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Rechner Capacitive Sensor
Rechner Sensors has a new sensor, the KA700, which…

Motion Industries Rebrands
Motion Industries, Inc., announced it will rebrand to “Motion,”…

SKF Names New President and CEO
Rickard Gustafson has been appointed as President and CEO…

The Challenge of Outer Ring Rotation
At first glance, one may not think that a…

Maintenance: What Does the Future Hold?
Technology moves at a fast pace, and companies need to adapt quickly if they want to stay competitive in the new marketplace. Maintenance is no exception. What was once an industry that saw maintenance professionals using metal tools and wearing a hardhat, are now more likely to use a tablet to check on their assets.

BlackBerry shares soar in wake of Amazon deal to develop vehicle data platform
(CP) WATERLOO, Ont. – Shares in BlackBerry Ltd. gained…

It’s About Time we Treat Belt Driven Machines with More Respect
Belt driven machines are the Rodney Dangerfield of the maintenance industry –
“they don’t get no respect!.”

Business is booming for HVAC companies as commercial buildings see pandemic upgrades
(CP) Air filters have become big business in the…

Bearing Quality, Service Life and Fatigue Life
What does the user want? What does the machine
designer want?

Smaller Footprint: Extend the Life of Hydraulics
Energy efficient components and training initiatives can help maintain hydraulic systems.

MRO November 2020 Issue Available On-Demand
The December 2020 Digital Edition of Machinery and Equipment…

Rittal wins Electro-Federation Canada Marketing Awards
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) hosted its 7th Annual 2020 Marketing…

Surging appliance sales cause shortages ahead of business holiday shopping season
(CP) Appliance stores are grappling with a double whammy…

MainTrain Conference Goes Digital
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada held its annual…

Minco S7 and TC7 Temperature Sensors
Minco Products Inc., S7 and TC7 miniature bearing embedment…

ABB Partners with Lion Electric
ABB has partnered with Lion Electric to help strengthen…

REED R2160 Thermal Imaging Camera
REED R2160 thermal imaging camera features a 160 x…

COVID 19 further delaying some overdue military procurements
(CP) OTTAWA – While the federal government is pressing…

2020 PEMAC Award Winners
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada presented its annual…

Weekly Schedule Compliance is an Easy Tool but a Bit Tricky
Weekly schedule compliance is an easy key performance indicator (KPI), but a lot of people mess it up. We can use it to lock-in mediocre performance. However, when used properly, KPI can help boost our maintenance productivity.

German Technology Day Coming Soon
Six automation and advanced manufacturing companies based in Canada,…

Troubleshooting Rotating Mechanical Equipment Using Vibration Analysis
Vibration is technically defined as the oscillation of an…

Manufacturer Ag Growth’s shares slide after grain bin collapse at West Coast terminal
(CP) WINNIPEG – Shares in Ag Growth International Inc.…

Court orders recalculation of $1.4 billion in damages, supports Dow in Nova lawsuit
(CP) CALGARY – Both sides are welcoming an Alberta…

MRO September 2020 Issue Available On-Demand
The September 2020 Digital Edition of Machinery and Equipment…

OPINION: Changing Times Showcase Industry’s Adaptability
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK (September 2020 issue of MRO Magazine) In…

From Theft Prevention to Quality Control: How IOT-Based Surveillance Can Help
It was a food and beverage manufacturer’s worst nightmare; $187,000 worth of product stolen in plain sight. It happened at a Tavistock dairy plant in 2019, when a man presented what appeared to be legitimate paperwork for a large quantity of cheese to be loaded onto a truck, and delivered to New Brunswick. It wasn’t until the delivery failed to arrive at the location that they realized the cheese was stolen.

Ontario Teachers’ invests in warehouse robotics firm inspired by ant colonies
(CP) CALGARY – A Calgary-based firm that bases its…

Focus on Scheduling and Planning of Maintenance
GUEST: Doc Palmer TOPIC: Focus on Scheduling and Planning of…

Maintenance and Reliability in a Changed World Virtual Summit
MRO Magazine recently held its first-ever Maintenance and Reliability in a Changed World Virtual Summit, which allowed maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals to learn techniques to optimize their day-to-day maintenance activities.

MainTrain 2020 Schedule Announced
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada has announced the…

Ford Experiments with Dog-Like Robots
Ford’s new four-legged dog-like robots can sit, shake hands…