Moxa Whitepaper – Protecting Industrial Control Systems with Gigabit Cybersecurity
As part of its plans to acquire 4,000 MW of new electricity supply, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is recommending to the Minister of Energy that Ontario make a significant investment in battery storage, balanced by natural gas and other forms of non-greenhouse gas emitting generation to ensure reliability and affordability.
It is generally believed that by 2030, the IIoT industry could witness a staggering increase of around $7 trillion in its revenue. Various global superpowers are developing national strategies for such technological advancements in diverse industries. There are several such businesses that are believed to be at the verge of a large-scale IIoT disruption
The Phoenix Contact #DialogueDays recently ended, and here we want to take a look at the event and how this trade show made its mark. Panel Builder & Systems Integrator had the opportunity to gain some insight about the event from Brad Hammer, national Sales Manager, Industrial Components & Electronics.
Traceability is essential, and yet it can interfere with the flow of operations if you’re not using state-of-the-art technology. In industries like food and beverage, life sciences, and packaging, traceability often means reading multiple codes simultaneously while items are either stationary or moving by at speed.
In joineries, we can see how state-of-the-art technology complements traditional craftsmanship in a meaningful way. About ten years ago, the Eigenstetter joinery in Rehna, in the north-west of Germany, was faced with a huge project – a KUKA robot was the solution.
For more than a century, ABB has been investing in Canadian technologies and products to support the development of local businesses.

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.
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.

Hammond Manufacturing enters 2026 with a strengthened North American advantage and a product lineup built for the industries shaping the year ahead. Rising demand for local manufacturing, timely delivery, and rugged infrastructure is reshaping the IT landscape. Hammond is positioned at the center of this shift with solutions “Made in North America” and designed for… Read More…

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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
