August 18, 2025 By Ali Haj Fraj The landscape of industrial automation has undergone a seismic shift over the past few decades, and so has Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI). Once simple interfaces, allowing operators to control machinery through basic visual representations, industrial HMIs have evolved into advanced systems that allow the user to do so much…
August 18, 2025 By Harshad By 2030, the global collaborative robot arm market is projected to be worth $3.38 billion—for good reason. Cobots powered by AI are becoming highly versatile in their application covering a wide range of industries from satellite servicing to assistive tools for the aging. There are many different types of collaborative robot arms (cobots),…
August 18, 2025 As electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expands, transformers play a critical role in powering EV charging stations with reliable, efficient energy. HPS EV charging transformers are specifically designed to manage the high and fluctuating loads of EV charging, delivering consistent performance in demanding conditions. With advanced dry-type transformer technology and an optional robust…
August 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston ABB recently announced their plan to build a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Canada. It will combine their existing facilities in Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to increase production capacity and support future growth in key sectors across Canada like utilities, energy, and infrastructure. Michael Shenouda, Canada Region Leader –…
August 12, 2025 Market Overview: According to our latest research, the global smart meter market size in 2024 stands at USD 26.7 billion, with a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% projected from 2025 to 2033. By the end of 2033, the market is forecasted to reach USD 55.5 billion. In particular, the…
August 12, 2025 SNS Telecom & IT’s latest research report indicates that private 5G networks are on the verge of mainstream adoption, with annual spending projected to reach $5 billion by 2028. Private LTE networks are a well-established market and have been around for more than a decade, albeit as a niche segment of the…
August 12, 2025 HPS EV Charging Distribution Transformers – Built to Brave the Elements As electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expands, transformers play a critical role in powering EV charging stations with reliable, efficient energy. HPS EV charging transformers are designed to manage the high and fluctuating loads of EV charging, delivering consistent performance in demanding…
August 12, 2025 Hammond Manufacturing’s modern general purpose enclosures – 1556 series, are ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards, IoT equipment, and other small electronics. They feature rounded corners and face provide a more modern look. Aluminum inner panels are available as accessories. Sold separately. Key Features: Easy PC Board Mounting Multiple mounting locations inside…
August 12, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”), a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, has recently announced its financial results for the second quarter 2025. HIGHLIGHTS They are pleased to share that HPS delivered another strong quarter in Q2 2025, achieving record sales and solid profits despite navigating some…
August 11, 2025 • 1–20 Hp (0.75–15 kW) power range• Dual-rated 50/60 Hz frequency• NEMA Premium® efficiency (IE3) OEMs and facility managers can simplify operations and cut costs with ABB’s globally compatible Baldor-Reliance GNEM (Global NEMA) motor. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that HVACR systems account for as much as 40% of energy use in commercial…
August 7, 2025 Tuesday September 16 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET | Toronto Congress Centre Discover the future of innovation at the 2025 edition of German Technology Day. This year’s event brings together over 30 leading German companies, each showing cutting-edge products and smart technologies designed to transform industries and improve everyday life….
August 6, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a global company headquartered in Germany and present in about 60 countries around the world. In 2024, they had over €3 billion turnover, and more than 8% of that was put into research and development for innovative technologies and emerging markets, like laboratory automation. In this article,…
August 5, 2025 ABB announced on August 5 that it will invest more than CAD 130 million (approximately USD 100 million) to expand research, development, and manufacturing capacity for its advanced energy protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada. The investment in Montreal, Quebec, will consolidate ABB’s existing factories in Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu into a…
July 31, 2025 By Krystie Johnston As pressure mounts on companies to meet net-zero targets and provide transparent sustainability reporting, the need for intelligent, adaptive solutions has never been greater. In response, Schneider Electric Canada is introducing their agentic AI ecosystem – a transformative approach to driving sustainability and operational efficiency through autonomous, context-aware technology….
July 29, 2025 New Carbon Steel Flowmeter Provides High Chloride Resistance at an Interesting Price Point For upstream oil producers, elevated chloride content in high-pressure steam processes is the bane of flowmeters employed in thermal recovery methods like SAGD. For those operations, Endress+Hauser has developed a new special-purpose derivative of its Proline Prowirl O 200…
July 28, 2025 SCARA Robot Automation for Powder Metal Sintering Gasbarre Products, leader in powder metal processing solutions, has engineered a custom robotic system utilizing the FANUC SR-20iA SCARA robot to automate sintering operations. This solution was designed to enhance quality, reduce labor costs, and improve ergonomics in a high-mix production environment. SCARA Robot Automation…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
