embodying values that uplift careers and strengthen bonds of kinship. Introducing this week’s family feature: Kevin Botham and Marcus Botham.
The IP rating indicates to what extent an electrical device is protected against the penetration of foreign objects and moisture. In this blog post, you can find out which IP codes there are, what the differences are between them and what you need to pay attention to when choosing a power supply.
This article looks at the features of Littelfuse’s Industrial Shock Block and the implications it has on electrical safety. In doing so, we spoke to Tim Piemonte Vertical Market Manager, Electrical Safety with Littelfuse. Shock Block allows you to apply shock protection or personnel level protection to circuits where it couldn’t be applied previously. Additionally, it improves safety by being a proactive solution in protecting against potential shock hazards. By monitoring the equipment ground conductor, it can detect shock hazards before they occur.
Noark’s Mod Center is Expanding to Better-Serve Electrical OEMs Across North America – Noark is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications and their specialties involve motor control and circuit protection products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Their entire portfolio of products is designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly. Each component is developed in-house by their engineering team to meet the strictest standards and performance requirements and is covered by their exclusive five-year limited warranty.
A vibrant display of unconstrained thinking and ingenuity unfolded at ABB Canada’s Thought Pollination networking event, where seven interns took center stage, presenting their ideas to employees and the leadership team. The event captivated a multi-generational audience of nearly 100 employees on August 3rd, 2023, at ABB Canada’s headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.
As technology advances, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have emerged as valuable tools for improving efficiency and productivity in various industries. From warehouses to manufacturing facilities, these intelligent machines are revolutionizing the way manufacturers handle tasks and streamline operations. However, deploying AMRs successfully requires careful planning and consideration. In this blog post, let’s explore some common mistakes that people make when implementing autonomous mobile robots in their facilities and provide insights on how to avoid them.
In today’s electrified world, safety and reliability are paramount. At the heart of it all? Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs). In this blog, Proax dives deep into the technical nuances of MCBs, explore their varied types, and introduces you to ABB’s System Pro M Compact MCBs.
As digital technology and industrial automation become more integrated into manufacturing processes, dependable panel and control modules are essential for ensuring seamless operations across multiple sectors. From power distribution to process control, these interfaces serve as the nerve center of operations. Reliable cable glands are crucial for panel and control module systems used in manufacturing processes to help assure efficiency and productive systems.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
