October 19, 2022
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The port of Busan in South Korea is one of the world’s busiest – and now, one of the world’s most technologically advanced. ABB automation technology means that the quay cranes and yard cranes at Busan Container Terminal can be completely cabinless, operated remotely by controllers in an office – a huge gain in safety, quality of life, and reliability.
Where the boundaries between the real and digital worlds blur, space is created for new ideas: Driven by this motif, Pepperl+Fuchs is combining its 3-D showroom with live presentations of its automation experts at the “Digital Expo”. The doors to the Digital Expo 2021 virtual showroom will be open from November 15 to 26.
The Ontario government is supporting an $18.5 million investment by auto parts manufacturer Ventra Group to help strengthen local manufacturing and Ontario’s automotive and domestic manufacturing sectors, while creating jobs, attracting investment to the local economy and supporting the province’s economic recovery. The province is investing $1.5 million through the Regional Development Program, which will help create 18 jobs.
July 7, 2025 Investments in company-owned sites lay the foundation for future growth Following exceptionally strong growth in 2021 and 2022, the electrical connectivity and automation specialist Weidmüller has experienced a decline in sales for the second consecutive year. In 2024, revenue fell by approximately 11 percent compared to the previous year, reaching EUR 980…
April 3, 2025 Endress+Hauser exclusively markets SICK’s gas analysis and flow measurement technology worldwide Advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology now expands Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. This results from a strategic partnership in the field of process automation with the German sensor specialist SICK. It allows customers to access a broader range of products…
April 16, 2025 • ABB announces five winners of its annual Startup Challenge• 15 finalists pitched their innovative AI-powered solutions to tackle key global energy challenges• Five winners each receive US$30,000 for a collaboration project with ABB to develop their technology solutions ready for launch Five pioneering startups have won ABB’s 2025 Startup Challenge by…
March 21, 2025 Canada has the spotlight as partner country at Hannover Messe 2025, the world’s largest industrial technology show. Over 1,000 Canadians are planning to attend the fair which runs from March 30th to April 4th in Germany. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization spearheading Canada’s participation at Hannover Messe, reports that 510 Canadian businesses…
December 18, 2025 Questions created by Krystie Johnston, Managing Editor at Kerrwil Media Ltd. Answers to be attributed to Nick Rinaldi, Director of Business Development – Home Builders, Schneider Electric Canada Canada’s housing market is demanding smarter, more sustainable solutions, and Schneider Electric Canada is helping to lead this transformation. Their innovative residential technologies make homes more energy… Read More…
December 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston There is something special about having a passion and putting it to work for a good reason. And that is exactly what STUDSON and HighBar are doing right now with the recent launch of their HighBar-equipped SHK-1 industrial helmet. A revolution in head safety, the concept version was introduced just last year… Read More…
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations.
That’s why Omron is thrilled to announce the launch of their game-changing MD Series of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Read more
December 15, 2025 Festo’s new CMMT-AS-S3 servo drive series enables machine builders to achieve higher levels of functional safety while simplifying design, wiring, and certification. The CMMT-AS servo drives give OEMs a choice between two distinct safety levels – Basic (S1) and the new Advanced (S3) – offering a flexible, cost-effective way to meet safety… Read More…
December 12, 2025 Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announced the availability of its One Digital Grid Platform, a unified, artificial intelligence AI-enabled software platform designed to help utilities modernize faster, strengthen grid resilience and reduce energy costs. The platform was launched simultaneously in Spain at Enlit Europe, attended by more than 15,000 professionals from… Read More…