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Report: Modest improvement signs in Canadian manufacturing in January 2023

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded 51 in January.


NEXT WEEK! Join us online for ‘First Steps in Automation’ event

In a series of presentations, industry experts will share information on funding, automation resources, implementation strategies and best practices for automation.


POLL: What are the specific ERP implementation goals for your manufacturing facility?

Share what you wish to achieve with your ERP implementation. Process efficiencies? Cost reduction? Anything else?


Allied Electronics and Automation now officially known as RS

Allied Electronics & Automation officially transitioned its name to “RS,” effective February 6 as part of the company’s ongoing brand evolution.
 
 
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Multi-axis Motion Controller Features Powerful RISC Processor & Onboard Drives

The DMC-40x0 is a full-featured programmable motion controller packaged with optional multi-axis servo or stepper drives in a compact enclosure. The unit operates stand-alone or interfaces to a PC with Ethernet 10/100Base-T or RS232.

The DMC-40x0 is available in 1 through 8-axis formats, and each axis is user-configurable for stepper or servo motor operation. The DMC-40x0 controllers provide advanced features as PID compensation with velocity & acceleration feedforward, program memory with multitasking for simultaneously running eight applications programs, and uncommitted I/O for synchronizing motion with external events. Modes of motion include point-to-point positioning, position tracking, jogging, linear & circular interpolation, contouring, electronic gearing and ecam. » Learn more
 
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Vendor support: The proverbial friend in need for automation projects

A custom machine builder improves performance specs promised to its customer with the support of its vendor. » Read more
 
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February 15! Join us for ‘First Steps in Automation’ virtual event

Taking the first steps in the digital transformation journey can be daunting. Join us on February 15 at 1 pm ET for First Steps in Automation virtual event, presented by Manufacturing AUTOMATION! This event is a beginner’s guide to automate manufacturing in Canada. Industry experts will share information on funding, best practices, implementation strategies, automation resources and more.

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EVENTS 
 

First Steps in Automation

Date: February 15, 2023
Location: Online
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Advance: Women in Manufacturing

Date: March 02, 2023
Location: Online
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SmartMTX 2023

Date: April 4-5, 2023
Location: Red Deer, AB
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Automate Show

Date: May 22-25, 2023
Location: Detroit, U.S.
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WMTS 2023

Date: May 30 – June 01, 2023
Location: Edmonton, AB
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