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Ontario Launches Data Centre Playbook

August 13, 2026 Framework will attract data centre investment, create jobs and deliver real benefits to host communities while ensuring Canadians’ data remains in Canada On August 13, the Ontario government launched a framework for its Data Centre Playbook, which will help the province attract the best data centre investments that drive economic growth, ensure…

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Classic Fire + Life Safety Names Michael Hanna as Chief Financial Officer as Company Enters Next Phase of Growth

August 12, 2026 Classic Fire + Life Safety announces the appointment of Michael Hanna as Chief Financial Officer. Hanna is an accomplished senior finance executive with extensive experience helping organizations manage change, improve financial performance, and build the systems needed to support sustainable growth. He holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation in Canada and is Fellow…

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Driving the Clean Energy Transition with High-Voltage Power Transformers

July 23, 2026 Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Project, Jan 2026 Project Overview A global renewable energy leader—operating across Europe, North America, and Latin America—continues to expand its portfolio of utility-scale solar and wind projects to accelerate the net-zero transition. With deep expertise in development, investment, and asset management, the organization focuses on delivering long-term, low-risk clean energy…

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Standards Key to Strengthening Canada’s Energy Security, New Report Finds

July 23, 2026 New CSA Public Policy Centre report explores how standards can support more reliable and resilient energy systems as demand grows and complexity increases As Canada faces increasing pressure to build a more resilient, reliable and secure energy system, a new report from the CSA Public Policy Centre highlights the need for a…

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Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

July 22, 2026 By Christoph Baumeister, Senior Manager Product Management Who’s allowed to do what on which machine? This question is fundamental to a safety concept that covers both Safety and Industrial Security. The functional safety of a machine must not be compromised by unauthorised access, malicious attacks or manipulation. This makes it more important…

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Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager, Consulting &, Services Operations How can you implement and comply with statutory requirements for machinery throughout its entire lifecycle? Machinery manufacturers and operators must address this issue now because the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 comes into force on 20 January 2027. This also brings Industrial Security and…

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Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

July 22, 2026 By Andreas Willert, Head of Industrial Security at Pilz Austria The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 clearly stipulates that safety can only function reliably if safety-related functions are protected against manipulation. Modern machinery is digitally networked, configured via software and adjusted during operation. Any unauthorised change – whether deliberate or accidental – can…

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Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager Consulting & Services Operations The increasing digitisation and networking of industrial plants has changed the risk landscape. That’s because classic functional safety is no longer enough to guarantee Machinery Safety in modern production environments. Cyberattacks, manipulation, and insecure remote access pose real threats. The Machinery Regulation (MR)…

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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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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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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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DCM2 Series: The High-Power DC Energy Meters for Battery Storage Systems, Megawatt Charging, Microgrids and DC Distribution Systems from Carlo Gavazzi

July 15, 2026 DCM2 Series Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group active in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, is proud to announce the launch of the DCM2, its direct-connection energy meters for DC systems. The DCM2 significantly expands Carlo Gavazzi’s DC metering portfolio range by introducing a solution capable of supporting…

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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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Endress+Hauser Gas Analyzer Replacement Discount: Save Money, Stay Current and Compliant

July 10, 2026 Endress+Hauser is offering existing users of its in-situ gas analyzers, including older GM32 units, a discount on replacing their current, aging instruments with brand new GM32s. For the balance of 2026, a 20% discount is available to users upgrading from a GM31 analyzer – a discontinued model still supported by Endress+Hauser –…

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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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Single-Phase Compressor Soft Starters – Certified for A2L Refrigerant Applications from Carlo Gavazzi

June 16, 2026 Single-Phase Compressor Soft Starters – Certified for A2L Refrigerant Applications from Carlo Gavazzi Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the latest evolution of their RSBS Series of Soft Starters, which now includes certifications for use with flammable refrigerants. For over fifteen years, the RSBS Series has been a preferred choice for OEMs and system integrators worldwide, delivering reliable and efficient starting of single-phase compressors…

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Regulations and Standards

Ontario Launches Data Centre Playbook

Classic Fire + Life Safety Names Michael Hanna as Chief Financial Officer as Company Enters Next Phase of Growth

Driving the Clean Energy Transition with High-Voltage Power Transformers

Standards Key to Strengthening Canada’s Energy Security, New Report Finds

Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

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

EU Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 – Pilz Insights

Pilz’s Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Now MR Compliant

DCM2 Series: The High-Power DC Energy Meters for Battery Storage Systems, Megawatt Charging, Microgrids and DC Distribution Systems from Carlo Gavazzi

IMTS 2026 Spotlights the Technologies Powering Manufacturing’s Next Leap

Endress+Hauser Gas Analyzer Replacement Discount: Save Money, Stay Current and Compliant

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

Single-Phase Compressor Soft Starters – Certified for A2L Refrigerant Applications from Carlo Gavazzi

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