February 17, 2026 Techspan has expanded their offering on Wiring Tools. A Wire Cutter and a Compact 4-in-1 Wiring Tool with extra comfort grips are now available. Check out their Wiring Tools Bulletin for more details. Wire Cutter (Extra Comfort Grip) *669774 Rubber insulated handles for a more comfortable grip. Features a spring-loaded return with…
February 13, 2026 Wieland Electric is proud to introduce the PRO LINE WIPOS PSU3 three phase power supply series, engineered for demanding industrial environments. The PSU3 delivers high efficiency up to 95%, a compact footprint, strong surge protection, and fast push-in connectivity to keep machines running reliably. Built to address real world challenges like limited panel…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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. …
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…
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…
February 10, 2026 Trener Robotics raises $32M Series A to bring physical intelligence to industrial robots Powered by a new $32M investment round, Trener Robotics’ Acteris platform replaces rigid procedural coding with pre-trained Physical AI skills, letting operators describe robotic tasks in their own words, turning conversational input into executable automation. Acteris is a software-defined…
February 10, 2026 Vention, the company behind the AI-powered software and hardware platform for automation and robotics, announced on February 10, 2026, the launch of GRIIP (Generalized Robotic Industrial Intelligence Pipeline), an end-to-end physical AI pipeline that enables deployment of autonomous robot cells in highly unstructured manufacturing environments. GRIIP represents a fundamental shift from task-specific…
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….
February 5, 2026 With the most compact sizes, high power density, a wide range of mounting and encoder options, and ATEX and IECEx certifications, Kollmorgen’s new AKME servo motors deliver exceptional performance and versatility in hazLoc applications. Kollmorgen corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, introduced the AKME Series of hazardous location…
February 4, 2026 ABB Opens First Drive Service Workshop in Canada ABB announced the opening of Canada’s first Drive Service Workshop (DSW) on February 3, 2026. Backed by a $1.65 million investment and creation of new skilled jobs, the state-of-the-art facility reinforces ABB’s position as a trusted partner to local industries. The new Milton DSW…
February 3, 2026 IMO Precision Controls – 50 Years of Excellence Their history is one of innovation. Whether it is the first ever BT Type 47 Approved relay or the first ever compact AC inverter for motor speed control, IMO has always been focused on breaking barriers. With rigorous standards of development, reliability testing and…
February 2, 2026 Enhanced firmware adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support for linear motor applications, extending functional safety capabilities and enabling SIL 3 compliance Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control systems, released the next update for the SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM 3.0. This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and…
