October 24, 2024
Thanks to their high IP65/67 degree of protection they are especially rugged and can be installed without a cabinet. This makes them the ideal choice for distributed drive solutions and implementation in harsh industrial environments such as in conveyor technology.
Maplesoft™ announced the release of MapleSim™ Insight, a new software product from Maplesoft that gives machine builders powerful, simulation-based debugging and 3-D visualization capabilities that directly connect to their automation tools.
TE Connectivity has launched the new SNK pluggable terminal blocks series, which helps industrial equipment manufacturers reduce installation efforts and optimize inventory levels.
With its compact size and flexible configuration possibilities, Festo’s new high performance CPX-E modular control system provides engineers and machine builders with a powerful yet economical option for automation systems’ I/O and motion control.
HELUKABEL’s New TOPFLEX 1000 is a flexible, extremely oil-resistant, thermoset-insulated power supply cable for average mechanical stress in fixed installation and sometimes for free movement in dry, moist wet rooms and outside. The TOPFLEX 1000 XLPE insulation makes this compliant with requirements and is suitable for use in the automotive industry, food processing industry, transfer streets, packaging industry, machine tools, handling equipment. Other industrial uses include pumps, fans, transport belts and in air conditioning systems, etc. Safe for use in explosion proof areas. The TOPFLEX 1000 VFD cable is self-extinguishing and flame retardant according to CSA FT4 and the materials used during manufacturing are cadmium-free, contain no silicone and are free from substances harmful to the wetting properties of lacquers and are UV-resistant. Due to the optimal shielding of the TOPFLEX 1000 cable interference free operation is obtained, is direct burial rated and resistant to cleaning and disinfecting agents according to ECOLAB, making it effective option for a variety of environments.
Bel Power Solutions LET480 DIN Rail Power Supplies are 3-phase AC-DC power supplies with a 480W maximum output power rating and 24V, 36V, and 48V output voltage options. These power supplies feature high efficiency, high reliability, and a 150% power reserve, ensuring there is enough to support starting DC motors or capacitive loads. LET480 power supplies offer good EMC performance and are compliant with EMC standards EN 55032 and EN 55035. Bel Power Solutions LET480 DIN Rail Power Supplies are suitable is areas of industrial control equipment, factory automation, and mechanical and electrical equipment.
Schneider Electric has recently announced the launch of EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0 for the Canadian market. EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0 is the latest version of the world’s first software-centric industrial automation system, Schneider claims. The solution represents a new approach to designing, building, operating, and maintaining industrial automation systems by enabling automation software to be separated from the hardware.
Leviton is thrilled to welcome Sophie Shaw as their new eBusiness Specialist! With extensive experience in e-commerce account management and a proven track record working with major platforms like Amazon, Sophie brings a wealth of knowledge in optimizing product content and driving results in the digital space. Please join them in giving Sophie a warm… Read More…
With more than 50 years of industrial optimization experience in Eastern Canada, Laurentide Controls is officially opening its 6th centre, located in Bécancour. The objective is clear: bring expertise closer to industrial plants, speed up interventions, and generate measurable gains in reliability, productivity and energy performance – all directly benefiting businesses in the region and,… Read More…
The way to the Industrial IoT does not have to be complicated. Whether access to valuable data is required or new, data-driven services are to be generated, Weidmuller enables its customers to go from data to value the easy way. Weidmuller’s comprehensive and cutting-edge IIoT portfolio applies to greenfield and brownfield applications. Weidmuller offers components and solutions from data acquisition, data pre-processing, data communication and data analysis.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Although the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of global supply chains, factory automation has stepped up to mitigate many of those shortcomings. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers worldwide have become acutely aware of the interconnectivity of supply chains. More recent issues such as international trade disputes and labor… Read More…
Field termination of fiber optic cable connectors is nothing new, and while there have been various products to address field termination needs over the decades, the products discussed here are: field polish, mechanical splice, and fusion splice. Each of these has had time in the spotlight, and there are commonalities that hold true across all three. Chief… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
