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Seismic Resilience: What Compliance Really Means for Electrical Infrastructure

February 17, 2026 When a seismic event strikes, every second counts. Electrical infrastructure must not only endure the physical shock but be ready to return to operation as soon as possible. That’s why seismic compliance isn’t just a checkbox, it’s a powerful statement about a product’s resilience and reliability. For critical industries that rely on…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Machine Safety | Power Distribution & Energy

Capacitor-Based Buffer Modules: Fast, Reliable Bridging for Short-Term DC Power Interruptions

February 17, 2026 This blog article analyses the technical requirements, selection criteria, and application limits of capacitor-based buffer modules using practical application examples. Power outages pose a significant risk to the operational continuity of electrical systems. In Germany, the average unavailability of electrical energy, according to SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index), is 12.2 minutes* per…

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ABB Launches System 800xA 7.0 DCS, Bridging Today and Tomorrow’s Automation

February 12, 2026 ABB launches the latest version of its flagship distributed control system (DCS), ABB Ability™ System 800xA® 7.0, to help industrial operators modernize without disruption and accelerate their path toward next‑generation automation. As a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, System 800xA 7.0 provides a stable, predictable path for both existing installations and new projects, with broad…

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Product News | Power Distribution & Energy | Power Supplies & Distribution

Type 1 Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style CMCUG Series from Hammond Manufacturing

February 12, 2 026 Type 1 Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style CMCUG Series from Hammond Manufacturing The new Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style Series from Hammond Manufacturing is designed to house metering transformers in underground situations. The meet CSA Type 1 standards, and comply with NEMA Type 1 and IEC 60529 and…

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Ontario Secures Agreement to Advance World’s Largest Nuclear Generating Station

February 12, 2026 Project in Port Hope will create 10,500 jobs and add $235 billion to provincial economy As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and advance the development of affordable, reliable and clean nuclear power, Minister Stephen Lecce announced that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has signed a partnership agreement with the Municipality…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Human Safety | Machine Safety

Radar Sensors PSENradar Optimize Safety from Pilz

February 12, 2026 Manual restart is a thing of the past Everything runs smoothly and safely Unilin’s goal is “Zero Harm” – i.e. to create a working environment in which safety for human and machine is the top priority. However, the existing woodworking processes at the production site in Izegem, Belgium, did carry certain risks….

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ITC 101: Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures

February 11, 2026 Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures with ITC Electrical In industrial environments, enclosures face not only dust and water ingress but also physical impacts that can compromise equipment. The IK rating system, defined by IEC 62262, provides a standardized way to measure an enclosure’s resistance to mechanical impact. What is the IK Rating? The…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Software

Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Build the Industrial AI Operating System

February 11, 2026 Siemens and NVIDIA announced on January 6, 2026, a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to bring artificial intelligence into the real world. Together, the companies aim to develop industrial and physical AI solutions that will bring AI-driven innovation to every industry and industrial workflow, as well as accelerate each others’ operations. …

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Canada Controls Announces the Acquisition of West Excel Automation

February 11, 2026 Effective December 15, 2025 Canada Controls is proud to announce the official acquisition of West Excel Automation, marking a major step forward in their mission to elevate automation and building technology solutions across Canada. This acquisition brings together two organizations with a shared dedication to innovation, reliability, and customer-focused excellence. By uniting…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Industry Insights | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Software | Tools

Start Smarter and Build Better with WAGO’s OEM Starter Kit

February 11, 2026 Machine builders, automation engineers, and controls engineers face constant pressure to accelerate development cycles while ensuring reliability and future‑ready performance. WAGO’s new OEM Starter Kit is built to support that goal, offering a compact, powerful, and easy‑to‑deploy solution that helps teams prototype, evaluate, and build smarter from day one. Whether you’re bringing…

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News | Industry Insights | Power Distribution & Energy | Power Supplies & Distribution

HPS Appoints Annu Yadav as Director of Product Management

February 11, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Annu Yadav as Director of Product Management. In this role, Yadav will lead the strategy for HPS’s dry-type transformer portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and evolving electrification demands across North America. She will oversee product lifecycle management, pricing…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Cables and Connectors | Electric Vehicles (EVs)

igus 238 Chainflex® Cables Certified for Use in Dry Cleanrooms

February 11, 2026 igus has announced that it is the first supplier to qualify halogen-free chainflex® TPE cables for IPA dry cleanroom classes 4 and 5 through the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA). This certification ensures customers in highly automated battery production receive energy supply solutions with a guaranteed service life of up…

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Register Today for ODVA’s Free, Live Training Courses on EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, and CIP Security

February 10, 2026 Registration is now open for the next session of FREE trainings on EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, and CIP Security! ODVA’s Quick Start courses provide an overview of the specifications, functionality considerations, development options, and test requirements that developers need to get products to market quickly. These training courses are focused on what a product…

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News | Building Controls | Electronics | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Product News

Registration Now Open for the 2026 MEET Show

February 9, 2026 The MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show is making its highly-anticipated return to the Moncton Coliseum Complex this Spring, May 6th through 7th. This biennial two-day event features over400 companies from the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, DataCom and automation industries. “The industry changes dramatically every few years.” said Show Manager, Shawn Murphy….

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Education & Training | Industry Insights | Motion Control | Software

Grand Opening: SEW-EURODRIVE Canada Innovation Hub

February 9, 2026 February 5, 2026 marks an exciting milestone for SEW-EURODRIVE Canada with the official opening of their Innovation Hub—their dedicated research and development division focused on advancing software-driven automation. This hub exists for one reason: to push beyond today’s limitations- “ No Limits”. By integrating intelligent software directly into automation technology, SEW-EURODRIVE’s teams…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Industry Insights | Power Distribution & Energy | Regulations and Standards | Sustainability

Ontario Delivers Darlington Refurbishment Project Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget

February 5, 2026 World’s largest completed nuclear refurbishment will generate secure, reliable, clean electricity to power 3.5 million homes and support 14,200 workers for the next 30 years On February 2, 2026, Minister Stephen Lecce announced a significant milestone in the government’s plan to protect Ontario with the completion of construction on the refurbishment of…

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Industry

Seismic Resilience: What Compliance Really Means for Electrical Infrastructure

Capacitor-Based Buffer Modules: Fast, Reliable Bridging for Short-Term DC Power Interruptions

ABB Launches System 800xA 7.0 DCS, Bridging Today and Tomorrow’s Automation

Type 1 Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style CMCUG Series from Hammond Manufacturing

Ontario Secures Agreement to Advance World’s Largest Nuclear Generating Station

Radar Sensors PSENradar Optimize Safety from Pilz

ITC 101: Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures

Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Build the Industrial AI Operating System

Canada Controls Announces the Acquisition of West Excel Automation

Start Smarter and Build Better with WAGO’s OEM Starter Kit

HPS Appoints Annu Yadav as Director of Product Management

igus 238 Chainflex® Cables Certified for Use in Dry Cleanrooms

Register Today for ODVA’s Free, Live Training Courses on EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, and CIP Security

Registration Now Open for the 2026 MEET Show

Grand Opening: SEW-EURODRIVE Canada Innovation Hub

Ontario Delivers Darlington Refurbishment Project Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget

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