May 5, 2026 ITC introduces the Joysticks, for mounting in a 22.5mm cut-out. This family consists of 24 different models – 10 of them with a short lever (55mm total) and 10 with a long lever (79mm), 3 with a metal body and a wobble-joystick. They can be supplied with different operation modes: The 55…
May 5, 2026 Automation technology builds a bright future for machine and system engineering Beckhoff Automation has closed the 2025 financial year successfully and has increased its global sales to €1.24 billion, with 6% growth compared to the 2024 financial year. “2025 was a solid financial year for Beckhoff,” summarizes Hans Beckhoff, Managing Director and…
May 5, 2026 CST Arwin Joins Weidmüller Canada as a Manufacturer Representative for Electronic Printed Circuit Board Connectors Weidmüller Canada is pleased to announce that CST Arwin will represent the Weidmuller PCB connectors and PCB terminal blocks across Canada as part of a strategic initiative to empower select partners to deliver enhanced value to customers….
May 5, 2026 Vention, creator of the world’s only full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, announced the expansion of its conveyor ecosystem, delivering a fully integrated solution for material handling across assembly lines, warehouse logistics, and end-of-line packaging applications on May 4, 2026. Vention’s conveyor ecosystem is part of its broader platform approach to industrial…
May 4, 2026 The government will continue to protect and strengthen the sectors most affected by U.S. tariffs On May 4, 2026, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for…
May 1, 2026 Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) and Teradyne Robotics are expanding their collaboration to accelerate intelligent automation across global manufacturing. Under the expanded relationship, Flex plays a dual role by deploying Teradyne Robotics solutions within its own production facilities while manufacturing key robotics components that enable scalable automation deployments for Teradyne Robotics customers worldwide. Teradyne Robotics…
April 29, 2026 By Krystie Johnston SmartD’s transformative Clean Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is laying the groundwork for long-term progress in motor control SmartD Technologies is a Montreal-based power electronics company cofounded by Simon Leblond in 2018. Their innovative SiC semiconductors and modulation algorithms are revolutionizing how we approach motor control today. And this is…
April 28, 2026 Cut Cleaner. Work Faster. Build Better Panels. If you’ve ever struggled with rough cuts, burrs, or inconsistent DIN rail lengths, you already know how much the right tool matters. ITC’s range of DIN Rail Cutting Tools is designed to make your job easier—delivering clean, precise cuts that save time and improve the quality of…
April 27 2026 Backgrounder The government is launching Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund—the Canada Strong Fund. This fund is about making sure that the returns from Build Canada Strong are shared with Canadians. A Clear Mission Designed to give all Canadians a direct stake in the Build Canada agenda, it is a Government of…
April 27 ,2026 The world is increasingly dangerous, divided, and uncertain. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more resilient, more independent Canadian economy. At the core of this new strategy are nation-building projects – new ports, mines, and trade and energy corridors that will unlock our…
April 27, 2026 Physical AI captivates the political and industrial world During the traditional opening tour of Hannover Messe on April 20, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Beckhoff Automation, a high-tech company. At the Verl-based family company’s booth, its founder and Managing Director Hans Beckhoff, together with his children Frederike Beckhoff and Johannes Beckhoff,…
April 27, 2026 Electromate Inc., a Canadian distributor of advanced mechatronic and robotic solutions, has been recognized as the 95th Best Workplace in Canada in 2026 by Great Place to Work. This recognition reflects their ongoing commitment to building a workplace grounded in employee engagement, trust, and a clearly defined company culture. Electromate places a…
April 21, 2026 Hammond Manufacturing Expands Western Canada Presence with New Calgary Distribution Centre Hammond Manufacturing, a leading North American manufacturer of electrical enclosures, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Western Canada Regional Distribution Centre in Calgary, Alberta. This new 55,000 square-foot facility represents a significant investment in Hammond’s commitment to service…
Upcoming webinar with OPTEL and Robotiq: Live on April 28th 10 AM EDT How pharmaceutical manufacturers are connecting serialization, aggregation, and palletizing If serialization and aggregation are already part of your operations, the next step, ensuring efficiency and traceability at the pallet level, can make a significant difference. In this session, we’ll show how manufacturers are…
April 20, 2026 Niron Magnetics, a leading manufacturer of rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets, announced that it is initiating a formal site selection process for a new high-volume manufacturing (HVM) plant in the U.S on March 16, 2026. The new plant is intended to significantly expand national production capacity for the next-generation of permanent magnets…
April 20, 2026 RS and Festo Make Smart Electric Motion Accessible Festo’s Simplified Motion Series, available at RS, facilitates seamless transitions from pneumatic to smart electric motion in the industrial manufacturing and intralogistics industries with cost-optimized electromechanical actuators designed to enhance efficiency, productivity, and data-driven decision-making. RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider…
