June 6, 2025 Ontario’s manufacturers are facing serious challenges as they struggle with an aging workforce, funding shortfalls in education and a potentially sustained trade dispute with the U.S. that has frozen investment and hiring, according to a new report by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). Keep Calm and Keep Training, CME’s second annual workforce…
June 5, 2025 Electric Automation Test Bench from Festo Get Hands-On with Key Electric Automation Technologies from Festo! The Electric Automation Test Bench is a portable and convenient solution for learning, demonstrating, testing, validating, and integrating electric automation components from Festo. Designed for system integrators and industrial users, it provides a versatile platform to train…
June 4, 2025 Expedite – Skills for Industry With Expedite – Skills for Industry, a forthcoming microcredential developed by Siemens, early-career engineers gain an edge with marketable skills like product lifecycle management, sustainable engineering, project management, AI tools, using the digital twin and more. More Information Learn more: https://sie.ag/5c7P8W Related Story Siemens Empowers Future Workforce…
June 4, 2025 Siemens Digital Industries Software announced on June 2 its ‘Expedite – Skills for Industry’ credential, a four-course, fully online microcredential which prepares students for industry by connecting engineering theory with practical skills. The new credential covers key trends, business processes and tech-based work environments, providing an essential foundation in industry-relevant skills and…
May 21, 2025 By Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG In terms of Safety, Security and AI: The European Legal Framework is Changing We all know the CE mark. You can see it on electrical appliances, toys or household goods, but also on plant and machinery of course. It stands for “Conformité…
May 21, 2025 In order to guarantee Industrial Security on their own machinery, specialists in mechanical engineering require sound fundamental knowledge – particularly of legislation and applicable standards. Experts from Pilz share this expertise in the “Fundamentals of Industrial Security” training course. Delegates learn to understand security threats, appropriate protective measures and best practices in…
May 20, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Hannover Messe 2025 was an extra special event for Festo. The Festo Group celebrated their 100th anniversary, Festo Canada celebrated their 50th anniversary, and Festo Didactic celebrated their 60th anniversary. Festo Didactic, the education arm of the company, understands how important education is for empowering individuals, driving economic growth,…
May 12, 2025 Festo Didactic to showcase key training systems and skill-building for the automation industry Visit Booth #1619 Festo Didactic, a leader in technical education solutions, is heading to Automate 2025 with the latest innovative education and training programs for the automation industry. Automate 2025 is a premier showcase for automation technologies and solutions,…
May 8, 2025 New funding will support workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty As the next step in its plan to protect Ontario workers in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty, the provincial government is expanding its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by nearly $1 billion over the next three years,…
Bringing the Moon to the Classroom May 7, 2025 Mission Control and MDA Space, recognized Canadian space industry leaders, have teamed up to bring a lunar rover driving experience to Canadian students from coast to coast to coast. The Rover Driving Academy is a distinctive educational program available free of charge to students in grades…
April 30, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric creates real impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability since 1836. Putting principles into practice, they are bringing back the Go Green Competition in 2025. Registration is open between April 1 and May 31, so get your team together and…
April 18, 2025 A new web tool allows customers to research ready-to-go collaborative robot solutions featuring FANUC’s reliable and efficient CRX cobots. FANUC America is simplifying manufacturing with the launch of its new web tool, allowing companies of all sizes to easily search for ready-to-go collaborative robot (or cobot) solutions that are pre-engineered, reliable and…
April 28, 2025 Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of U.S. tariffs….
April 23, 2025 Scholarship Value: $ 1,750 – Scholarships Available: 2 In the spirit of advancing women in technical education and careers, Rittal Limited, Canada, proudly offers 2 scholarships of $1,750 each, to female undergraduate students in Canada, who are passionate about a career in the Electrical, and related, industries. For eligibility requirements, the applicant must be a…
April 16, 2025 Global participants will compete for a prize pool of $18,316 CAD, while receiving mentorship from industry experts Schneider Electric, one of the leaders in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, opened registration for their 2025 Schneider Go Green Competition. Backed by Schneider Electric’s Youth Education & Entrepreneurship and Access to Energy programs,…
April 15, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD$150 million (ca. €97 million) over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Centre for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D centre, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on…