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Vention Launches AI-Bin Picking Solution at NVIDIA GTC 2025, Marking New Automation Milestone

May 7, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Vention, a Canadian company on a mission to democratize automation, marked another milestone on that journey at NVIDIA GTC 2025 with the launch of their AI-powered bin picking solution. Using robots for bin picking is not new. But Vention’s solution breaks the mould with its proprietary intelligence and control…

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The Complete Guide to Selecting Electrical Enclosures for Industrial Applications

April 30, 2025 Choosing the right electrical enclosure for your industrial project can feel overwhelming with so many options available. But get it right, and you’ll safeguard your equipment while ensuring reliable operation for years to come. Get it wrong, and you might face premature equipment failure, safety hazards, or costly replacements down the line. Whether you’re…

Schneider Electric’s Go Green Competition – A World-Wide Opportunity to Ignite Change
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Schneider Electric’s Go Green Competition – A World-Wide Opportunity to Ignite Change 

April 30, 2025 By Krystie Johnston  Schneider Electric creates real impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability since 1836. Putting principles into practice, they are bringing back the Go Green Competition in 2025. Registration is open between April 1 and May 31, so get your team together and…

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What Are the Main Strategies for Data Centre Cooling?

April 28, 2025 What Are the Main Strategies for Data Centre Cooling?  The rapid growth of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector has placed immense pressure on data centres to expand their capacity quickly. With this increased demand, operators must implement effective cooling systems to prevent overheating and IT equipment malfunctions.  In this article, Rittal explores the…

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The Wild and Wonderful of Thermal by FLIR – How Thermal Imaging is Augmenting More Than Just Cameras

April 25, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM launched their Thermal by FLIR about six years ago, to expand support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who integrate FLIR thermal camera technology into their products. Since then, these collaborations have taken thermal into completely new spaces. Mike Walters, Vice President of Emerging Product Management at FLIR…

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Promise Robotics Transforms Automation in Homebuilding with Next-Gen Control Platform

April 16, 2025 The AI-powered robotic system enables homebuilders to build more homes faster with less resources using flexible automation and distributed drive technology from Beckhoff Imagine a world where affordable, sustainable housing isn’t a dream, but a reality. This vision faces two significant hurdles: skyrocketing construction costs and a shortage of skilled labour. These…

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How Omron Light Curtains Improve Machine Safety Compliance in Canada

April 16, 2025 In Canadian industrial environments, safeguarding workers and ensuring machine safety compliance is both a regulatory requirement and a productivity necessity. At Proax, as an authorized distributor of Omron, they offer safety solutions engineered to meet and exceed modern compliance standards — including the CSA Z432 and Z434 requirements unique to Canada. Among these solutions, Omron’s Safety…

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The Iron Ring: Canadian Engineering’s Enduring Symbol of Duty

April 16, 2025 In Canada, engineers wear a simple, unornamented ring of stainless steel or iron on the pinky finger of their dominant hand. To most, it might seem understated — but within the Canadian engineering community, the Iron Ring carries deep meaning. It symbolizes a lifelong commitment to ethics, humility, and the professional responsibility…

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OnRobot’s VGP30 Gripper Strengthens the Hardware Behind Off-The-Shelf Solutions

April 11, 2025 By Krystie Johnston OnRobot was founded in 2018 with the mission of breaking down barriers to automation so manufacturers of all sizes can reap these benefits. They have a wide product portfolio of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications that cover major industries, all hallmarked with easy integration, quick changeover capabilities,…

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MOXA Smart Maritime Solutions for Improved Cyber Resilience

April 3, 2025 Navigating the Digital Seas: Cybersecurity in the Maritime Industry The maritime industry, while embracing innovation, faces growing cybersecurity threats. As digitalization accelerates, with advancements in cargo tracking, decarbonization, and operations, cyberattack risks increase. These attacks can disrupt operations, compromise safety, steal data, and cause significant financial losses. What Are Maritime Cyberattacks? These attacks target…

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Automation Made Easy.

April 3, 2025 So, what is “Automation Made Easy”? Automation made easy is made possible with SEW-Eurodrive. In today’s fast-paced world, the mantra for businesses across the globe is simple: innovate or fall behind. Automation stands at the forefront of this revolution, transforming complex, labor-intensive operations into streamlined, efficient processes. The essence of automation lies…

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The Future of AI and Vision Technology in Inspection and Quality Control

April 2, 2025 Discover the future of AI in inspection for specialized tasks to versatile solutions.  The landscape of AI and vision technology in inspection and quality control is set to transform with the development of more generalized algorithms. These advanced systems will be capable of tackling a wide range of inspection challenges, moving away…

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Safety Relays: Why They’re Seeing a 225% Growth in Industrial Applications

April 2, 2025 If you’ve walked the floor of a modern plant lately, you’ve likely noticed a shift—machines are smarter, lines are faster, and safety systems are more integrated than ever. At the heart of this evolution sits an unsung hero: the safety relay. Once seen as a check-the-box component for regulatory compliance, safety relays are…

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The Evening After the Storm, The Huddle Before the Shift—What is Common?

March 29, 2025 OPINION By Swathi Mohan, Founder of Leanacle Inc. Do your current Huddles bring your team together? Are they problem-solving powerhouses or just routine meetings everyone tolerates? Take this scenario as an example of how these actions can make an impact. It is the evening after a massive snowstorm, and you are racing against…

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Shaping the Future of Manufacturing: ABB’s Investment in Automation and Growth at Pointe-Claire Facility

March 28, 2025 By Elle Bremmer During a recent visit to ABB’s facility in Pointe-Claire, dubbed T-CAN after its location alongside the Trans-Canadian highway, Elle Bremmer, Managing Editor at Kerrwil Media Ltd. saw firsthand how automation is shaping the future of manufacturing. Specializing in plastic injection molding, the plant produces key products for ABB, such…

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Industry Insights: February 2025 – Navigating Economic Uncertainty

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…