February 24, 2026 Strategic transformation to new brand brings focus on systems back to centre stage The HELUKABEL Group takes an important step in its strategic development: the specialists in electrical connection technology may now be found on the market under a new brand name—HELU. Giving clear expression to the company’s transformation in recent years…
February 24, 2026 Latest news from the Prime Minister of Canada: “The world is changing rapidly. The international rules-based order is fading, and technological change is expanding the fields of conflict. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). We are…
February 23, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”; TSX: HPS.A), a leading provider of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AEG Power Solutions, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions on February 17, 2026. AEG Power Solutions is a leading global manufacturer of mission critical…
Join Proax Technologies Ltd. and Zimmer Group for a Live Technical Webinar Join Proax Technologies Ltd. and Zimmer Group for a live technical webinar on: How to Specify the Right Tool Changer: Payloads, Accuracy, and Utilities. Led by Costas Charalambous, Sales Application Engineer at Zimmer Group, this session will cover: • Key specification criteria• Application…
February 18, 2026 New milestone celebrated in Seneca’s Mechatronics Lab at Newnham Campus Seneca Polytechnic has reached an impressive milestone, thanks to a longstanding relationship with Siemens and excellence in mechatronics and other facets of engineering. Seneca recently issued its 1000th Siemens mechatronics and automation certificate, becoming the first postsecondary institution in Canada to do so….
February 18, 2026 The Moment OK Became Not OK: Connecting daily huddles to real root cause in complex systems By Swathi Mohan I was notorious for losing things when I was a kid. Something as simple as stationery, to something as important as mobile phones. Name it, and there was a good chance I had…
February 17, 2026 Techspan has expanded their offering on Wiring Tools. A Wire Cutter and a Compact 4-in-1 Wiring Tool with extra comfort grips are now available. Check out their Wiring Tools Bulletin for more details. Wire Cutter (Extra Comfort Grip) *669774 Rubber insulated handles for a more comfortable grip. Features a spring-loaded return with…
February 17, 2026 When a seismic event strikes, every second counts. Electrical infrastructure must not only endure the physical shock but be ready to return to operation as soon as possible. That’s why seismic compliance isn’t just a checkbox, it’s a powerful statement about a product’s resilience and reliability. For critical industries that rely on…
February 17, 2026 This blog article analyses the technical requirements, selection criteria, and application limits of capacitor-based buffer modules using practical application examples. Power outages pose a significant risk to the operational continuity of electrical systems. In Germany, the average unavailability of electrical energy, according to SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index), is 12.2 minutes* per…
February 12, 2026 ABB launches the latest version of its flagship distributed control system (DCS), ABB Ability™ System 800xA® 7.0, to help industrial operators modernize without disruption and accelerate their path toward next‑generation automation. As a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, System 800xA 7.0 provides a stable, predictable path for both existing installations and new projects, with broad…
February 12, 2 026 Type 1 Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style CMCUG Series from Hammond Manufacturing The new Mild Steel Metering Cabinets – UG Style Series from Hammond Manufacturing is designed to house metering transformers in underground situations. The meet CSA Type 1 standards, and comply with NEMA Type 1 and IEC 60529 and…
February 12, 2026 Project in Port Hope will create 10,500 jobs and add $235 billion to provincial economy As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and advance the development of affordable, reliable and clean nuclear power, Minister Stephen Lecce announced that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has signed a partnership agreement with the Municipality…
February 12, 2026 Manual restart is a thing of the past Everything runs smoothly and safely Unilin’s goal is “Zero Harm” – i.e. to create a working environment in which safety for human and machine is the top priority. However, the existing woodworking processes at the production site in Izegem, Belgium, did carry certain risks….
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…
