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Ontario Unveils Proposed Route for Northern Shield Energy Corridor

July 7, 2026 Corridor will include new crude oil pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario to strengthen energy security, create jobs and open new markets for Canadian energy On July 6, 2026, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled the proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a proposed crude oil…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Data & Digital Transformation | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Human Safety | Humanoid and Bionic Robots | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Industry Insights | Logistics and Intralogistics | Machine Safety | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control | Regulations and Standards | Software

Robot Safety is Now 3D: Sonair Unveils World’s First Safety-Certified 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Human-Robot Collaboration

July 7, 2026 The ADAR One sensor from Sonair is now suitable for SIL2 and PL d applications and is certified to fulfil all requirements of the European machine directive as a sensor for the safe detection of humans and objects. While the AI boom has made robots significantly more capable, the accompanying safety infrastructure…

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Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of AEG Power Solutions

July 6, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (TSX: HPS.A) announced it has completed the previously disclosed acquisition of AEG Power Solutions (“AEGPS”) for approximately CAD $365 million, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals on June 29, 2026. The acquisition marks a significant step in HPS’s strategy to expand beyond its transformer-led foundation and strengthens its…

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AKA Energy Systems and ABB Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Deliver Canadian Power and Propulsion Solutions

July 6, 2026 Partnership combines Canadian engineering expertise and global technology leadership to support marine, naval, and industrial energy projects AKA Energy Systems (AKA) and ABB Canada are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership that expands their collaboration in delivering advanced power, propulsion, and energy solutions for marine, naval, and industrial applications across Canada….

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Canada and British Columbia Strike New Cooperative Prosperity Partnership to Build a Stronger, More Sustainable Economy

July 6, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister: “The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more sustainable economy. To that end, Canada’s new government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous partners to build major projects that diversify our…

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Canada and Alberta Advance West Coast Pipeline Project Proposal and Pathways Project Carbon Capture Initiative – to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Canadian Economy

July 6, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister: “Today, the world faces an energy crisis on three levels: our cost of living, our climate, and our sovereignty increasingly depend on a nation’s ability to supply and control its own energy. More than any other country, Canada is positioned to become the leading supplier…

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SPPM Series: High Performance and Compact Dimensions for Panel Mounting Enclosed Power Supplies from Carlo Gavazzi

July 3, 2026 High efficiency and compact design. Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, announces the launch of the new SPPM series, a range of compact enclosed power supplies designed for electrical panels with limited space on June 18, 2026. The SPPM series…

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Siemens Takes AI for the Physical World to the Next Level with Two new Eigen Engineering Agent Capabilities

July 2, 2026 On June 17, 2026, at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, France, Siemens announced two new capabilities for the Eigen Engineering Agent, its purpose-built AI for industrial automation engineering. Launched in April 2026 at Hannover Messe, the agent moves AI beyond on-screen suggestions to action in the physical world. Industrial AI that acts, not…

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Siemens Launches the Eigen Engineering Agent, Bringing Purpose-Built AI to Industrial Automation Engineering

July 1, 2026 Siemens launched the Eigen Engineering Agent, its purpose-built AI for automation engineering, now generally available on April 20, 2026. The Eigen Engineering Agent represents a new class of industrial AI product: one that no longer just generates suggestions but instead uses multi-step reasoning and self-correction to carry out tasks autonomously. Unlike generic…

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Successful Festival Premiere: Eplan Next26: Inspiring Insights into the Future of Engineering

June 29, 2026 Around 1,500 attendees from 36 countries, renowned keynote speakers, fascinating panel discussions and interesting insights into the future of engineering, automation technology and the industry overall is the best way to describe the first Eplan Next conference, which took place in Munich’s Cavalluna Park on 20 and 21 May. Not only did…

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WAGO Expands Industrial Ethernet Portfolio with New Cost-Effective, Long-Reach and Power-over-Ethernet Solutions

June 24, 2026 New Ethernet switch solutions help Canadian manufacturers, building operators and system integrators simplify connectivity, reduce installation costs and support digital transformation initiatives. WAGO has expanded its industrial networking portfolio with three new additions to its proven 852 Series Ethernet Switch family. Designed to support the growing demands of industrial automation, smart buildings…

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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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ABB Report Shows How a 0.2 Percent Motor Efficiency Gain Could Unlock Billions for Industry

June 24, 2026 ABB’s new report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry. Motors rated above 375 kW account for an estimated 10.4 percent of global electricity demand today, a figure…

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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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Ontario Reaches Historic First Nations Equity Partnership to Build the G7’s First Small Modular Reactors

June 23, 2026 Agreement marks the first First Nations equity investment in a nuclear energy project in Canadian history As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the government is announcing a historic $700 million investment from the Williams Treaties First Nations (WTFN) in the Darlington…

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Government of Canada Launches Nuclear Energy Strategy

June 23, 2026 Canada is at a pivotal moment, and as demand for reliable and clean energy skyrockets, the Government of Canada is focused on how we can best protect affordability for Canadians, build our economic strength, secure energy sovereignty and transition to net zero by 2050. Canada starts from a position of strength: we…

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Industry Insights

Ontario Unveils Proposed Route for Northern Shield Energy Corridor

Robot Safety is Now 3D: Sonair Unveils World’s First Safety-Certified 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Human-Robot Collaboration

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of AEG Power Solutions

AKA Energy Systems and ABB Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Deliver Canadian Power and Propulsion Solutions

Canada and British Columbia Strike New Cooperative Prosperity Partnership to Build a Stronger, More Sustainable Economy

Canada and Alberta Advance West Coast Pipeline Project Proposal and Pathways Project Carbon Capture Initiative – to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Canadian Economy

SPPM Series: High Performance and Compact Dimensions for Panel Mounting Enclosed Power Supplies from Carlo Gavazzi

Siemens Takes AI for the Physical World to the Next Level with Two new Eigen Engineering Agent Capabilities

Siemens Launches the Eigen Engineering Agent, Bringing Purpose-Built AI to Industrial Automation Engineering

Successful Festival Premiere: Eplan Next26: Inspiring Insights into the Future of Engineering

WAGO Expands Industrial Ethernet Portfolio with New Cost-Effective, Long-Reach and Power-over-Ethernet Solutions

Canada’s AI Strategy with Schneider Electric

ABB Report Shows How a 0.2 Percent Motor Efficiency Gain Could Unlock Billions for Industry

Applications of Physical AI in Canadian Sectors

Ontario Reaches Historic First Nations Equity Partnership to Build the G7’s First Small Modular Reactors

Government of Canada Launches Nuclear Energy Strategy

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