June 5, 2025 Modular, compact, and flexible for minimized development and testing times Baumann GmbH, Amberg, develops turnkey automation systems for the automotive supply industry and electronics, pharmaceutical, and medical technology industries, as well as other sectors. These systems range from robot cells to fully automated production lines. The product range includes the MTS (Modular…
June 4, 2025 New Fixed Mount Reader Decodes Barcodes with Maximum Ease of Use Omron Automation Americas introduces the VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader. This advanced fixed mount reader is designed to read barcodes with ease, making it ideal for challenging direct part marks and high speed packaging lines. The VHV5 features Automated Intelligent Setup,…
May 26, 2025 The CHARX connect universal CCS charging inlets for universal use from Phoenix Contact function as a High Power Charging interface with charging powers of up to 700 kW, significantly reducing charging times for electric vehicles and mobile machinery. The CCS type 2 charging inlets with assembled cable set are now available as a ready-to-install solution for electric…
May 26, 2025 CCS megawatt charging cables for up to 1,000 kW – High Power Charging reinvented. The second generation of the liquid-cooled CHARX connect professional HPC charging connectors from Phoenix Contact transmits up to 1 MW in boost mode. With this charging power, not only are electric vehicles charged in just a few minutes, but also utility vehicles with…
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…
April 23, 2025 The Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced on April 15, new measures for Canadian businesses and entities affected by the tariff dispute between Canada and the United States. These measures include the remission of some of the countermeasure tariffs announced by Canada in response to unjustified tariffs imposed by the…
April 22, 2025 Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, has introduced an addition to its IC Ironcore DDL motor family, expanding beyond 230 VAC products with a new capability to support 400/480 VAC-powered applications. Kollmorgen’s new direct drive linear motor delivers a continuous force range up to 8,211 N and peak…
April 10, 2025 Investment will create up to 90 new jobs while helping secure Ontario’s leadership in battery manufacturing The Ontario government welcomes an investment of $150 million from Siemens, a leading technology company, to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production at its headquarters in Oakville. With…
April 1, 2025 Hannover Messe Highlights Festo’s Innovative Strength During a tour of the Festo stand at Hannover Messe on March 31, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated the company on its 100-year success story. In this its anniversary year, Festo welcomed Scholz, accompanied by Stéphane Dion, Special Envoy of Canada, this year’s partner country for…
April 1, 2025 Solid 2024 financial results despite a difficult environment The Festo Group achieved a positive result in the financial year 2024, on par with the previous year, as announced by the Chairman of the Management Board, Thomas Böck, at a press conference held during the Hannover Messe. The innovation leader significantly expanded its…
April 1, 2025 The year was 1975. Newly created Festo Canada joined an industrial eco-system feeling the stirrings of accelerating technological change, a transformation that would become known as Industry 3.0. PLCs, articulated robots, computer numerical control systems were beginning to proliferate. The first US patent for Ethernet was filed that year. (That was also…
March 26, 2025 Electric Vehicle AC Charging Station – Learning System Presentation from Festo This video gives an overview of the new learning system EV AC Charging Station that combines training equipment with a digital course aligned to the main certifications. It provides future charging stations technicians and electricians with hands-on experience with Level 2…
March 26, 2025 Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies. On March 6, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new…
March 26, 2025 As we enter 2025, Canadian industries are facing a rapidly shifting economic landscape shaped by fluctuating trade policies, rising costs, and ongoing supply chain disruptions. From industrial manufacturing to technology and energy, businesses are adjusting their strategies to remain competitive in the face of uncertainty. Despite economic pressures, Canada’s industrial sectors are…
March 11, 2025 By Owen Hurst Festo’s Solutions Prevent Contamination in EV Batteries Today, approximately 95% of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems use conventional lithium-ion batteries, which require liquid electrolyte filling. Lawrence Lin, Business Development Manager at Festo, specializes in automation advancements and technologies that drive improvements in productivity, quality, and safety through…
March 11, 2025 The latest AVENTICS Series XV release offers greater range with new flow rates, configurations, functionality, certifications and more. Emerson has released the latest stage of its next-generation AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valve systems with new flow rates, configurations, accessories, UL certifications and more. These updates give original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) greater design flexibility and…