May 28, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Canadian manufacturing is in a tricky situation: it faces a labour and skills shortage that threatens its competitiveness and profitability. These shortages mean Canada missed out on almost $13 billion last year, according to a recent survey. An economic loss that by any means should not be discounted, especially since…
May 27, 2025 Volga Reduces Control Panel Wiring Time by 66% with Rockwell Automation’s EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet Solution Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced on May 27th that Volga, a Rockwell Systems Integrator Partner and Brazil-based manufacturer of electrical panels and automation systems, reduced control…
May 26, 2025 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced on May 26 a landmark multi-year initiative dedicated to building a new kind of integrated ecosystem for sustainability and energy management, backed by a significant growth model that represents the company’s commitment to forward-thinking software and innovation. At…
May 26, 2025 2025 Ontario Budget will help protect Ontario by unleashing the province’s economy On May 15, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. The 2025 Budget includes measures to protect Ontario workers, businesses and jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs and continued economic uncertainty, with a plan to…
May 23, 2025 ABB and Red Hat have announced an extended collaboration to develop automation systems for the future of industrial IT, enabling more secure and modular deployment of control applications for process industries. The collaboration builds on ABB’s automation leadership and Red Hat’s industry-leading enterprise open source platforms, combining industrial innovation and digital capabilities –…
May 22, 205 The Direct Torque Control interface is available in an early access version now Having the ability to directly control the torque of all the cobot joints opens vast opportunities for cobots to carry out demanding tasks. But even for experienced cobot users and researchers, building your own software stack to enable this…
May 22, 2025 Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, showcased its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025. Featuring an integrated servo motor, their servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority. Tolomatic products include the IMA and IMA-S linear servo…
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…
May 20, 2025 Northland Power Announces Commercial Operations at Oneida Energy Storage Project Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI) is pleased to announce that the Oneida Energy Storage Project (“Oneida”) has successfully commenced commercial operations. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget and is the largest battery energy storage…
May 20, 2025 HPS Launches New EV Charging Distribution Transformer Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is supporting the growth of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure with the launch of its new EV charging distribution transformer. Engineered for reliability, energy efficiency, and performance, this transformer meets the demanding conditions of today’s growing EV market. The HPS EV charging…
May 20, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric is about creating impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources. Their Environmental Data Program is building on this mission by providing transparency about the environmental footprint of their products across their entire lifecycle. Fourteen environmental attributes for 100,000 product references are…
May 20, 2025 Electromate is expanding its lineup of collaborative automation solutions with the addition of three advanced models from Universal Robots: the UR7e, UR12e, and UR15. These robots provide enhanced options for payload, reach, and precision in demanding collaborative applications. The UR7e delivers a 7 kg payload, 1300 mm reach, and ±0.03 mm repeatability. Positioned between the UR5e and…
May 16, 2025 Industry manufacturers conserve valuable floor space and improve production efficiency with panel PCs, single cable power, and versatile mounting options Semiconductor manufacturing environments operate under strict regulatory and operational constraints that dictate every aspect of their design, including computing solutions. Unlike conventional production facilities, these spaces require sterile conditions, efficient workflows, and…
May 14, 2025 Detect and quantify harmful industrial gas leaks in real time from drone and handheld platforms to minimize emissions and reduce cost Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), is collaborating with AerialOGI, a leader in optical gas imaging technology (OGI), under the Thermal by FLIR program to launch the…
May 13, 2025 Siemens expands its Run MyRobot platform to allow cost-effective part handling and articulation functions of a KUKA robot directly on the control of the machine tool In Booth 3232 at this year’s AUTOMATE show in Detroit, Siemens is presenting an automation solution for the busy, multi-tasking job shop, as it demonstrates a…
May 13, 2025 With safeguards on machinery, measures must be taken to guarantee the safety of human and machine. These measures are described in the standard ISO 13855 and ensure that the machine is brought to a safe state before the danger point can be reached. The safety distance must be selected in such a way that any…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
