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How Festo is Building the Next-Gen Workforce Through Technical Education & Skills Competitions
July 31, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leader in industrial automation and technical education. For decades, they have sponsored SkillsUSA and WorldSkills mechatronics competitions to align education and industry, supporting the workforce of the future. Festo Didactic (the teaching arm of the Festo Group) has been an active participant and sponsor of SkillsUSA…
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Don’t Wait for Failure – Upgrade to PNOZmulti 2 Today
Still using PNOZmulti Classic or Mini? With Classic discontinued and parts becoming limited, now is the time to migrate to PNOZmulti 2. Migration is simple: open your project in PNOZmulti configurator, drag and drop the new controller, and follow guided prompts. The tool updates modules, wiring, and transfers most logic automatically.
By migrating, you save time with using your existing logic, reduce costs with a user-friendly system, and avoid unplanned downtime by upgrading on your schedule.
Contact your local Pilz contact to future-proof your machine safety with a smooth, efficient transition.
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Foot Switches for Every Industrial Application
From simple machine control to safety-critical operations, ITC offers industrial foot switches in multiple configurations, including pneumatic, bi-stable, two-stage, and dead-man’s switches models for reliable performance in demanding environments.
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Start Smarter with the WAGO OEM Starter Kit
Accelerate your automation journey with the WAGO OEM Starter Kit, your all in one solution for fast prototyping, seamless integration, and efficient system evaluation. This compact, reliable kit includes the Visual Panel 200, Compact Controller 100, base power supply, Ethernet cable, power cord, and tool insert, giving you everything you need to get up and running quickly. With future ready components, free software, and technical support, it’s the essential starting point for automation OEMs and machine builders. Learn more
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Hammond Power Solutions Celebrates 25 Years
Twenty-five years ago, HPS began a new chapter in the 100-year legacy of the Hammond name. Established as an independent public company in 2001, the organization set out with a clear focus: working side-by-side with customers to solve increasingly complex power challenges and helping shape how electrical systems are designed, built, and delivered.
That customer-focused approach has transformed HPS from its foundational roots into one of North America’s largest manufacturers of dry-type transformers. Today, HPS solutions support critical infrastructure projects around the world, helping power facilities where reliability, performance, and uptime are essential.
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NOARK introduces UL67 PANELBOARD COMPONENTS KIT
UL67 Panelboard Kits are a set of UL-tested connector kits and chassis exclusively developed for panelboards & switchboards. They provide fast assembly, standardized matching, and flexible customization for OEM manufacturers, supporting fast production and project delivery. What’s more, they are safe, reliable, and compliant with UL & CSA standards.
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High Performance and Compact Dimensions for Panel Mounting Enclosed Power Supplies from Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi Automation announces the launch of the new SPPM series, a range of compact enclosed power supplies designed for electrical panels with limited space.
The SPPM series includes 12 power ratings, starting from 25 W (90.8 mm height, 51 mm width, 28.8 mm depth) up to 800 W (226 mm height, 116.5 mm width, 40.7 mm depth). Thanks to its optimized housing design, the SPPM series enables panel space savings of up to 25% and weight reduction of up to 17%, making it ideal for space-constrained applications.
New Report: “Energy Security is Fundamental”
Standards Key to Strengthening Canada’s Energy Security, New Report Finds
As Canada faces increasing pressure to build a more resilient, reliable and secure energy system, a new report from the CSA Public Policy Centre highlights the need for a coordinated national approach to energy security supported by standards, a key focus of CSA Group’s work supporting Canada’s future-ready infrastructure
The report, titled A Renewed Approach to Energy Security in Canada, broadens the definition of energy security beyond supply, defining it in terms of availability, reliability, and resilience across integrated energy systems. It examines emerging pressures across the energy landscape,… Check it out