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December 5, 2019
News 
 
Swagelok

Manufacturers take stock of effects from rail strike

An end to a nationwide rail strike that has gripped the country for eight days is within sight, but concerns linger over the economic fallout.


Canadian aluminum foam technology adopted for non-lethal bullets

Mississauga, Ont.-based Cymat Technologies Ltd. has delivered over 38,000 SmartMetal Stabilized Aluminum Foam (SAF) cylinders to Nobel Sport to be used in their manufacture of non-lethal bullets.


Boeing goes back to humans when robots come up short

After four years of trial and error, Boeing is dumping one of its most ambitious forays into automation: the robots that build two main fuselage sections for its 777 and 777X jetliners.


Autoparts maker expecting $500 million hit from GM strike

Canada’s auto parts maker Magna International Inc. said the recent labour disruption at one of its biggest customers will hurt full-year sales.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
ABB

ABB’s new LWT300 series of smart guided wave radars

Unlike traditional guided-wave radars that use device parameters requiring multiple adjustments, the LWT300 series of instruments does it for you. The instrument uses LevelExpert™, a built-in intelligence to differentiate between the actual level and other false signals. LevelExpert is built on 20 years of industrial level measurement experience all embedded into an intelligent algorithm that accurately detects levels even in the most demanding conditions. Forget baseline mapping and echo selection; LevelExpert knows how to find the right level through the clutter. The expert is now inside your guided wave radar. Learn more
 
WHITEPAPER 
 

CEMS: Large Lines, Ducts & Stacks

Fluid Components
Measuring hot dirty air/gas is a challenge. Download “Gas Flow Measurement in Large Lines, Stacks & Ducts” to learn how multipoint flow measurement can help. FCI’s MT100 and ST102A Flowmeters are EPA CEMS/CERMS compliant, featuring up to 8 sensors, 4-20mA outputs, digital bus communications, LCD touch display and data logging.
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FEATURES 
 

Industrial Automation handbook now available

Finding the right solution to your individual needs can be challenging, but it has been made simpler with these tools and techniques from some of industry’s IoT leaders in this sponsored ebook from IPPT.ca. » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
Wooster

VOC-free anti-slip coating for high traffic areas

Wooster Products introduces Walk-A-Sured Water Clear Epoxy System, an anti-slip coating which provide high traction and durability on a variety of surfaces – an eco-friendly, two-component epoxy system that meets OSHA and ADA standards, and ASTM slip-resistance requirements. » Learn More
Bionomic

Bionomic’s Series 6500 Jet Ejector Venturi Scrubber

The Series 6500 Jet Scrubber as a fully integrated, pre-engineered, skid-mounted package complete with recirculation pumps, piping networks, entrainment separators, polishing scrubber, instrumentation and automated controls. » Learn More
Schneider

Schneider Electric introduces Galaxy VS 3-phase UPS

The new Galaxy VS 10-50 kW with internal smart battery modules improves availability with added battery flexibility and monitoring, redundant battery strings, and self-configuration. » Learn More
Acrison

Regulated vibration reliably discharges bulk bags

The new Model 821 Bulk Bag Unloader provides a safe, dust-tight and highly effective means for discharging a wide assortment of dry solid materials from within various size bulk bags, typically for use in conjunction with Acrison metering equipment. » Learn More
 
Events 
 
Wago

18th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference

Hyatt Regency Calgary
Calgary, Alta.
December 10-11, 2019
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PDAC 2020

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ont.
March 1-4, 2020
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Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (CsHm)

Telus Convention Centre
Calgary, Alta.
March 17-18, 2020
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International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Ill.
April 28-30, 2020
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ISA Automation Expo & Conference 2020

Edmonton Expo Centre
Edmonton, Alta.
April 29-30, 2020
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Global Petroleum Show 2020

BMO Centre, Stampede Park
Calgary, Alta.
June 9-11, 2020
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