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Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

July 22, 2026 By Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security Networked machines exchange data and form part of complex systems. As a result, safety requirements are also becoming more stringent. It is essential that Safety & Security are considered together. Current legislation in Europe – in…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Cybersecurity | Data & Digital Transformation | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Motion Control | Regulations and Standards | Test and Measurement

EU Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 – Pilz Insights

July 22, 2026 The Machinery Regulation replaces the Machinery Directive. Which requirements apply to machine manufacturers? Application of the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 is mandatory from 20 January 2027. It came into force in all member states on 19 July 2023, twenty days after it was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Machinery Regulation (MR) contains…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mechanical Systems | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control

POSITAL Announces Cost-Efficient Battery-Free Multiturn Kit Encoders for Safety-Critical Applications

July 21, 2026 POSITAL has introduced two exciting new modular kit encoders for safety-critical applications where multiturn measurement ranges and cost-efficiency are essential requirements. While these new designs have lower resolution and more limited measurement ranges than other members of POSITAL’s IXARC encoder family, they provide special advantages in safety critical areas such as AGVs…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Motion Controllers | Regulations and Standards

Pilz’s Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Now MR Compliant

July 21, 2026 TÜV confirms future-proofing for machine manufacturers The safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz already fulfils the requirements of the upcoming EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. An EU type examination certificate in accordance with Article 25, issued by TÜV, confirms compliance. This means that machine manufacturers will benefit early on – even before the regulation…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Industry Insights | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Software | Tools

Festo Cuts EOAT Air Use and Improves Grip Control with VTUX Eco Functions

July 20, 2026 Integrated vacuum, adaptive pressure control, and multi-protocol connectivity improve robotic handling performance from Festo. At the robot end of arm tool (EOAT), excess weight slows motion, continuous vacuum wastes compressed air, and undetected grip loss leads to dropped parts and unplanned downtime. Many pneumatic systems at the end of arm still fall…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Industry Insights | Motion Control | Motors | Sustainability

Niron Magnetics and Aspina to Develop Rare-Earth-Free Motor Solutions Across Global End Markets

July 20, 2026 Supply agreement will focus on developing next-generation motor technologies using high-performance rare-earth-free Iron Nitride magnets Niron Magnetics, a leader in rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets, and ASPINA, a global manufacturer of precision motors, actuators and system solutions, have entered a supply agreement to support rare-earth-free motor solutions across a range of applications, including automotive, industrial,…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Aerospace | Automotive | Building & Construction | Education & Training | Industry Insights | Mining | Oil & Gas | Power Distribution & Energy | Water & Waste Water

Forum of Labour Market Ministers Met in Halifax to Discuss Shared Priorities

July 17, 2026 The Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met in Halifax to discuss shared labour market challenges and opportunities across Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Jobs and Families, and the Honourable Nolan Young, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Minister Hajdu opened the…

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Government of Canada Announces New $2-Billion Funding for Provinces and Territories Under Team Canada Strong

July 17, 2026 The global landscape continues to evolve, creating uncertainty and new challenges for workers and communities across Canada. In response to these changing conditions, the Government of Canada is focused on strengthening Canada’s economic resilience and supporting long-term growth. This calls for decisive action from all orders of government to protect jobs, strengthen…

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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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News | Communications & Networks | Electronics | Industry Insights | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Power Distribution & Energy | Power Supplies & Distribution

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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News | Electric Vehicles (EVs) | Electronics | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Power Distribution & Energy

DRC61 Series: Insulation Monitoring Solution for Fast EV Charging Stations from Carlo Gavazzi

July 16, 2026 Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group active in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, is pleased to introduce the DRC61 Series, an insulation monitoring device specifically developed for unearthed DC systems up to 1,000 Volts DC, targeting the fast-growing EV charging infrastructure market. The DRC61 Series represents a strategic expansion of Carlo Gavazzi’s portfolio for electric…

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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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Industry

Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

EU Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 – Pilz Insights

POSITAL Announces Cost-Efficient Battery-Free Multiturn Kit Encoders for Safety-Critical Applications

Pilz’s Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Now MR Compliant

Festo Cuts EOAT Air Use and Improves Grip Control with VTUX Eco Functions

Niron Magnetics and Aspina to Develop Rare-Earth-Free Motor Solutions Across Global End Markets

Forum of Labour Market Ministers Met in Halifax to Discuss Shared Priorities

Government of Canada Announces New $2-Billion Funding for Provinces and Territories Under Team Canada Strong

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

DRC61 Series: Insulation Monitoring Solution for Fast EV Charging Stations from Carlo Gavazzi

Vention Makes Major Announcements at Automate 2026

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