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Siemens Scales Up Private 5G Infrastructure with Expanded Coverage and Availability in More Countries

January 20, 2025 The technology company Siemens announced a significant update to its industrial-grade private 5G infrastructure solution, that will enable manufacturers to cover larger industrial areas with enhanced connectivity capabilities. The expanded solution now supports up to 24 radio units, with each unit capable of covering approximately 5,000 m².  The updated private 5G infrastructure…

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Electromate Introduces Advanced UAV and Drone Subsystems in Partnership with maxon

January 20, 2025 Electromate Introduces Advanced UAV and Drone Subsystems in Partnership with maxon Electromate, a leading Canadian distributor of high-performance mechatronic solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of advanced UAV and drone subsystems through its partnership with maxon, a renowned Swiss manufacturer of precision drive systems. These subsystems are engineered to meet the…

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The Future of Barcodes: Understanding the 2027 Digital Transformation

January 17, 2025 In the world of industrial automation and manufacturing, a significant change is on the horizon. The familiar UPC barcode – a staple of product identification for nearly five decades – is evolving into a more sophisticated system. This transformation, known as “Sunrise 2027,” will revolutionize how businesses handle product identification, tracking, and…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Strengthen Security on Both Sides of the Border

January 14, 2025 Province’s strategic capabilities can enhance protection of land, air, Arctic and water On January 14, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to strengthen security on land, water and in the air along the Canada-U.S. border, including protecting Arctic sovereignty, as a key component of Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada…

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Helping Industries Do Better with Generative AI: ABB Launches Genix Copilot with Microsoft

December 12, 2024 Building on its long-standing collaboration with Microsoft, ABB has launched ABB Ability™ Genix Copilot, a generative AI solution that helps energy, utilities and other industries improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by contextualizing vast amounts of data and providing actionable insights in an intuitive manner. Genix Copilot utilizes large language models such as…

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In Manila, Philippines, Minister Ng Concludes Canada’s Largest Team Canada Trade Mission

December 11, 2024 The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her highly successful visit to the Philippines. While in Manila, she engaged with more than 300 representatives of over 190 Canadian organizations who were taking part in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the…

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Canada to Drive Billions in Investments to Build Domestic AI Compute Capacity at Home

December 11, 2024 Strategy will invest in cutting-edge AI infrastructure and supercharge innovation to strengthen Canada’s AI advantage Compute is the technology that powers artificial intelligence (AI). It’s the chips and the data centres, the backbone of this transformative new technology. Access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure is crucial for securing Canada’s AI advantage, empowering researchers and…

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

December 4, 2024 Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and production processes for customers in machine and line building more efficient. This will be achieved by both companies significantly expanding data interoperability between their offerings. The automated interaction between Siemens’ Teamcenter X® software, TIA Portal, Eplan Electric P8 and Eplan Pro Panel makes engineering information…

Schneider Electric Announces New Solutions to Address the Energy and Sustainability Challenges Spurred by AI
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Schneider Electric Announces New Solutions to Address the Energy and Sustainability Challenges Spurred by AI

December 4, 2024 Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today accelerated its end-to-end AI-ready data center solutions with new announcements that address the urgent energy and sustainability challenges driven by high demand for AI systems. The first part of the announcement is a new data center reference…

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Kollmorgen Announces Its Next-Generation PCMM2G Controller

November 19, 2024 Kollmorgen delivers greater performance, flexibility and ease of use in a new, powerful programmable motion controller for simple to highly complex automation environments. Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, has released its new PCMM2G programmable motion controller. This highly scalable controller offers simple integration with systems based on the…

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Festo AX Controls Automation Portfolio as a Platform for Many Software Apps

November 19, 2024 More customer success through seamless data accessibility Users today face the challenge of having to integrate different topics such as control and motion, AI, data integration and evaluation, predictive maintenance and much more into their applications at the same time, with short development cycles and ever new requirements. Festo AX Controls presents…

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Siemens Releases Industrial 5G Router in U.S. Market

November 1, 2024 The Scalance MUM856-1 – the first industrial 5G router from Siemens – is now available for the U.S. market. The device connects local industrial applications to public 5G and 4G (LTE) mobile wireless networks. The router can be used to remotely monitor and service plants, machines, control elements and other industrial devices…

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Advanced Barcode Technology for Traceability 4.0 and Supply Chain Precision

October 30, 2024 Omron is a market leader in barcode verification and compliance solutions. In an era where efficiency and accuracy are paramount, the latest advancements in barcode technology are setting new standards for seamless traceability. With enhanced imaging capabilities and adaptive lighting, these innovative solutions are designed to tackle the most challenging conditions in…

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Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Releases National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026

October 30, 2024 The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) has released its National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026 (NCTA 2025-2026). As with previous assessments, it provides a snapshot of cyber threats affecting Canada and Canadians and forecasts how they may evolve in the coming years. The Cyber Centre’s flagship report helps build Canada’s resilience…

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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…

Hammond Power Solutions Launches New Smart Transformers for Predictive Energy Management
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Hammond Power Solutions Launches New Smart Transformers for Predictive Energy Management

October 30, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions proudly announces the launch of HPS Smart Transformers, now available for medium and low voltage transformers. This advanced solution integrates IIoT-enabled power monitors to provide critical data insights, empowering users to proactively analyze and address potential issues before they lead to costly downtime. HPS Smart Transformers are designed to give…