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…
December 20, 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is launching Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (DIBT), a one-stop shop for its smart, sustainable building solutions for customers across North America. By combining the expertise of Delta’s industry-leading brands—Amerlux for architectural lighting, Delta Controls and LOYTEC for…
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…
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…
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…
December 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston 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, approximately 95% of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems use conventional lithium-ion batteries, which require liquid electrolyte filling….
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….
December 17, 2024 By Krystie Johnston, Cory Knight, and Ryan Kroger Selecting the right gripper for an automated handling task can be challenging – but with Festo, it can be easier than ever to overcome these challenges. Grippers are essential components of industrial robots and handling systems because they are the connection between the handling…
December 17, 2024 When you want to illuminate your world, you don’t think about what happens behind your walls, through your community, and across your country to power your lifestyle. You’ll just flip the switch. Guillevin provides the products to make that happen. The next time you flip the switch, you’ll see opportunity. More Information…
December 11, 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,…
December 11, 2024 The AI-powered robotic system enables homebuilders to build more homes faster with less resources using flexible automation and distributed drive technology from Beckhoff Imagine a world where affordable, sustainable housing isn’t a dream, but a reality. This vision faces two significant hurdles: skyrocketing construction costs and a shortage of skilled labour. These…
December 11, 2024 7,500 megawatts of new energy resources will support growing population and help keep electricity costs down The Ontario government is expanding the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history by 50 per cent to meet soaring energy demand. The government has increased the target for the procurement from 5,000 megawatts (MW)…
December 10, 2024 As gigafactories and recycling plants scale to meet rising demands, the need for innovative solutions that address both safety and efficiency continues to grow. DREV and Kollmorgen – Autonomous Mobile Solutions (AMS) are proud to announce their partnership and joint efforts to develop a groundbreaking Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) with integrated contamination…
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…
December 4, 2024 Introducing the ABB ACS180 Variable Speed Drive – Now Available at Proax! As an official ABB distributor in Canada, Proax Technologies is excited to present the ACS180 – your go-to compact VSD solution for applications up to 22 kW. Key Features of the ACS180 Variable Speed Drive: Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment…
December 3, 2024 Julia Astrid Riemenschneider and Franziska Lorenz Appointed to C-Level Positions. Following a successful launch of the company’s new product portfolio at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Rethink Robotics Inc., one of the United States pioneers of collaborative robots, recently named a new all-female leadership team. Effective immediately, Julia Astrid Riemenschneider has…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
