View As Webpage | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
February 27, 2019
News 
 
Security Expo - BB1

Labour board: Unifor strikes at GM were unlawful

The Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled that members of Unifor engaged in unlawful strikes in their efforts to protest the planned closure of the General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont.


The Kistler Group opens first Canadian sales location

The Kistler Group, a manufacturer and supplier of dynamic measurement technology, has opened a sales centre in Mississauga, Ontario.


VIDEO: Electra Meccanica opens new manufacturing facility

Vancouver-based electric vehicle manufacturer Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. has opened a new production facility in China for its SOLO electric vehicle (EV) line.


Machine safety: Managing hazards

In the latest Machine Safety column, Garrett Potter at EMC explores how ensuring the appropriate levels of machine safety can be a complicated task.


Endress+Hauser and Westburne partnership expands to Manitoba

Westburne will act as a single-source provider for solutions that integrate Endress+Hauser’s measurement technology with the Rockwell Automation platform.


Brewing a better beer with process automation

A new automation system at Sleeman Breweries provides internal process and recipe control.


FREE WEBINAR: The IIoT: ERP Best Practices, March 21, 1 pm EST

Learn how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will impact your business in the first of a four-part webinar series presented by Manufacturing AUTOMATION and Pemeco Consulting.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
AEROTECH - SS1

CADFusion

Aerotech’s CADFusion software enables users to quickly and easily convert DXF/DWG drawings into “AeroBasic” motion programs that can be run on a number of Aerotech control systems. CADFusion’s graphical process and motion development environment allows advanced motion control and process integration to be developed in a graphical user interface. A fully featured editing environment allows users to modify existing drawing objects, add new objects to an imported CAD drawing, or start from scratch and create an entirely new drawing from within the application. » Learn more
 
FEATURED NEWS 
 
Feature

Top five data management myths, debunked

Data management solutions help organize and track information, as well as manage change throughout the data lifecycle. Despite the benefits that these systems can deliver, many manufacturers assume a formal data management system is not for them. » Read full article
 
Headlines 
 
EPT - BB2




 
Products 
 
P1

EMC gland and copper grounding strap for cables

Helukabel has added two new cable accessories to its product portfolio – the HELUTOP MS-EP5 and a copper grounding strap. » Read full article
P2

Vented mini LVDT linear position sensors

NewTek Sensor Solutions has released vented versions of its M-375 miniature LVDT linear position sensors for high-pressure or extreme temperature situations. » Read full article
P3

Compact linear voice coil motor

Moticont has added the LVCM-032-076-02 linear voice coil motor with stroke length of 2.5 in (63.5 mm) to its lineup. » Read full article
 
Events 
 

ABB Customer World

Location: Houston, Tex.
Date: March 4, 2019
» More info

ATS Knowledge Day

Location: Nordhessen, Ger.
Date: March 28, 2019
» More info

Hannover Messe 2019

Location: Hannover, Ger.
Date: April 1-5, 2019
» More info

RFID Journal LIVE!

Location: Phoenix, Ariz.
Date: April 2-4, 2019
» More info

Automate/Promat 2019

Location: Chicago, Ill.
Date: April 8-11, 2019
» More info

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Canada

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: June 4-6, 2019
» More info

Digital Industry USA

Location: Louisville, Ken.
Date: September 10-12, 2019
» More info

CMTS: Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show

Location: Louisville, Ken.
Date: September 30-October 3, 2019
» More info