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RS has recently expanded its selection of smart manufacturing solutions with the addition of five new suppliers: HMS Industrial Networks, Lutronic, OptiFuse, Bosch Rexroth Technology, and Beijer Electronics.
The Internet goes to work, expanding from ‘traditional’ applications – social, retail, corporate, etc. to the industrial world. With the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) the power of the internet can be utilized in a variety of industrial spaces.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric Automation) and Arrow Speed Controls celebrate over four decades of collaboration in Canada. Together, they have successfully delivered numerous automation solutions that improve performance, enhance cost efficiency, and deliver operational excellence, driving growth for Canada’s most critical industries. Since the 1980s, their collaboration has provided custom-engineered solutions that meet the demands of manufacturing, oil and gas, water and wastewater, mining, forestry, and other sectors.
Science and STEM teacher Sharon Taylor has always been a go-getter, so choosing FANUC’s externship program to learn more about the robotics and automation industry was a no brainer.
The PLC interface program from Phoenix Contact for relay modules now also includes modules with lockable manual operation in a 14 mm overall width. They are particularly suitable for efficient and time-saving maintenance as well as easy commissioning.
Festo Canada is thrilled to announce that ACRP Ltd has joined the 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! As a 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, they bring exceptional automation expertise and will integrate Festo’s cutting-edge solutions to help businesses achieve maximum efficiency and innovation. Together, they are excited to push the boundaries of automation technology and deliver world-class solutions to customers across industries. Welcome aboard, 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱!

Let’s celebrate Michael Chowen as he takes the lead at Jebco Agencies as Principal, their sales partner in the Midwestern region. With 25+ years of experience in the electrical industry, including leadership roles, Michael brings the expertise to guide Jebco into its next chapter. They are looking forward to continued success and collaboration under his… Read More…

EB Horsman & Son is pleased to announce the promotion of Sumeet Sodhi to Regional Vice President for British Columbia, effective December 1st, 2025. With more than 20 years of experience leading sales and operations teams, including over a decade at EB Horsman, Sumeet has played a pivotal role in strengthening their presence across the… 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.

Although the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of global supply chains, factory automation has stepped up to mitigate many of those shortcomings. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers worldwide have become acutely aware of the interconnectivity of supply chains. More recent issues such as international trade disputes and labor… Read More…

Field termination of fiber optic cable connectors is nothing new, and while there have been various products to address field termination needs over the decades, the products discussed here are: field polish, mechanical splice, and fusion splice. Each of these has had time in the spotlight, and there are commonalities that hold true across all three. Chief… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
