Ericson: E-Grip Cord Grip
January 12, 2023
Introducing the E-Grip cord grip from Ericson, which provides strain relief for cords on plugs, connectors, push-button stations, enclosures, and pendant or hanging boxes used on portable equipment.
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SCHUNK Develops Reliable Grippers for Medical Applications
Experts in more and more industries discover the benefits of automation and robotics, and this also applies to the medical technology.
Rittal: RICs Tool includes 24 new TS8 sizes
Just a reminder that the on-line Rittal Configuration System (RiCS) tool has added 24 North American specific TS8 enclosures. This includes both single and double door standard Type 12 enclosures and allows for quick and accurate BOM generation, enclosure modification layouts, and outputs system CAD data and RAS Perforex data.
New Translucent PUN-H Tubing from Festo
Mississauga, ON, February 2018 – Festo has introduced a translucent version of the company’s PUN-H tubing, which provides a tough, long-lasting solution for standard applications involving compressed air, vacuum and many uses of water.
Rockwell Automation to Advance Industrial Intelligence Through Edge-based Generative AI with NVIDIA Nemotron
Rockwell Automation has announced a breakthrough in bringing generative AI directly to the industrial edge. Rockwell is introducing its integration of NVIDIA Nemotron Nano, a purpose-built small language model (SLM) optimized for FactoryTalk Design Studio and other Rockwell product workflows, marking a major step in real-time intelligence for industrial teams. In collaboration with NVIDIA, Rockwell is leveraging the open-source Nemotron-Nano-9B-v2 model and NVIDIA NeMo to deliver an edge-based generative AI capability designed specifically for industrial environments. Nemotron Nano distillation techniques provide the foundation for an SLM that can run in edge environments with less space and power than a traditional data center. By fine-tuning the model with data used by FactoryTalk Design Studio Copilot, Rockwell is creating a solution that demonstrates new potential for industrial automation professionals.
B&R Automation: X20 System – More than just I/O
With its well thought-out details and a sophisticated ergonomic design, the X20 System is more than a remote I/O system, it is a complete control solution. Depending on the user’s demands and individual application requirements, the X20 System family makes it possible to combine the exact components necessary.
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E.B. Horsman & Son: Canada-U.S. Tariff Update for Electrical Products & Projects
As the trade relationship between Canada and the United States continues to evolve, new Canadian counter-tariffs on certain U.S.-origin products took effect on September 8, 2026. These measures may affect pricing and availability across several product categories commonly used within the electrical industry. At E.B. Horsman, their commitment remains unchanged: helping customers navigate market changes,… Read More…
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Proax Achieves ABB Value Provider Status for Drives Products
Proax is proud to announce its official recognition as an ABB Value Provider (AVP) marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering comprehensive drives expertise to Canadian customers. The AVP authorization recognizes Proax’s demonstrated commitment to consistent quality, deep understanding of local markets, and technical support. As an official ABB AVP, Proax brings… Read More…
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ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro Extended Environment Product Line
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.
Service Wire Co. Announces New Titles for Key Executives
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.
Tri-Mach Announces the Purchase of an Additional 45,000 sq ft. Facility
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.
JMP Parent Company, CONVERGIX Acquires AGR Automation, Expanding Global Reach
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.
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