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…
July 23, 2025 SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and building North America’s talent and capabilities, will expand its Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) in 2025, Canada’s largest manufacturing technology event. The expanded CMTS 2025, which takes place Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 at the Toronto Congress Centre, will introduce…
July 23, 2025 Manufacturing industries in Canada contribute to more than $600 billion in sales, accounting for nearly 2 million jobs and more than 10% of gross domestic product (GDP). Canada’s industrial sector is made up of several industries that are driving innovation and growth in manufacturing. As these manufacturing industries continue to advance, new opportunities…
July 17, 2025 As electric vehicle adoption grows, so does the need for convenient home charging solutions. Choosing the right technology for EV readiness has never been more important, especially when capacity or budget constraints prevent you to do major electrical upgrades. The EM series of EVEMS from Microlectric® provides the perfect solution by managing…
July 10, 2025 Omron’s new VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader is designed for barcode reading applications in industries like automotive, food packaging, and logistics. It offers unparalleled ease of use, automated intelligent setup, and superior performance. Ease of Use One of the standout features of the VHV5 is its user-friendly design. The reader simplifies the…
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,…
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…