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Editor's Note


We have a great design showcase in this edition! I interviewed six members of the Mobility Unlimited Hub, which represents startups that all share the same mission: to address the unmet needs of millions of Canadians with disabilities. - André Voshart, Editor

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DESIGN PROFILES: Explore six MedTech marvels

Explore the designs of six Canadian MedTech startups that are revolutionizing how people with disabilities move and thrive:

Wireless charger: AWL-Electric’s wireless charger for motorized wheelchairs

Sensors: Braze Mobility’s blind-spot sensors for wheelchairs

Lift: Axtion’s portable lift for fall prevention and recovery

Smart glasses: Seleste’s smart glasses enhance independence

Self-levelling tech: Cheelcare’s self-levelling mobility system

Torque sensors: Trexo Robotics empowers children to walk

» Read More...

Global robot density in factories doubles over 7 years

The adoption of industrial robots in factories worldwide has surged. Learn where Canada stands. » Read More...

Hexagon expands Canadian footprint with Elliott Matsuura partnership

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in the Americas announced its largest partnership expansion into Canada. » Read More...

Montreal’s PyroGenesis plasma torch helps DoD destroy 'forever chemicals'

This achievement marks a significant step forward in global efforts to address these persistent environmental pollutants. » Read More...

Festo introduces Controlled Pneumatics digital closed-loop control strategy

Controlled Pneumatics is a solution for web tensioning; welding; surface processing; flexible gripping, including vacuum gripping; dispensing and pumping; PET bottle blowing; and diaphragm pump control. » Read More...

Stepper motors with integrated drives

Beckhoff’s ASI8100 stepper motor with built-in drive adds another space-saving tool to the company’s range of compact drive technology products. » Read More...

690-volt electric motor for higher voltage applications

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor. » Read More...

Software tools for in-line 3D measurement and inspection

Teledyne DALSA has introduced its Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio, a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications. » Read More...

Water-quality panels for all-in-one monitoring

Endress+Hauser has launched a way to incorporate water-quality monitoring throughout utilities and process plants: factory-assembled analytical panels equipped with the latest Memosens 2.0 sensor technology. » Read More...

DESIGN PROFILES: Explore six MedTech marvels

Global robot density in factories doubles over 7 years

Hexagon expands Canadian footprint with Elliott Matsuura partnership

Montreal’s PyroGenesis plasma torch helps DoD destroy 'forever chemicals'

Festo introduces Controlled Pneumatics digital closed-loop control strategy

Stepper motors with integrated drives

690-volt electric motor for higher voltage applications

Software tools for in-line 3D measurement and inspection

Water-quality panels for all-in-one monitoring

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