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How two feet is helping connect Canada’s new automated light rail transit network April 17, 2024 Engineering ingenuity for robust infrastructure ABB is proud to have designed and produced the expansion joint system used on the Champlain Bridge section of the REM, Montreal. Canada is considered to have one of the best developed infrastructures in…
enCompass Solutions Group (ESG) and ABB Inc. have announced a partnership to join forces on delivering and servicing LV and MV System Drives. ESG is proud to be recognized as an important ABB Value Provider (AVP) for these solutions in Canada and believe that this will accelerate market share and enhance customer experience.
May 15, 2024 Grass GmbH, a global manufacturer of movement systems – including telescopic slides – required a safety upgrade of a complete press line for steel forming at their Salzburg plant. Where normative safety requirements are concerned, presses have a special status: so they were looking for a partner that was able to convert…
February 11, 2025 In today’s data centres, Power Distribution Units (PDUs) have evolved far beyond their origins as basic power strips. As IT infrastructure becomes more complex and power demands within racks vary, choosing the right PDU is critical to optimizing data centre performance, ensuring uptime, and managing power consumption efficiently. From basic power distribution to advanced…
In a new whitepaper published recently, ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives.
The James Webb Space Telescope promises to change the way we see the cosmos by collecting breakthrough observations of galaxies, stars, and planets. But to do this, Webb must have a precise and stable eye on the universe. The telescope’s Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), one of Canada’s contributions, plays a critical role in this epic mission.

Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.

July 31, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leader in industrial automation and technical education. For decades, they have sponsored SkillsUSA and WorldSkills mechatronics competitions to align education and industry, supporting the workforce of the future. Festo Didactic (the teaching arm of the Festo Group) has been an active participant and sponsor of SkillsUSA… Read More…
July 23, 2026 Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Project, Jan 2026 Project Overview A global renewable energy leader—operating across Europe, North America, and Latin America—continues to expand its portfolio of utility-scale solar and wind projects to accelerate the net-zero transition. With deep expertise in development, investment, and asset management, the organization focuses on delivering long-term, low-risk clean energy… Read More…