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Revolutionize Your Automation Projects with the MPS 403

Festo’s groundbreaking MPS 403 – the ultimate all-round learning system for automation technology. October 27, 2023 Greg James, Festo Didactic Sales Manager, rocked the stage at the CMTS event in Canada last month, showcasing Festo’s groundbreaking MPS 403 – the ultimate all-round learning system for automation technology. Watch the video presentation now to discover how…

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SICK and Endress+Hauser Want to Join Forces in Process Automation

Companies SICK and Endress+Hauser sign joint memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership  October 27, 2023 German sensor company SICK and Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser want to intensify their cooperation. Both companies are aiming for a strategic partnership for SICK’s process automation business segment and have signed a joint memorandum of understanding….

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Nexii: Leveraging the EPD Process to Drive Decarbonization

October 27, 2023 In Nexii’s previous blog, they covered what Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are and why they matter. In this post, they dive into Nexii’s own EPD journey, some of the hurdles they faced, and opportunities to improve accessibility across the construction industry. Data Collection – Beyond the Bare Minimum Nexii has, from the…

Festo Didactic Appoints Daniel Rodriguez as Sales Director for North America
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Festo Didactic Appoints Daniel Rodriguez as Sales Director for North America

Rodriguez will oversee key relationships and market strategies for Didactic October 24, 2023 Festo Didactic North America is pleased to announce Daniel Rodriguez as its new Sales Director. In this role, Dan is responsible for establishing and implementing the North American sales strategy for Festo Didactic. Reporting to Dan will be all of Canada and…

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ABB Contributes to New Report Showing How Industry Can Reduce Global Carbon Emissions By 11% By 2030 While Saving $437 Billion Annually

October 24. 2023 As industry is facing the unprecedented challenge to meet global decarbonization targets while addressing growing demand, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) demonstrates how businesses can start acting immediately. The EEM is a global forum founded by ABB, and now consisting of more than 400 organizations, that shares ideas,…

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ABB Factory Celebrates 50 Years at the Forefront of Sustainable Analytical Technologies

October 24, 2023 ABB Factory Celebrates 50 Years ABB is marking the 50th anniversary of its Quebec Measurement & Analytics factory which today manufactures market-leading products for industrial analytical measurement and is one of the largest suppliers of optical sensors for detecting greenhouse gas emissions from space. What began as a local enterprise, Bomem Inc.,…

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Festo Joins the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem

App Store for industrial customers October 24, 2024 Festo is offering the Festo AX Data access app, effective immediately, on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace Siemens Xcelerator, the open digital business platform, creates an open ecosystem for collaboration between customers, Siemens, and certified partners, from large technology companies to independent software developers. Festo and Siemens…

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Province Powering Growth in Northeast and Eastern Ontario

October 24, 2023 Expansion of electricity transmission infrastructure will support electrification of steel industry and other growth Ontario is accelerating the timely and cost-effective development of three transmission projects that will support the production of clean steel at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as economic growth, critical mineral development and new housing…

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Ontario Building More New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

October 24, 2023 Expansion of provincial charging network will help get more EV drivers on the road The Ontario government is providing more funding to build thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations in small and medium-sized communities, making it easier and more convenient to charge up outside of large urban centres and giving drivers…

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ODVA’S 2023 Industry Conference Spotlights Latest in Single Pair Ethernet, 5G, Security, Process Automation, TSN, and Data Science

October 24, 2023  ODVA held its Industry Conference and 22nd Annual Meeting of Members in Europe for the first time in El Vendrell, Spain from October 17 – 19, 2023. Over 125 industry professionals from approximately 50 different companies hailing from all around the world were in attendance. Attendees were able to learn from a diverse set…

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FANUC Canada Demonstrates Robot and Cobot Solutions at ATX PackEx Canada

October 17, 2023 FANUC Canada, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs will demonstrate robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and palletizing at ATX PackEx Canada, Nov. 7-9 in Toronto, Ont., Booth #1105. FANUC Canada, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs will demonstrate robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and…

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ABB To Push Boundaries of Methane Emissions Monitoring with Funding from U.S. Department of Energy

October 17, 2023 ABB has received significant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to design an Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform that will advance the development of new and innovative methane measurement, monitoring and mitigation technologies in the United States….

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Arc Furnace Breaker Upgrade Forging Stronger Production Future for North American Steel Giant

October 17, 2023 Finkl Steel® has resolved long-standing production and maintenance issues at its Canadian facility in Sorel, Quebec, since switching up to ABB’s VD4-AF1 vacuum arc furnace circuit breaker. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of forging die, plastic mold and die casting tool steels, processing over 200,000 tons of steel each year…

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Register for the All-New Automation Fair 2023!

Automation Fair 2023 November 6-9 Boston, MA October 17, 2023 Discover what’s possible over four non-stop days of the hottest innovations, smartest experts and latest strategies – don’t miss out! Register today Discover everything you need to succeed today and into the future as you experience memorable keynotes, interactive training, tip-filled sessions, and so much…

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Governments of Canada and Ontario finalize agreement with Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. for new plant in Loyalist Township

Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain October 17, 2023 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. The facility will manufacture cathode…

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Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support

October 16, 2023 Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support Some businesses require more vendor support than most because of the size or complexity of their operations. For such customers, Endress+Hauser Canada has added a Premium tier to its Smart Support program with additional remote support features and an even…