June 10, 2019
Apex Automation is a proud Recognized System Integrator and Rockwell partner in Alberta.
Takes a team to become an industry leader. Apex Automation continues to deploy the highest quality Rockwell Automation PlantPAx DCS Control Systems.
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Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. With applications across sectors including aerospace, healthcare, automotive and more, additive manufacturing can offer a quicker, more efficient and environmentally-friendly way to prototype and manufacture a range of products.
Because of health and safety requirements imposed by the state of Illinois for holding conventions, which include the availability of a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus or a highly effective treatment protocol, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show has announced that it has cancelled IMTS 2020.
Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto brings together five advanced manufacturing areas — Design & Manufacturing, Automation Technology Expo, PACK EX, PLAST-EX, and Powder & Bulk Solids. This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets you explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing across automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, processing and more to accelerate your business goals and grow your career.
The International Society of Automation (ISA) invites you to join us for a series of upcoming ISA webinars and conferences!
EB Horsman is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Smith as Lower Mainland District Manager, effective April 1, 2026. With nearly two decades of experience at EB Horsman & Son, Shane has built a strong foundation across multiple areas of the business. Since joining the company in 2007, he has progressed through a variety of roles, including Shipper and Receiver, Technical Inside Sales, and Lighting Products & Application Specialist, gaining valuable operational and technical expertise along the way. Shane’s leadership journey continued as Branch Manager of Richmond, followed by his role as Area Manager overseeing both Surrey and Richmond. In these positions, he demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams, drive operational excellence, and support profitable growth. His deep understanding of their business, combined with his commitment to customer service and team development, has made a lasting impact across the Lower Mainland.
Through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund, the Government of Canada is investing over $9 million over three years in the AI Pathways: Energizing Canada’s Low-Carbon Workforce project. Led by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), this initiative will help nearly 5,000 Canadian energy workers gain AI and machine learning skills for careers in wind, solar, geothermal and hydrogen energy. Training will offer both online and in-person formats, tailored to meet the diverse needs of mid-career workers, industry associations, and unions across the country.
ECS Electrical Cable Supply is excited to share that Michael DiLoreto has been promoted to Branch Manager of their Hamilton location. Michael’s journey with ECS is a great example of what growth and dedication can look like. Since joining them in 2016 as Warehouse Manager, he has embraced every opportunity to learn and take on… Read More…
2026 is the 75th anniversary of the founding of WAGO. But that’s not the only reason to celebrate: The company’s latest financial results also bring welcome news. In the 2025 fiscal year, the WAGO Group achieved an 8% increase in revenue over the previous year; total revenue rose to EUR 1.34 billion. WAGO has maintained… 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.
Data centers are no longer just the backbone of digital infrastructure – they are becoming dynamic players in the energy ecosystem. Fueled by AI, sustainability mandates, and grid challenges, the next generation of data centers must be faster to deploy, smarter to operate, and more reliable by design. Data centers have evolved from ENIAC’s climate-controlled… Read More…
Constant advancements in technology and connectivity are driving new applications and an increased need to safeguard the world’s data and networks. Content streaming, online banking, cloud computing, edge computing, artificial intelligence. These are just a few examples of applications driving data demand around the world. As demand for internet and cloud services rises, data centers… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
