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Augmenta Secures $10 Million USD in Funding to Pioneer AI-Driven Building Design

March 12, 2025 The financing will be used to advance Augmenta’s AI-powered building design agents and tackle the construction industry’s productivity and sustainability challenges Augmenta, one of the leading autonomous design platforms for the built environment, announced on March 12 that it has secured an additional $10 million USD in seed funding led by Prelude…

Fighting for Canadian Workers and Businesses

March 10, 2025 Last week, the United States administration imposed unjustified tariffs on Canada, disrupting a successful trading partnership and raising costs for Americans and Canadians alike. The federal government will use every tool at their disposal so Canadian businesses and workers can weather this storm. They will defend Canadian jobs. The Minister of Finance…

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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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Augmenta and ENG Join Forces To Introduce AI-Powered Design Modeling Capabilities to the Construction Industry

October 30, 2024 The collaboration unlocks much-needed innovation in the construction industry by improving the speed and quality of design projects while reducing risk; Augmenta launches first-ever AI design solution to enable design automation for electrical subcontractors Augmenta, the leading AI platform for the built environment, has announced a partnership with ENG, a global leader in…

Self-Learning 3-Phase Soft Starters for Motors up to 75Hp / 55kW from Carlo Gavazzi

October 30, 2024 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new RSGT Series Soft Starters, an easy-to-use product range for AC 3-phase induction motors up to 75Hp / 55kW. To maximize the ease of use without compromising performance, only three settings are required (FLC, ramp-up, ramp-down). The self-learning algorithm adjusts the soft starter’s parameters to work…

CADDi Unleashes the Potential of Manufacturing Operations by Transforming Legacy Drawings and Supply Chain Data

October 17, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Manufacturers today face pressures and challenges that threaten their survival but also opportunities to transform their operations and thrive. Data is the lifeblood of decision-making in the digital era; however, navigating the “digital transformation” can be like walking a tightrope, striking a balance between respecting an organization’s traditions and…

HELUKABEL’s Cables and Wires for Robotics

October 16, 2024 Questions by Krystie Johnston In many industrial applications, robotics are at the forefront of automation. They allow companies to enhance efficiency and safety, and they transform the manufacturing and production processes. The motion sequences of an industrial robot hinge on the quality of the cables that transmit power and data, as well…

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ABB Launches ReliaHome™ Load Centers Signaling Rebrand & Resurgence of Residential Energy Distribution Portfolio

October 9, 2024 Continuing its investment in redesigning, enhancing, and expanding its residential portfolio to bring smart, sustainable technologies to homes, ABB launches ReliaHome Load Centers¹. The announcement signals ABB re-launching and re-branding its residential energy distribution offering under the ABB ReliaHome brand, following its acquisition of GE’s Industrial Solutions business in 2018. ABB’s universally…

Liquid Level Sensing Using Reed Switch Technology

October 2, 2024 Liquid level sensors have been on the market for many years, used in industry sectors such as food and beverage, industrial, medical, printing, agriculture, automotive, and in white goods for leak detection or level measurement. When measuring discrete levels of liquids, reed switch technology is simple, inexpensive and reliable.celduc® offers liquid level sensors with…

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Schneider Electric Delivers Energy Management Products and Solutions in Canada

September 5, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Canada is undergoing an energy transition to become more sustainable, reduce emissions, and reach net zero targets. Wiser Energy from Schneider Electric is an integral Energy Management System that monitors devices and energy usage in real-time, helping you use electrical energy more wisely in your building. Buildings are the…

Enidine to Showcase Highly Durable Motion Control Products at 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)

August 28, 2024 Enidine brand, a leading global provider of differentiated vibration isolation products and services for the industrial, aerospace, defense, rail and transportation markets, will showcase its Corrosion Resistance Series (CRS) and Platinum Extended Range (PXR) small bore shock absorbers at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). The company will display a wide…

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Ontario Welcomes Over $37 Million Manufacturing Boost in Kingston

August 21, 2024 Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to…

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Become the G.O.A.T. of Commercial Lighting Retrofits with Instant In-Store Discounts

August 15, 2024 How to Deliver Big Savings on Lighting Upgrades Is your business feeling the squeeze when it comes to commercial lighting retrofits? Are lengthy rebate applications and paperwork slowing you down? Imagine being able to offer your clients unbeatable quotes on energy-efficient lighting for their commercial retrofit projects. With the Instant Discounts Program, you…

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New Surge Protection for Photovoltaic Applications

August 15, 2024 The new surge protective devices in the VALVETRAB SPP product family from Phoenix Contact offer forward-thinking installation and safety features. They are therefore also suitable for PV applications. The new disconnection feature responds even more quickly in the event of an overload, which provides additional safety. The main and auxiliary circuits are now fitted…

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Government of Canada Invests in Heat Pump Training for Skilled Workers in a Cleaner Economy Across the Country

August 14, 2024 Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are switching to heat pumps as a way to cut their energy bills and contribute to the fight against climate change. The increased demand in heat pumps, backed by a range of government programming, is supporting good jobs in a cleaner economy. Installing and maintaining this technology…