August 19, 2025 The choice between maxon’s EC-i and ECX motor series depends on whether the application prioritizes torque or speed, rugged durability or quick responsiveness, and high load-handling capability or low-inertia performance. Both maxon product lines use brushless DC motor technology but are engineered with distinct rotor architectures and performance envelopes. This comparison outlines…
August 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston ABB recently announced their plan to build a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Canada. It will combine their existing facilities in Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to increase production capacity and support future growth in key sectors across Canada like utilities, energy, and infrastructure. Michael Shenouda, Canada Region Leader –…
August 15, 2025 Skills Development Fund investments will train more than 3,500 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs Recently, Premier Doug Ford announced that the Ontario government is investing more than $2.8 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help people in Durham Region and surrounding areas find…
August 15, 2025 ABB Named as One of the Top 10 Gen AI-Powered Industrial Copilot Vendors ABB has been recognized by independent research firm Verdantix as a world-leading innovative Gen AI-powered industrial copilot vendor. The global technology business has been named as one of the top 10 vendors to watch in 2025 for Gen AI,…
August 12, 2025 Your route to safe, compliant machinery No Safety without Security! In the connected world of automation, Safety and Security are now a unit: one is no longer possible without the other. The networking of production and industrial plants and new normative requirements mean we are in the midst of a change process. …
August 12, 2025 Software-Defined Automation with EcoStruxure Automation Expert Software-defined industrial automation accelerates engineering operations and time to market. Many industrial automation systems in use today were designed and installed decades ago. Relying on outdated systems limits efficiency and brings a higher risk of downtime. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is an open, software-defined solution that helps…
August 12, 2025 SNS Telecom & IT’s latest research report indicates that private 5G networks are on the verge of mainstream adoption, with annual spending projected to reach $5 billion by 2028. Private LTE networks are a well-established market and have been around for more than a decade, albeit as a niche segment of the…
August 11, 2025 Canada is at a pivotal moment in history. Faced with global volatility, disrupted trade relationships and a changing environment, we must strengthen our economy while doing our part to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. On August 8, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of…
August 11, 2025 SEW-EURODRIVE’s planetary gear unit product portfolio includes a particularly powerful solution with the P2.e series. Thanks to their compactness, flexibility, and high thermal limit power, these gear units are the ideal choice for continuous-operation heavy-duty applications in confined spaces. Powerful planetary gears for heavy-duty applications The P2.e planetary gearbox series is already available…
August 11, 2025 Join Omron expert Nick Cifuni for an inside look at the Omron and CiscoIIoT high-speed industrial automation and data solution—designed to drive scalable, efficient manufacturing productivity. Modern industrial applications in this video include smart cameras like the VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode reader and industrial networks to enable IoT and traceability. More Information:…
August 11, 2025 Modern design, unmatched adaptability, and effortless assembly – engineered for your business’s efficiency. Key benefits Explore how the SMC AC-D Series delivers unmatched versatility, efficiency, and reliability. Designed with modern features and user-friendly assembly, this series is built to simplify your operations while maximizing performance. Why Choose the SMC AC-D Series? Designed…
August 11, 2025 Electromate Inc., Canada’s exclusive distributor of maxon precision mechatronic components, announces the release of the HEJ 70 High-Efficiency Joint actuator. This compact, fully integrated robotic joint actuator is engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of mobile and manipulation robots. Product Overview The HEJ 70-48-50 actuator combines a torque-dense motor, planetary gearbox,…
August 8, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Reshape Automation, a startup based in San Francisco, California, is building a platform designed to help industrial automation companies modernize their sales operations. The company’s flagship product, ReshapeX, is an AI-powered sales acceleration platform built specifically for OEMs, systems integrators (SIs) and distributors. Its goal: eliminate inefficiencies and close…
August 8, 2025 By Krystie Johnston As pressure mounts on companies to meet net-zero targets and provide transparent sustainability reporting, the need for intelligent, adaptive solutions has never been greater. In response, Schneider Electric Canada is introducing their agentic AI ecosystem – a transformative approach to driving sustainability and operational efficiency through autonomous, context-aware technology….
August 8, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a global company headquartered in Germany and present in about 60 countries around the world. In 2024, they had over €3 billion turnover, and more than 8% of that was put into research and development for innovative technologies and emerging markets, like laboratory automation. In this article,…
August 7, 2025 Tuesday September 16 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET | Toronto Congress Centre Discover the future of innovation at the 2025 edition of German Technology Day. This year’s event brings together over 30 leading German companies, each showing cutting-edge products and smart technologies designed to transform industries and improve everyday life….