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ABB Wins Three iF Design Awards 2026 for ACS380-E Drive and ABB GoSelect

May 19, 2026 ABB has been recognized with multiple iF Design Awards 2026 for its ACS380-E drive and ABB GoSelect digital tool, highlighting the company’s focus on combining advanced technology with intuitive design to improve industrial performance and sustainability. “Ease of use and seamless integration matter to our customers. That’s why we design products that simplify integration—from…

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ABB’s First-In-Canada Drive Service Workshop Supports Performance and Sustainability

May 19, 2026 By Krystie Johnston ABB recently announced the opening of their first Drive Service Workshop (DSW) in Canada. The largest investment ABB’s Drives and Motors Services division has made in Canada over the last decade, this CAD $1.65M facility will strengthen local service capabilities for the industry and support sustainability by helping customers…

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IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities

March 15, 2026 From automation to digitally connected factories, advanced manufacturing technology accelerates output, reduces costs, and reshapes global competitiveness. As manufacturers face rising demand alongside persistent labor constraints, IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will spotlight the next wave of enabling technologies reshaping how work gets done on the shop floor. From…

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Prime Minister Carney Announces Forthcoming National Electricity Strategy

May 15, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney says: “The world is changing rapidly. The United States is upending global trade, wars are ongoing in Europe and the Middle East, artificial intelligence is scaling at speed, and climate change is intensifying. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we…

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Festo’s GripperAI: Flexible and Reliable Bin Picking for Logistics

May 14, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Festo’s GripperAI is a gamechanger for bin-picking applications. No matter what your process requires, GripperAI exceeds the limitations other gripper systems face GripperAI is a software solution from Festo that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate even the most complex gripping tasks without the need for programming. Combine this state-of-the-art software with…

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POSITAL Announces 20 mm Rotary Encoders with Battery-Free Multiturn Rotation Counting Capability

May 11, 2026 Ultra-Compact Position Feedback for Motor Control and Robotic Applications POSITAL is pleased to announce the general availability of its next-generation miniature multiturn IXARC absolute encoders — the smallest devices of their kind currently on the market. Measuring just 20 mm in outer diameter and 22 mm in length, these compact instruments are engineered for…

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Festo Provides Basis for Growth – Strengthening Innovation Leadership and Competitiveness

May 7, 2026 Festo provides Basis for Growth Strengthening Innovation Leadership and Competitiveness Festo achieved solid financial results in fiscal year 2025. Following a 3.7% decline in turnover due to economic conditions, Festo is focusing 2026 on expanding its leadership in innovation and competitiveness. To this end, the company is continuing to further develop its…

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The Festo Group – Automation for a World in Motion

May 7, 2026 Automation for a world in motion Festo is an independent family-owned company and a global player in automation technology and technical education, with headquarters in Esslingen a.N. (Germany) – with over 20,000 employees at around 250 locations worldwide, a turnover of 3.33 billion euros and an R&D rate of over 8%. As…

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UL Certification Requirements for OEMs: Essential Guide for Renewable Energy Projects

May 5, 2026 In today’s fast-evolving energy and manufacturing landscapes, product safety, performance, and reliability are under greater scrutiny than ever before. For OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and players in the renewable energy sector, one certification has emerged as a gold standard—UL certification. Although not legally mandatory in all regions of North America, UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification is…

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Case Study: Improving Transformer Reliability for Underground Mining Power Systems

May 5, 2026 Segment and Application The customer is a regional provider of engineered electrical solutions for mining and industrial applications in Mexico. They design and integrate customized power distribution equipment and electrical systems for harsh environments, including underground mining operations. As part of this work, they required compact power solutions for underground mining skids…

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Vention Expands End-of-Line Automation with Integrated Conveyor Ecosystem

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…

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Flex and Teradyne Robotics Expand Partnership to Scale Intelligent Automation Across Global Manufacturing

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…

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WAGO Canada Unifies Data Centre Control to Reduce Time to Market and Eliminate Rework

April 29, 2026 WAGO Canada’s vendor-independent architecture enables faster integration and consistent operation across power distribution and HVAC systems. Data centres are under pressure to scale rapidly, with operators building and expanding capacity as quickly as possible to meet accelerating compute demand. This pace is already creating supply constraints across critical power, cooling, and infrastructure…

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Government of Canada Commits to New Strategy for Nuclear Energy

April 29, 2026 The world is changing rapidly, and increasingly Canadians understand that economic security requires energy sovereignty. That is why the Government of Canada is strengthening our energy sector and using every lever to unlock Canada’s potential as an energy superpower, including supporting and advancing our nuclear energy leadership. On April 29, 2026,…

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Canada Strong Fund: Backgrounder

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…

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Prime Minister Carney Announces the Canada Strong Fund – Canada’s First Sovereign Wealth Fund

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…

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Trending Topics

ABB Wins Three iF Design Awards 2026 for ACS380-E Drive and ABB GoSelect

ABB’s First-In-Canada Drive Service Workshop Supports Performance and Sustainability

IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities

Prime Minister Carney Announces Forthcoming National Electricity Strategy

Festo’s GripperAI: Flexible and Reliable Bin Picking for Logistics

POSITAL Announces 20 mm Rotary Encoders with Battery-Free Multiturn Rotation Counting Capability

The Festo Group – Automation for a World in Motion

UL Certification Requirements for OEMs: Essential Guide for Renewable Energy Projects

Case Study: Improving Transformer Reliability for Underground Mining Power Systems

Vention Expands End-of-Line Automation with Integrated Conveyor Ecosystem

Flex and Teradyne Robotics Expand Partnership to Scale Intelligent Automation Across Global Manufacturing

WAGO Canada Unifies Data Centre Control to Reduce Time to Market and Eliminate Rework

Government of Canada Commits to New Strategy for Nuclear Energy

Canada Strong Fund: Backgrounder

Prime Minister Carney Announces the Canada Strong Fund – Canada’s First Sovereign Wealth Fund

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