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Food & Beverage Manufacturing at Scale with MES
External pressures and internal challenges continue to mount for food and beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies. Keeping up with evolving and increasingly stringent food health and safety regulations can be complicated. Regulations such as CFR 21 Part 11, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) changes and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food…
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Strong guard locking. Small and simple to install.
The new PSENmlock mini safety locking device expands Pilz’s portfolio of safety switches with guard locking. With its compact design of just 30x30x159 mm, PSENmlock mini is ideal for space-critical applications, such as flaps or covers for example. This small safety locking device has a holding force FZH of 1950 N (F1max: 3900 N), providing safe guard locking for personnel protection applications up to PL d, Category 3 (EN ISO 13849-1).
The PSENmlock mini offers a high level of flexibility, with its RFID coded actuator that can be atached from the right, left and front. The bistable guard locking principle guarantees that the last locking state is maintained in the event of power loss.
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No Mess, Less Stress. IDEAL Introduces Yellow 77® in a Spray Version
The newest version of Yellow 77 lubricant maintains the performance of the classic wax-based formula, but now comes in a convenient, easy-to-use aerosol spray format. Beyond the ease of application, another feature that sets the Yellow 77 aerosol apart is its extended stability range. The aerosol is temperature-stable from -17°C to Learn More…
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Maximizing Motor Efficiency: Navigating the Impact of VFDs on Motors
VFD’s are great, but what about the power quality issues they present? Damaged equipment due to differential mode voltage spikes, common mode noise, and high peak voltages due to the reflected wave phenomenon jeopardize productivity and decrease profitability. Moreover, these effects are often difficult to diagnose and extremely problematic for everyday operations.
Discover the options you can use to reduce these effects and find the right level of motor protection for your application. Learn more
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True North Solutions Promotes Amanda Reitenbach to Director of Project Services
Recently, True North Solutions was proud to announce Amanda Reitenbach’s promotion to the position of Director of Project Services. In this role, Amanda will be responsible for leading, guiding, and coaching program managers and project managers. She will oversee True North’s Project Management Office (PMO), project planning, executions, and resource allocation; facilitate stakeholder communication and… Read More…
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Tarak Mehta to Leave ABB
ABB has recently announced that Tarak Mehta, President Motion Business Area and Member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave ABB since he has accepted the role as CEO of another company. Tarak will leave ABB at the end of July this year. Tarak joined ABB in 1998 and has since then held a… Read More…
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Leverage NOARK Electric’s Enclosed Breaker Panels
Noark’s Enclosed Breakers combine a UL Listed enclosure with our M Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers and neutral terminals, when required for 4 wire systems.
Features include:
- Complies with UL489 and CSA C22.2 No.5 standards.
- Available with current ratings up to 600A at 600Vac in three Nema rated enclosure types – Nema Type 1, Nema Type 12, and Nema Type 3R.
- Useful wherever a feeder or branch circuit breaker must be mounted independently.
- Suitable for Service Entrance as outlined in the National Electric Code and Canadian Electrical Code.
If you’re interested in exploring how NOARK’s Enclosed Breakers can improve your power systems, contact a NOARK representative to learn more.
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The next generation of MV circuit breakers
With native digital connectivity, EvoPacT medium voltage circuit breakers are integrated with embedded sensors for 24/7 predictive health monitoring, helping data and controls become visible locally or remotely for increased efficiency and reduced risk.
Designed to be modular and flexible, EvoPacT can be easily scaled and upgraded to accommodate your growing needs. EvoPacT includes scalable connectivity, IoT and an HMI that enables remote digital operation from outside of the arc flash zone.
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Compact Controller 100 – Maximum Freedom of IoT Applications
WAGO’s Compact Controller 100 is a full-fledged IIoT device with gateway functionality. As an all-in-one PLC with a variety of built-in I/O for smaller applications, it combines the requirements of two different domains within one device.
- CODESYS 3.5 Programmable environment
- Real-time Linux operating system
- Removable wiring interface providing advantages for installation and commissioning.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrates with Cobots and AMRs Making them Smarter
By Krystie Johnston – Robot technology is becoming increasingly accessible for companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Accelerated computing and the ever-evolving contribution of artificial intelligence or AI are transforming virtually everything – robots and robot technology included. Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and parent company to… Read More…
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Discover MTE Through Vanco’s Unmatched Expertise and Service
At Vanco Electrical Supplies, their commitment is not just about providing electrical products; it’s about cultivating partnerships and seizing opportunities to better serve their clients. Founded by Walter Wiebe and Dave Nicoll, their roots in Markham, Ontario were sown with a commitment to offer technically competent representation to emerging manufacturers overlooked by the market. As… Read More…
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VeriSafe 2.0 – Absence of Voltage Testing
Safety is everything. So, being sure the power is off before you open electrical equipment and start handling matters. But how can you be safe and be sure the circuit is de-energized? What if the only acceptable method is a complex testing process that potentially exposes you to the very danger you’re trying to avoid? Panduit introduces a new solution – absence of voltage testers (AVTs) – to prove that the power is off.
Panduit’s Safety Business is focused on innovating groundbreaking new electrical safety technology that reduces risk, increases safety, and helps industry leaders achieve operational goals.
Innovation Talk: Robotics Day
Industrial robots play a key role in the future of smart manufacturing and smart factories. However, robotics deployments must be coupled with digitization and advanced automation to help solve manufacturers production, flexibility, and sustainability challenges.
Machine builders (OEMs) can create value by equipping machines with automation and digitization, enabling both machines and robots to be more connected and data driven.
Due to a change in scheduling, the planned event in Montreal will now take place on Thursday, March 14. Registration for the Montreal event will close on March 11.
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Siemens Canada: Automate The Future Tour 2024
Automate the Future Tour is coming to a city near you soon. This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully integrated solutions – that can transform your operations to win in this highly competitive market…
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Milwaukee Tool: M18 FORCE LOGIC 10T Knockout Tool Kit
M18 FORCE LOGIC 10 Ton Knockout Tool Kit reduces the tedious steps of hole making, improving your speed and limiting your fatigue. This knockout punch tool is powerful enough to punch up to 6” holes in 12 gauge mild steel and 14 gauge stainless steel. The Quick Connect Alignment System provides you with easy set-up… Read More…
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New Operation Element PIT oe ETH with Activatable Ethernet Port Can Be Used for Security – Secure and Flexible Operation
Pilz adds the operation element PIT oe ETH to its portfolio of control and signal devices. PIT oe ETH has an activatable Ethernet port, thus protecting freely accessible industrial Ethernet interfaces from improper access. As such the compact operation element provides greater Security. As an industrial Ethernet interface it can act like a firewall, not… Read More…
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