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Universal Robots Launches UR Studio – A New Online Simulation Tool Making it Simpler than Ever to Customize the Optimal Robot Cell

June 24, 2025 UR Studio – showcased at the UR booth at Automatica Universal Robots (UR), one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) companies and a part of Teradyne Robotics, presented UR Studio, a powerful online simulation tool built on PolyScope X, UR’s most advanced, open and AI-ready software platform on June 24. UR Studio – showcased at the UR…

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M12 Cable Material Selection Guide: PUR vs. PVC vs. TPE

June 24, 2025 M12 Cables have become the industry standard for sensor/actuator connectivity in industrial automation environments. When selecting the right M12 cable for your application, the jacket material is one of the most critical factors that will determine performance, durability, and reliability. This guide compares the three most common M12 cable jacket materials: PUR (Polyurethane), PVC…

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PxG® Integrated Precision Planetary Gearmotors from SEW-EURODRIVE

June 23, 2025 The new PxG® integrated series combines PxG® planetary gear units and CM3G.. servomotors to create a single highly compact, precise, and dynamic unit. Specifically developed for highly dynamic applications involving precise positioning SEW-EURODRIVE’s PxG®M..CM3G.. precision planetary gearmotors have been specifically developed for highly dynamic applications involving precise positioning. One key feature is…

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Download the Latest July 2025 MTE Pricelist

June 23, 2025 Download the Latest July 2025 MTE Pricelist Vanco’s mission has always been to provide effective and professional solutions tailored to their clients’ needs. They specialize in control cabinets and the components necessary to build comprehensive control systems. Please see the updated MTE pricelist effective July 1st, 2025 now available to download for free….

Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada
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Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada

June 19, 2025 Weidmuller Ltd. Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta—marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing national expansion. Strategically located in Southeast Calgary, the new facility will serve as Weidmuller’s regional hub for Western Canada, supporting operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest…

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New Festo E-Book Highlights the Latest Developments and Future Trends in Robotic Gripping Technology

June 10, 2025 New Festo E-Book Highlights the Latest Developments and Future Trends in Robotic Gripping Technology To help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users understand the latest developments in robotic gripping technology and to dispel gripper misconceptions, Festo application experts prepared a new e-book, All About Robotic Grippers. The e-book explains to readers…

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Omron Launches VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader

June 4, 2025 New Fixed Mount Reader Decodes Barcodes with Maximum Ease of Use Omron Automation Americas introduces the VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader. This advanced fixed mount reader is designed to read barcodes with ease, making it ideal for challenging direct part marks and high speed packaging lines. The VHV5 features Automated Intelligent Setup,…

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Ontario Signs Agreement to Unlock Free Trade with Saskatchewan

June 3, 2025 Agreement will grow both provincial economies by removing internal trade barriers Ahead of the First Ministers’ Meeting in Saskatoon, Premier Doug Ford was joined by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help grow both provincial economies by making them more competitive and advancing efforts to…

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Ontario Signs Agreements to Unlock Free Trade with Alberta and Prince Edward Island

June 3, 2025 Agreements now in place with six provinces will grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers Premier Doug Ford was joined by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that will help grow all three provincial economies by advancing efforts to knock…

OPG Ready to Begin Building North America’s First Small Modular Reactor
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OPG Ready to Begin Building North America’s First Small Modular Reactor

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…

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Circularity and Eco-Design at SEW-EURODRIVE

June 2, 2025 Circularity and Eco-design Attractive products in all three dimensions: technical, economical and ecological SEW-EURODRIVE has always been committed to good eco-design: Durable and efficient products, easy to repair with first-class services that extend service life, all from a modular system and worldwide. Based on their experience over the past decades, they are…

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Teradyne Robotics and Honeywell Team Up

June 2, 2025 Teradyne Robotics and Honeywell Team Up to Help Companies Automate Material Transport and Successfully Scale Automation Solutions Teradyne Robotics is teaming up with Honeywell to deliver automation solutions for logistics, warehousing and fast-moving consumer goods companies throughout the Americas and Europe. The collaboration brings Teradyne Robotics’ autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and collaborative…

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MicroHAWK F330 PoE Lite Industrial Smart Camera from Omron

May 30, 2025 Perfect for OEMs/machine builders, the F330 offers the ideal combination of size, performance. And flexible integration via RJ45 connection and active PoE. An OEM- and embedded application-focused smart camera available with multiple sensors and lens versions, the MicroHAWK F330 furthers Omron more-than-30-year legacy of innovative, space-efficient, miniature design with a locking RJ45…

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New Community Event “Automation Happy Hour” Launches June 12 to Bring Together Canada’s Industrial Innovators – One Beer at a Time

May 30, 2025 First Ever “Automation Happy Hour” A new quarterly event is launching in Cambridge that’s poised to become the go-to gathering for automation professionals across Ontario. The inaugural Automation Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, June 12, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Four Fathers Brewing Co., located at 125 Guelph Avenue,…

Can Robots Save (What Is the Role of Technology in) Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 
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What Is the Role of Technology in Canadian Manufacturing? A Reality Check with Schneider Electric 

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…