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More than $5.6 Million to Siemens Canada to Expand and Modernize its Drummondville Plant

Automating Businesses to Increase their Productivity April 28, 2025 Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development; André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region; and Sébastien Schneeberger, Member of Parliament for Drummond-Bois-Francs, announce an investment in the form of a loan of…

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ABB Launches ABB Ability™ Industrial Knowledge Vault, a Generative AI Solution to Safeguard Expertise and Empower Workforces

April 28, 2025 ABB Launches ABB Ability™ Industrial Knowledge Vault ABB has announced the introduction of ABB Ability™ Industrial Knowledge Vault, a generative AI-driven solution designed to solve the growing challenge of knowledge loss in industrial environments. Industrial Knowledge Vault, using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, can store, retain and safeguard critical expertise while actively transforming…

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Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers Amid Economic Uncertainty

Aril 28, 2025 Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of U.S. tariffs….

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ABB Publishes Environmental Product Declaration for Distributed Control System Controllers

April 24, 2025 ABB Publishes Environmental Product Declaration for Distributed Control System Controllers ABB has published its first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the AC 800M family of controllers. This marks a key milestone in industrial automation, with ABB becoming the first company to publish an externally verified EPD for industrial controllers used in distributed…

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Unifox Tool Portfolio, Versatile in Use – the New Universal Tools from Phoenix Contact

April 23, 2025 Unifox Tool Portfolio, Versatile in Use – the New Universal Tools from Phoenix Contact The Unifox tool portfolio from Phoenix Contact has been extended to include two new multifunctional pliers, three pliers wrenches, and one “Linemans” pliers. The Unifox-MP multifunctional pliers with ergonomic two-component handle combine six or seven functions in a single…

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Canada Announces New Support for Canadian Businesses Affected by U.S. tariffs

April 23, 2025 The Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced on April 15, new measures for Canadian businesses and entities affected by the tariff dispute between Canada and the United States. These measures include the remission of some of the countermeasure tariffs announced by Canada in response to unjustified tariffs imposed by the…

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Pilz Canada Signs MPI Solutions as Official System Integrator

April 23, 2025 Pilz Canada Signs MPI Solutions as Official System Integrator Pilz, a global leader in automation technology and safety solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of MPI Solutions Inc. as an official system integrator. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the delivery of advanced automation and safety solutions across various industries. Pilz,…

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WAGO’s PFC300 Controller

April 23, 2025 WAGO’s new configurable, high-performance PFC300 controller is safe, reliable, and designed for complex automation applications. The PFC300 Controller is a compact PLC for the modular WAGO I/O System. Besides network and fieldbus interfaces, the controller supports all digital, analog and specialty modules found within the 750/753 Series. Two ETHERNET interfaces and an…

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ABB Plans to Spin Off its Robotics Division as a Separately Listed Company

April 23, 2025 ABB has announced that it will launch a process to propose to its Annual General Meeting 2026 to decide on a 100 percent spin-off of its Robotics division. The intention is for the business to start trading as a separately listed company during the second quarter of 2026. The board believes listing…

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Rittal Advancing Women in Tech Scholarship

April 23, 2025 Scholarship Value: $ 1,750 – Scholarships Available: 2 In the spirit of advancing women in technical education and careers, Rittal Limited, Canada, proudly offers 2 scholarships of $1,750 each, to female undergraduate students in Canada, who are passionate about a career in the Electrical, and related, industries. For eligibility requirements, the applicant must be a…

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You Need to Have This Platform: Betacom and Siemens Unveil Private 5G Network

April 22 ,2025 By Krystie Johnston Betacom and Siemens recently announced a partnership that unites their respective expertise in technology and telecommunications, resulting in a Private 5G network they say promises to accelerate manufacturing innovation. But what exactly is a Private 5G network? And how is it going to accelerate manufacturing innovation? Here, experts from…

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Electric Motors Market to Reach USD 240.61 Billion by 2032

April 22, 2025 Market Summary: The global electric motors market size was USD 129.78 Billion in 2023 and is likely to reach USD 240.61 Billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2024–2032. The market is driven by the rising trend of industrial automation and surging adoption of electric vehicles, worldwide. Increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions is expected to drive the market…

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Electromate Announces 2025 Collaborate Canada- A Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation Fair in Toronto

April 21, 2025 Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Collaborate Canada Cobot Automation Fair on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in in Toronto, Ontario. This complimentary event is ideal for End Users, Machine Builders, and System Integrators looking to automate a production process. Sorry, no competitors, please. Event Details: The Automation Fair…

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Industrial Gear Units from SEW-EURODRIVE in Use – Directly in the Port of Hamburg!

April 15, 2025 SEW-Eurodrive’s high-performance drive solutions ensure smooth container handling and efficient processes in port logistics. Whether container gantry cranes, conveyor technology or heavy-duty drives – SEW-EURODRIVE offers reliable industrial gear units for the highest loads and maximum operational reliability. More Information Learn more here Related Story A Clear View Ahead for Industrial Gear…

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ABB Startup Challenge 2025 Winners Power Up the Energy Transition with AI Solutions

April 15, 2025 • ABB announces five winners of its annual Startup Challenge• 15 finalists pitched their innovative AI-powered solutions to tackle key global energy challenges• Five winners each receive US$30,000 for a collaboration project with ABB to develop their technology solutions ready for launch Five pioneering startups have won ABB’s 2025 Startup Challenge by…