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Phoenix Contact: Use of SafetyBridge Technology in Plastic Production

If safety control systems have to be integrated in large-scale applications, specialised know-how is typically required. Only like that all relevant requirements can be considered completely so that the machine operators are reliably protected against dangerous situations. Solutions like SafetyBridge Technology prove to be advantageous: It combines the simplicity of a configurable system with the benefits of I/O modules distributed within the automation network.

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JAE Automation: Growing Success in Kemptville, Ontario

JAE Automation is proof positive that a cutting-edge, high-tech company can work with some of the biggest, most innovative manufacturers in North America but still enjoy the camaraderie and enviably balanced lifestyle of living in a small, close-knit community.

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Modernizing a Network Infrastructure to Achieve Better Visibility and Improved Device Management

A coal generation power plant, at a major utility company, was looking to achieve better network visibility and security for its material handling buildings and upgrade their legacy PLC systems that were technologically outdated. Their industrial automation team was short staffed and did not have the bandwidth, expertise, or time to manage the project.

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Eclipse Automation: The Importance of Preventive Maintenance

Advanced technology is constantly evolving within the manufacturing ecosystem by embedding smart devices within the manufacturing process. Collecting and analyzing data from these smart devices can then be used to determine which equipment is not running at optimal performance and what maintenance needs to be performed. Defined as preventive maintenance, this strategy allows companies to perform maintenance efforts on a regular basis to avoid future and costly unexpected downtime.

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Rittal: The Data Center is Moving to the Edge…Are You Ready?

The world of data management is getting smaller, faster, closer. Edge computing is extending the network into challenging locations where security, cooling and environmental protection become critical to success.

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Webinar: Enclosure Specification Best Practices for Lower Costs and Greater Utility

WEBINAR: Not all enclosures are created equal. Rittal understands that it can be overwhelming to sift through the information to make the right purchasing recommendations and decisions. Attend Rittal’s upcoming webinar that will guide you through the key considerations when specifying a new industrial enclosure.

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Taking Power under Control to create an Innovative Enclosure Solution

Synchro, Rittal and Proax churn out a unique, complete cabling project in record time!

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Discussing Nivek Automatisation with President Kevin Dufresne

Nivek Automatisation is a forward-thinking company focused on providing advanced solutions that deliver premium performance and flexibility of use. Working across a variety of industries such as Water Management, Wood Processing, Food, Industrial Process, Manufacturing and Minerals Nivek works to provide optimal service.

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Reaping the Benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)

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.

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The SCADA Market to Skyrocket from 2017 to 2022

With the capability to capture and analyze data from devices in isolated areas, SCADA systems have a unique place in the technological advancement of the 21st century. Entering the 2017-2022 period, the need for integrated and scalable solutions stretches beyond the highly-industrialized economies to developing countries. Thus, smart technologies that help optimize costs become a necessity, especially in highly competitive industries such as utilities.

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Digitalizing the Enterprise: Connect Information From Origin to Action To Results

Digital transformation is boosting bottom lines across manufacturing, thanks to Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. In fact, roughly two-thirds of manufacturers have already increased profitability by applying the IoT to their plants and processes. Companies report similar success increasing profitability by embedding IoT capabilities into their products.

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Rockwell Automation: How Connectivity and Digitization are Transforming Mine Operations

I was recently invited to speak at the Future Mining Summit 2017 event hosted by the Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group. The two-day conference was held in early December 2017. The venue was a fitting one: 20-metres below ground in Stockholm, Sweden at Epiroc’s test mine.

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Addressing Machine And System Operational Risks In The Safety Lifecycle

In manufacturing, it is not enough to say that the operation of machines and systems is critical to the creation of the end product. “Operation” is only one part of the equation. Efficient production of end products depends on the correct operation of machines and systems in all scenarios.

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PLCnext Technology Open Control Platform

In recent years, automation technology has undergone rapid change. Examples of this include the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrie 4.0 or the constantly growing threat posed by unauthorized access attempts and malware. But what does this mean for manufacturers and users? And what opportunities could arise from such technological developments? The new PLCnext Technology for the up-and-coming controllers from Phoenix Contact provides practical answers.

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A world without downtime

Utopias are common in fiction, from Plato’s The Republic to The Federation in Star Trek. For manufacturers, a world without unplanned downtime would be the perfect utopia. The question is, is abolishing unplanned downtime a far-fetched dream, or is it closer than we think? Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director of obsolete industrial equipment supplier, EU Automation shares his vision for a downtime free age.

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Present and Engaged: Rittal Canada’s President Tim Rourke

Recently Panel Builder & Systems Integrator was invited to Rittal Canada’s Head office in Mississauga, Canada to have a tour of their operation and a sit down with President Tim Rourke. First and foremost, I must admit that I was thoroughly impressed with Rittal’s operation. The facility was extremely well maintained and organized in a manner that clearly provides efficiency between all of the teams whether front of house or back.

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Phoenix Contact: Use of SafetyBridge Technology in Plastic Production

JAE Automation: Growing Success in Kemptville, Ontario

Modernizing a Network Infrastructure to Achieve Better Visibility and Improved Device Management

Eclipse Automation: The Importance of Preventive Maintenance

Rittal: The Data Center is Moving to the Edge…Are You Ready?

Webinar: Enclosure Specification Best Practices for Lower Costs and Greater Utility

Taking Power under Control to create an Innovative Enclosure Solution

Discussing Nivek Automatisation with President Kevin Dufresne

Reaping the Benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)

The SCADA Market to Skyrocket from 2017 to 2022

Digitalizing the Enterprise: Connect Information From Origin to Action To Results

Rockwell Automation: How Connectivity and Digitization are Transforming Mine Operations

Addressing Machine And System Operational Risks In The Safety Lifecycle

PLCnext Technology Open Control Platform

A world without downtime

Present and Engaged: Rittal Canada’s President Tim Rourke

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