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Introducing WorldSkills Team Canada 2026: 30 of Our Nation’s Best Skilled Trade and Technology Competitors are Headed to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026!

July 24, 2025 Introducing WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 In recognition of World Youth Skills Day, which underscores the vital role of skills development among young people, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is proud to officially announce the 30 talented members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2026.These young competitors will begin their training to prepare for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in Shanghai,…

How Humber is Putting Canada on the World Stage for Mechatronics and Supporting Workforce Development
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How Humber is Putting Canada on the World Stage for Mechatronics and Supporting Workforce Development

July 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Humber Polytechnic is a technical institute located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, and it has a long history of building brilliance and training the workforce of the future. In this article, Neal Mohammed, Director of the Barrett Centre for Innovation Technology shares his insights about Humber’s initiatives…

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Team Humber’s Talent Shines During German Trip

July 17, 2025 Students Cole Hunter and Grant Maddock took top spot in a friendly skills competition as part of Hannover Messe 2025 By Chris Clay on May 1, 2025 Students from Humber Polytechnic travelled to Germany to show off their prodigious talents as part of a friendly skills competition at the Hannover Messe 2025 event. NGen, Canada’s advanced manufacturing…

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Another Year, Another Gold Medal at Skills Canada for Humber Polytechnic Students

July 17, 2025 By Chris Clay on July 14, 2025 Consecutive gold medals make Grant Maddock and Cole Hunter the best in the country in Mechatronics Team of Two division It’s back-to-back gold medal wins at the Skills Canada National Competition for Humber Polytechnic students Grant Maddock and Cole Hunter. The Electromechanical Engineering Technology students earned a gold medal in the Mechatronics…

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California’s Sierra College, Roseville Joint Union High School District to Offer Mechatronics Training at High School Level

July 15, 2025 By Krystie Johnston In the U.S., California is the leading employer for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technicians. Training people to fill these roles domestically is critical for supply chain resilience. For the U.S. to compete globally, and bring manufacturing and innovation back to American soil, they need a skilled workforce that can operate…

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SEW-EURODRIVE’s Innovation Hub’s Automated Fork Lift

July 7, 2025 SEW-EURODRIVE’s Innovation Hub’s Automated Fork Lift. Automated guided vehicle (AGVS) systems are currently used for assembly lines in many different industry sectors. They are used to automate in-house material flows or serve as the basis for flexible assembly. However, AGVs have limitations, specifically when palletized payloads are in the final stages of…

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School Is Back in Session: Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

July 4, 2025 Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training program designed to empower its channel ecosystem partners to become leaders in sustainability. This chapter will focus on teaching businesses…

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MDA Space Reopens Operations at David Florida Laboratory

July 4, 2025 Ensures critical sovereign satellite and space systems integration and testing capabilities remain available to all industry in Canada MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, recently announced it has taken over operation of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) in Ottawa, ensuring this world-class testing…

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Vention Launches Online Design Certification to Close Talent Gap and Train the Next Generation of Automation Experts

July 4, 2025 Vention, creator of what they say is the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, announced the launch of its first certification course for its MachineBuilder™ cloud-based software to support the next generation of automation designers, programmers, and operators. As demand for robotics and automation surges globally, manufacturers are facing a growing…

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Vention Expands Academic and Research Offering with Franka Robotics, Premiering at Automatica 2025

July 4, 2025 Vention, creator of what they say is the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, announced it has expanded its lineup of robotic offerings to include collaborative robots from Franka Robotics GmbH, a subsidiary of Agile Robots SE. Vention was showcased an FR3 robot alongside its other offerings at Automatica 2025…

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Siemens Launches New Microcredential to Empower the Workforce of the Future 

July 3, 2025 By Krystie Johnston  Siemens recently launched ‘Expedite – Skills for Industry’ at Realize LIVE Americas in June. Delivering on their promise to help students prepare better for the future of work by connecting engineering theory with practical skills, their microcredential courses will begin accepting enrollment this month. Dora Smith, Senior Director, Future…

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Festo Didactic and Dobot Robots Showcase the Next Generation of Mechatronics and Robotics Training at 2025 SkillsUSA Championships

June 18, 2025 Festo has provided state-of-the-art learning systems for SkillsUSA and WorldSkills mechatronics competitions around the world since 1991. Festo Didactic is gearing up again for the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia from June 23 – 27. In addition to sponsoring the mechatronics competition, Festo will join forces…

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A Basic Guide to the Types of Communication Interfaces Used in Mechatronic Automation

June 17, 2025 Mechatronic components, such as feedback devices, motors, and drives, often use various communication interfaces to interact with control systems and other devices. These communication interfaces have evolved over time to meet specific needs and standards in the industry. Electromate explores some of the common communication interfaces and provides a simplified overview of…

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Humber Polytechnic and Canadian Nuclear Association Partner to Power a Clean Energy Future

June 11, 2025 By Chris Clay on June 5, 2025 Humber Polytechnic and the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help meet Canada’s increasing demand for skilled workers in the nuclear energy industry.   As the country continues its shift toward a clean energy future, the need for skilled workers in…

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ABET Recognizes Siemens Microcredential Program to Transform Future Workforce

June 11, 2025 ABET Recognizes Siemens Microcredential Program to Transform Future Workforce Siemens Digital Industries Software recently announced that its ‘Design for the Circular Economy (Sustainable Operations pathway)’ microcredential has been recognized by ABET, an ISO 9001 certified quality assurance agency responsible for the accreditation of STEM academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of…

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Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn How to Prevent It!

June 9, 2025 Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime Friday, June 20, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Struggling with Short Motor Life and Unscheduled Downtime? Your Problem May Be Electrical – Not Mechanical! Are you constantly experiencing downtime due to VFD tripping or motor bearing damage? The problem may be electrical…