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Canada Partners with Heidelberg Materials to Drive Cement Industry Decarbonization

March 25, 2025 Investment will help build North America’s first commercial full-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage system in the cement industry Canada is supporting new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heavy industries like cement and concrete. This is why, on March 5, the Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,…

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Kollmorgen’s New SFD-M High-Resolution Encoder Offers Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback at Zero Incremental Cost

March 25, 2025 Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, has introduced the new SFD-M (Smart Feedback Device, Multi-Turn). It allows machine builders to achieve high-resolution multi-turn feedback with absolute positioning information available at system startup. Designed to work with AKD™ and AKD2G drives, the SFD-M absolute multi-turn encoder can be integrated into Kollmorgen…

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Next Milestone Achieved for the Eplan Data Portal

March 25, 2025 Next Milestone Achieved for the Eplan Data Portal Data isn’t just the driver for project planning and design. The Eplan Data Portal offers users access to high-quality product catalogues from a continually growing pool of renowned component manufacturers. The portal has now passed the mark of more than two-million sets of static…

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Future of EtherNET/IP and Industrial Automation Envisioned at ODVA’s 23rd Annual Meeting of Members

March 24, 2025 ODVA celebrated its 30th anniversary at its 23rd Annual Meeting of Members in Clearwater, Florida, USA on March 20, 2025. Since ODVA’s founding in 1995, the core Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) technology has evolved significantly and serves as the backbone of the leading EtherNet/IP automation network. The Annual Meeting was attended by over 100 industry leaders…

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DC Energy Meters Type DMED4 for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

March 24, 2025 LOVATO Electric launches the new DMED4 DC energy meters for electric vehicle charging stations. They are available in three electrical sizes with a maximum current of 150A, 400A, and 600A and a maximum operating voltage of 1500VDC, making them suitable for fast charging applications. The wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C allows installation in outdoor environments, capable of withstanding very…

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Omron Automation Software “Sysmac Studio” and NVIDIA Omniverse Collaborate to Innovate Digital Twin Manufacturing Solutions

March 24, 2025 At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Omron demonstrated how its inspection machine and automation technologies connect to NVIDIA Omniverse to improve operational efficiency for factory automation developers. Omron’s digital twin technology was featured in the keynote speed by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on March 18, 2025, at 10:00am PT. Omron Corporation (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto;…

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Federal Government Partnering with Siemens Canada to Establish New R&D Centre in Oakville, Ontario

March 21, 2025 Proposal would see the establishment of an R&D hub focused on battery technologies The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role batteries and battery components play in the global movement toward a net-zero economy. As the world shifts to electric vehicles and cutting-edge technologies, the demand for batteries is surging, and Canada…

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Canada to Invest in Teledyne to Further Advance Canada’s Semiconductor Industry

March 21, 2025 Project will increase Canada’s semiconductor production capacity and efficiency The Government of Canada understands the importance of positioning the country as a supplier of choice for specialized semiconductor products. With applications in nearly every industry, semiconductors are critical to Canada’s national security, economy and technological interests. On March 21, the Honourable Anita…

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Canadian Innovation with a Global Impact: Vention Introduces AI

March 20, 2025 By Owen Hurst Vention has been on a mission to democratize automation since 2016. Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention, saw what he calls ‘orphaned machines or code,’ and distinct variances between machines, so he started Vention to address this discord.  Lacroix says that to date, Vention’s ecosystem has more than…

Vention Unveils AI-Powered Bin Picking that Transforms Robots into Reliable, Autonomous Operators — Live at NVIDIA GTC 2025
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Vention Unveils AI-Powered Bin Picking that Transforms Robots into Reliable, Autonomous Operators — Live at NVIDIA GTC 2025

March 18, 2025 Vention, the creator of what they claim is the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, will debut its AI-driven bin-picking technology at NVIDIA GTC, the world’s premier artificial intelligence (AI) conference for developers being held this week. This new AI-driven process eliminates complex and expensive custom solutions that require programming…

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Wire Termination & Grounding: Panduit’s Essential Solutions for the Electrification Era

March 18, 2025 Discover Panduit’s comprehensive Power & Grounding solutions that enhance safety and operational excellence with thousands new UL-certified products. Their single-source approach streamlines procurement, reduces installation time, and ensures regulatory compliance while lowering total installed costs. Trust their proven reliability for Data Centres, Renewable Energy, Commercial Construction, Oil & Gas, and Industrial Manufacturing…

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HPS Distribution Transformers: The Easiest Installation on the Market

March 18, 2025 HPS Distribution Transformers: The Easiest Installation on the Market When it comes to electrical installations, efficiency matters. HPS distribution transformers are designed with time-saving features that make installation faster, easier, and more convenient than ever. Whether you’re working on a commercial, industrial, or utility project, HPS transformers simplify the process, reducing labor…

SEW-EURODRIVE Canada Secures New Location for Canadian Headquarters
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SEW-EURODRIVE Canada Secures New Location for Canadian Headquarters

March 18, 2025 SEW-EURODRIVE’s commitment to exceptional service is what got them here. For over 50 years, they have been providing top-tier drive system solutions to Canadian businesses—helping not only their own company grow but their customers as well. As they look to the future, they are doubling down on that commitment by continuing to…

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Made to Last, Made for You: MOXA New-gen x86 Industrial Computers

March 18, 2025 Moxa introduces a new generation of BXP, DRP, and RKP series industrial computers designed to facilitate rapid system development with reliable, adaptable, and cost-effective computing solutions. The industrial computers are based on a pre-formulated configure-to-order architecture, making it easy to meet various system development and integration requirements. Their wide-temperature design and fanless operation ensure stable performance even in harsh…

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SEW-EURODRIVE Introduces DR2C Motor, IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency Motor

March 18, 2025 Driving Efficiency: Less Energy Costs, More Performance. SEW-EURODRIVE is setting a new standard for efficiency with the launch of the DR2C motor, an IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor engineered for wide speed range operation and maximum long-term energy cost reductions. Designed for industries focused on minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), the DR2C…

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Introducing the ESCON2 Servo Controller: Unprecedented Power Density & Control Performance

March 18, 2025 Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Maxon, is proud to introduce the ESCON2 servo controller—a next-generation motion control solution delivering unmatched power density, precision, and versatility for industrial and robotic applications. Next-Level Control for High-Performance Applications Building on the success of Maxon’s renowned ESCON series, the ESCON2 servo controllers leverage advanced semiconductor technology…