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Pilz’s International Online Training Offer: Secure Your Place Now for 2025!

March 6, 2025 Pilz is offering online training courses in 2025 on popular topics such as Introduction to Machinery Regulation, Fundamentals of Machinery Safety, Fundamentals of Industrial Security, Basics of CE Marking, Safety Requirements and Integration of AGVs, Robot Safety and Integration, and many more. Make sure you register as soon as possible to secure…

Canadian Company Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025
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Canadian Company Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025

March 6, 2025 Maple Advanced Robotics Wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025 The ROBOTICS AWARD 2025, one of the most coveted awards in the international robotics community, was presented to Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics on 19 February 2025 at the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview. The award-winning MARI AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast…

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Marketplace – The Only Automation Shop with Compatibility Built-In

March 6, 2025 Marketplace – The Only Automation Shop with Compatibility Built-In Vention’s fully integrated automation marketplace offers a fresh, more holistic approach to automation procurement, prioritizing value and reliability. It is the only platform offering curated parts discovery, which ensures that all components work seamlessly together. With over 5 million parts sold, the Marketplace…

Guide to Mechatronics – Part 9: Sustainability in Mechatronics
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Guide to Mechatronics – Part 8: Future Innovations

March 5, 2025 The future of mechatronics is closely intertwined with the advancement of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning. These technologies are not only enhancing the capabilities of mechatronic systems but are also opening new possibilities and applications. Artificial Intelligence (AI):  AI’s integration into mechatronic…

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Accelerating the Value of Data in Food and Beverage Processing

How to Navigate the Challenges and Opportunities of AI-Driven Advanced Process Control March 5, 2025 Accelerating the Value of Data in Food and Beverage Processing The food and beverage industry is evolving faster than ever, and if you’re managing a production line, you’ve probably felt the pressure: more regulations, tighter margins, and shifting consumer demands….

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SMC ZGS Vacuum Gripper System: An All-in-One Solution for Automated Handling

March 5, 2025 Modern manufacturing and logistics sectors demand increasingly efficient and reliable automation solutions, especially when it comes to handling delicate or irregularly shaped items. Available through Proax, SMC’s elite distributor, the ZGS Vacuum Gripper System (Foam Type) represents a significant advancement in this field, offering a comprehensive solution for palletizing and depalletizing applications, particularly…

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Ontario Welcomes Frontier Lithium’s Critical Mineral Refinery in Thunder Bay

March 4, 2025 New refinery will expand production and processing of lithium chemicals as part of made-in-Ontario critical mineral supply chain On March 4, the Ontario government welcomed Frontier Lithium Inc.’s proposal to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to build a first-of-its-kind lithium refinery in Thunder Bay. This refinery would result in hundreds of new,…

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Festo Names Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker CEO of its North America Business Region

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…

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Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!

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…

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Canadian Innovation with a Global Impact: Vention Introduces AI

March 4 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…

How QEYnet Is Enabling Quantum Communications in Space on a Global Scale
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How QEYnet Is Enabling Quantum Communications in Space on a Global Scale

March 3, 2025 By Krystie Johnston QEYnet is a Canadian space-based quantum communications company on a mission to build the world’s first global quantum key distribution (QKD) network enabled by low-cost microsatellites. They will be demonstrating their QKD technology soon, taking a pivotal step towards establishing a new era of ultra-secure communication on a world…

Siemens Revolutionizes Machining Robotics with Danobat and Autonox by Introducing the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot
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Siemens Revolutionizes Machining Robotics with Danobat and Autonox by Introducing the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot

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…

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ABB to Invest $120 Million to Expand US Manufacturing

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…

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160th Anniversary of Gleason Corporation

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,…

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‘Eyes, Hands, Brains and Mobility’ Will Define Robotics Beyond 2025

February 27, 2025 Having driven analytical AI innovations for over 10 years, ABB has demonstrated that this technology is mature, creating tangible benefits and increasing adoption in industrial automation by overcoming challenges that have previously limited the use of robots in fast-moving, dynamic environments. “Now using the latest technology, enabled and enhanced by generative AI…