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Canada’s Retail Reset: Flip the Switch and Make AI Work for Your Business with Schneider Electric

August 12, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Richard Henzie is Senior Director of Digital Energy Division at Schneider Electric Canada. Henzie leads their Digital Energy business, where their focus is on helping customers operate buildings, such as retail, that are smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. His team works with building owners, operators, and retailers to modernize…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Education & Training | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Motion Controllers

How Festo is Building the Next-Gen Workforce Through Technical Education & Skills Competitions

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…

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Features | Industry Insights | Power Distribution & Energy | Power Supplies & Distribution | Regulations and Standards | Sustainability

Driving the Clean Energy Transition with High-Voltage Power Transformers

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…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Communications & Networks | Cybersecurity | Data & Digital Transformation | Human Safety | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Regulations and Standards

Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

July 22, 2026 By Christoph Baumeister, Senior Manager Product Management Who’s allowed to do what on which machine? This question is fundamental to a safety concept that covers both Safety and Industrial Security. The functional safety of a machine must not be compromised by unauthorised access, malicious attacks or manipulation. This makes it more important…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Communications & Networks | Cybersecurity | Data & Digital Transformation | Human Safety | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Regulations and Standards

Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager, Consulting &, Services Operations How can you implement and comply with statutory requirements for machinery throughout its entire lifecycle? Machinery manufacturers and operators must address this issue now because the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 comes into force on 20 January 2027. This also brings Industrial Security and…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Communications & Networks | Cybersecurity | Data & Digital Transformation | Human Safety | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Regulations and Standards

Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

July 22, 2026 By Andreas Willert, Head of Industrial Security at Pilz Austria The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 clearly stipulates that safety can only function reliably if safety-related functions are protected against manipulation. Modern machinery is digitally networked, configured via software and adjusted during operation. Any unauthorised change – whether deliberate or accidental – can…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Communications & Networks | Cybersecurity | Data & Digital Transformation | Featured | Human Safety | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Regulations and Standards

Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager Consulting & Services Operations The increasing digitisation and networking of industrial plants has changed the risk landscape. That’s because classic functional safety is no longer enough to guarantee Machinery Safety in modern production environments. Cyberattacks, manipulation, and insecure remote access pose real threats. The Machinery Regulation (MR)…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Cybersecurity | Data & Digital Transformation | Human Safety | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Regulations and Standards

Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

July 22, 2026 By Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security Networked machines exchange data and form part of complex systems. As a result, safety requirements are also becoming more stringent. It is essential that Safety & Security are considered together. Current legislation in Europe – in…

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Features | Cables and Connectors | Communications & Networks | Industry Insights | Power Supplies & Distribution

Why Cable Management Is Now a Core Category in Modern Rack Deployments

July 17, 2026 As IT infrastructure continues to evolve, one thing has become increasingly clear: 👉 Cable management is no longer optional. It’s essential. What was once treated as an afterthought or accessory is now a critical component of any successful rack deployment. That’s why Hammond Manufacturing has made cable management a dedicated product category, designed to…

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Features | Cables and Connectors | Communications & Networks | Industry Insights | Power Supplies & Distribution

Cable Management Isn’t an Accessory. It’s Part of the Network.

July 17, 2026 Cable management has a habit of becoming tomorrow’s problem. The rack gets installed, the switches are mounted, the patch panels are terminated, and before long the network is live. Everyone is focused on getting systems online and moving to the next job. The cables? They’ll get cleaned up later. Except “later” almost…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Industry Insights | Software

Vention Makes Major Announcements at Automate 2026

July 16, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Vention is a Montreal-based startup company founded by the vision of unifying hardware and software to democratize automation. Early on in his career, CEO and founder Etienne Lacroix saw the disconnect between machines and their programs and set out to remedy it with a new approach to automation. Since…

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Features | Communications & Networks | Industry Insights | Power Distribution & Energy

The IT Closet Isn’t Dead. It’s More Important Than Ever.

July 14, 2026 If you spend any time reading about data centers, you’d think every company is building AI clusters with liquid cooling and hundreds of GPU servers. They’re not. Most businesses still rely on something much less exciting, but far more common: the IT closet. It’s the room down the hall. Sometimes it’s a converted…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Communications & Networks | Data & Digital Transformation | Food & Beverage | Logistics and Intralogistics | Vision & Inspection

Verification at the Point of Production

July 6, 2026 Verify every code directly on the production line to reduce risk, improve traceability, and maintain production speed. Barcode verification is essential for traceability, compliance, and product quality, but many manufacturers still rely on offline sampling or indirect checks. As a result, barcode issues may not be discovered until after products have already…

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Features | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Data & Data Centres | Data & Digital Transformation | Industry Insights | Sustainability

Canada’s AI Strategy with Schneider Electric

June 24, 2026 Answers provided by James See, National Sales Director of Systems at Schneider Electric Canada, Questions developed by Krystie Johnston, Managing Editor at Kerrwil Media Ltd. The future of Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be discussed as adoption progresses across the country. Conversations around energy, infrastructure, and the grid are making headlines,…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control

Applications of Physical AI in Canadian Sectors

June 23, 2026 Physical AI — the convergence of artificial intelligence with robotics and autonomous motion systems — is reshaping how Canadian industries operate. Across sectors from healthcare to mining, AI-enabled machines are performing tasks that were once entirely dependent on human intervention. But deploying Physical AI effectively requires more than sophisticated algorithms: it demands…

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Features | Drives | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Motion Control | Motors | Water & Waste Water

Case Study: Optimizing Harmonic Mitigation in Wastewater Treatment

June 22, 2026 Segment and Application In a municipality, wastewater treatment plants typically stand out as the main consumers of electricity. The operational processes exhibit significant load variations throughout a 24-hour cycle, necessitating the use of AC drives to regulate pumps, blowers, and other motorized equipment in response to fluctuating demand. In one wastewater treatment…

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Features

Canada’s Retail Reset: Flip the Switch and Make AI Work for Your Business with Schneider Electric

How Festo is Building the Next-Gen Workforce Through Technical Education & Skills Competitions

Driving the Clean Energy Transition with High-Voltage Power Transformers

Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

Why Cable Management Is Now a Core Category in Modern Rack Deployments

Cable Management Isn’t an Accessory. It’s Part of the Network.

Vention Makes Major Announcements at Automate 2026

The IT Closet Isn’t Dead. It’s More Important Than Ever.

Verification at the Point of Production

Canada’s AI Strategy with Schneider Electric

Applications of Physical AI in Canadian Sectors

Case Study: Optimizing Harmonic Mitigation in Wastewater Treatment

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