September 4, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a global leader in the motion industry, and for more than a century, they have focused on innovations that support their customers across industries and around the world. Their commitment to this shows in every facet of their company, from Corporate and Didactic to their automation products,…
September 3, 2025 By Warren Osak, with Krystie Johnston As automation systems become more complex and project timelines compress, the role of mechatronic subsystems has shifted from convenience to a necessity for many OEMs. From modular robotic actuators to fully integrated motion systems, subsystem-level design is enabling manufacturers to accelerate development cycles, reduce risk, and…
September 2, 2025 Leading robot programming software company, RoboDK has launched RoboDK Academy, an online platform that helps learners master robot programming skills. Designed to fill the gap in accessible industrial robot training, it serves engineers, automation professionals, students, and educators seeking to build robotics knowledge. RoboDK Academy is self-paced online training platform designed to…
August 21, 2025 The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy. To do so, Canada needs the strongest skilled trades workforce in the G7. By collaborating with unions, the federal government is supporting workers so they get the skills and training they need and is also creating well-paying sustainable jobs for generations to…
August 12, 2025 Your route to safe, compliant machinery No Safety without Security! In the connected world of automation, Safety and Security are now a unit: one is no longer possible without the other. The networking of production and industrial plants and new normative requirements mean we are in the midst of a change process. …
August 12, 2025 By Swathi Mohan, Founder of Leanacle Inc. The Broom: The Unexpected Lesson That Shaped My Approach to Manufacturing Walk into any well-run factory and you’ll likely see signs of 5S everywhere :clean floors, neatly labeled shelves, color-coded bins, and smooth workflows. It’s often the first thing leaders focus on when they want…
August 5, 2025 ABB announced on August 5 that it will invest more than CAD 130 million (approximately USD 100 million) to expand research, development, and manufacturing capacity for its advanced energy protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada. The investment in Montreal, Quebec, will consolidate ABB’s existing factories in Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu into a…
July 22, 2025 The Future of NDC: Smarter Integration for AGVs and AMRs Kollmorgen’s latest system release brings new capabilities to the NDC platform, making it easier to develop, deploy, and manage automated vehicles in a wide range of applications. At the centre of the release is a new API ecosystem that improves integration between…
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…
July 14, 2025 Electromate Introduces the maxon HEJ Series in Canada Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of precision mechatronic components from maxon, is now offering the new High-Efficiency Joint (HEJ) series—a compact, integrated actuator solution developed to meet the demanding performance needs of mobile and manipulation robots. The HEJ 90 and HEJ 70 units combine maxon’s…
July 7, 2025 Investments in company-owned sites lay the foundation for future growth Following exceptionally strong growth in 2021 and 2022, the electrical connectivity and automation specialist Weidmüller has experienced a decline in sales for the second consecutive year. In 2024, revenue fell by approximately 11 percent compared to the previous year, reaching EUR 980…
June 24, 2025 Aztec Electrical Supply Expands Footprint in Southern Ontario Aztec is strengthening its presence in Southwestern Ontario with two major moves this June—the grand opening of its newly expanded Cambridge branch and the opening of its brand new Stoney Creek branch. Located at 430 McNeilly Road, Aztec’s new Stoney Creek branch will specialize in automation…
June 19, 2025 The new PxG® integrated series combines PxG® planetary gear units and CM3G.. servomotors to create a single highly compact, precise, and dynamic unit. Specifically developed for highly dynamic applications involving precise positioning SEW-EURODRIVE’s PxG®M..CM3G.. precision planetary gearmotors have been specifically developed for highly dynamic applications involving precise positioning. One key feature is…
June 9, 2025 Phoenix Contact’s collaboration with TECSAFE offers an additional opportunity to provide individual solutions that enable improved organization and greater efficiency. Customers can custom configure and order individual foam inserts in the TECSAFE online shop. As part of this collaboration, more than 300 hand tools from Phoenix Contact have been added to the TECSAFE database…
PIONEERING SINCE DAY ONE: 175 Years Globally, 50 Years in Canada. June 3, 2025 The year 2025 is truly special for Weidmüller. They proudly celebrate not just 50 remarkable years in Canada but also their 175th anniversary globally Weidmüller Germany — an extraordinary achievement few companies can claim. This legacy is a testament to their…
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,…