Interoperability is the key to increasing efficiency in modern intralogistics. It allows seamless communication and collaboration between different systems, such as autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV), and warehouse management systems. With interoperable solutions, companies can optimize their processes, minimize downtime, and significantly boost productivity.
Schneider Electric has created a new Building Decarbonization Calculator, an innovative online tool that empowers building owners and operators to quickly test and explore a range of Energy and Carbon Conservation Measures (ECCMs), easily identifying their best options based on simulated data. As pressure mounts to meet decarbonization targets, this solution enables users to efficiently evaluate and prioritize retrofit scenarios, helping them navigate the complexities of balancing cumulative costs and emissions from now through 2050 to define their best path to net zero.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 507 manufacturers and more than 1,860,000 data sets are available with the latest updates in August and September 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Chenguang Cable, EISELE GmbH, EcoG, Hoshimoto Co. Ltd., Mibu Denki Industrial Co. Ltd., Ouneva Group, People Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., Shanghai UPUN Electric (Group) Co., Ltd., and Suzhou cableplus Technologies Co., Ltd..
The Weidmuller Group is strengthening its first management level as of 10/01/2024: Dr Sebastian Durst, previously Chief Operations Officer, is taking over the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Furthermore, Weidmuller is relying on continuity and experienced, internal personnel to fill the other Executive Board positions. Dr Sebastian Durst has been with Weidmuller since 2015 after 10 years as a management consultant. Christian Glasel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the family-owned company, is pleased: ‘With Dr Durst, we were able to gain an expert from our internal team for the role of CEO, who will powerfully drive forward the successful transformation of Weidmuller.
B&K Precision has recently announced a new partnership with Gentek. Under the new agreement, Gentek will represent B&K Precision’s complete line of data acquisition recorders in the Southeast US including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. With their highly experienced team of test and measurement experts and offices located throughout the Southeast, Gentek is well positioned to help B&K’s customers solve the most challenging data acquisition applications. They can also assist in selecting the right sensors and complimentary test and measurement products as part of a complete end-to-end solution.
RS is now an authorized distributor for Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation, a trusted supplier of high-quality electrical measuring instruments. Sifam Tinsley offers a variety of instrumentation solutions well-suited for use in a wide range of market segments, including the power and energy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, information technology, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, automotive, transportation, textile, and industrial manufacturing industries.
Graybar has recently announced that Andy Ciccone has been named Vice President – Customer Experience, effective November 1, 2024. Ciccone currently serves as District Vice President in Graybar’s Richmond district. Since joining the company 32 years ago, he has worked in sales, branch management, district management, and corporate leadership roles. In this new position, he will be responsible for developing and implementing a companywide strategy that leverages Graybar’s vast capabilities to transform the customer experience.
Automating the generation of schematics leads to faster results and fewer errors. Solutions provider EPLAN has developed a variety of technical approaches for this process. One of these is the cloud-based software EPLAN eBUILD, with which users can generate their projects with a simple mouse click. The new Version 2025 is now available – with significant advantages in ease of use, operation, and for configurating and generating schematics.
How can you select and wire the correct surge protection devices? Discover the physical background and the importance of overvoltage surge protection in industrial machinery for the specific North American market. Explore the selection and proper wiring of surge protection devices and gain a deeper understanding of their role in protecting your machinery.
Lorin Industries, Inc. has increased its warranty coverage for Architectural Class I and II exterior products. Lorin now offers one of the best warranties in the industry, ensuring that its customers get the most value out of their investment in Lorin’s innovative products. Lorin has always offered a decades-long warranty to guarantee against surface damage. Now, after continued testing, Lorin will make this warranty even longer. For a period of 70 years, Lorin warrants that the surface of Class I and II products will not chip, flake, peel, blister, crack, or split.
Stahlin recently announced the addition of two agencies that will represent their line of high-performing non-metallic electrical and industrial enclosures, effective Tuesday, July 5th. C&O Sales, based in Overland Park, Kansas, has been in the electric sales business since 1965, while Electrical Products Company has been a trusted rep agency for over 60 years, following the mantra of quality people representing quality products that conform to the highest customer expectations.
When manufacturing leaders, job shop owners, engineers, and designers want to see what their operations might look like in the near future, one of their must-visit destinations is AMT’s EmergingTechnology Center (ETC) at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show. IMTS 2024 runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. “The ETC showcases technology in the context of addressing today’s most pressing manufacturing issues, including automation, process integration, reshoring, a surge of aerospace and defense investment, and raising productivity per worker,” says Bonnie Gurney, vice president of strategic content and partnerships at AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and produces IMTS.
Southwire is excited to announce its membership in the Georgia Tech (GT) Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium. The Consortium is a membership-based association with a mission to bring together industry, academia and government entities to develop and deploy manufacturing technologies into the market. By leveraging the latest in manufacturing developments and technologies, members have unique opportunities to increase their effectiveness and competitiveness as they become global leaders.
Rockwell Automation will highlight two component solutions for a smart, safe mine at MINEXPO 2024 that empower companies to foster sustainable mining practices that help protect both workers and assets. GuardLink technology, combined with the 440E Lifeline cable pull switches, provides enhanced safety solutions tailored for the mining industry. GuardLink enables communication between safety devices and control systems, offering real-time status monitoring and diagnostics that enhance operational transparency and minimize downtime. This level of connectivity helps ensure that safety measures are compliant with industry standards, reducing the risk of harm to personnel and equipment.
Phoenix Contact USA recently announced a new management structure and leadership team, effective September 1, 2024. This board-based leadership change supports the successful maturation of the U.S. company as a Group Center of Competence and the overall Business Area (BA) structure that Phoenix Contact first implemented in 2016. It also provides a seamless transition in preparation for the retirement of Jack Nehlig, President of Phoenix Contact USA, who is retiring on December 31, 2024, after 23 years with the company.
August 28, 2024 NovaTech are both happy and sad to announce the retirement of Ray Wright, Senior Vice President of Marketing. NovaTech said this on their website about Ray and his career with the company: Ray has been an outstanding contributor at NovaTech Automation for more than 20 years. Ray first started doing business with NovaTech…