March 4, 2025 Manufacturing companies are facing major challenges: rising costs, strict regulations and the pressure to work more sustainably. In this uncertain economic situation, purchasing new machines is often risky and too expensive. Retrofitting offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative: modernizing existing machines to the latest state of the art not only saves money,…
March 4, 2025 Uhlenbecker will assume his new role on April 1 upon the retirement of current CEO Carlos Miranda. Festo announced the retirement of Carlos Miranda, its North American Business Region CEO, effective April 1 and the appointment of the region’s new CEO Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker. A family-owned global business with more than $3.7…
Innovation and Responsibility – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow March 4, 2025 Festo is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. A family-owned global business with more than $3.7 billion in revenue and 20,000 employees, Festo is recognized as a premier automation supplier and innovator. Festo has operated in North America for more than 50 years. “One of…
March 3, 2025 Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR). This groundbreaking technology is a significant advance in the precision and productivity of robots that will open the door to new applications in the manufacturing industry. The Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot from Siemens is…
March 3, 2025 ABB announced on March 3, that it will invest $120 million in the United States to expand the production capacity of its low voltage electrification products. The investment will enable ABB to meet increasing demand from customers in a wide range of key growth industries, including data centers, buildings and utilities. ABB…
February 28, 2025 Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160th anniversary This year marks an important milestone as Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160th anniversary. Founded in 1865 by William Gleason, the company has transformed from a small workshop to a global leader in gear technology, offering comprehensive solutions that encompass design software, manufacturing and metrology equipment, tooling,…
February 27, 2025 Safety locking device PSENslock 2 – Generational change made simple! Already using the electromagnetic safety locking device PSENslock? Then you’ll be convinced by the new generation PSENslock 2, which offers you even more features and can be integrated to fit your application precisely. In the video you’ll see how you can quickly…
February 25, 2025 Enclosure lights from Phoenix Contact provide optimum lighting for your control cabinet Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio with the new universal AC enclosure lights with integrated socket. The lights in the PLD E 708 product family cover a wide range of applications in almost all control cabinets worldwide. This is due…
February 19, 2025 Complete enterprise-grade solution accelerates Industry 4.0 adoption through hands-on technology demonstration centre at MxD In a milestone for manufacturing innovation, Betacom has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Siemens Industries. The companies have deployed a first-of-its-kind private 5G network platform at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing in…
February 18, 2025 Funding will enable Xaba to democratize robotic automation and drive sustainable manufacturing Xaba, developer of what they say is the first AI-powered cognitive software solution to automate programming and deployment of robotics and CNC machines, has announced it has raised US$2 million in a seed extension round of funding to bring to…
February 18, 2025 Eaton is investing CA$15 million to expand manufacturing capacity in Canada to meet growing demand as a result of the electrification of the country’s economy. These investments will expand Eaton’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s electrified future. With…
February 13, 2025 Rockwell and NEO will collaborate on automation solutions Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is pleased to work with Toronto, Ontario-based silicon anode active materials company, NEO Battery Materials. The collaboration aims to deliver solutions to aid the battery material manufacturer on its…
February 12, 2025 Repurposing and Extending the Life of Aging ATE Systems Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Automated Test Systems (ATS) serve the critical purpose of ensuring that electronic devices operate according to specifications in the field. As such, these systems are widely utilized for testing automotive electronics, batteries, telecom infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and…
February 11, 2025 Robot replacement and remanufacturing for extended lifespan Should you buy a new robot or invest in refurbishing a used one? Giving a robot a second life often saves time and, in many cases, money, but it also results in lower CO2 emissions. At Frosta’s plant in Bydgoszcz, there were two robotic lines where…
February 11, 2025 Driving circular economy by maintaining your robots for a sustainable future – ABB offers robotics services to preserve the Earth’s resources for future generations. They design robust robots and systems that are built to last with some being in use for more than 35 years, thanks to their high-quality maintenance. At ABB,…
February 11, 2025 Developing a groundbreaking product requires accomplished individuals to work together to bring a brand-new concept to life. To achieve this, Sprint Electric has brought in some of the finest electrical engineers together to create Generis, the next generation of AC drive technology. Giuseppe Laudani joined Sprint Electric to further boost the expertise in…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
