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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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Amii Receives $1M API Credits from Anthropic to Accelerate Canada’s AI Adoption

July 15, 2026 Amii has received $1 million in Claude credits from Anthropic, as part of the AI company’s $10 million CAD investment in Canadian research institutions. The credits will be used by research and engineering teams at Amii to help bridge the gap between academic research and practical AI adoption in industry. This support comes…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Industry Insights | Motion Control | Regulations and Standards

IMTS 2026 Spotlights the Technologies Powering Manufacturing’s Next Leap

July 14, 2026 With U.S. manufacturing orders, output, and productivity rising, IMTS 2026 gives manufacturers a firsthand look at the industrial AI, automation, additive, and digital technologies reshaping production. With manufacturing technology orders climbing and productivity showing its strongest gains in years, IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will give manufacturers a front-row view of…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Data & Digital Transformation | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Human Safety | Humanoid and Bionic Robots | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Industry Insights | Logistics and Intralogistics | Machine Safety | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control | Regulations and Standards | Software

Robot Safety is Now 3D: Sonair Unveils World’s First Safety-Certified 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Human-Robot Collaboration

July 7, 2026 The ADAR One sensor from Sonair is now suitable for SIL2 and PL d applications and is certified to fulfil all requirements of the European machine directive as a sensor for the safe detection of humans and objects. While the AI boom has made robots significantly more capable, the accompanying safety infrastructure…

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Siemens Takes AI for the Physical World to the Next Level with Two new Eigen Engineering Agent Capabilities

July 2, 2026 On June 17, 2026, at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, France, Siemens announced two new capabilities for the Eigen Engineering Agent, its purpose-built AI for industrial automation engineering. Launched in April 2026 at Hannover Messe, the agent moves AI beyond on-screen suggestions to action in the physical world. Industrial AI that acts, not…

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Siemens Launches the Eigen Engineering Agent, Bringing Purpose-Built AI to Industrial Automation Engineering

July 1, 2026 Siemens launched the Eigen Engineering Agent, its purpose-built AI for automation engineering, now generally available on April 20, 2026. The Eigen Engineering Agent represents a new class of industrial AI product: one that no longer just generates suggestions but instead uses multi-step reasoning and self-correction to carry out tasks autonomously. Unlike generic…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Drives | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Motors

Electromate Introduces New Kollmorgen Essentials™ Controller and High-Voltage Drive Capability for Cost-Effective Motion Control

June 29, 2026 Expanded Kollmorgen Essentials portfolio delivers greater scalability, simplified integration, and higher power capability for industrial machine builders. Electromate Inc., Canada’s leading distributor of motion control, robotics, and mechatronic solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of the latest additions to the Kollmorgen Essentials™ portfolio: the new PCMM2G Essentials controller and high-voltage drive…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Human Safety | Machine Safety | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control

Festo Introduces Two-Finger Pneumatic Gripper for Cobot Applications

June 26, 2026 Festo’s integrated design reduces wiring and weight while supporting safe collaborative operation. Collaborative robots operate within strict payload and mounting constraints. Pneumatic gripper installations that rely on external valves, sensors, and wiring add weight, increase footprint, and complicate routing along compact cobot arms. To address these constraints, Festo introduces the HPPH two-finger pneumatic parallel…

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Product News | Advanced Robotics | Data & Digital Transformation | Software

RoboDK to Demonstrate New CAM Software that Cuts Robotic Machining Deployment Time by up to 40% at Automate Chicago 2026

June 24, 2026 RoboDK will showcase CAD-to-robot machining and collision-free motion planning in a production-ready setup using a Mecademic robot. RoboDK, a global leader in offline programming (OLP) and simulation software for robots, will showcase its newly launched RoboDK CAM software at Automate (Booth #4476), demonstrating how robotic machining programs can be generated directly from…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control

Applications of Physical AI in Canadian Sectors

June 23, 2026 Physical AI — the convergence of artificial intelligence with robotics and autonomous motion systems — is reshaping how Canadian industries operate. Across sectors from healthcare to mining, AI-enabled machines are performing tasks that were once entirely dependent on human intervention. But deploying Physical AI effectively requires more than sophisticated algorithms: it demands…

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TeleCANesis 1.1 Simplifies Connectivity Design with Reusable Blueprint Components

June 22, 2026 New workflow enhancements reduce repetitive configuration work and accelerate blueprint development TeleCANesis announced version 1.1 of its connectivity middleware platform for embedded systems on June 18, 2026. Driven largely by user feedback, the latest release introduces workflow enhancements that make it easier to reuse connectivity definitions across various projects, helping developers reduce repetitive configuration work, and simplify blueprint…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Mechanical Systems | Motion Control | Software

Vention and FANUC America Join Forces to Bring Industrial Robots to Vention’s AI-Driven Hardware and Software Platform

June 22, 2026 Vention, the leading digital-first industrial automation platform, and FANUC America, the global leader in industrial robotics and factory automation, announced an expanded collaboration focused on simplifying industrial robot deployment through AI-powered programming, digital twin technology, and modular automation on June 22, 2026. The collaboration combines FANUC’s industrial and collaborative robot portfolio with…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Data & Digital Transformation | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control | Software

Vention and Teradyne Robotics Collaborate on Digital Twin Creation Platform Optimized for UR Robotic Cells

June 22, 2026 Vention, the leading digital-first industrial automation platform, and Teradyne Robotics, announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the deployment of modular automation on June 22, 2026. Built on Vention’s MachineBuilder software and centered around Universal Robots’ family of collaborative industrial robots (cobots), the initiative extends Vention’s MachineBuilder to create a specialized platform that…

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IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup

June 19, 2026 Nine conferences and more than 90 sessions spotlight the full manufacturing ecosystem, including advanced technologies, job shops, additive manufacturing, investors, and industrial AI. IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will expand its role as the manufacturing industry’s leading education destination with a broader lineup of conferences, including the new IMTS…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Education & Training | Featured | Industry Insights | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Software

Festo Addresses Automation Integration Challenges at Automate 2026

June 19, 2026 Motion, handling, engineering, and workforce solutions simplify machine assembly, deployment, and startup Automation projects are placing greater demands on OEMs and system integrators as machines incorporate more devices, networks, and flexible production requirements. Startup schedules continue to shrink while engineering teams are expected to reduce troubleshooting, simplify interoperability, and keep projects moving…

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News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Automotive | Electric Vehicles (EVs) | Industry Insights | Mining

Ontario Takes Action to Build Critical Minerals Supply Chain

June 17, 2026 Province backing 18 new projects to boost Canadian sovereignty and jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, more competitive and self-reliant economy, the government is taking action to secure the critical minerals supply chain needed to power the economy of…

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Advanced Robotics

Vention Makes Major Announcements at Automate 2026

Amii Receives $1M API Credits from Anthropic to Accelerate Canada’s AI Adoption

IMTS 2026 Spotlights the Technologies Powering Manufacturing’s Next Leap

Robot Safety is Now 3D: Sonair Unveils World’s First Safety-Certified 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Human-Robot Collaboration

Siemens Takes AI for the Physical World to the Next Level with Two new Eigen Engineering Agent Capabilities

Siemens Launches the Eigen Engineering Agent, Bringing Purpose-Built AI to Industrial Automation Engineering

Electromate Introduces New Kollmorgen Essentials™ Controller and High-Voltage Drive Capability for Cost-Effective Motion Control

Festo Introduces Two-Finger Pneumatic Gripper for Cobot Applications

RoboDK to Demonstrate New CAM Software that Cuts Robotic Machining Deployment Time by up to 40% at Automate Chicago 2026

Applications of Physical AI in Canadian Sectors

TeleCANesis 1.1 Simplifies Connectivity Design with Reusable Blueprint Components

Vention and FANUC America Join Forces to Bring Industrial Robots to Vention’s AI-Driven Hardware and Software Platform

Vention and Teradyne Robotics Collaborate on Digital Twin Creation Platform Optimized for UR Robotic Cells

IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup

Festo Addresses Automation Integration Challenges at Automate 2026

Ontario Takes Action to Build Critical Minerals Supply Chain

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