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Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The Future Is 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….

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Everything You Need to Know About Grippers from Festo 

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…

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Guillevin Brand Video: Flip the Switch

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…

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FANUC Scholarship Supports Industry, Educators, and Students 

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,…

Promise Robotics Transforms Automation in Homebuilding with Next-Gen Control Platform
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Promise Robotics Transforms Automation in Homebuilding with Next-Gen Control Platform

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…

Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Power Economic Prosperity in Canada and the United States
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Ontario Expands Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Province’s History

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)…

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Advanced AGV Cleaning High-Risk Zones to Recover Critical Metals in Gigafactories

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…

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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…

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ABB ACS180 Machinery VSD Drives | Proax Canada Official Distributor

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…

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Rethink Robotics Announces Female Leadership Team Poised to Execute Growth Strategy  

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…

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Plastic Enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing

December 3, 2024 Hammond Manufacturing has an extensive selection of Hand-Held ABS Plastic Enclosures – Ergonomically designed for hand-held comfort. They have many size options and features, available across all models – a fit for any application! In stock and ready to ship today. Industrial ¶General Purpose ¶EMI/RFI ¶Ritec Plastic Enclosures ¶Rolec Plastic Enclosures Source…

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Safe Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Receives UL Certification for “Programmable Safety Controllers”

November 28, 2024 UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category Plant and machinery manufacturers in the USA, but also those based internationally with an export market in the USA, will be delighted: the configurable safety controller PNOZmulti 2 has received UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category. This listing makes it much easier for plant…

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FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

November 26, 2024 By Tanya Proietti, Marketing Communications & ASI Sales Program Manager – Int. Subsidiaries In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media on November 21. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted over…

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ANCA’s Peel Grinding Solution: From Blank to Finished Tool in a Single Setup on the MX7 Platform

November 26, 2024 ANCA’s advanced grinding solutions offer seamless finished tool grinding in a single setup, including blank preparation. This setup features the P-axis Arobotech, which supports blanks at the grind point, enabling the efficient production of various tools with a surface finish below 0.2 Ra. This process significantly reduces cycle time while boosting productivity….

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Hammond Is Having a Black Friday Sale on Black NWC Cabinets

November 26, 2024 UL2416 Type 12 rated to 350 lbs (158 kg). Seismic rated to 200 lbs (90.72 kg). Black Friday Sale: Channel Partner’s receive 50% off RAL9005 Black “F” and “N” versions valid November 27-December 6, 2024. Hammond Manufacturing has announced a special offer, available for a limited time. For 10 days only, starting…

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Shaping Tomorrow: The Crucial Role of Early Exposure in Automation Careers

November 26, 2024 By Paul Aiello, Executive Director, Education, FANUC America As someone deeply passionate about the field of robotics and automation, data from the 2024 Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute Talent Study suggesting that half of the 3.8 million manufacturing jobs over the next decade could remain vacant keeps me awake at night. It’s also the driving…