February 23, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”; TSX: HPS.A), a leading provider of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AEG Power Solutions, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions on February 17, 2026. AEG Power Solutions is a leading global manufacturer of mission critical…
February 19, 2026 Electromate Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the Kollmorgen AKME Series Servo Motors for Hazardous Locations, designed for use in hazardous environments requiring Zone 2 and Zone 22 certification. These new AKME motors extend the company’s hazardous location portfolio with a solution that combines compact form factors with high torque density…
Join Proax Technologies Ltd. and Zimmer Group for a Live Technical Webinar Join Proax Technologies Ltd. and Zimmer Group for a live technical webinar on: How to Specify the Right Tool Changer: Payloads, Accuracy, and Utilities. Led by Costas Charalambous, Sales Application Engineer at Zimmer Group, this session will cover: • Key specification criteria• Application…
February 18, 2026 RS and ABB Maximize Conveyor System Reliability and Uptime RS offers ABB’s comprehensive portfolio of proven conveyor system solutions engineered to help boost efficiency and uptime and overcome productivity challenges in manufacturing and logistics applications, including assembly, packaging, and product fulfillment lines. RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for…
February 18, 2026 New milestone celebrated in Seneca’s Mechatronics Lab at Newnham Campus Seneca Polytechnic has reached an impressive milestone, thanks to a longstanding relationship with Siemens and excellence in mechatronics and other facets of engineering. Seneca recently issued its 1000th Siemens mechatronics and automation certificate, becoming the first postsecondary institution in Canada to do so….
February 18, 2026 The Moment OK Became Not OK: Connecting daily huddles to real root cause in complex systems By Swathi Mohan I was notorious for losing things when I was a kid. Something as simple as stationery, to something as important as mobile phones. Name it, and there was a good chance I had…
February 17, 2026 New facility combines two specialized laboratories to support product manufacturers with localized services CSA Group announced the official opening of its new Global Testing and Certification Center in Guangzhou, China on January 13, 2026. Situated to meet the growing demands of manufacturers, the center combines two specialized laboratories, each providing extensive and local testing…
February 17, 2026 Techspan has expanded their offering on Wiring Tools. A Wire Cutter and a Compact 4-in-1 Wiring Tool with extra comfort grips are now available. Check out their Wiring Tools Bulletin for more details. Wire Cutter (Extra Comfort Grip) *669774 Rubber insulated handles for a more comfortable grip. Features a spring-loaded return with…
February 17, 2026 When a seismic event strikes, every second counts. Electrical infrastructure must not only endure the physical shock but be ready to return to operation as soon as possible. That’s why seismic compliance isn’t just a checkbox, it’s a powerful statement about a product’s resilience and reliability. For critical industries that rely on…
February 17, 2026 This blog article analyses the technical requirements, selection criteria, and application limits of capacitor-based buffer modules using practical application examples. Power outages pose a significant risk to the operational continuity of electrical systems. In Germany, the average unavailability of electrical energy, according to SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index), is 12.2 minutes* per…
February 13, 2026 Wieland Electric is proud to introduce the PRO LINE WIPOS PSU3 three phase power supply series, engineered for demanding industrial environments. The PSU3 delivers high efficiency up to 95%, a compact footprint, strong surge protection, and fast push-in connectivity to keep machines running reliably. Built to address real world challenges like limited panel…
February 12, 2026 ABB is accelerating industrial energy efficiency with its expanded range of IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors. This magnet‑free technology—now available from 110 to 450 kW in frame sizes 280 and 315, and speeds up to 3600 rpm—brings next-level efficiency and sustainability to even more industrial applications. This move builds on the…
February 12, 2026 ABB launches the latest version of its flagship distributed control system (DCS), ABB Ability™ System 800xA® 7.0, to help industrial operators modernize without disruption and accelerate their path toward next‑generation automation. As a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, System 800xA 7.0 provides a stable, predictable path for both existing installations and new projects, with broad…
February 12, 2 026 Type 1 Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style CMCUG Series from Hammond Manufacturing The new Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style Series from Hammond Manufacturing is designed to house metering transformers in underground situations. The meet CSA Type 1 standards, and comply with NEMA Type 1 and IEC 60529 and…
February 12, 2026 Project in Port Hope will create 10,500 jobs and add $235 billion to provincial economy As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and advance the development of affordable, reliable and clean nuclear power, Minister Stephen Lecce announced that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has signed a partnership agreement with the Municipality…
February 12, 2026 Manual restart is a thing of the past Everything runs smoothly and safely Unilin’s goal is “Zero Harm” – i.e. to create a working environment in which safety for human and machine is the top priority. However, the existing woodworking processes at the production site in Izegem, Belgium, did carry certain risks….
