January 13, 2025 Province’s critical minerals can power prosperity and security on both sides of the border On January 13, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to accelerate strategic resource development, including Ontario’s critical minerals in the Ring of Fire region, to build Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada and the United States…
January 8, 2025 New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of two FLO 100kW SmartDC fast chargers and two FLO CoRe+ MAX level 2 chargers. NT Energy deployed the stations as the latest addition…
January 8, 2025 Province uniquely positioned to meet growing energy demand and create jobs on both sides of the border On January 8, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to achieve Am-Can energy security and power economic growth on both sides of the border as part of Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada…
January 8, 2025 Modern manufacturing is riddled with challenges that demand innovative, reliable, and flexible solutions. From bridging knowledge gaps to reducing downtime, these hurdles can hold back productivity and profitability. The Sysmac automation platform from Omron addresses these pain points head-on, offering a comprehensive suite of components and features designed to streamline processes and…
January 7, 2025 Learn how Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC), an industrial automated machine builder, integrated Mecademic’s Meca500 to automate a complex medical device assembly process for one of its customers at a microscopic level. The Meca500 is the world’s most compact and precise six-axis robot: it delivers optimal accuracy and micron-level repeatability through ease of…
January 7, 2025 PULS acquires DC-UPS specialist Adelsystem PULS has acquired the Italian DC UPS specialist Adelsystem, significantly expanding its range of DIN rail power supplies. The new products are a perfectly complementary addition to PULS’s existing DC UPS offerings. With their all-in-one design and extensive communication capabilities via various bus systems, these products support…
January 7, 2025 SICK and Endress+Hauser are bringing their strategic partnership in process automation to life: SICK’s advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology is now an integral part of Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. The collaboration is designed to offer customers in the process industry enhanced support in increasing plant efficiency, protecting the environment and…
January 7, 2025 Plant safety is vitally important for the safe operation of technical plants. As a machine manufacturer or operator you are legally obliged to ensure the safety of plant, machinery and devices. Training courses teaches you to identify risks and avoid accidents. Further training for safety officers and employees is the key to success here. With this knowledge…
January 7, 2025 For cabinet-free installation with IP67 modules With the PDP67 modules, Pilz offers solutions for decentralized applications directly in the field. The modules have protection type IP67, meaning they are resistant to dirt and water. The decentralized modules optimize installation and wiring work. They save time, money and space in the control cabinet. As they…
January 7, 2025 Mechatronic systems have found widespread applications across various industries, revolutionizing products and processes with their ability to integrate mechanical, electronic, and computer technologies. These industries include, but are not limited to: Aerospace In this sector, mechatronics plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety, efficiency, and performance of aircraft and spacecraft. Automotive: The automotive industry has…
January 6, 2025 ABB is investing in a strategic partnership with Edgecom Energy, the Toronto-based energy management startup. The company’s unique energy management platform uses generative artificial intelligence to help industrial and commercial users manage and reduce peaks in their power demand. It is the first in the market to use a generative AI copilot…
January 6, 2025 Ready for series production in electrochemical machining with PC-based control PECM (Pulsed Electrochemical Machining) is a fast corrosion process that can form complicated geometries atom by atom. It is therefore ideal for the precise manufacturing of metal parts for high-tech applications. To integrate the core process into a fully automated, high-throughput production…
January 3, 2025 TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator among the top 3 in the Artificial Intelligence category Beckhoff is delighted to announce that they has been nominated for the Best of Industry Award 2024 in the Artificial Intelligence category. This prestigious award, presented by the Vogel Communications Group, honors outstanding innovations in the industry. Their…
January 2, 2025 In the fast-paced automotive industry, every second of manufacturing uptime counts. With potential losses of over $30,000 per minute, minimizing downtime is not just important – it is crucial. Enter the game-changes: remote I/O and IO-Link technologies. These innovations have transformed the landscape, enabling automotive plants to significantly reduce downtime and shift…
January 6, 2025 OPINION By Swathi Mohan, Founder of Leanacle Inc. Why engagement on the shop floor is instrumental for running a successful manufacturing business Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2024. New CEO Kelly Ortberg emphasized that he wants to “reset” management’s relationship with labor so…
January 2, 2025 Weidmuller Ltd. Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Contact FD as their new sales agent for the Quebec region. Weidmuller, who has been present in Quebec for 50 years, is eager to partner with Contact FD. With this strategic collaboration, Weidmuller aims to enhance its position and strengthen its connections…