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How Omron Light Curtains Improve Machine Safety Compliance in Canada

April 16, 2025 In Canadian industrial environments, safeguarding workers and ensuring machine safety compliance is both a regulatory requirement and a productivity necessity. At Proax, as an authorized distributor of Omron, they offer safety solutions engineered to meet and exceed modern compliance standards — including the CSA Z432 and Z434 requirements unique to Canada. Among these solutions, Omron’s Safety…

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The Iron Ring: Canadian Engineering’s Enduring Symbol of Duty

April 16, 2025 In Canada, engineers wear a simple, unornamented ring of stainless steel or iron on the pinky finger of their dominant hand. To most, it might seem understated — but within the Canadian engineering community, the Iron Ring carries deep meaning. It symbolizes a lifelong commitment to ethics, humility, and the professional responsibility…

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Siemens to Establish Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Canada

April 15, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD$150 million (ca. €97 million) over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Centre for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D centre, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on…

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OnRobot’s VGP30 Gripper Strengthens the Hardware Behind Off-The-Shelf Solutions

April 11, 2025 By Krystie Johnston OnRobot was founded in 2018 with the mission of breaking down barriers to automation so manufacturers of all sizes can reap these benefits. They have a wide product portfolio of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications that cover major industries, all hallmarked with easy integration, quick changeover capabilities,…

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Electromate: Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada

April 11, 2025 At Electromate, they understand how recent tariff policies have impacted the cost and availability of automation components across North America. That’s why they have made it easier for Canadian manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators to source tariff-free mechatronic and robotic automation components. They are a Canadian-owned and operated company with representation and technical…

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Joint Press Release from ODVA, OPC Foundation, PI and VDMA

April 10, 2024=5 Optimized energy savings thanks to innovative standards Accurate energy consumption data is essential for companies aiming to achieve climate-neutral production. To support this goal, a consortium of organizations including ODVA, OPC Foundation, PI, and VDMA have recently published a groundbreaking specification for interoperable and efficient energy management in industrial and process automation….

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New CIP Security Pull Model for Configuration Data Available

April 10, 2025 ODVA is pleased to announce that a new pull model for configuration data is now available for CIP Security, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IP. This new profile is in addition to the existing pull model for CIP Security certificates which allows for efficient distribution of device authenticity information. The CIP Security…

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MOXA Smart Maritime Solutions for Improved Cyber Resilience

April 3, 2025 Navigating the Digital Seas: Cybersecurity in the Maritime Industry The maritime industry, while embracing innovation, faces growing cybersecurity threats. As digitalization accelerates, with advancements in cargo tracking, decarbonization, and operations, cyberattack risks increase. These attacks can disrupt operations, compromise safety, steal data, and cause significant financial losses. What Are Maritime Cyberattacks? These attacks target…

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New Functions for the Modular Safety Relay myPNOZ

April 3, 2025 myPNOZ – The modular safety relay The modular safety relay myPNOZ is produced individually in batch size 1, tailor-made to your requirements. Easy to handle, flexible to use and with clever features, it provides reliable monitoring of your safety functions. Create your safety Start myPNOZ creator New modules – new possibilities! We have systematically…

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HERMES AWARD 2025 Goes to Siemens

April 3, 2025 This year’s prestigious HERMES AWARD goes to Siemens in recognition of its AI-powered “industrial copilots”; these provide assistance covering the entire industrial value chain. An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, selected the winner from among three nominated companies. The award was presented during the…

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The Future of AI and Vision Technology in Inspection and Quality Control

April 2, 2025 Discover the future of AI in inspection for specialized tasks to versatile solutions.  The landscape of AI and vision technology in inspection and quality control is set to transform with the development of more generalized algorithms. These advanced systems will be capable of tackling a wide range of inspection challenges, moving away…

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Rockwell Automation and AWS Collaborate to Transform Manufacturing Through Advanced Industrial Automation Solutions at Hannover Messe 2025

April 2, 2025 The companies combine their expertise to help accelerate the manufacturing industry’s digital transformation with cloud-enabled offerings Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), has announced they are working together to help streamline and accelerate the digital transformation of the manufacturing…

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Safety Relays: Why They’re Seeing a 225% Growth in Industrial Applications

April 2, 2025 If you’ve walked the floor of a modern plant lately, you’ve likely noticed a shift—machines are smarter, lines are faster, and safety systems are more integrated than ever. At the heart of this evolution sits an unsung hero: the safety relay. Once seen as a check-the-box component for regulatory compliance, safety relays are…

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Bringing Industrial Automation Expertise Directly to You

April 2, 2025 Canadian manufacturers face more pressure than ever — rising costs, labour shortages, and the need to boost productivity. That’s why Proax launched Boots on the Ground — bringing automation expertise directly to your facility. See how facility visits translate to measurable production improvements. Their CEO Stephen Daub explains why on-site support matters…

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Festo’s “Incredible Machine” at Hannover Messe Highlights Festo’s Innovative Strength

April 1, 2025 Hannover Messe Highlights Festo’s Innovative Strength During a tour of the Festo stand at Hannover Messe on March 31, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated the company on its 100-year success story. In this its anniversary year, Festo welcomed Scholz, accompanied by Stéphane Dion, Special Envoy of Canada, this year’s partner country for…

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Festo: Optimistic Start for 100th Anniversary Year

April 1, 2025 Solid 2024 financial results despite a difficult environment The Festo Group achieved a positive result in the financial year 2024, on par with the previous year, as announced by the Chairman of the Management Board, Thomas Böck, at a press conference held during the Hannover Messe. The innovation leader significantly expanded its…