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Electromate Named One of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work

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…

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Festo Didactic Brings Workforce Training Focus to the Recent MODEX Show 2026

April 21, 2026 Training systems help workers build the technical skills needed to deploy and maintain warehouse automation As automation accelerates across intralogistics and warehouse operations, many companies face a growing challenge: deploying increasingly advanced systems without enough skilled technicians to install, operate, and maintain them. Festo Didactic addresses the workforce challenge the recent MODEX Show 2026 by featuring training solutions designed to build the automation skills needed to keep…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Drives | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Motors | Software

RS and Festo Make Smart Electric Motion Accessible

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…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Drives | Industry Insights | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Motors | Regulations and Standards | Software

Optimized Warehouse, Logistics, Material Handling, and Automation Solutions from SEW-Eurodrive

April 14, 2026 JOIN SEW AT: MODEX – Apr. 13-16, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Booth# B-16112 | FREE Registration with Code: INVITE14162 Efficient, Reliable, and Scalable Automation Solutions SEW-EURODRIVE delivers integrated drive, control, and energy solutions engineered to maximize throughput across conveyors, sorting lines, Storage Retrieval Systems, shuttle technology, and high-density distribution environments. From digital motor interfaces and decentralized…

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POSITAL IXARC Rotary Encoders with Extended Support for SSI Interfaces

March 24, 2026 POSITAL has extended support for SSI communications interfaces across its large family of IXARC absolute rotary encoders. This includes POSITAL’s innovative kit (modular) encoders and its versatile industrial encoders. Both versions are now available in POSTIAL’s new miniature form factor; with a diameter of only 20 mm, these are the smallest multi-turn…

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Product News | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Mechanical Systems | Motion Control

Festo Introduces Programmable Position Transmitter for Grippers and Compact Actuators

March 18, 2026 C-slot SDAC-MHS integrates multiple output types in a single compact sensor Monitoring cylinder and gripper position can require multiple sensing components, increasing hardware and wiring in space-constrained machine designs. Festo introduces the SDAC-MHS C-slot programmable position transmitter. This sensor replaces multiple sensing components with a single compact device that delivers analog, digital, and IO-Link outputs. This new…

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Rittal and PULS Enter Technology Partnership

Posted March 5, 2026, updated August 19, 2026 Two technology leaders are joining forces to accelerate panel building: Rittal and PULS have agreed on a new technology partnership to drive more efficiency and speed in machine and plant engineering. The partnership was signed in November 2025 at SPS in Nuremberg and focuses on innovations that…

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New from Ruland: D-Series Six Beam Couplings for Precision Motion Control

March 2, 2026 New from Ruland: D-Series Six Beam Couplings for Precision Motion Control Ruland Manufacturing has introduced its new D-series six beam couplings, expanding its beam coupling product line to offer one of the most complete selections of standard beam couplings available for precision motion control applications. D-series beam couplings feature an expanded bore…

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Registration Now Open for the 2026 MEET Show

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….

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Product News | Machine Safety | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Software

Kollmorgen Advances Linear Motor Safety and Performance with SafeMotion™ Monitor Firmware Upgrade

February 2, 2026 Enhanced firmware adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support for linear motor applications, extending functional safety capabilities and enabling SIL 3 compliance Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control systems, released the next update for the SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM 3.0. This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and…

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Vention Raises $110M USD ($150M CAD) to Accelerate Physical AI Deployment Across Global Manufacturing

January 27, 2026 Vention Raises $110M USD ($150M CAD) to Accelerate Physical AI Deployment Across Global Manufacturing Vention, the company behind the only AI-powered software and hardware platform for automation and robotics, has announced it has raised $110M USD in financing, with participation from Investissement Québec, Desjardins Capital, certain funds managed by Fidelity Investments Canada…

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Festo Launches System Configurator, a Free Engineering Tool to Speed Machine Design

January 21, 2026 Festo introduces System Configurator, a free online tool that enables OEMs, system integrators and distributors to design complete automation systems – including pneumatic and electric motion, remote I/O, and IO-Link devices – in one workflow. The tool brings sizing, configuration, and commissioning together to help teams work faster and reduce design time….

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FABTECH Canada, June 9 – 11, 2026, Toronto, Ontario

January 20, 2026 Accelerate Innovation Canada’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event, FABTECH is returning to Toronto in 2026. Join them June 9-11 to explore the latest technologies driving the future of Canadian manufacturing. Registration is now open! Register Now What Sets FABTECH Canada Apart At FABTECH Canada, innovation and expertise come together…

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Mark Your Calendars! The MEET Show Returns May 6 to 7, 2026

January 20, 2026 The Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) show is returning to Moncton! Featuring the latest equipment, products, and technology on the horizon, 2026 will be the twenty-sixth edition of this key trade event. You can expect to see cutting-edge innovations, informative seminars, and engage in unique networking opportunities with industry leaders. Don’t miss…

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Features | Mechanical Systems | Motion Control | Tools

Actuators: What is the Difference Between Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical Actuators?

July 28, 2025 In the intricate world of automation and control systems, actuators stand as pivotal components responsible for converting energy into physical motion. They are virtually the “muscles” in a system, performing actions based on commands from a control system. Understanding the nuances between different kinds of actuators – namely pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Aerospace | Mechanical Systems | Motion Control

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions Introduces New Electro-Mechanical Actuator (EMA) Subsystem Capabilities for Aerospace and Defence

May 30, 2025 Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions, enabled by its family of leading brands—Rexnord Aerospace, Kollmorgen, Portescap, Nook, Thomson, Delevan, and Formsprag—is advancing the next generation of electro-mechanical actuators purpose-built for the unique requirements of aerospace and defense applications. This strategic, collaborative approach unites deep domain expertise and one of the industry’s most comprehensive motion…

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Mechanical Systems

Electromate Named One of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work

Festo Didactic Brings Workforce Training Focus to the Recent MODEX Show 2026

RS and Festo Make Smart Electric Motion Accessible

Optimized Warehouse, Logistics, Material Handling, and Automation Solutions from SEW-Eurodrive

POSITAL IXARC Rotary Encoders with Extended Support for SSI Interfaces

Festo Introduces Programmable Position Transmitter for Grippers and Compact Actuators

Rittal and PULS Enter Technology Partnership

New from Ruland: D-Series Six Beam Couplings for Precision Motion Control

Registration Now Open for the 2026 MEET Show

Kollmorgen Advances Linear Motor Safety and Performance with SafeMotion™ Monitor Firmware Upgrade

Vention Raises $110M USD ($150M CAD) to Accelerate Physical AI Deployment Across Global Manufacturing

Festo Launches System Configurator, a Free Engineering Tool to Speed Machine Design

FABTECH Canada, June 9 – 11, 2026, Toronto, Ontario

Mark Your Calendars! The MEET Show Returns May 6 to 7, 2026

Actuators: What is the Difference Between Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical Actuators?

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions Introduces New Electro-Mechanical Actuator (EMA) Subsystem Capabilities for Aerospace and Defence

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