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ABB Invests in Generative AI Energy Manager Startup Edgecom

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…

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Creating Complex Components Atom by Atom

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…

Beckhoff nominated for Best of Industry Award 2024
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Beckhoff Nominated for Best of Industry Award 2024

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…

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Reducing Automotive Downtime with Remote IO and IO-Link Innovations

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…

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From Suits to Steel-Toes: Why Shop Floor Harmony Builds Manufacturing Gold

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…

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Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Partners with Contact FD as Sales Agents for the Quebec Region

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…

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Universal Robots Announces the Nation’s Largest Cobot Conference and Tradeshow: Collaborate North America 2025

December 23, 2024 Collaborative robots (cobots) are the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation with the global market forecasted a skyrocketing 20%+ growth through 2028. As the market leader and pioneer of collaborative robotics, Universal Robots (UR) is at the forefront of transforming the way cobots work, helping businesses unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and…

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Vention Introduces AI, Making Adoption of Automation Easier

December 20, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Vention has been on a mission to democratize automation since 2016. Etienne Lacroix, Founder and CEO of Vention, realized he could leverage software and technology to productize automation, making it more accessible to everyone. While working as an engineer and integrating systems for manufacturers, he noticed added costs and…

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Digital Revolution in Transformer Substations

December 20, 2024 The energy sector is under a lot of pressure. German distribution grid operators need to get their infrastructure ready for the energy transition and fast. By 2030, some 80 percent of electricity is to be generated from renewable sources. A pilot project at naturenergie netze GmbH is demonstrating how transformer substations can…

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Siemens Xcelerator: Eplan and Siemens Enable Seamless Data Interoperability in Machine Engineering

December 20, 2024 Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and production processes for customers in machine and line building more efficient. • Seamless data exchange between Siemens’ Teamcenter® X software, TIA-Selection Tool and the Eplan software• Collaboration improves tool chain in machine engineering• Machine builders can realize their projects in construction, operation and expansion faster…

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Applications Now Open for Next Round of Skills Development Fund

December 20, 2024 Ontario investing over $74 million through next round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream to train workers in construction, manufacturing, technology and health care On November 29, the Ontario government has launched the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and…

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TapX MTC – ANCA’s Patented Motor Temperature Control (MTC) Technology

December 18, 2024 This innovative feature enables the production of consistently high-quality taps by addressing a key challenge – thermal growth. Introducing a breakthrough in tap manufacturing: ANCA’s patented Motor Temperature Control (MTC) technology. This innovative feature enables the production of consistently high-quality taps by addressing a key challenge – thermal growth. True to ANCA’s…

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Machine Man Reflects on 50 Years In a Challenging But Rewarding Field

December 18, 2024 Pat McCluskey’s machine design and build experience at ANCA has fuelled manufacturing exports for Australia for half a century For a half-century, ANCA has made the machines that make the tools that make the world go around. One half of its founding pair, Pat McCluskey, has designed many grinding machine tools in…

Preventing Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries with Solutions from Festo
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Festo’s Solutions Prevent Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries

December 18, 2024 Safe and precise production is critical to ensuring the quality of a battery; any contamination can compromise its performance, lifespan, and safety. Festo is a trusted, single source supplier for all tasks involving automation of battery manufacturing. They offer a complete line of copper-free, zinc-free, and dry-room-compatible components for battery manufacturing. Today,…

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FANUC Scholarship Supports Industry, Educators, and Students 

December 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston FANUC’s $1 Million Scholarship fund will provide $50K annually to students across the United States and Canada pursuing careers in manufacturing and automation. FANUC has always believed in the power of education and its importance in shaping the future. As leaders in education, their Certified Education program connects industries,…

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Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The Future’s Here

December 18, 2024 Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 under the theme “The future’s here”. At the world’s leading industry show, Canada will highlight its industrial strength in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation, and green technology. More than 200 companies will showcase the nation’s talent, innovation and commitment to sustainable solutions….