The Future of NDC: Smarter Integration for AGVs and AMRs
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The Future of NDC: Smarter Integration for AGVs and AMRs

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…

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…

Electromate Introduces the maxon HEJ Series in Canada: Compact, High Torque Robot Joints for Robotic Applications 
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Electromate Introduces the maxon HEJ Series in Canada: Compact, High Torque Robot Joints for Robotic Applications 

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…

Weidmüller Achieves Nearly One Billion Euros in Sales Despite Challenging Market Conditions
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Weidmüller Achieves Nearly One Billion Euros in Sales Despite Challenging Market Conditions

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…

Aztec Electrical Supply Expands Footprint in Southern Ontario
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Aztec Electrical Supply Expands Footprint in Southern Ontario

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…

PxG® Integrated Precision Planetary Gearmotors from SEW-EURODRIVE
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PxG® Integrated Precision Planetary Gearmotors from SEW-EURODRIVE

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…

Phoenix Contact and TECSAFE: Better Organization and Efficiency with Individual Shadow Boards for Hand Tools
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Phoenix Contact and TECSAFE: Better Organization and Efficiency with Individual Shadow Boards for Hand Tools

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…

Weidmüller: A Journey of Innovation and Excellence!
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Weidmüller: A Journey of Innovation and Excellence!

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…

Festo Didactic Showcases Technical Education and Training at Hannover Messe 2025
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Festo Didactic Showcases Technical Education and Training at Hannover Messe 2025

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,…

Electromate Announces 2025 Collaborate Canada- A Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation Fair in Toronto
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Electromate Announces 2025 Collaborate Canada- A Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation Fair in Toronto

April 21, 2025 Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Collaborate Canada Cobot Automation Fair on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in in Toronto, Ontario. This complimentary event is ideal for End Users, Machine Builders, and System Integrators looking to automate a production process. Sorry, no competitors, please. Event Details: The Automation Fair…

Expect the Best​ – Choose a Weidmüller Distribution PRO
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Expect the Best​ – Choose a Weidmüller Distribution PRO

April 3, 2025 Expect the Best​ – Choose a Weidmüller Distribution PRO Always there where you need them: global distribution partners and Weidmüller. Access best-in-class products and enhance your projects with the unmatched support of a Weidmüller Distribution PRO Partner. All Weidmüller’s distribution partners, whether global actors or local specialists, provide thorough knowledge of the…

Bringing Industrial Automation Expertise Directly to You
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Bringing Industrial Automation Expertise Directly to You

April 2, 2025 Canadian manufacturers face more pressure than ever — rising costs, labour shortages, and the need to boost productivity. That’s why Proax launched Boots on the Ground — bringing automation expertise directly to your facility. See how facility visits translate to measurable production improvements. Their CEO Stephen Daub explains why on-site support matters…

Hardware and Software for AGVs and AMRs from SEW-EURODRIVE
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SEW-EURODRIVE’s Hardware and Software for AGVs and AMRs

March 6, 2025 With its modular solutions for mobile systems, SEW-EURODRIVE offers innovative, tried-and-tested hardware and software modules from a single source. This modular system supports customers who want to expand their portfolio or gain a foothold on the market for mobile solutions. Modular technology system makes it possible to create mobile solutions SEW‑EURODRIVE manufactures…

Guide to Mechatronics – Part 9: Sustainability in Mechatronics
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Guide to Mechatronics – Part 8: Future Innovations

March 5, 2025 The future of mechatronics is closely intertwined with the advancement of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning. These technologies are not only enhancing the capabilities of mechatronic systems but are also opening new possibilities and applications. Artificial Intelligence (AI):  AI’s integration into mechatronic…

How QEYnet Is Enabling Quantum Communications in Space on a Global Scale
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How QEYnet Is Enabling Quantum Communications in Space on a Global Scale

March 3, 2025 By Krystie Johnston QEYnet is a Canadian space-based quantum communications company on a mission to build the world’s first global quantum key distribution (QKD) network enabled by low-cost microsatellites. They will be demonstrating their QKD technology soon, taking a pivotal step towards establishing a new era of ultra-secure communication on a world…

Siemens Revolutionizes Machining Robotics with Danobat and Autonox by Introducing the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot
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Siemens Revolutionizes Machining Robotics with Danobat and Autonox by Introducing the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot

March 3, 2025 Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR). This groundbreaking technology is a significant advance in the precision and productivity of robots that will open the door to new applications in the manufacturing industry. The Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot from Siemens is…