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As if COVID-19 hasn’t given the tire industry enough to grapple with, many tire makers have also struggled for years with corrosion-related downtime in their plants. As discussed in a previous post, Rockwell Automation have learned a lot recently about corrosion and its impacts on modern industrial control products in tire plants.
Although robotics and automation offer advantages for customers, employees, and production processes, they are still viewed critically by many SMEs. Entering automation can require high investment and effort, especially for those with little IT affinity. Robot manufacturers are responding with cost‑effective alternatives that are user‑friendly and easy to program. The right automation solution lowers production costs, shortens cycle times, and increases efficiency and competitiveness. These improvements make automation appealing even for companies with limited resources.
Omron Automation Americas, a global provider of AOI, AXI, SPI and other advanced automation systems, continues to introduce technologies for perfecting critical inspection and quality-assurance processes for the electronics manufacturing industry.
Omar Abdelzaher is Systems Integration Project Manager with an impressive resume thus far in the industry. Currently, he leads the Robotics & Automation – Systems Integration team, a new venture for Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.
Augmenta, the company automating building design for the construction industry, has recently announced it has emerged from stealth mode with US$4.1 million in seed funding to bring to market its design platform for the construction industry. The round was led by Hazelview Ventures with participation from Ferguson Ventures and Whiteshell Group Inc.
COMAU and OMRON Robotics (Omron) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics – markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation. The partnership responds to rising customer needs for scalable and adaptable automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into both existing production lines and next-generation manufacturing environments. By leveraging the complementary portfolios, technological capabilities, and business models of both companies, the agreement enables a broader and more accessible offering for global customer

Weidmüller Canada is growing their team and investing in the future of engineering. They are proud to welcome Ada Santavy, Laura Cochrane, and William Watson, the newest hires of Weidmüller’s Engineering Launchpad Program, an innovative initiative that combines technical and soft skills training, mentorship from industry veterans, and hands-on project experience to develop well-rounded engineering… Read More…

Please join Leviton Canada in welcoming Jim Hartery to their team! Jim brings extensive experience in sales and account management within the electrical industry, along with a proven track record of building strong customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving growth across both new and existing accounts. Leviton is thrilled to have Jim on… Read More…

The way to the Industrial IoT does not have to be complicated. Whether access to valuable data is required or new, data-driven services are to be generated, Weidmuller enables its customers to go from data to value the easy way. Weidmuller’s comprehensive and cutting-edge IIoT portfolio applies to greenfield and brownfield applications. Weidmuller offers components and solutions from data acquisition, data pre-processing, data communication and data analysis.
Visit Weidmuller’s Industrial IoT Portfolio.

Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.
Many motion control applications take place in conditions that are less than ideal, such as extreme temperatures, high and low pressures, shocks and vibrations, and contamination. Electronics, including servo drives, can malfunction or sustain permanent damage in these conditions.

Bruce Kesler and Mark Gatewood have been given new titles and responsibilities for Service Wire Co.
Bruce Kesler has assumed the role of Senior Director – Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for Service Wire’s largest strategic accounts and our growing Strategic Accounts Team.
Mark Gatewood has been promoted to the role of Vice President – Sales & Marketing. In this role, Gatewood will lead the efforts of Service Wire Company’s entire sales and marketing organization in all market verticals.

Recently, Tri-Mach Inc. was thrilled to announce the addition of a new 45,000 sq ft. facility. Located at 285 Union St., Elmira, ON, this facility expands Tri-Mach’s capabilities, allowing them to better serve the growing needs of their customers.
Positioning for growth, this additional facility will allow Tri-Mach to continue taking on large-scale projects, enhance product performance testing, and provide equipment storage for their customers. The building will also be the new home to their Skilled Trades Centre of Excellence.

Convergix Automation Solutions has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry.
Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview’s strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Teck, Vertical Riser Teck, and AIRGUARD address distinct installation needs for industrial and vertical‑riser installations. Each product targets specific installation needs: Teck for general industrial feeders, Vertical Riser Teck for continuous vertical runs, and AIRGUARD to deliver high crush resistance and corrosion protection on long runs. Understanding the differences in application can help ensure the right cable is selected for the… Read More…

Fieldbuses once replaced bundles of wiring with shared, deterministic networks. For years, they carried control signals reliably and predictably. However, as equipment, sensors, and data systems proliferated, fieldbus limitations emerged. The central issue today is real-time operational visibility. Engineers need networks that move control data, diagnostics, and process information across the plant as reliably as… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
