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Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Move to Unlock Economic Potential of Offshore Wind

June 3, 2025 The offshore renewable energy sector offers Canada a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity, with the global offshore wind market expected to draw $1 trillion in investments by 2040. Boasting the world’s longest coastlines, exceptional wind resources and a highly skilled labour pool, Atlantic Canada is ideally situated to capitalize on this extraordinary opportunity for…

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Feedback Devices: An Overview of Device Location, Feedback Types and Available Technologies

June 3, 2025 It pays to understand the feedback devices that are currently available for fine-tuning servo motor performance and how to choose the right type for your motion-control application. Servo motor-powered motion control systems are expected to be fast and accurate, and when correctly specified they are. However, there are numerous factors that can…

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FRABA Group in 2024: Major Investments Support Growth in Changing Markets

June 3, 2025 After facing challenging market conditions in 2024, the FRABA Group, a leading manufacturer of sensors for industrial motion control applications, is positioning itself for future growth with investments in innovative technologies and new business ventures. The company experienced a modest reduction in sales in 2024, with revenues slipping from €46 million in…

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Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions Introduces New Electro-Mechanical Actuator (EMA) Subsystem Capabilities for Aerospace and Defence

May 30, 2025 Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions, enabled by its family of leading brands—Rexnord Aerospace, Kollmorgen, Portescap, Nook, Thomson, Delevan, and Formsprag—is advancing the next generation of electro-mechanical actuators purpose-built for the unique requirements of aerospace and defense applications. This strategic, collaborative approach unites deep domain expertise and one of the industry’s most comprehensive motion…

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New Community Event “Automation Happy Hour” Launches June 12 to Bring Together Canada’s Industrial Innovators – One Beer at a Time

May 30, 2025 First Ever “Automation Happy Hour” A new quarterly event is launching in Cambridge that’s poised to become the go-to gathering for automation professionals across Ontario. The inaugural Automation Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, June 12, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Four Fathers Brewing Co., located at 125 Guelph Avenue, Cambridge, Ontario. Designed as a…

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Why You Should Air Your Dirty Laundry in Public… In a Manufacturing Environment

May 28, 2025 By Swathi Mohan, Founder of Leanacle Inc. Should you air your dirty laundry in public? In a manufacturing environment, absolutely! Wait, what? Let’s talk. Let me ask you something:Do you wait until a problem becomes urgent before involving the team?Do you sometimes “tidy up” issues before sharing them with leadership?Do you hesitate…

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Circularity and Eco-Design at SEW-EURODRIVE

May 28, 2025 Circularity and Eco-design at SEW-EURORDRIVE Attractive products in all three dimensions: technical, economical and ecological SEW-EURODRIVE has always been committed to good eco-design: Durable and efficient products, easy to repair with first-class services that extend service life, all from a modular system and worldwide. Based on their experience over the past decades,…

Can Robots Save (What Is the Role of Technology in) Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 
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What Is the Role of Technology in Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 

May 28, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Canadian manufacturing is in a tricky situation: it faces a labour and skills shortage that threatens its competitiveness and profitability. These shortages mean Canada missed out on almost $13 billion last year, according to a recent survey. An economic loss that by any means should not be discounted, especially…

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GERMAN INNOVATION AWARD 2025: Smart Automation with the EZU Centric Gripper

May 27, 2025 The EZU mechatronic centric gripper from SCHUNK simplifies flexible loading and unloading of cylindrical workpieces – reliably, efficiently and with future-proof technology. The sophisticated concept also impressed the jury of the German Innovation Award 2025. “Our mechatronic gripper is based on a standardized functional concept, enabling customers to map their gripping processes…

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Advancing Development at Spaceport Nova Scotia and Enabling Canada’s Leadership in the Global Space Economy

May 27, 2025 As the global space economy accelerates, reaching $596 billion last year and projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2040, Canada has a narrow yet crucial opportunity to solidify its role as a leader in this growth. At Maritime Launch, they are fostering domestic and international partnerships necessary to secure that future in Nova Scotia….

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PAM03 Series Photoelectric Amplifier – A Powerful Solution for Harsh Environments by Carlo Gavazzi

May 27, 2025 Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, is pleased to present the fourth generation of its industry leading photoelectric sensor amplifier: the PAM03. The new PAM03 Series Photoelectric Amplifier has been designed based upon customer demands combined with their solid experience in harsh…

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Schneider Electric Announces Multi-Year Initiative Building an AI-Native Ecosystem for Sustainability and Energy Management

May 26, 2025 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced on May 26 a landmark multi-year initiative dedicated to building a new kind of integrated ecosystem for sustainability and energy management, backed by a significant growth model that represents the company’s commitment to forward-thinking software and innovation. At…

SupraMotion – Festo Offering Solutions for Contactless Handling and Weighing of Samples in Clean Environments
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SupraMotion – Festo Offering Solutions for Contactless Handling and Weighing of Samples in Clean Environments

May 26, 2025 Festo Research has developed SupraMotion superconducting technology as a future concept for automated contactless handling of objects from non-sterile to the clean areas of med labs and pharma facilities. SupraMotion also automates contactless weighing and test tube handling within clean environments. Superconductors are materials with unique magnetic features that lend themselves to…

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Ultra-Rugged Fischer UltiMate™ Series Now Features USB-C Connector with Ratchet Locking System for Maximum Vibration and Shock Resistance

May 23, 2025  Fischer Connectors, a global leader in high-performance connectivity solutions, has brought its world-renowned Swiss engineering expertise to the universal USB-C standard. The Fischer UltiMate™ Series, the company’s flagship range for harsh environments, now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with Fischer Connectors’ new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). This connector provides unmatched resistance…

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Aetina, Qualcomm, and Data Systems Team Up at COMPUTEX 2025 to Showcase AI Agent Integration Capabilities

May 23, 2025 Aetina, Qualcomm, and Data Systems Team Up Aetina, a subsidiary of the Innodisk Group and a leading provider of edge AI solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and Data Systems Co., Ltd.,a leader in enterprise digital transformation, today announced a collaboration to unveil the “Enterprise AI Assistant”…

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ABB Supplies Automation System for Cattle Feed Additive Facility to Support Methane Reduction Goals

May 23, 2205 ABB has been selected to supply automation and electrical systems by animal nutrition and health specialist dsm-firmenich, as part of a project to develop a cattle feed additive production facility at Dalry, 40 kilometers west of Glasgow in Scotland, to support methane reduction goals in the livestock sector. ABB’s solutions will improve…