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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…

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Giving Lens Cleaning Cloths a Robotic Hand

March 24, 2025 Robotic automation for textile processing Cleaning cloths may not be the first thing people notice when buying a new pair of glasses. Yet, these items are often the result of sophisticated printing and decorative processes which, to this day, remain largely manual. Here’s how Italian startup, Roboprint, partnered with TM Robotics, the…

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The Complete Guide to DIN Rail Types and Applications

March 22, 2025 DIN rail is a standardized mounting solution that has become the backbone of modern electrical control panels and equipment racks. Originally developed by the German Institute for Standardization (Deutsches Institut für Normung, or DIN), these metal rails have evolved into an essential component across various industries. As an authorized distributor of Phoenix Contact…

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Active Safety: Protecting People in Industrial Environments

March 20, 2025 Imagine this: A forklift rounds a blind corner just as a warehouse worker steps into the aisle. In facilities without proper safety systems, this scenario often ends in injury or worse. At Proax, they have witnessed these near-misses in their customers’ facilities, which is exactly why theyrecommend Troax’s comprehensive Active Safety solutions….

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Guide to Mechatronics – Part 9: Sustainability in Mechatronics

March 20, 2025 As global awareness of environmental issues grows, sustainability has become a crucial consideration in all fields of engineering, including mechatronics. Integrating mechatronic systems in sustainable engineering solutions plays a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting the sustainable use of resources. Energy Efficiency: One of the primary contributions…

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Schneider Electric: Your Trusted Partner in Sustainability and Efficiency

March 20, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric is on a mission to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. Since 1836, they have pioneered technological innovation to create a world where life is on. Frederick Morency, Vice President of Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation at Schneider Electric Canada, has experienced this joie de…