September 2, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Municipalities across Canada are tackling climate change. From big cities to small towns, every action counts. Densely populated metropolitan areas are usually the first places that experience infrastructure upgrades to public buildings and structures because they need to support the increased demands of a growing population. But small towns…
August 18, 2025 By Harshad By 2030, the global collaborative robot arm market is projected to be worth $3.38 billion—for good reason. Cobots powered by AI are becoming highly versatile in their application covering a wide range of industries from satellite servicing to assistive tools for the aging. There are many different types of collaborative robot arms (cobots),…
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 5, 2025 ABB announced on August 5 that it will invest more than CAD 130 million (approximately USD 100 million) to expand research, development, and manufacturing capacity for its advanced energy protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada. The investment in Montreal, Quebec, will consolidate ABB’s existing factories in Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu into a…
July 23, 2025 Designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments, the Type 4X Stainless Steel two door freestanding enclosure HN4 FSTD SS series from Hammond Manufacturing provides protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications where corrosion is a serious problem. Applications Construction…
July 21, 2025 AI-Powered pTrack® Platform Now Available to PJM Customers, Offering Real-Time Peak Prediction and Demand Response Tools Amid Soaring Capacity Costs Edgecom Energy, a leader in AI-powered energy intelligence solutions, is proud to announce its official expansion into the PJM Interconnection market, the largest wholesale electricity market in North America. This move brings…
July 14, 2025 Vention, creator of what they say is the world’s only full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, announced the launch of its next-generation Rapid Series Palletizer on July 14: the industry’s most versatile palletizing solution engineered for unmatched deployment speed. Available for purchase as of July 14, the updated Rapid Series Palletizer will…
July 7, 2025 Designed for side mounting on any enclosure surface where high capacity system cooling is required, Hammond Manufacturing’s DTS Series Type 3R, 4, 4X 20,000-25,000 BTU/H outdoor air conditioner offers a number of features. Closed loop cooling ensures clean enclosure air is recirculated without ever mixing with contaminated ambient air. And the DTS Series…
July 3, 2025 POSITAL’s explosion-proof IXARC incremental and absolute rotary encoders have been certified as complying with UL requirements for operation in areas with hazardous levels of flammable gases, dust and fibers (Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C and D; Class II, Division 2, Group F and G; and Class III) These devices…
June 20, 2025 The integration of smart technology, energy management systems and enhanced security features is reshaping the Canadian electrical industry. These installations often require electricians to work with new systems and products under tight project timelines, especially in high-demand sectors such as healthcare and commercial construction. To streamline installations, ABB Installation Products engineered new…
June 9, 2025 This product is manufactured within North America and is ✅ Tariff-Free. The NWM Series Swing-Out Outdoor Rack Cabinets by Hammond are designed for mounting 19-inch rack and panel-mounted devices, offering both front and rear access through a three-part design: door, middle section, and back pan. These cabinets provide protection against water, dirt,…
Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn more in this webinar Friday, June 20, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Struggling with Short Motor Life and Unscheduled Downtime? Your Problem May Be Electrical – Not Mechanical! Are you constantly experiencing downtime due to VFD tripping or motor bearing damage? The problem may…
June 2, 2025 At a glance OPG has received the green light to build North America’s first commercial, grid-scale SMR. On May 8, the Province of Ontario approved OPG to begin construction on the first of four SMR units at its Darlington New Nuclear Project site. This represents the first new nuclear build in Ontario in more…
May 28, 2025 ABB has broken its own world record for energy efficiency in large synchronous electric motors with a new motor designed in line with its Top Industrial Efficiency (TIE) initiative which delivers equipment which exceeds standard performance benchmarks. ABB’s TIE motors and generators are engineered to surpass current efficiency benchmarks, helping customers reduce electricity usage, operating…
May 23, 2025 Guard protection Movable guards such as swing gates and sliding gates, flaps or covers are indispensable in industry. The protection of safeguards is regulated in EN ISO 14119. Versatile, flexible solutions are required for the various applications and installation situations. Modular safety gate system, optimally tailored to your application In order to…
May 20, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Hannover Messe 2025 was an extra special event for Festo. The Festo Group celebrated their 100th anniversary, Festo Canada celebrated their 50th anniversary, and Festo Didactic celebrated their 60th anniversary. Festo Didactic, the education arm of the company, understands how important education is for empowering individuals, driving economic growth, and promoting social…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
