October 1, 2025 IT/OT convergence is essential for any business aiming to innovate. More than ever, industrial networks must advance to enable seamless integration between OT and IT systems. When a critical network connection fails, it can result in thousands of dollars lost per minute due to downtime or even jeopardize public safety. This is why fully…
October 1, 2025 A truly integrated development environment for machine automation, combining configuration, programming, simulation, and monitoring in a simple interface Future automation systems will be more intelligent and interconnected, consequently engineering and maintenance costs will increase unless modern and appropriate software tools are used during the design, commissioning and maintenance stages. Sysmac Studio is…
October 1, 2025 With the new Profinet interface, the Pilz safety laser scanner can be easily integrated into Profinet networks. Simple wiring enables fast commissioning. Data can be viewed directly in the controller, thus offering comprehensive, rapid diagnostics. The new PSENscan PN also offers additional features such as simultaneous monitoring of up to eight protection zones and a faster start-up time. Flexible…
October 1, 2025 Electrical and connectivity company Weidmüller, which is celebrating its 175th birthday this year, has been manufacturing W-Series screw-type terminal blocks for more than 40 years Weidmüller, the leading provider of industrial connectivity and inventor of the plastic-based terminal block, is looking forward to two major milestones: celebrating 175 years of company history,…
September 30, 2025 PrecisionX Group Launches Comprehensive 3D Design Hub for Deep Drawn Component CAD Models PrecisionX Group, a leading provider of precision metal components for critical-use applications, has announced the launch of its 3D Design Hub on the company website. This new digital platform empowers engineers with immediate access to CAD drawings for more than…
September 29, 2025 Joint investment will help Algoma Steel respond to impact of U.S. tariffs On September 29, the Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, announced an investment of $500 million to help Algoma Steel navigate changing market conditions and the impact of U.S. tariffs targeted at Canada’s steel sector. Through the Protect…
September 29, 2025 The global trade landscape is rapidly changing, as the United States fundamentally transforms all of its trading relationships. While Canada retains the best overall deal of any U.S. trading partner, with over 85% of our trade tariff-free, the impact on key sectors like steel is profound. That is why the government has…
September 29, 2025 Weidmüller, the international electrical engineering and automation company, has been certified by TÜV Nord in accordance with the IEC 62443-4-1 standard for industrial IT security. Weidmüller has received the certificate for industrial IT security according to IEC 62443-4-1 from TÜV Nord. IEC 62443 is the most important internationally recognised standard for IT…
September 29, 2025 Top-Performing Natural Gas Distribution Flowmeter Now Part of Endress+Hauser Lineup Just added to the Endress+Hauser Canada product portfolio, the multiple award-winning FLOWSIC500 compact ultrasonic flowmeter offers natural gas distributors and gas processors industry-leading excellence in custody transfer and delivery point metering that requires no routine maintenance. Developed by SICK, Endress+Hauser’s new strategic…
September 26, 2025 By Isha Salian NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman described a new strategic partnership to fuel OpenAI’s growth — and enable AI at scale for virtually every industry and user. OpenAI and NVIDIA just announced a landmark AI infrastructure partnership — an initiative that will scale OpenAI’s compute…
September 26, 2025 These pre-configured servo systems deliver simplicity and flexibility in sizing, selection, installation and commissioning—at an unbeatable value Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control and automation solutions, has introduced the Kollmorgen Essentials™ motion system, a new line of servo motion solutions that makes high-performance motion control easier and more affordable for virtually any…
September 25, 2025 After nearly two years of construction and the recent relocation of machinery and equipment, Weidmüller celebrated the official opening of its new electronics plant on Friday, 5 September 2025. The electrical connectivity and automation company invested around €60 million in the project – one of the largest single investments in the company’s…
September 25, 2025 How a unified architecture transforms productivity, resilience, and future readiness The Hidden Costs of Fragmentation Industrial automation systems often grow into isolated islands of control platforms and industrial protocols. While functional, these setups create inefficiencies, duplicate engineering, capture inconsistent process data, and introduce security vulnerabilities. Maintenance becomes complex, and scaling or integrating…
September 22, 2025 ABB announced on September 16 that it will invest a further $110 million in the United States in 2025 to expand the R&D and manufacturing of its advanced electrification solutions as customers focus on improving energy efficiency and uptime while reducing their energy costs. The IEA estimate US wholesale electricity prices rose by 30-40%…
September 19, 2025 Canada is taking action to build a clean, affordable future — one house and building at a time. With buildings accounting for the country’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, energy-efficient housing is central to Canada’s fight against climate change. This World Green Building Week, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing…
September 19, 2025 The world is rapidly changing, and Canada must be ready to lead in building the economy of the future. To meet this demand, it is more important than ever to equip Canadian workers with the skills they need to succeed in an energy sector that is rapidly evolving. At the same time,…