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CSA Awards QEYnet Space Technology Demonstration Mission

January 22, 2025 You can’t be in the business of Satellite Quantum Communications without going to space…. QEYnet is beyond thrilled to finally share that, thanks to the continuing support of the Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne, they will soon carry out an orbital demonstration of their space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology….

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Developing Space Technology to Safeguard Canadian Data Against Cyberattacks

January 22, 2025 Developing Space Technology to Safeguard Canadian Data Against Cyberattacks In the era of online banking, smart phones, and cloud networks that store large amounts of personal information, reliable data encryption is essential. To advance the development of technology that could guarantee the privacy of Canada’s public, private, and commercial data, the Canadian…

Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!
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Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!

January 21, 2025 Innovation and Responsibility – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Creating added value for customers through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the very beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. With its constant determination to make people’s work easier and thus increase efficiency, Festo has shaped an…

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Government of Canada Supports Xanadu to Accelerate Quantum Computing Research and Education

January 21, 2025 Xanadu receives $3.75M CAD through the Regional Quantum Initiative to accelerate the development of quantum software for practical applications Xanadu (xanadu.ai), a world leader in photonic quantum computing, received a repayable contribution from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to help companies advance…

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MDA Doubles Satellite Manufacturing Capacity as It Ramps Up MDA AURORA™ Production to Meet Growing Global Demand

January 21, 2025 Creates world’s largest high-volume manufacturing facility in its satellite class and adds 600 new high-skill technology jobs in Quebec MDA, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced that construction is underway on a 185,000 square foot expansion at its satellite production facility in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. Once…

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Omron Announces FlexLink as Certified Systems Integrator Partner

January 21, 2025 FlexLink has joined forces with Omron as their latest Certified Systems Integrator. Omron has welcomed FlexLink as the newest partner in its System Integrator program. Headquartered in Allentown, PA, FlexLink is a global company supporting customers across various industries, including Food & Beverage and Life Sciences. FlexLink has collaborated with Omron to…

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PrecisionX Group to Showcase Medical Component Manufacturing Expertise at MD&M West 2025

January 20, 2025 PrecisionX Group, a leader in manufacturing precision metal components for critical industries, is excited to announce its participation in MD&M West 2025, taking place February 4-6 in Anaheim, CA. Visit us at Booth 3710 to explore our advanced capabilities and innovative solutions for the medical device industry. The company will feature the expertise…

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Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection Strengthens Leadership to Accelerate Growth in the Americas

January 20, 2025 Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) has a new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Americas as the company looks to drive growth and strengthen its market presence across the continent. Gerald V. Sims brings a wealth of experience in gas utilities and a strong track record in sales…

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Exciting Leadership Announcement: Gary Martins Joins Weidmüller Canada as Managing Director

January 20, 2025 Gary Martins Joins Weidmüller Canada as Managing Director Weidmüller Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Martins as the new Managing Director for Canada. Gary brings an impressive 28 years of experience in the automation industry, making him the ideal leader to drive Weidmüller Canada’s growth and innovation. Gary’s distinguished…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Grow the Economy for Am-Can Workers

January 17, 2025 Province can power shared economic growth and create jobs on both sides of the border On January 16, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s forthcoming Am-Can Growth Plan, which would build up advanced manufacturing supply chains in the United States and Canada as part of Fortress Am-Can to bring good jobs back home…

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Governments Investing in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector

January 15, 2025 70 dairy processing businesses will receive funding to increase productivity and modernize food safety capabilities The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70 projects across the province to enhance and modernize dairy processing capacity and food safety. The…

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Ontario Securing a Critical Minerals Supply Chain

January 15, 2025 $7 million investment boosting research, development and commercialization of innovative critical mineral technologies The Ontario government is investing over $7 million in 17 projects to accelerate research, development and commercialization of innovative technologies to help the province meet the increasing global demand for critical minerals needed to manufacture batteries and electric vehicles. The…

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ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition

January 14, 2025 ABB announced on January 14 the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Strengthen Security on Both Sides of the Border

January 14, 2025 Province’s strategic capabilities can enhance protection of land, air, Arctic and water On January 14, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to strengthen security on land, water and in the air along the Canada-U.S. border, including protecting Arctic sovereignty, as a key component of Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada…

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NordSpace Successfully Tests Integrated Rocket, Completes Major Step Towards Canada’s First Commercial Space Launch

January 14, 2025 Canada finds itself at a critical juncture with its sovereignty in space at stake. NordSpace’s successful integrated rocket test marks a major leap forward. At 4:25 PM EST on Monday January 6th, 2025, NordSpace successfully tested its fully integrated sub-orbital rocket, Taiga, marking a significant step forward in preparation for Canada’s first commercial space…

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Omron Announces Xilix Systems As an Authorized Systems Integrator Partner

January 13, 2025 Omron welcomes regional partner, Xilix Systems, to its System Integrator program Omron Automation Americas recently announced Xilix Systems as a new partner in the Omron System Integrator program. This collaboration highlights Xilix Systems’ extensive expertise in integration, automation, and machine design, particularly in complex motion applications. Having worked with Omron PMAC technologies…