June 22, 2026 In a recent post, Sansom Equipment Limited announced that it was expanding it’s HVAC drives capabilities for the Maritimes. As the Authorized ABB Drives Distributor and ABB Value Provider in Atlantic Canada, the folks at Sansom Equipment are excited to share that they now have full access to ABB’s comprehensive HVAC drives…
June 16, 2026 Schneider’s proven energy technology will support reliability, safety, and high-performance across Toronto’s newest rapid transit line. Schneider Electric Canada, a global technology leader in energy management and industrial automation, has been chosen by Ontario Transit Group (OTG) to provide advanced electrical and automation solutions for the Ontario Line South – a critical…
June 10, 2026 How to choose the right fuses? ITC Electrical knows that choosing the right fuse is essential for protecting electrical equipment, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safe operation. Two common fuse types used in industrial and control panel applications are CC fuses and Midget fuses. Understanding the difference between the two types of helps ensure the proper…
June 2, 2026 After lighting retrofits, HVAC is often the biggest lever for lowering electrical bills. Many facilities are adding variable frequency drives (VFDs) to fans and pumps to cut energy use by matching the speed of motors driving HVAC equipment to actual demand. That delivers real savings, but it can also introduce harmonics and…
June 2, 2026 ABB has extended its all-compatible drive portfolio with the introduction of IP66 / UL Type 4X rated variants across its ACS580 General Purpose, ACH580 HVACR, and ACQ580 Water & Wastewater drive families. Purpose-built for the most demanding operating environments, the new drives can withstand extreme rain, heat, cold, salt spray, hosing down,…
May 19, 2026 ABB has been recognized with multiple iF Design Awards 2026 for its ACS380-E drive and ABB GoSelect digital tool, highlighting the company’s focus on combining advanced technology with intuitive design to improve industrial performance and sustainability. “Ease of use and seamless integration matter to our customers. That’s why we design products that simplify integration—from…
May 19, 2026 By Krystie Johnston ABB recently announced the opening of their first Drive Service Workshop (DSW) in Canada. The largest investment ABB’s Drives and Motors Services division has made in Canada over the last decade, this CAD $1.65M facility will strengthen local service capabilities for the industry and support sustainability by helping customers…
May 5, 2026 In today’s fast-evolving energy and manufacturing landscapes, product safety, performance, and reliability are under greater scrutiny than ever before. For OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and players in the renewable energy sector, one certification has emerged as a gold standard—UL certification. Although not legally mandatory in all regions of North America, UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification is…
April 29, 2026 By Krystie Johnston SmartD’s transformative Clean Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is laying the groundwork for long-term progress in motor control SmartD Technologies is a Montreal-based power electronics company cofounded by Simon Leblond in 2018. Their innovative SiC semiconductors and modulation algorithms are revolutionizing how we approach motor control today. And this is…
April 20, 2026 RS and Festo Make Smart Electric Motion Accessible Festo’s Simplified Motion Series, available at RS, facilitates seamless transitions from pneumatic to smart electric motion in the industrial manufacturing and intralogistics industries with cost-optimized electromechanical actuators designed to enhance efficiency, productivity, and data-driven decision-making. RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider…
April 16, 2026 Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation solutions, has expanded the application range of its Kollmorgen Essentials™ Servo Drive (KED) to include hygienic and washdown environments. Kollmorgen Essentials Drive was designed with simplicity and flexibility in mind for fast commissioning and reliable performance at a value-driven price. By pairing KED with AKMA…
April 14, 2026 JOIN SEW AT: MODEX – Apr. 13-16, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Booth# B-16112 | FREE Registration with Code: INVITE14162 Efficient, Reliable, and Scalable Automation Solutions SEW-EURODRIVE delivers integrated drive, control, and energy solutions engineered to maximize throughput across conveyors, sorting lines, Storage Retrieval Systems, shuttle technology, and high-density distribution environments. From digital motor interfaces and decentralized…
April 2, 2026 Co-Led by Hammond Power Solutions and Desjardins Capital to Accelerate Global Deployment of Its SiC-Based VFD Technology SmartD Technologies, a pioneer in Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based variable frequency drives, announced the successful closing of its latest financing round on April 2, 2026. This round was co-led by existing strategic investor Hammond Power Solutions…
March 31, 2026 Segment and Application A leading renewable energy developer is building a network of landfill-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities. Each site captures biogas produced by decomposing waste and upgrades it into pipeline quality gas. The upgrading process depends on continuous operation of blowers, compressors, chillers, and purification skids. These systems require stable…
March 16, 2026 Ethernet-Ready, Out of the Box Solution. The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is proud to announce the newest addition to their industrial AC drive lineup, the GA501 Industrial AC Microdrive with Embedded Ethernet! Available for sale and shipment today, the GA501 is engineered for modern industrial automation and easily…
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…
