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Message From The Editor
The second edition of our Drives & Control Solutions newsletter delivers several articles on advancing technology and product efficiencies which are well timed as next week numerous new products and technology avenues will also be unveiled at the SPS IPC Drives show in Nuremberg. Be sure to watch our next issue to see some of the new products that have been unveiled.
And in this issue be sure to read about multi-tasking options from Mazak, online Screw Drive configuration by Rexroth and take a peak at Schneider Electric’s video showcasing their new Demo trailer which recently completed it's Fall Tour in Canada. Also check out our products section as Rockwell Automation has expanded its range of PowerFlex drives.
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Advancing Automation
Emerson Helps Refiner Safely and Successfully Deliver Megaproject
By Emerson
Emerson has recently completed a $73 million contract for automation systems and cloud engineering services, helping North West Redwater Partnership design, execute and complete its first-of-a-kind Sturgeon Refinery. The Alberta, Canada refinery uses innovative technology designed to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel for local consumption as well as for export to markets that demand low sulfur fuel. Using key elements of Emerson's Project Certainty methodology, North West Redwater Partnership reduced global automation engineering complexity and completed the instrumentation and control scope for refinery automation. Emerson completed its entire scope of work with zero safety incidents.
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Product Efficiency
New Integrated Robotics White Paper Discusses Production Efficiencies for Packaging Industry
By Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released the third in a series of white papers to support packaging industry professionals. The paper titled, Integrated Robotics Improve Machine Performance, Demand Response and Competitiveness contends that integrated robotics in packaging machinery and production lines can result in significant productivity gains. Readers will learn how the use of integrated robotics can improve packaging machines' performance and demand response. The report further explains how using a single programming software environment for both controls and robotics allows easier operation.
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Manufacturing
Mazak: Beat the Manufacturing Clock With Multi-Tasking
By Mazak
The reduction of long lead times won't be achieved by simply reducing machining cycle times; shaving seconds off a part's in-cut time is nothing compared to eliminating entire steps in the process, especially time-consuming tasks that require manual intervention. That's why manufacturers turn to Mazak and our innovative Multi-Tasking machines, which bring multiple machining processes into one machine platform to achieve single-setup manufacturing. Our increasingly complicated world requires equally complicated building blocks, and to cut these parts, manufacturers have stretched out lead times and added steps to their processes.
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Online Configuration
Guarantees fast and error-free Screw Drive configuration
By Rexroth
With the new online Screw Drive configurator, Bosch Rexroth is speeding up the selection and configuration of Ball Screw Drives and Planetary Screw Drives. An associated kit is used to cover the high variance of Screw Drives. Every time a decision is made, an integrated plausibility check monitors in real time whether the individual configuration can be manufactured. Users then order the selected components directly from the Bosch Rexroth eShop. Compared to catalog selection, the configurator reduces the workload by up to 75 percent.
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Changing Scene
- Rockwell Automation Receives IEC 62443 Security Certification
Companies that want to protect critical information, productivity and safety in connected operations require products that are developed with security in mind. Rockwell Automation makes security a priority in product development with its security development lifecycle (SDL) approach, which is now certified to meet the IEC 62443-4-1 security standard. The certification confirms that Rockwell Automation product-development processes adhere to the security requirements...
- Yaskawa Launches Digital Product Configurator of Servo Motor 3D Part Models Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions
Yaskawa America, Inc. launched their new digital product catalog of Servo motors and motion control products. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the new tool enables engineers to quickly find, configure and download a 3D part model of Servo motors directly from Yaskawa's website. As a manufacturer of AC inverter drives, motion control and robotic automation systems, Yaskawa sought a solution to make their products easily available to online customers...
- Rittal Systems' REV Truck Drives Away with a Marketing Award from Electro-Federation Canada
Rittal Systems Canada, the world's largest and most trusted manufacturer of enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution and software solutions, was delighted to receive one of Electro-Federation Canada's Marketing Awards in the under $50 million category, for the second year in a row...
- Wolseley Canada Inc. acquires James Electric Motor Services Ltd., market leader in the sale of pumps and motors in Western Canada
Keith Strachan, General Manager, Wolseley Canada Western Region ("Wolseley") announced in September the acquisition of James Electric Motor Services Ltd. ("James Electric"), a market leader in the sale of pumps and motors in Western Canada specializing in motor repair and maintenance. Located in Calgary, James Electric has generated a consistent and robust performance over the years due to its specialty product focus combined with a knowledgeable staff and leadership team....
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- Rexroth: Automation ten times faster
Performing simple and moderately complex automation tasks as quickly as possible: Rexroth meets this universal requirement of all mechanical engineering sectors with the new drive-based technology function Sequential Motion Control SMC. SMC reduces users' programming and commissioning outlay by up to 90 percent compared to classic PLC automation. With SMC, users can program single and multi-axis applications in intelligent IndraDrive drives with no need for an external control system...
- Epiroc Drilling Solutions invests in autonomous mining solutions business
Epiroc has recently acquired 34% of ASI Mining. Its products include on-board hardware and software that convert vehicles to autonomous operation, as well as system level software platforms for command and control of autonomous fleets across various mining applications. The solutions integrate with various mobile mining equipment, regardless of make or model, and are used by mining customers globally. The business is estimated to have revenues in 2018 of more than USD 6 million.
- Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster kicks into high gear
The Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy, creating good jobs and keeping Canada competitive. That is why the Government is bringing together small, medium-sized and large companies, academic institutions and not-for-profit organizations to generate bold ideas under the Innovation Superclusters Initiative. It is projected that this supercluster will create more than 13,500 jobs and add more than $13.5 billion to Canada's economy over 10 years...
- Discover Automation with Mazak Event Draws Much Attention
The recently held Mazak Canada Discover Automation with Mazak event drew much attention from regional manufacturers, area students and the media, so much so that a third day was added. During the event from November 8-9, Mazak Canada provided live demonstrations of machine and robotic automation and showed how it can truly benefit manufacturing production and overall productivity....
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International News
- Massive order backlogs drive growth in the linear motion market
Global revenues for linear motion products reached a record high of $7.9 billion in 2017. Revenue growth of 10.2 percent is expected in 2018, primarily due to substantial order backlogs. Growth will then slow to 4.5 percent in 2019. Due to improved global economic conditions and an increase in manufacturing activity, total revenue from linear motion products is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6 percent from 2017 to 2022.
- ABB drives standard for automation and future-proofed IIoT architectures
In an announcement published by the OPC Foundation, the organization states its vision of becoming the worldwide industrial interoperability standard. This seamless IIoT communication standard, called Open Platform Communication Unified Architecture will apply for all levels of industrial automation. Combined with Time Sensitive Networking (OPC UA over TSN) it will be able to replace a myriad of different fieldbus systems.
- Industrial cybersecurity experts from government and private industry explore advances in protecting energy sector from cyberattack
Leading industrial cybersecurity officials from government and private industry gathered in Houston on Monday, October 29, to discuss new ways of countering the rising threats of cyberattack in the energy sector. "Using the Power of Analytics to Address Cyber Security" was a half-day workshop sponsored by the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its Premier Strategic Partner in Industrial Cybersecurity, Siemens. The workshop was held prior to ISA's PCS 2018-Process Industry Event, a technical conference for professionals in the energy processing and process manufacturing industries.
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Industry Research
Navigator 2018 Industry Research Report: Drives & Control Solutions
Volume 1 of Navigator's research study on Drives and Control Solutions illustrates the Canadian Drives and related automation market through in-depth research and direct surveying of Drive and control system specialists from across Canada. The report provides various charts and figures and provides cross-reference of multiple data points.
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Digital Twins
Digital Twins: Creating Smarter Products On Time and On Budget
To keep pace in the machine design industry, companies require a delicate balance of innovation and an ability to get their products to market on time and on budget. Typically, issues with new designs will become apparent during commissioning, once physical prototypes shed light on oversights and errors. In fact, design issues found during commissioning are often acknowledged as simply the cost of doing business, given that new designs are crucial to the success of many. In the machine design industry, however, some companies are investing more resources in up-front design, drastically reducing the amount of issues they'll encounter in the later stages of development.
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Video
Rockwell Automation: Begin Your Smart Machine Journey Now
Smart Machines empower you to create more markets while meeting various industry requirements and regulatory standards. Start your journey and get ahead with Smart Machines!!
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Schneider Electric Demo Trailer Fall Tour
Recently Schneider Electric Canada's Demo Trailer completed it's fall tour. With the support of its numerous wholesale partners the demo trailer visited end-users throughout eastern Canada, demonstrating its broad range of capabilities and Innovation at Every Level. The trailer emphasized the diverse capabilities of Ecostruxure, Schneider Electric's IoT enabled platform that connects best-in-class OT Solutions with the latest IT technology for use across numerous industry sectors. For further information on the future travels of the demo trailer or Schneider's diverse Ecostruxure platform contact your local Schneider representative.
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Product Focus
Rockwell Automation Expands TotalFORCE Capabilities and Power Range for PowerFlex 755T Drives
Rockwell Automation has expanded the power ranges and capabilities of TotalFORCE technology for its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T AC drives. The drives now offer an expanded power range, helping engineers with applications from 10 to 6,000 horsepower (7.5 to 4,500 kW) improve productivity and reduce their lifecycle costs. The expansion brings harmonic mitigation, regeneration and common bus-system configurations to a wider range of high-demand applications. Enhancements to the patented TotalFORCE technology include more powerful adaptive control capabilities, which allow the drives to monitor machine characteristics that can change over time and automatically compensate for the changes that occur.
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Yaskawa: SGLF2 Series Linear Servo Motors
Linear servo motors contribute to improved machine functionality and performance with exceptional features such as high speed, fast acceleration, long strokes, smooth speed control, clean operation, low noise, and low maintenance. The compact profile of the SGLF2 series iron core linear motors saves installation space. The magnetic attraction force between the coil and magnet way creates a preload on the bearings improving motion accuracy, improving frequency response, and shortening settling time.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation: iQ-F Simple Motion with Low Cost Servo
State of the art motion performance is packed in this Simple Motion Module for the iQ-F series micro PLCs. Combine the FX5-40SSC-S or FX5-80SSC-S Simple Motion Module with the SSCNET III/H compatible MR-JE-BF with STO servo system to knock out the competition at cost-sensitive OEMs with top-of-the-line features without the top-of-the-line price. This combination brings high performance network based motion control to the low cost market. Powerful features borrowed from the flagship products add unprecedented value to this simple motion control solution.
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Regal Beloit: microMAX Inverter Duty Motor
The Marathon brand has a developed reputation for conservative motor designs and highly engineered products used in a vast array of commercial and industrial applications around the world.
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Teco Westinghouse: L510 Medium Duty Advanced Micro Drive
A compact, low cost, and versatile AC Drive that is easy to program and ideal for OEM's. Chassis Style Enclosure (IP20)
50/60Hz; 115v, 230V or 460V
1/4 -3HP
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Leeson Extreme Duck Ultra motor - Reducing Food Processing Plants Downtime
Wet operating conditions, clean-in-place processes and other demanding washdown treatments require specially-designed equipment to handle the high temperature, high pressure, and close proximity of water and mixture of chemicals used during the cleaning process. Regal has engineered major improvements to the Leeson Extreme Duck Ultra motor to meet these challenging demands. Listening to our customers, we've enhanced the shaft seal technology to handle installation in any orientation, included a welded conduit connection to the stainless-steel body, and the motor now has an exclusive vacuum epoxy encapsulation system that ensures that whatever is trying to get into the windings is effectively kept out.
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