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ABB Invests in LevelTen Energy to Advance Clean Energy Procurement

August 10, 2026 ABB Invests in LevelTen Energy to Advance Clean Energy Procurement ABB has formed a strategic partnership and made a minority investment in LevelTen Energy, the world’s largest marketplace for clean energy transactions including power purchase agreements (PPAs). Headquartered in the United States, LevelTen has facilitated more than 20 GW of clean energy…

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How Festo is Building the Next-Gen Workforce Through Technical Education & Skills Competitions

July 31, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leader in industrial automation and technical education. For decades, they have sponsored SkillsUSA and WorldSkills mechatronics competitions to align education and industry, supporting the workforce of the future. Festo Didactic (the teaching arm of the Festo Group) has been an active participant and sponsor of SkillsUSA…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Power Supplies & Distribution | Tools

RS and RS PRO Streamline Control Panel Integration in Automated Industrial Environments

July 27, 2026 The RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio helps industrial customers achieve the operational alignment and competitive savings that today’s complex automated environments demand without compromising on quality or performance RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, provides comprehensive support for the rapidly accelerating cross-market trend towards control…

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NOARK Advances Sustainable Packaging Across Its Low-Voltage Product Portfolio

July 23, 2026 NOARK Advances Sustainable Packaging Across Its Low-Voltage Product Portfolio As sustainability continues to shape the future of the electrical industry, manufacturers are looking beyond product performance to reduce their environmental impact. At NOARK Electric, they’re proud to announce a significant step forward in their sustainability journey with the rollout of environmentally friendly…

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Driving the Clean Energy Transition with High-Voltage Power Transformers

July 23, 2026 Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Project, Jan 2026 Project Overview A global renewable energy leader—operating across Europe, North America, and Latin America—continues to expand its portfolio of utility-scale solar and wind projects to accelerate the net-zero transition. With deep expertise in development, investment, and asset management, the organization focuses on delivering long-term, low-risk clean energy…

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Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

July 22, 2026 By Christoph Baumeister, Senior Manager Product Management Who’s allowed to do what on which machine? This question is fundamental to a safety concept that covers both Safety and Industrial Security. The functional safety of a machine must not be compromised by unauthorised access, malicious attacks or manipulation. This makes it more important…

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Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager, Consulting &, Services Operations How can you implement and comply with statutory requirements for machinery throughout its entire lifecycle? Machinery manufacturers and operators must address this issue now because the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 comes into force on 20 January 2027. This also brings Industrial Security and…

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Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

July 22, 2026 By Andreas Willert, Head of Industrial Security at Pilz Austria The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 clearly stipulates that safety can only function reliably if safety-related functions are protected against manipulation. Modern machinery is digitally networked, configured via software and adjusted during operation. Any unauthorised change – whether deliberate or accidental – can…

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Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager Consulting & Services Operations The increasing digitisation and networking of industrial plants has changed the risk landscape. That’s because classic functional safety is no longer enough to guarantee Machinery Safety in modern production environments. Cyberattacks, manipulation, and insecure remote access pose real threats. The Machinery Regulation (MR)…

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Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

July 22, 2026 By Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security Networked machines exchange data and form part of complex systems. As a result, safety requirements are also becoming more stringent. It is essential that Safety & Security are considered together. Current legislation in Europe – in…

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EU Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 – Pilz Insights

July 22, 2026 The Machinery Regulation replaces the Machinery Directive. Which requirements apply to machine manufacturers? Application of the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 is mandatory from 20 January 2027. It came into force in all member states on 19 July 2023, twenty days after it was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Machinery Regulation (MR) contains…

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Pilz’s Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Now MR Compliant

July 21, 2026 TÜV confirms future-proofing for machine manufacturers The safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz already fulfils the requirements of the upcoming EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. An EU type examination certificate in accordance with Article 25, issued by TÜV, confirms compliance. This means that machine manufacturers will benefit early on – even before the regulation…

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Festo Cuts EOAT Air Use and Improves Grip Control with VTUX Eco Functions

July 20, 2026 Integrated vacuum, adaptive pressure control, and multi-protocol connectivity improve robotic handling performance from Festo. At the robot end of arm tool (EOAT), excess weight slows motion, continuous vacuum wastes compressed air, and undetected grip loss leads to dropped parts and unplanned downtime. Many pneumatic systems at the end of arm still fall…

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Niron Magnetics and Aspina to Develop Rare-Earth-Free Motor Solutions Across Global End Markets

July 20, 2026 Supply agreement will focus on developing next-generation motor technologies using high-performance rare-earth-free Iron Nitride magnets Niron Magnetics, a leader in rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets, and ASPINA, a global manufacturer of precision motors, actuators and system solutions, have entered a supply agreement to support rare-earth-free motor solutions across a range of applications, including automotive, industrial,…

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Forum of Labour Market Ministers Met in Halifax to Discuss Shared Priorities

July 17, 2026 The Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met in Halifax to discuss shared labour market challenges and opportunities across Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Jobs and Families, and the Honourable Nolan Young, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Minister Hajdu opened the…

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Government of Canada Announces New $2-Billion Funding for Provinces and Territories Under Team Canada Strong

July 17, 2026 The global landscape continues to evolve, creating uncertainty and new challenges for workers and communities across Canada. In response to these changing conditions, the Government of Canada is focused on strengthening Canada’s economic resilience and supporting long-term growth. This calls for decisive action from all orders of government to protect jobs, strengthen…

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Industry Insights

ABB Invests in LevelTen Energy to Advance Clean Energy Procurement

How Festo is Building the Next-Gen Workforce Through Technical Education & Skills Competitions

RS and RS PRO Streamline Control Panel Integration in Automated Industrial Environments

NOARK Advances Sustainable Packaging Across Its Low-Voltage Product Portfolio

Driving the Clean Energy Transition with High-Voltage Power Transformers

Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

EU Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 – Pilz Insights

Pilz’s Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Now MR Compliant

Festo Cuts EOAT Air Use and Improves Grip Control with VTUX Eco Functions

Niron Magnetics and Aspina to Develop Rare-Earth-Free Motor Solutions Across Global End Markets

Forum of Labour Market Ministers Met in Halifax to Discuss Shared Priorities

Government of Canada Announces New $2-Billion Funding for Provinces and Territories Under Team Canada Strong

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