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ABB signs purchase agreement to acquire Siemens NEMA motor business

ABB to acquire Siemens’ low voltage NEMA motor business. With this acquisition, ABB expands its NEMA motors portfolio. It will allow the company’s NEMA motors division to enhance its product offering, expand its supply chain relationships and improve support to its North American customer base.


Poll: What are the current pain points in your automation journey?

Share the hindrances and major challenges you are currently facing in your automation journey. Vote on the poll today.


OPC Foundation and FieldComm to harmonize OPC UA-based field instruments

The OPC Foundation (OPCF) and the FieldComm Group (FCG) are collaborating to drive multi-vendor interoperability of instrumentation devices based on OPC UA and the extensions for the field level named OPC UA FX (Field eXchange). This development will incorporate preliminary work by both organizations.


Dematic announces strategic partnership with warehouse robotics expert Dexterity

Dematic has entered into a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics expert Dexterity. Dematic will now offer full-task robotics globally as part of its intelligent automation solutions.


Future of Automation 2022 virtual event is September 28!

Join us on September 28 at 1 p.m. ET for our 2022 Future of Automation virtual event! Touching on key topics like supply chain, human-machine collaboration, robotics, IIOT and more, this year’s event will focus on automation technologies for a future of growth.
 
 
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Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s future leaders: Meet Ryan Terpstra

The future of the manufacturing and automation technology sector looks bright. Armed with a strong work ethic, initiative, curiosity and a commitment to innovation, the winners of our inaugural Top 10 Under 40 program are setting the bar for young professionals across the industry. This week, we introduce Ryan Terpstra, intermediate controls integrator Systematix Inc. in Waterloo, Ont. » Read more
 
JOB BOARD 
 

Quality Engineer

Fostet Manufacturing is looking for a Quality Engineer who will read engineering drawings and blueprints; establish quality inspection reports; co-ordinate and perform inspections for quality and correctness and work with the team to define, develop and implement assurance practices, procedures and assessments for efficient quality control. » Read more

Motor Control Technician

The Motor Control Technician will be responsible for the motor control centre build and purchase. Successful candidates will exercise good judgement, work effectively under pressure and have proven experience with AutoCAD. » Read more

Mechanical Technician/Technologist

Infra Pipe Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Technologist/Technician. This role will be responsible for proactively improving manufacturing operation efficiencies by the identification and resolution of technical problems and root cause associated with the process, equipment systems, elimination of waste such as scrap reduction, increasing machine efficiencies, reducing changeovers, initiating quality improvement, and investigating alternative processes. » Read more
 
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EVENTS 
 
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IMTS 2022

Date: September 12-17, 2022
Location: Chicago, IL
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Future of Automation 2022

Date: September 28, 2022
Location: Online
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The Vision Show

Date: October 11-13, 2022
Location: Boston, MA
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German Technology Day 2022

Date: October 20, 2022
Location: Toronto, ON
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Emerging Technologies in Automation

Date: October 26, 2022
Location: Windsor, ON
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Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo Montreal

Date: November 9-10, 2022
Location: Montreal, QC
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