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Development Process Safe and Secure with PILZ

TUV Sud scrutinized PILZ’s development processes. The result of this audit: PILZ’s development met the requirements of the standard IEC 62443-4-1 and complies with the SDL process. The international series of standards IEC 62443 “Industrial communication networks – Network and system security” deals with IT security in automation. The range of topics spans from risk analysis, to requirements for safe operation and the secure development of products (security by design). As a result, IEC 62443 currently offers the best orientation guide for plant operators and device manufacturers when it comes to implementing security effectively.

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Red Lion Controls Acquires MB Connect Line

Red Lion Controls, an operating company of UK-based Spectris plc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection, and M2M-communication. The addition of MB connect line supports Red Lion’s strategy to deliver secure, easy-to-use edge connectivity solutions – enabling organizations worldwide to gain secure real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

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Red Lion Controls Acquires MB Connect Line

Red Lion Controls, an operating company of UK-based Spectris plc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection, and M2M-communication. The addition of MB connect line supports Red Lion’s strategy to deliver secure, easy-to-use edge connectivity solutions – enabling organizations worldwide to gain secure real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

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AI Week Program Live & Applications Open for Kickstart

Can you believe that AI Week 2022 is a little over a month away? The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has been working hard to prepare to celebrate 20 years of AI excellence and show off what they will be driving in the coming years. They can’t wait to share with you some of the great things we have planned. Read on to find out.

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New Rack Rep for Central USA and Rep Expansion into the Carolinas

Hammond Manufacturing, a leader in electrical and rack mounting solutions for over a century, is pleased to announce the addition of two new manufacturer representative appointments. At the beginning of April 2022, Hammond appointed Georgia-based Federal Cable to further cover both North and South Carolinas. Since 2020, Federal Cable has represented Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions product division for Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Effective April 18, 2022, Hammond was selected by Texas-based Vertical Datacom Inc, to represent Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions product division for Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.

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New Rack Rep for Central USA and Rep Expansion into the Carolinas

Hammond Manufacturing is pleased to announce the addition of two new manufacturer representative appointments. Since 2020, Federal Cable has represented Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions product division for Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Effective April 18, 2022, Hammond was selected by Texas-based Vertical Datacom Inc, to represent Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions product division for Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.

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Littelfuse to Acquire C&K Switches

Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. to acquire C&K Switches at an enterprise value of $540 million.

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FRABA Announces Sale of VITECTOR Business Unit to CEDES Group

FRABA’s CEO and majority shareholder, Christian Leeser has announced the sale of FRABA’s VITECTOR business unit to CEDES, a Swiss technology company specializing in sensor systems for elevators, escalators, and industrial doors.

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Magna Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art South Carolina Facility

Magna officially opened the doors on its new facility in Duncan, South Carolina. Magna CEO, Swamy Kotagiri, and company officials were joined today by South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster and other members of local government to celebrate the grand opening. The new 170,000 square foot facility produces exterior mirror systems for customers including BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo. Production has started with roughly 255 employees but is expected to grow to approximately 400 jobs by over the next few years.

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Cummins to Acquire Meritor

Cummins Inc. and Meritor, Inc. recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cummins will acquire Meritor, a global leader of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Cummins will pay $36.50 in cash per Meritor share, for a total transaction value of approximately $3.7 billion, including assumed debt and net of acquired cash.

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Siemens Critical Infrastructure Defense Center Latest Investment in Canada’s Cybersecurity Network

Siemens Canada continues to expand its footprint in New Brunswick and increase its global cybersecurity offering with the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defense Center (CIDC). The center is the first facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT). Siemens has been investing in its Canadian cyber initiatives since launching its Cybersecurity Research and Development Center in May of 2018.

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Magna Lands Industry-First Award for Integrated Driver and Occupant Monitoring System

With the rapid global growth of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), driver monitoring is quickly becoming an important feature and safety function. Getting ahead of Euro NCAP and General Safety Regulation mandates, Magna has secured a high-volume, global award from a German automaker to bring its industry-first system solution combining its camera, electronics and interior mirror technology to the market starting in 2024.

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ATMS May 10-11, 2022 at the Mississauga International Centre

The Advanced Transportation Manufacturing Summit (ATMS) brings together Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence OEMs, top tier suppliers, component manufacturers, services and solutions providers through our unique B2B forum. The event will feature one day of high level presentations, panel discussions, and technical workshops on the latest trends in Industry 4.0 and manufacturing technologies. On day 2, participants will get to meet face-to-face in-person or virtually through our service of pre-arranged meetings.

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Ontario Supporting Manufacturing Jobs in North Bay

The Ontario government is providing $109 million to refurbish 56 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Ontario Northland Remanufacturing and Repair Centre in North Bay. This investment is part of the government’s plan to expand service across the GO rail network and support economic development and job creation in the North. The refurbishment of the bi-level coaches will begin at the end of May and support approximately 100 manufacturing jobs. The scope of work includes new seating and upgrades to washrooms, electrical components, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and door systems.

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Building Ontario with Investments in GO Transit Bi-level Rail Coaches

The Ontario government is providing $171 million to refurbish 94 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay. This investment will support ongoing service expansion across the GO rail network, while supporting 200 manufacturing jobs and economic growth in Northwestern Ontario.The refurbished bi-level coaches are expected to be delivered starting in 2023 and will be equipped with new seating, washroom upgrades, updated electrical outlets with USB ports and other cosmetic improvements.

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Honeywell Provides Latest Supply Chain Innovation To Help Facilities Become Smarter And Safer

Honeywell recently announced a strategic collaboration with OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, giving warehouses and distribution centers throughout North America an automated option to handle some of the most labor-intensive roles in an increasingly scarce job market.

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Development Process Safe and Secure with PILZ

Red Lion Controls Acquires MB Connect Line

Red Lion Controls Acquires MB Connect Line

AI Week Program Live & Applications Open for Kickstart

New Rack Rep for Central USA and Rep Expansion into the Carolinas

New Rack Rep for Central USA and Rep Expansion into the Carolinas

Littelfuse to Acquire C&K Switches

FRABA Announces Sale of VITECTOR Business Unit to CEDES Group

Magna Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art South Carolina Facility

Cummins to Acquire Meritor

Siemens Critical Infrastructure Defense Center Latest Investment in Canada’s Cybersecurity Network

Magna Lands Industry-First Award for Integrated Driver and Occupant Monitoring System

ATMS May 10-11, 2022 at the Mississauga International Centre

Ontario Supporting Manufacturing Jobs in North Bay

Building Ontario with Investments in GO Transit Bi-level Rail Coaches

Honeywell Provides Latest Supply Chain Innovation To Help Facilities Become Smarter And Safer

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