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End Effectors for Collaborative Robots
September 15, 2025
SMC’s end effectors for collaborative robots
SMC’s end effectors for collaborative robots handle workpieces of various materials and shapes, reducing setup time with plug-and-play configuration. Options include parallel air grippers, 2-finger grippers, vacuum grippers, and more, ensuring efficient and versatile material handling.
Serving Canada for over 60 years, Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor, offering innovative solutions in the Automation & Robotics, Mechanical Solutions, Motion Control, Machine Safety, Industrial Controls and Pneumatics industries. They support clients through preferred in-house technical solutions and are proud to represent world-class manufacturers in the industrial automation field, allowing them to offer customers the best possible products and solutions.
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Fast Delivery Meets Versatility: The All-New SMC AC-D Series
Modern design, unmatched adaptability, and effortless assembly – engineered for your business’s efficiency. Explore how the SMC AC-D Series delivers unmatched versatility, efficiency, and reliability. Designed with modern features and user-friendly assembly, this series is built to simplify your operations while maximizing performance.
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How to Integrate Festo EtherCAT Components with Beckhoff PLC Using TwinCAT 3
September 5, 2025
Ready to explore Festo’s cutting-edge automation hardware in a real-world setup? In this in-depth tutorial, ControlX Engineering walks through their Electric Automation Test Bench (EATB) and shows how to integrate its components — including the CPX-E EtherCAT controller, CPX-AP-I remote I/O, CMMT-ST servo drive, and EMMS-ST linear actuator — with a Beckhoff PLC using TwinCAT 3.
Whether you are an automation engineer, control systems developer, or PLC programmer, this video will give you the hands-on insights you need to connect, configure, and command Festo’s EtherCAT devices from a third-party PLC.
What You’ll Learn:
- Overview of the Festo Electric Automation Test Bench
- EtherCAT topology and hardware components breakdown
- How to integrate Festo devices with Beckhoff PLC
- Real-time motion control demo with CMMT-ST servo drive
This tutorial is ideal for professionals working in:
✅ Industrial Automation
✅ Machine Design
✅ Control System Engineering
✅ IIoT & Smart Manufacturing
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Futureproof Industrial Networking: OT/IT Convergence by MOXA | ManuAuto
September 4, 2025
Futureproof Industrial Networking: OT/IT Convergence by MOXA | ManuAuto
You don’t need to be worried about the challenges that come with IT/OT convergence anymore. Moxa can help you build a network infrastructure ready for tomorrow’s demands. The following video discloses the key features regarding Moxa’s reliable networking solutions.
Check out this blog for more info: Futureproof Industrial OT with Moxa’s Secure Edge-to-Core Networking
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MOXA Next-Generation LAN Firewalls: Enhancing Industrial Security and Reliability
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have become an all-too-familiar reality. While no longer shocking headline news, their effects are far-reaching, disrupting essential services that people and organizations rely on daily. From power grids to transportation systems and water treatment facilities, these infrastructures are at the heart of modern life and are highly vulnerable to cyber threats.
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HPS Power Quality Products
August 28, 2025
HPS Power Quality Products
HPS offers a full line of products to address power quality issues in your facility. Good power quality is important to maintain critical operations, improve energy efficiency and prevent premature equipment failure. Examples of poor power quality include harmonic distortion, reflected wave voltage, and low power factor.
HPS Power Quality products include active harmonic filters, passive harmonic filters, dV/dT filters, sinewave filters, line and load reactors, drive isolation transformers, harmonic mitigating transformers and multi-pulse transformers.
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Hammond Power Solutions Quarter 2 2025 Financial Results
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”), a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, has recently announced its financial results for the second quarter 2025.
They are pleased to share that HPS delivered another strong quarter in Q2 2025, achieving record sales and solid profits despite navigating some cost headwinds. Their quarterly revenue reached approximately $224 million, marking a new record quarter with 14% growth compared to Q2 2024. Their gross margin was slightly lower than the previous year due to rising input costs and further investments in their manufacturing footprint.”, said Adrian Thomas, CEO of Hammond Power Solutions.
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Meet Omron, a Company That Combines Society, Science and Technology
August 28, 2025
As a global leader in the field of automation, Omron’s business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to social systems including automated ticket gates and solar power conditioners, healthcare. At present, the company provides products and services in more than 130 countries.
They use their extensive portfolio to build integrated solutions that optimize manufacturing and improve safety. With proof-of-concept centres located throughout the world, they give customers the freedom to create world-class products using solutions they can trust.
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How Can Omron’s Certified System Integrator Partners Elevate Your Automation Solutions?
With so many companies offering system integrator services in the automation industry, finding the right partner can be a daunting task. They understand the importance of seamless integration, efficient automation, and adaptable manufacturing process. That is why they introduced their Certified Systems Integrator Program – a platform designed to elevate their partners’ proficiency in Omron technology. Their goal is to empower their partners to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness for mutual customers.
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Reliable Wireless Edge Computing With MOXA Quad-Core Arm-Based Computers | ManuAuto
August 25, 2025
Say hello to the Future of Industrial Computing — the New MOXA UC-3400A & UC-4400A Series are here! Built for today’s connected operations, these next-gen Arm-based computers pack the performance, security, and wireless features you need to stay ahead.
Whether you’re monitoring machine health on the factory floor or optimizing semiconductor production with 5G-ready tech — these devices are built to deliver.
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Ready to upgrade your OT systems the smart way? Discover how these compact powerhouses can drive real results in your operations.
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MOXA Next-Generation LAN Firewalls: Enhancing Industrial Security and Reliability
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have become an all-too-familiar reality. While no longer shocking headline news, their effects are far-reaching, disrupting essential services that people and organizations rely on daily. From power grids to transportation systems and water treatment facilities, these infrastructures are at the heart of modern life and are highly vulnerable to cyber threats.
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Weidmüller PROeco II Power Supplies
August 25, 2025
Introducing the new PROeco II power supply series — the next generation of compact, efficient, and cost-effective power solutions from Weidmüller. With up to 95% efficiency, a 15% smaller footprint, three-color status signalling, and improved MTBF, PROeco II is built to meet the demands of modern industrial automation while fitting seamlessly into existing designs.
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Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada
Weidmuller Ltd. Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta—marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing national expansion. Strategically located in Southeast Calgary, the new facility will serve as Weidmuller’s regional hub for Western Canada, supporting operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
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Automated Green Tire Storage with MOVI-C® | Reference Ingemov | SEW-EURODRIVE
August 21, 2025
How does automated storage of green tires work?
With the expertise of SEW-Eurodrive’s customer Ingemov and the comprehensive solutions from our modular automation system MOVI-C® – efficient, reliable, and perfectly coordinated. Ingemov understands the specific requirements of the tire industry in detail. SEW-EURODRIVE provides the right answers: powerful technology, well-designed processes, and maximum operational safety. This video offers exclusive insights into the process flow and demonstrates how our technology proves itself in real industrial applications.
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Learn more about this reference: Use of MOVI-C® in automated green tire storage at Ingemov
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MOVI-C® Modular Automation System from SEW-Eurodrive
MOVI-C® is the all-in-one solution for automation tasks. Whether you want to implement standards-based single-axis or multi-axis applications, particularly complex motion control applications or customized automation solutions, MOVI-C® can help you do all that and give you the scope to achieve optimum automation for new projects.
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Industrial Gear Units from SEW-EURODRIVE in Use – Directly in the Port of Hamburg!
August 19, 2025
SEW-EURODRIVE’s high-performance drive solutions ensure smooth container handling and efficient processes in port logistics. Whether container gantry cranes, conveyor technology or heavy-duty drives – SEW-EURODRIVE offers reliable industrial gear units for the highest loads and maximum operational reliability.
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Industrial gear unit solutions from a single source
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SEW-EURODRIVE Now Offers GearOil by SEW-EURODRIVE in Heavy Industry Gear Units
SEW-EURODRIVE is proud to announce that GearOil by SEW-EURODRIVE is now available as an option with its heavy industry gear units. This synthetic lubricant, formulated and tested by SEW-EURODRIVE engineers specifically for SEW-EURODRIVE gear geometries and thermal loads, is now offered as part of the factory build and service ecosystem for products such as the X.e and MC-series gear units.
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Weidmüller PROeco II Power Supplies
August 19, 2025
Introducing the new PROeco II power supply series — the next generation of compact, efficient, and cost-effective power solutions from Weidmüller. With up to 95% efficiency, a 15% smaller footprint, three-color status signalling, and improved MTBF, PROeco II is built to meet the demands of modern industrial automation while fitting seamlessly into existing designs.
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Weidmüller: A Milestone in Connectivity – Made in Germany
Weidmüller, a leading provider of industrial connectivity and inventor of the plastic-based terminal block, is looking forward to two major milestones: celebrating 175 years of company history, and 40 years of the W terminal block family. Since it was invented, the W-Series has been setting standards in electrical connectivity with its design and quality. Screw-type terminals from they are considered synonymous with durability and reliability, and help ensure more efficient and safe electrical connections worldwide.