Proax Technologies Concord/North Toronto Automation Exhibition
March 3, 2023 How did Omron’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) help smart inventory solutions provider T&W Operations eliminate manual and forklift-dependent processes in their fully autonomous RFID inventory system? Watch this video to learn about the game-changing Omron AMR technology that incorporates dynamic mapping capabilities and a mobile base that can safely carry heavy payloads…
Siemens and Automotive Cells Company (ACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join forces in a new strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Siemens will become ACC’s preferred supplier in automation, digitalization, and electrification technology, enabling ACC to scale-up its production, maximizing plant and energy efficiency.
March 7, 2024 How Lena Risse went from tool grinding apprentice to ANCA Female Machinist of the Year Like many people, Lena Risse didn’t know what career to pursue when she entered young adulthood in 2017. Now she’s won ANCA’s inaugural Female Machinist of the Year contest. Lena studied media technology at a university for…
The manufacturing industry has shown great resilience despite the challenges of the last few years. By adapting to new technologies, production methods, marketing strategies, and business processes, it is becoming more competitive and transitioning to a greener economy. The Canadian government is working to ensure businesses and communities in every region of the country have the tools and support they need to recover, create new jobs, and to seize new opportunities to strengthen the economy.
September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners with an…
November 21, 2023 New Economy Canada brings together diverse industrial sectors with prominent labour and Indigenous organizations Securing Canada’s long-term competitiveness in a quickly decarbonizing global economy is the focus of New Economy Canada, a newly launched non-partisan initiative uniting business, Indigenous and labour leaders at the forefront of this transition. With over 45 members,…

Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.
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… Read More…
June 22, 2026 Segment and Application In a municipality, wastewater treatment plants typically stand out as the main consumers of electricity. The operational processes exhibit significant load variations throughout a 24-hour cycle, necessitating the use of AC drives to regulate pumps, blowers, and other motorized equipment in response to fluctuating demand. In one wastewater treatment… Read More…