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Sanitary Conveyor Manufacturer Opts for Invertek Optidrive NEMA 4X VFDs for Improved Motion, Control and Communication

A global manufacturer of sanitary conveyor systems used in food and pharmaceutical industries recently began exploring the next generation of variable frequency drive technologies available to power its platforms. A need for better communications for IoT and remote access, improved quality and reliability, and global access to supplies were critical to ensuring the manufacturer could satisfy its customers. This is where Invertek Drives and its Optidrive E3 NEMA 4X / IP66 range of VFDs came in.

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More Productive, Hard as Steel! PILZ International Application

As the world’s leading steel producer, steel giant ArcelorMittal focuses on the very latest production technologies. The aim is to make its own production processes permanently safer and more efficient. That includes burner monitoring of the furnaces in its cold rolling mill: the plant in Ghent is used to refine steel coils (strip steel rolls) in accordance with customers’ requirements. However, to enable the steel strip to be cold-formed, it must first be heat treated. So 50 main burners, fed by 30 start-up burners, heat the annealing furnaces to a constant 1200°C. Significant downtimes and exhausting troubleshooting were the rule when the burners failed. After the retrofit, the automation system PSS 4000 now guarantees smooth and productive operation, due also to accelerated fault diagnostics, among other things

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How Communication Protocols Like OPC UA and MQTT Are Enabling Industry 4.0

The factory of the future would not be possible without communication protocols that facilitate fast and secure data transfer. A protocol is essentially a way of communicating information between devices on a network that follows a set of agreed-upon rules for formatting and processing. As the trend toward data-driven decision-making prompts manufacturers to gather increasingly large amounts of data from the plant floor, these protocols are gaining prominence. Omron looks at two of them, OPC UA and MQTT, that are currently shaping the automation industry

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ABB to Lead Power and Automation Engineering and Equipment Supply in New Order from Ioneer at US Mine

ABB has won a large contract from Australian-listed ioneer Ltd., an emerging lithium-boron supplier committed to becoming an important producer of materials necessary for a sustainable future, for project management, engineering and the supply of power and automation systems. The contract is part of a development program at the customer’s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, US, the only known lithium-boron deposit in North America and one of two such deposits in the world. Financial details of the contract were not disclosed. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2022.

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Royal HaskoningDHV and Schneider Electric Collaborate on Next Generation Process Control for Nereda Wastewater Treatment Plants

Royal HaskoningDHV is pleased to announce that Schneider Electric is now a global preferred supplier for its Nereda® wastewater treatment solution. As a preferred supplier, Schneider Electric will combine the capabilities of its EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert solution, the world’s first universal automation system, with the Nereda technology to develop the next generation of Nereda Process Control. The control system will improve plant process efficiency and allow wastewater customers to have complete lifecycle management, seamless integration of IT/OT services, and improved system diagnostics for their automation systems. and industrial sites.

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Omron’s Four Ways to Keep Your Workers Safe Around Conveyor Systems

Conveyor systems play an important role in industries like packaging, food and commodity, and semiconductor manufacturing, and they vary depending on the type, weight, and dimensions of products being transported, and the environment in which they are installed. One thing that all such systems have in common, however, is a certain set of functional safety requirements. A comprehensive approach to keeping your team safe and your machines running will always start with a risk assessment to identify what risks the workers will be exposed to when performing activities like maintenance and troubleshooting. Omron looks at four converyor-related safety considerations you should be aware of.

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Why Motor Control Panel (MCP) vs. Motor Control Center (MCC)? Rittal Sheds Some Light On This Question

In today’s industrial manufacturing space, it’s never one thing. Processes are connected, workflows are unified, and decisions in one arena have ripple effects that can impact an entire industrial ecosystem. No one knows this better than systems integrators, who are tasked with coming up with new and better industrial automation solutions every day.

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How Industrial Ethernet Shapes the Industrial Transformation – A Review

The vision of seamless communication between the cloud right down to every sensor is manifesting – and IIoT is becoming more and more of a reality. Joachim Finke, Head of PM Network Interface Connectors at HARTING explains how Ethernet empowers the IIoT. Mr. Finke explains how industrial Ethernet shapes the industrial transformation by exploring the success of industrial Ethernet over the last few years and discusses the needs of the digital transformation. He also questions whether existing technologies are enough to cope with those requirements. Finally, he discusses new technologies that are certain to shape the future of the industrial transformation. His presentation, At a Glance – How Industrial Ethernet Shapes the Industrial Transformation, was presented at HARTING Industrial Week, 2022.

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New ABB Study on Industrial Transformation Unveils Critical Relationship Between Digitalization and Sustainability

ABB recently released the findings of a new global study of international business and technology leaders on industrial transformation, looking at the intersection of digitalization and sustainability. The study, “Billions of better decisions: industrial transformation’s new imperative,” examines the current take-up of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and its potential for improving energy efficiency, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and driving change. The goal of the new ABB research is to spur discussion within industry regarding opportunities to leverage the Industrial IoT and empower companies and workers to make better decisions that can benefit both sustainability and the bottom line.

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Accelleron – The New Face of ABB Turbocharging

ABB recently announced that its Turbocharging division (PA), a global leader in heavy duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has unveiled its new brand name “Accelleron”, a compound word of: Access – Accelerate – Excel – on and on, with a bold new color of bright purple representing a powerful, inspirational, and noble brand.

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ABB In Canada For Canada: One ABB – Tailoring Solutions for Customers Through Expertise

ABB aims to power Canada’s innovation ecosystem and propel its future forward. How? Through their One ABB value proposition, created by our Canadian businesses working together to provide solutions for industry segments. What role do segments play in delivering unique solutions for their customers? Gary Shaw, National Director, Segment Business Development at ABB Canada, provides some insight. At ABB, company-wide collaboration is key to tailoring efficient solutions for their customers. They leverage our segment strategy to deliver ABB-branded solutions.

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Three Reasons Why You Should Visit an Omron Proof of Concept Centres

Omron knows that innovation works best when people bounce ideas off each other and develop a familiarity with building-block technologies and concepts. That is why Omron has decided to invest in state-of-the-art proof-of-concept centres (PoCCs) that house a multitude of Omron products, demos, testing equipment, and more. There are 29 Omron PoCCs around the globe, with several strategically located throughout the Americas. Omron strives to make each PoCC as accessible as possible, as they understand that automation solutions are a major investment and potential customers want proof that they will work as promised.

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Three Ways Omron’s Robotic Integrated Controller Helps You Manage Complexity

Robotic solutions can dramatically sharpen your competitive edge as a manufacturer, but they can also introduce more complexity into your operations. To address this issue, Omron has recently introduced their most full-featured machine automation controller to date that is ideal for complete robotic cells, high-speed motion systems, material handling, and multi-robot systems. Omron’s integrated robotic controller gives you the choice of 16, 32 or 64 controlled motion axes, the option to incorporate SQL database connectivity, and an easy way to support multiple connected robots. This article will look at how this solution works well for even the most complex applications.

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Siemens Reports Earnings Release Q1 FY 2022: Very Successful Start to Fiscal 2022

Orders for the first quarter surged 52% year-over-year, reaching €24.2 billion on double-digit increases in all industrial businesses, while revenue climbed 17% year-over-year, to €16.5 billion, for an extraordinary book-to-bill ratio of 1.47. Orders rose 42% and revenue grew 9% on a comparable basis, excluding currency translation and portfolio effects, primarily the acquisition of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Varian) between the periods under review. Profit Industrial Business increased 12% year-over-year, to €2.5 billion, and the profit margin came in at 15.7%. Net income rose 20% to €1.8 billion resulting in basic earnings per share (EPS) of €2.05; EPS before purchase price allocation accounting (EPS pre PPA) was €2.24. Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations stronger year-over-year at €1.1 billion

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Province Invests in Windsor Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Lab to Boost Regional Economy

The Ontario government is supporting an $18.5 million investment by auto parts manufacturer Ventra Group to help strengthen local manufacturing and Ontario’s automotive and domestic manufacturing sectors, while creating jobs, attracting investment to the local economy and supporting the province’s economic recovery. The province is investing $1.5 million through the Regional Development Program, which will help create 18 jobs.

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Ontario Invests in Eastern Ontario Manufacturer to Boost Regional Economy

Province supports $18 million surge in Eastern Ontario economy with $2.8 million investment through Regional Development Program. The Ontario government is supporting Premier Tech Home & Garden’s investment of more than $18 million with nearly $2.8 million through the Regional Development Program to help strengthen local manufacturing, create jobs, attract investment and boost regional economic recovery in Eastern Ontario. This investment in Premier Tech’s facilities in St. Isidore and Brighton will create 52 new jobs.

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Sanitary Conveyor Manufacturer Opts for Invertek Optidrive NEMA 4X VFDs for Improved Motion, Control and Communication

More Productive, Hard as Steel! PILZ International Application

How Communication Protocols Like OPC UA and MQTT Are Enabling Industry 4.0

ABB to Lead Power and Automation Engineering and Equipment Supply in New Order from Ioneer at US Mine

Royal HaskoningDHV and Schneider Electric Collaborate on Next Generation Process Control for Nereda Wastewater Treatment Plants

Omron’s Four Ways to Keep Your Workers Safe Around Conveyor Systems

Why Motor Control Panel (MCP) vs. Motor Control Center (MCC)? Rittal Sheds Some Light On This Question

How Industrial Ethernet Shapes the Industrial Transformation – A Review

Accelleron – The New Face of ABB Turbocharging

ABB In Canada For Canada: One ABB – Tailoring Solutions for Customers Through Expertise

Three Reasons Why You Should Visit an Omron Proof of Concept Centres

Three Ways Omron’s Robotic Integrated Controller Helps You Manage Complexity

Siemens Reports Earnings Release Q1 FY 2022: Very Successful Start to Fiscal 2022

Province Invests in Windsor Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Lab to Boost Regional Economy

Ontario Invests in Eastern Ontario Manufacturer to Boost Regional Economy

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