March 18, 2025 Gescan, New Authorized Festo Distributor for Western Canada Festo Canada is announcing the launch of an authorized distributor agreement with one of Western Canada’s largest privately owned electrical distributors, Gescan, a Sonepar company. Gescan has 29 branch locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and will sell and support the complete…
March 18, 2025 Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Maxon, is proud to introduce the ESCON2 servo controller—a next-generation motion control solution delivering unmatched power density, precision, and versatility for industrial and robotic applications. Next-Level Control for High-Performance Applications Building on the success of Maxon’s renowned ESCON series, the ESCON2 servo controllers leverage advanced semiconductor technology…
March 17, 2025 Discover Omron’s latest Sensor Technology, the E3AS-HF, designed to transform industrial sensing with its advanced Time of Flight technology and robust design. Ideal for challenging environments and complex sensing needs. Unveiling New Sensor Technology for Enhanced Industrial Precision and Flexibility Discover Omron’s latest Time of Flight Sensor, the E3AS-HF, designed to transform…
March 17, 2025 ABB is expanding its portfolio of robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce supply chains with the addition of two new AI-powered functional modules to its Item Picking family. Featuring ABB’s own AI-based vision technology, tested by the world’s leading fashion retail and logistics companies, the Fashion Inductor and Parcel Inductor offer solutions…
March 13, 2025 Vention, creator of the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a Click & Customize robotic work cell family — starting with machine tending and welding solutions designed to help manufacturers boost productivity amid the skilled worker shortage. These pre-engineered solutions are ready…
March 12, 2025 Siemens Presents the Future of Intralogistics: Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro Enables Machine Builders to Develop Their Own Adaptive Picking Robots Siemens is presenting its new developments in industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics industry at this year’s Logimat. Faced with global challenges like labour shortages, growing sustainability requirements, and demographic…
March 12, 2025 The world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in rapidly growing and providing businesses with a range of exciting opportunities to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency. If you are just getting started with mobile robots, it can seem daunting to know where to begin. Fortunately, this article will provide you with the…
March 7, 2025 The release marks OnRobot’s highest payload gripper to date, with intelligent control and seamless integration for palletizing and handling OnRobot has announced the release of its new VGP30 vacuum gripper. This powerful and robust 30 kg (66 lbs.) payload gripper is designed to excel at palletizing boxes and handling irregular shapes and…
March 6, 2025 The new SMC D-MPG Series compact position sensors offer precision detection of stroke position in compact actuators such as air grippers. With impressive 0.1mm repeatability and IO-Link compatibility, these sensors provide versatile positioning solutions for automation applications. Key Features and Benefits Precise Position Detection Compact, Versatile Design Multiple Output Options Easy Setup…
March 6, 2025 Pilz is offering online training courses in 2025 on popular topics such as Introduction to Machinery Regulation, Fundamentals of Machinery Safety, Fundamentals of Industrial Security, Basics of CE Marking, Safety Requirements and Integration of AGVs, Robot Safety and Integration, and many more. Make sure you register as soon as possible to secure…
March 6, 2025 With its modular solutions for mobile systems, SEW-EURODRIVE offers innovative, tried-and-tested hardware and software modules from a single source. This modular system supports customers who want to expand their portfolio or gain a foothold on the market for mobile solutions. Modular technology system makes it possible to create mobile solutions SEW‑EURODRIVE manufactures…
March 6, 2025 Maple Advanced Robotics Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025 The ROBOTICS AWARD 2025, one of the most coveted awards in the international robotics community, was presented to Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics on 19 February 2025 at the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview. The award-winning MARI AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast…
March 6, 2025 Marketplace – The Only Automation Shop with Compatibility Built-In Vention’s fully integrated automation marketplace offers a fresh, more holistic approach to automation procurement, prioritizing value and reliability. It is the only platform offering curated parts discovery, which ensures that all components work seamlessly together. With over 5 million parts sold, the Marketplace…
March 5, 2025 The future of mechatronics is closely intertwined with the advancement of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning. These technologies are not only enhancing the capabilities of mechatronic systems but are also opening new possibilities and applications. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI’s integration into mechatronic…
March 5, 2025 Modern manufacturing and logistics sectors demand increasingly efficient and reliable automation solutions, especially when it comes to handling delicate or irregularly shaped items. Available through Proax, SMC’s elite distributor, the ZGS Vacuum Gripper System (Foam Type) represents a significant advancement in this field, offering a comprehensive solution for palletizing and depalletizing applications, particularly…
March 4 2025 By Owen Hurst Vention has been on a mission to democratize automation since 2016. Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention, saw what he calls ‘orphaned machines or code,’ and distinct variances between machines, so he started Vention to address this discord. Lacroix says that to date, Vention’s ecosystem has more than…