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WHAT'S NEW

PTDA to host in-person conference in October

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is hosting the PTDA 2021 Industry Summit in person this year in Atlanta. » Read full article

Realtime Robotics wins $31M in funding for motion planning tech

The developer of autonomous motion planning for industrial robots has secured $31.4 million during a Series A funding round. » Read full article

ISA releases best practices for secure PLC coding

The Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document helps PLC programmers with the IT security of PLCs and the plants they control. » Read full article

Set the Right Tone – with Seamless Connectivity from Festo

Seamless connectivity begins with the correct composition of each movement. First, servo drive components are optimally sized and selected via the software and then orchestrated and harmonized in the Festo Automation Suite – without any restrictions on the network used. Smart products and digital services allow you to access and process data later, at any time and from anywhere. We call this seamless connectivity – from the workpiece to the cloud. » Learn more

MOTION CONTROL DESIGN

Developing motion control and positioning for vacuum applications

How motorized positioners meet requirements of vacuum applications through manufacturing and quality control processes. » Read more

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

Next-gen controllers: New trends for PLCs and PACs

Here's how the latest industrial controller trends reflect standardization, IoT capabilities and the strategic use of edge computing. » More info

Mohawk College tests IoT monitoring on industrial motors

The school shows how new technology from Ontario-based Enertics Inc. can improve the health of industrial motors. » More info

Connected control: BOS Innovations links laser-cutting with robotics

Flexible EtherCAT and PC-based automation help a dual OEM-system integrator create an adaptable laser cutting solution for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer. » More info

EVENTS

Webinar: Cobots in Canada

Date: Aug. 25, 2021
Location: Virtual » Read more

WMTS 2021

Date: Sept. 14-16, 2021
Location: Edmonton, AB » Read more

Global Energy Show 2021

Date: Sept. 21-23, 2021
Location: Calgary, AB » Read more

Ontario Virtual Advanced Manufacturing Export Business Mission to Automation Expo India

Date: Sept. 22-25, 2021
Location: Online » Read more