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Teradyne, Inc. just recently announced that Kim Povlsen has been appointed President of Universal Robots. Povlsen, a Danish native, brings global executive leadership from a high-tech and commercial perspective and will lead Universal Robots’ next stage of growth and innovation.
Schneider Electric recently announced its partnership with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to improve operational reliability and workplace safety, supporting the airport’s goal to become net zero carbon by 2030. Stemming from a decades-long relationship where Schneider Electric products were integral to the airport’s major expansions, this partnership solidifies a history of strong collaboration between the two entities. Schneider Electric’s proposed modernization of YVR’s existing installed products will significantly cut capital costs for the airport with minimal operational disruption.
The Automation and Controls industry landscape is a very dynamic one in which technology, customer requirements, and industry standards are in a state of constant change and evolution.
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Precision Drilling Corp.’s quest to automate more of its drilling rigs with new technology helped the company reduce its losses, even as oil and gas prices continued to languish in the third quarter.
The new WLAN 1010 and WLAN 2010 industrial WLAN wireless modules from Phoenix Contact enable you to easily equip compact machines, mobile robots, or automated transport systems with a WLAN interface.

Gescan is pleased to welcome Mark Johnson to the team as their new Regional Director for British Columbia, reporting to Ryan Peever, VP Sales. Based out of their Abbotsford branch, Mark officially joined them on December 1, 2025. Mark brings over 12 years of experience in omnichannel B2B distribution with a strong focus on strategic… Read More…

Weidmüller Canada is proud to introduce Wesco International, Inc. as their National Automation Gold PRO Partner. Weidmüller recently had the pleasure of hosting Michael Gross, President of WESCO Canada, and Mark Bracken, Director of Automation & Control (Ontario EES) of WESCO, alongside Dr. Christian von Toll, Weidmüller Chief Sales Officer; Roger Kroon, Weidmüller Vice President… 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.
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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.

Ever wondered what traceability really means and why everyone is talking about it? In short, it’s your ability to track a product’s entire journey, from raw materials to finished goods, by connecting data at every step. Sounds powerful, right? The real question is: how do you actually start? Before diving in, ask yourself: What’s driving… Read More…

When you’re on-site and under pressure to finish a job, the last thing you need is unreliable product availability or questionable code compliance. That’s why more electrical contractors across Western Canada are turning to ABB’s Made-in-Canada installation products. Featured in ABB’s video, these products are engineered in Canada for Canadian environments — and backed by the quality… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
