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Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada

June 19, 2025 Weidmuller Ltd. Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta—marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing national expansion. Strategically located in Southeast Calgary, the new facility will serve as Weidmuller’s regional hub for Western Canada, supporting operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest…

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Single Pair Ethernet: The Hardware for the Industrial Ethernet of the Future

June 19, 2025 The increasing level of digitalisation of industrial plants calls for the further development of existing Ethernet cabling. For sensors and local, modular control units in particular, conventional cabling concepts are no longer able to meet the new demands with regard to space requirements and installation effort. One solution is Single Pair Ethernet…

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Spring Spotlight: Unlock Smart I/O & Filter Performance

June 19, 2025 Introduction As digital transformation reshapes manufacturing and warehousing, gaining actionable insights from the field and protecting sensitive assets are top priorities. Smart I/O brings intelligence to every corner of your facility, while motor protection filters shield your drives and motors from harmful voltage transients. Together, they form a robust foundation for a…

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Feedback Devices: Exploring Linear, Rotary and Sine Encoders

June 19, 2025 Encoders are the most widely applicable feedback devices for high-precision industrial servo systems. Learn the operating principles and appropriate applications for linear, rotary and sine encoders, as well as how to mitigate EMI/RFI noise for the most precise and reliable servo system control. Encoders: The High-Resolution Feedback Choice Encoders are characterized under…

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MOXA: Future-Ready Industrial Wi-Fi

June 19, 2025 Advancing Industrial Applications with Industrial Wi-Fi Wireless Connectivity As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) expands, the need for robust wireless connectivity in industrial environments has skyrocketed. Industries such as factory automation, medical care, and mining increasingly rely on wireless networks to enhance operational efficiency. Moxa offers a comprehensive range of industrial wireless LAN…

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…

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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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Weidmüller: A Journey of Innovation and Excellence!

Celebrating 50 years in Canada and 175 years globally. June 17, 2025 The year 2025 marks a truly momentous occasion for Weidmüller as the company celebrates not only 50 years of operations in Canada but also its 175th global anniversary — an extraordinary achievement few companies can claim. Weidmuller Canada’s journey began in 1975, as Weidmuller Terminations Ltd., operating from a modest,…

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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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OTI Lumionics Transforms OLED Testing with Next-Generation Lab Automation

June 11, 2025 Automated material testing system triples throughput and achieves highly precise control for nanometer-scale deposition with Beckhoff technology In the race to develop next-generation display technologies, one of the biggest challenges is creating and validating new materials that can meet increasingly demanding specifications. OTI Lumionics, an advanced materials innovation company located in Mississauga,…

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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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Making AI Ready for Industry with an Industrial Foundation Model

June 10, 2025 Siemens is making AI ready for industry with an Industrial Foundation Model. AI is transforming everyday life — but its understanding remains largely limited to text, images, and audio. It still falls short when it comes to the modalities that matter most in industry: complex 2D diagrams, 3D models, and time-series data….

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Canada Reaffirms International Collaboration with the European Space Agency

June 9, 2025 On June 6, Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), joined CSA President Lisa Campbell and the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Dr. Josef Aschbacher, at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (the CSA’s…

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Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Build One Canadian Economy

June 9, 2025 On June 6, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, introduced new legislation to build a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Canadian economy. One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour…

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Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada from Electromate

June 6, 2025 Electromate understands how recent tariff policies have impacted the cost and availability of automation products and components across North America. That is why the have made it easier for Canadian manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators to source tariff-free mechatronic and robotic automation products and components. Electromate is a Canadian-owned and operated company…

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Keep Calm and Keep Training – Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Annual Report on Manufacturing Workforce

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…