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Prime Minister Carney Announces Landmark Partnership with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to Build New Fleet of Armoured Combat Vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces

July 17, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney: “In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada is taking full responsibility for our own defence. To that end, Canada’s new government is making generational investments in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) – reaching NATO’s 2% defence spending target for the first time since the…

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Björn Twiehaus Appointed New CEO of the WAGO Group

July 17, 2026 Björn Twiehaus Appointed New CEO of the WAGO Group The WAGO Group is preparing for its next chapter of growth: on September 15, Björn Twiehaus (48) will take over the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the family-owned company headquartered in Minden. He succeeds Jürgen Koopsingraven, who currently serves as interim CEO in addition to his role…

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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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Siemens Expands Saskatoon R&D Hub to Advance Industrial AI in Semiconductor Design

July 15, 2026 Siemens announced a major expansion of its Saskatoon research and development hub, strengthening Siemens’ EDA business within Siemens Digital Industries Software to support rising global demand for advanced semiconductor and artificial intelligence technologies on July 15, 2026. The expansion adds 10,000 square feet at the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Park, bringing…

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ABB Expands Automation Offering with Acquisition of Rotork

July 16, 2026 Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ABB Ltd (“ABB”) announces that it has agreed with Rotork plc (“Rotork”), a well-established global provider of mission-critical intelligent flow control solutions and a leading independent manufacturer of electric actuators, the terms of a recommended cash offer for the…

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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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ABB to Acquire Advantics, Expanding Direct Current Portfolio

July 15, 2026 ABB to Acquire Advantics, Expanding Direct Current Portfolio ABB is acquiring Advantics, a specialist provider of Silicon Carbide-based power conversion solutions based in France. The acquisition expands ABB’s Direct Current (DC) portfolio and positions the company to serve accelerating demand for efficient DC solutions across data centers, industrial microgrids, power generation and…

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Hammond Power Solutions Celebrates 25 Years of Powering Progress

July 14, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as an independent public company, marking a quarter-century of growth, innovation, and customer partnership. Twenty-five years ago, HPS began a new chapter in the 100-year legacy of the Hammond name. Established as an…

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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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New Additions to Hammond Manufacturing’s Inside Sales Team!

July 14, 2026 Help welcome Melanie & Kevin to the Hammond Inside Sales Team! As part of Hammond Manufacturing’s investment in the Western Canadian market, they have expanded our inside sales team. Based out of their NEW Calgary office, Melanie Walker and Kevin MacEwen will serve as the first point of contact for their electrical…

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IMTS 2026 Spotlights the Technologies Powering Manufacturing’s Next Leap

July 14, 2026 With U.S. manufacturing orders, output, and productivity rising, IMTS 2026 gives manufacturers a firsthand look at the industrial AI, automation, additive, and digital technologies reshaping production. With manufacturing technology orders climbing and productivity showing its strongest gains in years, IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will give manufacturers a front-row view of…

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Hammond Power Solutions Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™ for the Third Consecutive Year

July 10, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year. This recognition is based entirely on feedback from employees about their experience working at HPS across its operations in Canada, the United States, Mexico and India. Great Place to Work® is the global…

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Rockwell Automation Expands EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet Solution with New Motor Control and Power Connection Capabilities

July 9, 2026 Rockwell’s release integrates more motor control components, improves diagnostics and simplifies control panel design Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced new capabilities of its EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices on May 14, 2026. The…

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News | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Building & Construction | Data & Data Centres | Data & Digital Transformation | Industry Insights | Oil & Gas | Power Distribution & Energy

Meta Makes Historic Investment in Alberta

July 9, 2026 Meta will invest more than $13 billion in Alberta, creating thousands of jobs, generating new provincial revenue and supporting reliable, affordable electricity. Meta has announced plans to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta, representing an investment of more than $13 billion – one of the largest private-sector investments in Canadian…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Industry Insights

Prime Minister Carney Announces the Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project – the Largest Defence Procurement in Canadian History

July 7, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney: “The assumptions that shaped decades of Canadian defence and security are being upended. Climate change is causing our Arctic region to warm nearly three times faster than the global average – a shift that adversaries are actively looking to exploit. In this increasingly dangerous…

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Industry Insights

Prime Minister Carney Announces Landmark Partnership with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to Build New Fleet of Armoured Combat Vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces

Björn Twiehaus Appointed New CEO of the WAGO Group

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

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

Siemens Expands Saskatoon R&D Hub to Advance Industrial AI in Semiconductor Design

ABB Expands Automation Offering with Acquisition of Rotork

Vention Makes Major Announcements at Automate 2026

ABB to Acquire Advantics, Expanding Direct Current Portfolio

Hammond Power Solutions Celebrates 25 Years of Powering Progress

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

New Additions to Hammond Manufacturing’s Inside Sales Team!

IMTS 2026 Spotlights the Technologies Powering Manufacturing’s Next Leap

Hammond Power Solutions Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™ for the Third Consecutive Year

Rockwell Automation Expands EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet Solution with New Motor Control and Power Connection Capabilities

Meta Makes Historic Investment in Alberta

Prime Minister Carney Announces the Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project – the Largest Defence Procurement in Canadian History

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