September 12, 2025 Latest investment will train more than 50,000 people for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs Premier Doug Ford announced that the Ontario government is investing over $12.9 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help over 50,000 people in Waterloo Region prepare for good-paying jobs in high-demand sectors, including construction,…
September 12, 2025 New Electra facility in Temiskaming Shores will be North America’s first battery-grade Cobalt refinery The Ontario government is supporting an investment of nearly $100 million from Electra Battery Materials to establish a landmark cobalt sulphate refinery dedicated to producing battery-grade cobalt in Temiskaming Shores. Ontario’s support for Electra’s new facility is part…
September 12, 2025 Skills Development Fund will train more than 4,200 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs The Premier Doug Ford has announced that the Ontario government is investing over $23 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help more than 4,200 people in Mississauga and surrounding areas…
September 12 2025 WAGO Expands 750 Series with New Functional Safety I/O Modules WAGO is introducing three functional safety I/O modules to be used with WAGO’s PFC controllers. These new 750 Series modules have four safe inputs along with either two safe outputs at 10 A/24 VDC, or four safe outputs at 2 A/24 VDC…
September 9, 2025 NOARK Electric, a global manufacturer and supplier of low, medium and high-voltage electrical solutions for OEMs, contractors, and distributors, will debut its cutting-edge Ex9VF7 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at NECA 2025, September 12–15, at McCormick Place West Convention Center. As attendees step into the Showstopper Showcase Booth (#1800), they will notice NOARK’s VFD demo and engaging…
September 9, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric Canada is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform energy management across various end markets. To help buildings in Canada reach net zero, Schneider takes a multi-pronged approach to leverage AI to identify energy inefficiencies in homes and commercial and industrial institutions and monitor and adapt the technologies…
September 8, 2025 UR8 Long’s extended reach combined with coordinated multi-axis motion allows for complex weldments at consistent quality. Motion performance optimization also delivers smoother movements at maximum speed to significantly enhance fast-paced bin picking. Universal Robots (UR), the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) company, today introduced a new addition to its portfolio, the UR8 Long. Showcased for the first…
September 5, 2025 Experience Smart Factory Solutions that Adapt to Your Operators’ Needs at FABTECH 2025 By Krystie Johnston Bossard is bringing the future of assembly and inventory management to FABTECH 2025 from September 8 – 11. Visit them at Booth #B13000, at the North Hall in the Automation Pavilion at McCormick Place in Chicago…
September 2, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a global leader in the motion industry, and for more than a century, they have focused on innovations that support their customers across industries and around the world. Their commitment to this shows in every facet of their company, from Corporate and Didactic to their automation products,…
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 28, 2025 Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced it has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market its battery configuration switch (BCS), an advanced solution for 400-volt/800-volt dual string battery packs in electrified vehicles. This innovative, integrated, bi-stable device for parallel/series reconfiguration allows 800-volt vehicles to effectively charge via a 400-volt charger,…
August 28, 2025 Hammond Manufacturing has new sizes for door stop kits, now offered in two versions, standard and heavy duty. They provide door opening in fixed position as required, and prevent door swing that can occur in field maintenance situations. Minimum enclosure width of 20″ for single door and 48″ for two-door is required….
August 28, 2025 HPS Power Quality Products HPS offers a full line of products to address power quality issues in your facility. Good power quality is important to maintain critical operations, improve energy efficiency and prevent premature equipment failure. Examples of poor power quality include harmonic distortion, reflected wave voltage, and low power factor. HPS…
August 26, 2025 Alberta’s government is inviting Albertans, Indigenous communities and industry to join the conversation on nuclear energy in the province. Alberta is launching a public engagement to explore nuclear energy’s potential to meet the future needs of families, businesses and communities. As part of the first phase, Alberta’s government is appointing an expert…
August 26, 2025 With the new lithium battery modules with IQ Technology, Phoenix Contact is expanding its portfolio with powerful energy storage solutions with a capacity of 284 Wh. The modules impress with their exceptionally high energy density and lightweight design – ideal for demanding industrial applications. In combination with the Quint4 UPS, they enable intelligent battery management that…
August 25, 2025 Industrial environments, such as those in renewable energy, heavy industries, and oil and gas, demand rugged computing solutions that offer uninterrupted wireless connectivity to collect and transmit critical edge data to the cloud. The Moxa UC-3400A andUC-4400A Series computers are designed to address these challenges, offering Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G capabilities, a compact design suitable for space-constrained installations, and…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
