70th Anniversary
Celebrating 70 years of Canadian innovation through the pages of Design Engineering. Pg. 6
Tracing the evolution of computer-aided design since the 1970s, from microcomputers to the cloud. Pg. 10

Automotive
Nine trends driving the electrification revolution in automotive design. Pg. 14
How additive manufacturing helped Montreal’s Formule ETS integrate an electric powertrain into its racer. Pg. 18

Edge AI
How localized AI is revolutionizing real-time decisions, security and scalable solutions in manufacturing. Pg. 20

Automation
AI-powered robotics help homebuilders build more using flexible automation and distributed drive technology. Pg. 22
How Ontario’s Pro-Line Automation Systems is simplifying machine design and assembly. Pg. 26

Canadian Innovator
Top 10 Under 40 honouree lands $300,000 Dragons’ Den deal. Pg. 30