February 11, 2026 Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures with ITC Electrical In industrial environments, enclosures face not only dust and water ingress but also physical impacts that can compromise equipment. The IK rating system, defined by IEC 62262, provides a standardized way to measure an enclosure’s resistance to mechanical impact. What is the IK Rating? The…
February 11, 2026 Siemens and NVIDIA announced on January 6, 2026, a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to bring artificial intelligence into the real world. Together, the companies aim to develop industrial and physical AI solutions that will bring AI-driven innovation to every industry and industrial workflow, as well as accelerate each others’ operations. …
February 11, 2026 Effective December 15, 2025 Canada Controls is proud to announce the official acquisition of West Excel Automation, marking a major step forward in their mission to elevate automation and building technology solutions across Canada. This acquisition brings together two organizations with a shared dedication to innovation, reliability, and customer-focused excellence. By uniting…
February 11, 2026 Machine builders, automation engineers, and controls engineers face constant pressure to accelerate development cycles while ensuring reliability and future‑ready performance. WAGO’s new OEM Starter Kit is built to support that goal, offering a compact, powerful, and easy‑to‑deploy solution that helps teams prototype, evaluate, and build smarter from day one. Whether you’re bringing…
February 11, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Annu Yadav as Director of Product Management. In this role, Yadav will lead the strategy for HPS’s dry-type transformer portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and evolving electrification demands across North America. She will oversee product lifecycle management, pricing…
February 11, 2026 igus has announced that it is the first supplier to qualify halogen-free chainflex® TPE cables for IPA dry cleanroom classes 4 and 5 through the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA). This certification ensures customers in highly automated battery production receive energy supply solutions with a guaranteed service life of up…
February 10, 2026 Registration is now open for the next session of FREE trainings on EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, and CIP Security! ODVA’s Quick Start courses provide an overview of the specifications, functionality considerations, development options, and test requirements that developers need to get products to market quickly. These training courses are focused on what a product…
February 9, 2026 The MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show is making its highly-anticipated return to the Moncton Coliseum Complex this Spring, May 6th through 7th. This biennial two-day event features over400 companies from the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, DataCom and automation industries. “The industry changes dramatically every few years.” said Show Manager, Shawn Murphy….
February 9, 2026 February 5, 2026 marks an exciting milestone for SEW-EURODRIVE Canada with the official opening of their Innovation Hub—their dedicated research and development division focused on advancing software-driven automation. This hub exists for one reason: to push beyond today’s limitations- “ No Limits”. By integrating intelligent software directly into automation technology, SEW-EURODRIVE’s teams…
February 5, 2026 World’s largest completed nuclear refurbishment will generate secure, reliable, clean electricity to power 3.5 million homes and support 14,200 workers for the next 30 years On February 2, 2026, Minister Stephen Lecce announced a significant milestone in the government’s plan to protect Ontario with the completion of construction on the refurbishment of…
February 5, 2026 From the Prime Minister of Canada The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada’s automotive industry is on the frontline of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto parts currently exported to…
February 5, 2026 Backgrounder Canada is, and will remain, a nation that builds cars. For over 100 years, the automotive industry has been a cornerstone of our economy, underpinning advanced manufacturing, driving innovation and supporting hundreds of thousands of well‑paying jobs across the country. Backed by a world-class workforce, globally recognized parts suppliers and leading‑edge research…
February 5, 2026 Hoskin is pleased to announce that it has acquired Westech Industrial River Associates Investments, LP (“River Associates”), a longstanding lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN, is pleased to announce that its Canada based portfolio company, Hoskin Group (“Hoskin”), has completed the acquisition of Westech Industrial (“Westech”). The transaction closed on January 30, 2026. Based…
February 5, 2026 Advancing engineering education and global research and innovation Canada’s new energy competitiveness and development strategy demands bold solutions—and ABB is preparing the next generation of engineers to lead it. ABB Canada has donated nearly $150,000 CAD in advanced equipment to transform the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary‘s Power Control…
February 3, 2026 Choosing the right wire marker or cable label Cable and wire labeling is critical in the identification, assembly, and repair of electrical control panels, wire harnesses, and data/telecommunications systems. It is an upfront cost that saves time and labor expenses when changes or repairs need to occur to the systems you work…
February 3, 2026 Understanding NEMA Ratings for Electrical Enclosures NEMA Ratings are an essential classification system used across North America to define the environmental and mechanical protection provided by electrical enclosures. Developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), these ratings help engineers, installers, and specifiers identify the appropriate enclosure type for industrial, commercial, and outdoor…
