August 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston ABB recently announced their plan to build a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Canada. It will combine their existing facilities in Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to increase production capacity and support future growth in key sectors across Canada like utilities, energy, and infrastructure. Michael Shenouda, Canada Region Leader –…
August 15, 2025 Skills Development Fund investments will train more than 3,500 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs Recently, Premier Doug Ford announced that the Ontario government is investing more than $2.8 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help people in Durham Region and surrounding areas find…
August 13, 2025 Industrial controllers, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and PACs (Programmable Automation Controllers), have long been the backbone of industrial automation, processing data on-site with limited connectivity beyond factory walls. However, as factories become smarter and more interconnected, Edge Computing is transforming how data is processed, enabling faster, more efficient decision-making at the…
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 Say hello to the Future of Industrial Computing — the New MOXA UC-3400A & UC-4400A Series are here! Built for today’s connected operations, these next-gen Arm-based computers pack the performance, security, and wireless features you need to stay ahead. Whether you’re monitoring machine health on the factory floor or optimizing semiconductor production…
August 12, 2025 Software-Defined Automation with EcoStruxure Automation Expert Software-defined industrial automation accelerates engineering operations and time to market. Many industrial automation systems in use today were designed and installed decades ago. Relying on outdated systems limits efficiency and brings a higher risk of downtime. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is an open, software-defined solution that helps…
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 12, 2025 SNS Telecom & IT’s latest research report indicates that private 5G networks are on the verge of mainstream adoption, with annual spending projected to reach $5 billion by 2028. Private LTE networks are a well-established market and have been around for more than a decade, albeit as a niche segment of the…
August 11, 2025 New I/O solution gives manufacturers greater design freedom to build smarter, more adaptable machines Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companeis dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, recently announced the release of PointMax™ I/O, a flexible remote input/output (I/O) system designed to help manufacturers tackle the growing complexity of modern…
August 11, 2025 Canada is at a pivotal moment in history. Faced with global volatility, disrupted trade relationships and a changing environment, we must strengthen our economy while doing our part to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. On August 8, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of…
August 11, 2025 EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a global communications and connectivity provider, has selected MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for EchoStar’s new non-terrestrial network (NTN) low Earth orbit (LEO) direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation. With this contract, MDA Space is…
August 11, 2025 SEW-EURODRIVE’s planetary gear unit product portfolio includes a particularly powerful solution with the P2.e series. Thanks to their compactness, flexibility, and high thermal limit power, these gear units are the ideal choice for continuous-operation heavy-duty applications in confined spaces. Powerful planetary gears for heavy-duty applications The P2.e planetary gearbox series is already available…
August 11, 2025 Join Omron expert Nick Cifuni for an inside look at the Omron and CiscoIIoT high-speed industrial automation and data solution—designed to drive scalable, efficient manufacturing productivity. Modern industrial applications in this video include smart cameras like the VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode reader and industrial networks to enable IoT and traceability. More Information:…
August 11, 2025 Modern design, unmatched adaptability, and effortless assembly – engineered for your business’s efficiency. Key benefits Explore how the SMC AC-D Series delivers unmatched versatility, efficiency, and reliability. Designed with modern features and user-friendly assembly, this series is built to simplify your operations while maximizing performance. Why Choose the SMC AC-D Series? Designed…
August 8, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Reshape Automation, a startup based in San Francisco, California, is building a platform designed to help industrial automation companies modernize their sales operations. The company’s flagship product, ReshapeX, is an AI-powered sales acceleration platform built specifically for OEMs, systems integrators (SIs) and distributors. Its goal: eliminate inefficiencies and close…
August 8, 2025 By Krystie Johnston As pressure mounts on companies to meet net-zero targets and provide transparent sustainability reporting, the need for intelligent, adaptive solutions has never been greater. In response, Schneider Electric Canada is introducing their agentic AI ecosystem – a transformative approach to driving sustainability and operational efficiency through autonomous, context-aware technology….