April 9, 2026 The Type 4/12 mild steel wall mount enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing is designed for use as instrument enclosures, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic control housings, electrical junction boxes or terminal wiring enclosures. It provides protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in outdoor applications for full weather…
April 8, 2026 Investment will strengthen Ontario’s leadership in cloud and AI services, while supporting 1,250 good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a multi-billion-dollar investment from Microsoft, as part of the company’s previously announced $19 billion commitment to Canada. Through this investment, Microsoft is expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across Ontario, significantly scaling up…
April 7, 2026 Guardian Digital Platform expands artificial intelligence, customizable experiences to empower and upskill the digital workforce Emerson, a global automation leader, announced the latest advancement to its Guardian™ Digital Platform, delivering new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and more robust customization to help organizations improve visibility, accelerate workforce productivity and strengthen operational performance. These…
April 6, 2026 Electromate Inc. will host an upcoming Lunch & Learn seminar on May 14, 2026, in collaboration with maxon, offering design engineers and OEMs a focused session on Multi-axis Motion Systems & Robotics. What Will You Learn? This session is built to give attendees a clearer understanding of synchronization levels in multi-axis systems and the communication impact behind…
April 2, 2026 FedDev Ontario invests $14.5 million for Kepler Communications and Dishon Limited to advance made‑in‑Canada defence capabilities Canada’s security and economic prosperity depend on strong domestic capabilities in critical technologies. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovative companies that strengthen our defence readiness, and create high‑quality jobs for Canadians. On April…
April 2, 2026 On April 1, 2026, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, along with Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced significant long-term investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay that may total up to $8 billion as…
April 2, 2026 Canada is at a pivotal moment. In an increasingly uncertain world, we must act with urgency to retool our economy, strengthen our energy security and secure long-term affordability and prosperity. That means building and deploying the technologies that will power a clean, reliable and competitive energy system. From carbon capture to renewable…
The federal government is investing to modernize Canada’s grid to ensure that our electricity system can provide reliable and low-carbon power to Canadians across the country today, and for the long term. On March 27, 2026, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, on behalf of the…
March 31, 2026 maxon Introduces the ECX PRIME 22 for High-Torque, High-Speed Applications maxon has expanded its ECX PRIME brushless DC motor family with the ECX PRIME 22, a 22 mm diameter motor designed for applications requiring high torque, high speed, and compact integration. It targets precision-driven systems that require stable performance under varying loads….
March 31, 2026 Segment and Application A leading renewable energy developer is building a network of landfill-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities. Each site captures biogas produced by decomposing waste and upgrades it into pipeline quality gas. The upgrading process depends on continuous operation of blowers, compressors, chillers, and purification skids. These systems require stable…
March 31, 2026 Depalletizing cell with MX-System solves age-old floor space problems in intralogistics Bürkert Fluid Control Systems faced a classic production logistics challenge at its Criesbach Campus in Germany: manually feeding heavy containers into the automated small parts warehouse was slowing down processes and putting strain on personnel. However, there simply wasn’t enough floor…
March 31, 2026 Amid a more complex and unpredictable security environment, Canada is taking decisive actions to strengthen its security and sovereignty and to reinforce the resilience and long-term strength of the country. On March 16, 2026, in Ottawa, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced an historic $200 million investment in core infrastructure for…
March 31, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney: “In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, Canada must be prepared – to defend ourselves and our values, to secure our sovereignty, and to stand with our Allies. For too long, Canada did not sufficiently build that strength. By 2014, Canada’s defence spending…
March 30, 2026 Safety upgrade for overhead cranes Crane retrofit during non-stop operation Overhead or bridge cranes are an integral part of the production and logistics chain at automotive supplier Marelli Mako Elektrik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. in the Turkish city of Bursa: the demands on their reliability are high, as the loads suspended overhead…
March 26, 2026 Fresh from winning the LogiMAT Best Product Award, Sonair showcases the first commercial deployment of its 3D ultrasonic technology at MODEX 2026, moving robot safety from 2D sensing to full 3D spatial awareness. Sonair, a pioneer in ultrasonic 3D sensing, is introducing its award-winning ADAR (Acoustic Detection and Ranging) sensor to the North…
March 25, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword anymore. It is spreading into almost every corner of the world. Okay, maybe not every corner. We know the world is spherical. But it is proliferating into many facets of our daily lives, and automation is seeing a rise in AI-enabled technologies that is changing the manufacturing landscape in Canada. Hugo Lafontaine, Vice President, Industrial Automation…
