Safely Testing For Absence of Voltage
De-energizing equipment, following adequate lockout/tagout procedures, and verifying the absence of voltage are key components to establishing an effective foundation for an electrical safety program.
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Brushed vs. Brushless DC Motors – What’s the Difference?
In the world of motors, efficiency is king. It is apparent that consumers are looking for not only efficiency in cost to operate but also in ability to get the task done quickly. When converting electricity into rotational motion via motors, a major contributing factor to efficiency is the type of motor, such as a DC motor, used to keep the momentum going.
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ABB Helps Make Fashion Industry More Sustainable With Innovative Technology
ABB will deliver automation, electrification, quality control systems, motors and drives for Renewcell’s new industrial textile recycling production line in Sundsvall, Sweden. Renewcell is a fast-growing Swedish sustaintech company specializing in textile-to-textile recycling.
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Rickford Rains $7.9 Million in Provincial Funding on Sudbury and Northeast Mining, Forestry Companies
Some Sudbury industrial supply and service companies are taking home the bulk of more than $7.9 million in announced provincial funding. Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry Minister Greg Rickford delivered the news in Sudbury, July 19.
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Using Variable Speed Drives to Reduce the Risk of Pump Cavitation
Cavitation can be a serious issue for industry. It causes damage to pumping systems, reducing their lifetime and requiring costly maintenance and replacement, while in the beverage and dairy industry it can impact the quality of products being pumped.
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Veltins Brewery Chooses Sustainable Electrification Solution From Siemens
C. & A. Veltins, one of Germany’s largest breweries, has set itself the goal of becoming one of the most modern and sustainable breweries in Germany by the time it celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2024.
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Protecting Water Utilities From Cyber Threats
Water utilities are just the latest industry to experience high-profile cyber incidents. Earlier this year, a hacker breached a California water treatment plant and removed programs used to clean water.
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4 Reasons to Upgrade to Modern Motor Systems
Although modern motor technologies offer significant potential energy savings to business owners, the majority of motors currently in use are outdated and inefficient. In fact, a recent survey of the US market found that over 60% of industrial motors are over a decade old.
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PONANT’s Polar Explorer Reaches North Pole With ABB Technology, Setting New Standards for Cruise
The hybrid-electric exploration cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot became the first vessel of its kind to reach the geographic North Pole on September 6, 2021, as it was completing the sea trials in preparation for welcoming guests for the maiden voyage later this year.
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WESCO Canada Designated a Bosch Certified Excellence Partner
WESCO Distribution Canada LP recently announced that it has earned the Bosch Certified Excellence Partner designation. The Certified Excellence (CE) designation is an international program in the Partner Management of Bosch Rexroth.
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WESCO Canada Designated a Bosch Certified Excellence Partner
WESCO Distribution Canada LP recently announced that it has earned the Bosch Certified Excellence Partner designation. The Certified Excellence (CE) designation is an international program in the Partner Management of Bosch Rexroth.
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Creating and Upskilling the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers
More manufacturers see the business benefits of automating manual processes, but also realize that to seize on this opportunity they must hire people with the right skills. MDX, a Department of Defense-funded research organization, developed a digital workforce taxonomy, which identified 165 new data-centric manufacturing jobs.
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ASM International, ASM Heat Treating Society, & AGMA are “ALL IN” September 14–16, 2021 in St. Louis, MO
ASM International, ASM Heat Treating Society, and AGMA are co‐locating to bring three events to one location — ASM’s Heat Treat and IMAT events with AGMA’s Motion + Power Technology Expo are ready to provide the forum for the industry to get back to business and meet safely in person.
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Rollon Acquires iMS, Expanding Its Lineup of Linear Actuator Modules and Robotic Transfer Units for Heavy Payloads
Rollon is pleased to announce it has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions, Inc. (iMS), a Michigan-based designer and manufacturer of standard and custom machinery for the automation industry.
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POSITAL Kit Encoders Certified for Compliance with BiSS Interface Standards
POSITAL has received certificates of compliance for its family of kit encoders that feature BiSS C interfaces.
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Why Authorized Employee Training Is Important
Authorized employee training is one of the most important aspects of a complete energy control program. Training delivers the knowledge that employees need to effectively lock out equipment for servicing or maintenance.
