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Boîtiers STA & NOARK: Powering Reliability Across Public & Private Sectors
With over 40 years of field experience, electrical contractor Guy St-Amour developed an innovative product that led to the founding of Boîtiers STA. In 2011, a special request for a safe outlet for an 800-amp mobile load bank resulted in the prototype for a line of custom-made boxes designed for quick and secure electrical connections.…
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Festo Announces Leclerc Robotique Has Joined the Festo Certified System Integrator Program
Festo Canada is very pleased to announce that Leclerc Robotique has joined the Festo Certified System Integrator Program! As a certified partner, Leclerc brings high-level expertise in automation and will integrate Festo’s industry solutions to help companies achieve maximum efficiency and innovation. Together, Festo and Leclerc are excited to push the boundaries of automation technology… Read More…
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Westburne Partners With ABB to Transform Power Across Canada
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Side-by-Side Test, Littelfuse High-Quality, Solid-State Industrial Relays are the Clear Winner
This Quality Test Report compares the durability, reliability, failure rate, endurance, longevity, and overall performance of competitive solid-state relays. Each product was put to the test.
Results show that the Littelfuse solid-state relays outperformed the competition and underscores the importance of quality in the assembly and manufacturing processes.
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Electromate Announces 2025 Collaborate Canada – A Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation Fair in Toronto – May 27, 2025

Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Collaborate Canada Cobot Automation Fair on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in in Toronto, Ontario.
This complimentary event is ideal for End Users, Machine Builders, and System Integrators looking to automate a production process. Sorry, no competitors, please.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:00am to 3:00pm EST
- Location: Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel
55 Reading Court | Toronto, ON | M9W 7K7
The Automation Fair will feature a tabletop show format accompanied by classroom presentations focusing on Collaborative robotic systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading manufacturers.
To register or for more information, please visit HERE
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