July 21, 2025 ABB Designs Time-Saving ENT Fittings for Construction Projects As Canada’s construction industry prepares for long-term growth, durable, locally produced materials and efficient installation methods are propelling the industry forward. An essential component of building electrical systems, ABB Installation Products engineered new Carlon® Flex-Plus® Blue electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT) two-piece fittings to help…
July 17, 2025 PrecisionX Group (“PrecisionX”), a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), has announced the acquisition of Florida-based Hudson Technologies (Hudson), a manufacturer of mission-critical deep drawn metal components. The acquisition strengthens PrecisionX’s position as a U.S.-based provider of high-reliability metal components in the aerospace & defense, medical device, satellite & space, and…
July 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Humber Polytechnic is a technical institute located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, and it has a long history of building brilliance and training the workforce of the future. In this article, Neal Mohammed, Director of the Barrett Centre for Innovation Technology shares his insights about Humber’s initiatives…
July 17, 2025 Students Cole Hunter and Grant Maddock took top spot in a friendly skills competition as part of Hannover Messe 2025 By Chris Clay on May 1, 2025 Students from Humber Polytechnic travelled to Germany to show off their prodigious talents as part of a friendly skills competition at the Hannover Messe 2025 event. NGen, Canada’s advanced manufacturing…
July 17, 2025 By Chris Clay on July 14, 2025 Consecutive gold medals make Grant Maddock and Cole Hunter the best in the country in Mechatronics Team of Two division It’s back-to-back gold medal wins at the Skills Canada National Competition for Humber Polytechnic students Grant Maddock and Cole Hunter. The Electromechanical Engineering Technology students earned a gold medal in the Mechatronics…
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 15, 2025 By Krystie Johnston In the U.S., California is the leading employer for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technicians. Training people to fill these roles domestically is critical for supply chain resilience. For the U.S. to compete globally, and bring manufacturing and innovation back to American soil, they need a skilled workforce that can operate…
July 15, 2025 A new round of testing by Endress+Hauser of a multi-vendor Ethernet-APL setup has wrapped up successfully, further validating the technology’s readiness for widespread deployment. Ethernet-APL is becoming a must-have tool for advancing the digitalization of process plant operations for optimized performance and other major benefits. The recent load tests were tailored to…
July 14, 2025 Vanco Electrical Solutions is excited to offer the full range of WAGO’s industry-recognized spring-pressure connection and automation products online at vancoelectrical.com. From Push-in CAGE CLAMP® technology to advanced I/O systems, WAGO’s solutions are known for their performance, reliability, and ease of use across a wide range of applications. Why WAGO? WAGO’s unique Push-in…
July 10, 2025 The mGuard Secure Cloud from Phoenix Contact allows secure remote access to machines and systems worldwide. Version 3.1 is now available with immediate effect. This version of mGuard comes with numerous new features, including China VPN+, which enables reliable and officially approved VPN connections to China. The new version also supports additional router…
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…
July 10, 2025 Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or the “Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced on July 10 that it has achieved its first steel production at Unit One of its new, state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (“EAF”) project. The milestone…
July 10, 2025 Progress towards Potassium-ion batteries In a review published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, researchers have surveyed the battery technologies that will be vital for a sustainable green transition. Eunho Lim and colleagues at Korea’s Dongguk University discuss recent advances and challenges, and point towards the research needed to develop an…
July 10, 2025 Gleason Corporation recently announced it has acquired 100% of the shares of the Intra Group of Companies with its headquarters in Westland, Michigan. Intra is a global industry leader offering a broad range of custom measurement technology including single flank gear testing equipment and is a supplier of high precision gears and…
July 9, 2025 Optimized Lubrication—Engineered by SEW-EURODRIVE, Now Available for Many Large Industrial Drive Applications SEW-EURODRIVE is proud to announce that GearOil by SEW-EURODRIVE is now available as an option with its heavy industry gear units. This synthetic lubricant, formulated and tested by SEW-EURODRIVE engineers specifically for SEW-EURODRIVE gear geometries and thermal loads, is now offered as part…
July 8, 2025 PrecisionX Group (“PrecisionX”), a leading manufacturer of high-reliability metal components, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Silver Medal by EcoVadis, a globally recognized provider of business sustainability ratings. This distinction places PrecisionX in the top 15% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis, reflecting strong performance across environmental, labor…