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Message From The Editor
Last week saw another SPS IPC Drives Show come and go, but the products unveiled and new avenues being pursued will follow us into the new year. In this issue find a variety of products and solutions that were unveiled at this years SPS IPC drives show. Also read the interesting article about the future of automation and education by Blake Marchand, and the new fast track to results presented by Bosch Rexroth. And be sure to take a look at the new tutorial videos being offered by Festo.
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Motor Control
Rittal introduces Motor Control Panels… In ½ the usual time!
Rittal is pleased to launch a Motor Control Panel solution based on their market-leading standard TS 8 platform, configurable up to 3,200A as a certified solution. The new MCP is the perfect solution to address motor control, power management and quality control challenges.
Check out the advantages:
• 3-5 days’ power engineering time
• 7-9 weeks from start to finish
• 15 mins per section assembly, in upright position
• CSA/UL certification, NEMA 12 version
• Plug & Play, standard parts
• Configurable at all stages
Contact marketing@rittal.ca for more information.
Click here to download the brochure and check out the other innovative features!
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Pushing Forward
Bosch Rexroth - The Fast Track to Significant Results
With IoT Insights Bosch Rexroth brings the analytical potential of the Internet of Things into the production hall and makes optimizing machines and production lines considerably easier. The new system solution contains everything that IoT users, including machine operators and maintenance technicians, need to be able to quickly collect, pass on and analyze data: sensors, a pre-installed IoT Rack including industrial PC and I/O modules as well as pre-installed IoT Gateway software, database and dashboard for local analysis and visualization. With open standards such as OPC UA, the scalable all-in-one solution also enables an optional cloud connection.
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Video Learning
Festo launches Youtube videos with practical lessons for handling its components
A picture is worth a thousand words, a video even more, so Festo has launched a Festo Service channel on Youtube - videos that explain how users can commission its electric or pneumatic automation products or carry out simple maintenance work. These videos, with more to come, don't replace printed instructions and manuals but isolate specific tasks so users don't have to leaf through operating instructions to get information on how to do them. For example, users can learn in just a few steps how to change a toothed belt on a linear axis or how to skilfully replace a set of wearing parts on a pneumatic drive, how to commission a valve terminal with bus system or how to assign functions for the EPLAN project "Schematic Solution".
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Academic View
Automation and Education: A Canadian Perspective
By Blake Marchand
When it comes to automation and its associated fields debate certainly remains as to its future direction, as well as the subsequent affects it will have on the workforce. However, there is consensus that education and cross-sector co-operation will be key factors to maximize that innovative potential. Subsequently, talent is becoming a key factor in the decision making for manufacturers when it comes to choosing locations for manufacturing. From that perspective, if governments bolster their education related policy it can have a positive affect on their local markets, as well as the commercialization of new innovations.
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Industry Report
Gears, Drives and Speed Changers: Global Strategic Business Outlook to 2024 - Variable Frequency Drives Continue to Witness Growth
The "Gears, Drives and Speed Changers - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Gears, Drives and Speed Changers by the following End-Use Sectors: Automotive, Industrial, Marine, Aerospace and Others.
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Changing Scene
- The Weidmüller Group announces new leadership for Weidmuller Canada
The Weidmüller Group is pleased to announce that Javi Richmond recently joined the company as Managing Director of Weidmuller Canada. Richmond replaces Terry Hodgson, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Weidmuller Inc, North America. As Managing Director of Weidmuller Canada, Mr. Richmond reports directly to Mr. Hodgson and has primary responsibility for leading the Canada organization in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Operations...
- Epiroc Hydraulic Attachment Tools division forms a North American Competence Center
The new North American Competence Center, located in Independence, Ohio, will service and support the Canadian and the US hydraulic attachments market. The organization will provide more flexibility and customer focus over the entire sales and service process by supporting the division's complete product range. For the customers, this will ensure even greater efficiency, shorter lead times, and establish a one-stop solution for all product, parts, and aftermarket service needs.
- Looking forward to the new ABB Formula E season
Season 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship begins in less than a month, with an exciting new race car as the centerpiece of the all-electric series. The Gen2 car features significant upgrades in battery life and for the first time, drivers will be able to complete a full race distance without the need for a mid-race car swap, as before. The pioneering series, of which ABB became title partner in January this year, was founded on the principles of energy efficiency and sustainability...
- Rockwell Automation Introduces First Industrial Control Devices to Support CIP Security
As industrial companies use digital transformation to improve productivity and profitability, they must also address its inherent security risks. CIP Security was created to help protect critical industrial communications as part of a defense-in-depth security strategy. Now, Rockwell Automation is introducing the first industrial control products on the market that allow companies to deploy CIP Security in their operations...
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- ABB's Nathalie Pilon receives an honorary doctorate from Concordia University
Recognized for her career as a business leader and innovator, passionate about people, technology and sustainability, Nathalie was invited to address the graduating class of the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. "Concordia University and ABB share a vision for Canada to be a global leader in the rapidly developing renewable energy economy and fourth industrial revolution," says Nathalie Pilon...
- Schneider Electric: Simplify Your Switchgear Upgrade
Once you decide to modernize your electrical systems, there are a number of factors to consider. From spare parts availability to the impact of downtime, you have a partner to guide you through the process. Our direct replacement and retrofill solutions will update any manufacturer's existing switchgear to current technology...
- B&R shapes the future of OPC UA over TSN
B&R has been a main player in the initiative to develop and standardize OPC UA over TSN for communication at the controller and field level. The company plays a leading role in the corresponding standardization organizations: OPC Foundation, IEC/IEEE and VDMA. B&R also actively participates in testbeds such as those conducted by the Industrial Internet Consortium...
- Parker Releases Updated PHD Display Software
The Electronic Controls Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation recently announced an updated version of PHD Packager for the PHD display product line. Parker's PHD displays are rugged, general purpose displays offering full color, touch capable screens with built-in CAN ports and I/O. The latest release, PHD Packager V1.51, includes several enhancements that improve the ease of use and help to reduce programming time for faster application development.
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International News
- Looking back at SPS IPC Drives 2018
With its unique concept, SPS covers the entire spectrum of smart and digital automation - from simple sensors to intelligent solutions, from what is feasible today to the vision of a fully digitalized industrial world. The focus is on practical solutions for your specific business area. Find answers to your current needs on-site, as well as possible solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. With the participation of highly qualified exhibitors and visitors, an exchange on equal terms is facilitated guaranteeing a worthwhile and successful visit.
- AI Extends Human Capabilities and Helps People to Achieve More
Of the six technologies that will drive the next innovation wave, artificial intelligence (AI) is probably the most important one. (The other five: The Internet of Things (IoT), advanced robotics, blockchain, new materials and autonomous devices). If you're looking to leverage AI and advanced robotics for incremental progress, you may be missing out on a lot of potential improvements. That's because technologies like AI allow us to envision processes as fluid and adaptive - moving beyond assembly lines to flexible teams of robots and humans able to continuously adapt to new data and new market conditions to deliver new results.
- ABB creates new ecosystem of connected solutions in move towards zero-emission future
At ABB Customer World 2018, with the theme of "Let's write the digital future. Together!", ABB showcased it's cutting-edge technical achievements in power, industry, transport and infrastructure. During the event, ABB's Electrification Products division will highlight its digital portfolio integrating medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear and DC and AC electric vehicle (EV) chargers through the on-site exhibition...
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News from SPS IPC Drives
Hammond Power Solutions Showcases Product Capabilities at SPS IPC Drives
HPS showcased a variety of magnetic products including cast resin, multi-pulse and encapsulated transformers as well as a water-cooled reactor. The HPS team was available to speak with visitors about how transformers and reactors can help solve problems within electrical systems, while improving efficiency, power quality and profitability. HPS is also celebrating their 100th Anniversary and this trade show will enable them to speak to the diversity and capabilities that they have built over the decades with regards to products, channels and markets.
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Rockwell Automation at SPS IPC Drives 2018
The company has showcased a range of new products and solutions in each of these domains that allow customers to take their machines and equipment - and therefore their business too - to the next level. A further highlight on the stand was a range of solutions from IoT and augmented reality leader PTC, following Rockwell Automation's $1bn equity investment in the firm earlier this year. Additionally, Rockwell Automation chairman and CEO Blake Moret discussed the implications of this strategic partnership. Rockwell Automation's smart technologies encompass advanced control systems, motor control, and smart devices. At SPS IPC Drives 2018, the company showcased a range of new releases and products.
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Phoenix Contact's Product Highlights at SPS IPC Drives 2018
Another year has come and nearly gone, and with it, the SPS IPC Drives show. Among those presenting their latest products and services was Phoenix Contact, with a plethora of new apps and products designed to make automation and digitalization easier and more secure. Below are but a few examples of Phoenix's latest products and services displayed this year.
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Rittal at SPS IPC Drives 2018: Solutions for control and switchgear engineering 4.0
The solution provider for the control and switchgear engineering value chain: this is how Rittal presented itself at the SPS IPC Drives automation trade fair in Nuremberg from 27 to 29 November. The highlight is the presentation of the new VX25 large enclosure system under the motto of "System Perfection": the first enclosure system that has been fully developed to meet the demands for increased productivity and Industry 4.0. Together with Eplan, Rittal also promises a significant increase in productivity through integrated solutions with software tools and data, as well as the new Wire Terminal for fully automatic wiring pre-assembly.
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ABB showcases advanced digital solutions for intelligent manufacturing
From November 27-29, ABB exhibited its products and solutions for the digital transformation of manufacturing at SPS IPC Drives, the leading trade fair for smart and digital automation, taking place in Nuremberg, Germany. ABB's digital solutions include innovative systems, software and services that allow companies of any size in the manufacturing and process industries to increase productivity, enhance operational efficiency, and improve safety and security. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is shaping the future of manufacturing by processing ever-growing volumes of data generated by innovative machines and producing insights that drive performance.
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Pilz Exhibition Highlights at SPS IPC Drives 2018
At this year's SPS IPC Drives everything at Pilz revolved around products and solution for safe sensor technology. The focus of this year's exhibition presence is on the Pilz Smart Factory that brings to life safe sensor technology. Pilz displayed its intelligent sensor solutons: The dynamic pressure-sensitive mate PSENmat, the safety laser scanner PSENscan and the modular safety gate system for the protection of man and machine/ Interact with the new service robotics modules to assemble your individual application in an industrial or non-industrial environment/ Experience how automation solutions can be solved in a modular production plant efficiently and user-friendly.
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Weidmüller presents new solutions for automation and digitalisation at SPS IPC Drives 2018
The Weidmüller Group presented new solutions for digitalisation and automation. In addition to the dialogue with customers, the focus was on digital solutions based on IoT-capable components, software and services. "Using our new 'IoT Demonstrator powered by u-mation', we can demonstrate our automation portfolio including u-control and the u-create studio software tool. We also provide the infrastructure to operate the system, including routers, switches and the innovative ProTop power supply." For the first time, the company had two stands at the trade fair as solutions for machine control and system visualisation.
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TE Connectivity focuses on automation and installation at SPS IPC Drives 2018
TE enables its customers to further their move towards Industry 4.0 and IIoT. An important focus is boosting productivity, building reliable production processes and driving cost-efficiency. Highlights will include products for board connectivity, relays, identification and labelling, motor connectivity and industrial communication and power. Also new this year is a focus on the company's recently acquired ENTRELEC business. The company offers an extensive range of terminal blocks fitting into various applications. A highlight is the ENTRELEC Terminal Blocks SNK series, available in pluggable, PI spring, and screw clamp technology versions.
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Belden Focuses on Building Tomorrow's Network in Today's Applications at SPS/IPC/Drives 2018
At SPS/IPC/Drives 2018 Belden Inc. highlighted at how the company can support customers' drive to build tomorrow's network in today's applications. Throughout the show, the Belden team presented a number of new products and technologies from its Belden, Hirschmann and Lumberg Automation product ranges designed to enhance the productivity of industrial systems and machines. Have a look at the new offerings presented by Belden.
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Innovative solutions for the interaction between IIoT and automation
At this year's SPS IPC Drives trade fair in Nuremberg, the HARTING Technology Group showcased numerous innovative connectivity products and solutions for smart and digital automation. Philip Harting, Chairman of the Board of the Technology Group, expressed his satisfaction with the recently concluded 2017/18 financial year (as of 30 September). "We once again grew at a double-digit rate. Growth came from all regions and sectors, but our business was given a strong push above all by mechanical engineering, automation and robotics," Harting stated at the SPS press reception.
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Invertek bolsters its VFD line-up with new outdoor rated additions
Invertek has revealed it is adding sizes 2 and 3 with IP66 outdoor rated enclosures to its Optidrive Eco (fan and pump control) and P2 high-performance range of VFDs, including TFT displays as standard on the models previewed at SPS IPC Drives 2018. The new IP66 rated Optidrive VFDs bring additional opportunities for applications in harsh, outdoor situations. The Eco and P2 Size 2 will be available up to 5.5kW, with the Size 3 up to 15kW. The addition of the class-leading Optidrive E3 Size 5 will provide a power rating of up to 37kW for demanding applications.
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