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"More movement on increased defence spending for the manufacturing sector, with the government announcing the Regional Defence Investment Initiative last week to accelerate the integration of businesses into the defence supply chain. Read below."

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Bombardier delivers first of its Global 8000 business aircraft

The aircraft, purchased by Patrick Dovigi, president and chief executive officer of GFL Environmental, is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde with a top speed of Mach 0.95.

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ABB and E.ON partner to accelerate energy efficiency in industrial and commercial sectors

ABB and E.ON Infrastructure Solutions, a provider of integrated, sustainable energy solutions for cities and industries, have joined forces to accelerate energy efficiency across industrial and commercial sectors.

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Regional Defence Investment Initiative announced by Canadian government

The RDII is a $357.7-million initiative, delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies, which aims to accelerate the integration of businesses and regional ecosystems into domestic and international defence supply chains while increasing their industrial and...

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Canada and Germany advance digital alliance, emphasize physical and industrial AI

Canada and Germany have agreed to advance a Canada-Germany Digital Alliance, a joint partnership focused on concrete collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including AI, digital sovereignty, digital infrastructure, quantum and cooperation with respect to...

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New Vickers by Danfoss PVMX axial piston pump announced

Danfoss Power Solutions has released its most advanced Vickers by Danfoss medium-pressure axial piston pump, engineered to deliver a new level of efficiency, performance and system flexibility.

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Festo unveils HPSX universal adaptive gripper

Festo has unveiled the HPSX universal adaptive gripper, a hygienic soft gripper engineered to handle delicate, irregularly shaped and hygienically sensitive products, making them ideal for items that are easily damaged.

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Electromate adds Netzer Prevision VLP-13 to catalog

Electromate has added the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog, a miniature, absolute rotary encoder engineered for space-constrained motion systems.

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April 8, 2026 • Langley Events Centre, Langley, BC
Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff. GET hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

DEX Expo – Langley

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April 28, 2026 • Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
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DEX Expo – Winnipeg

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May 11-12 • Montreal
Discover the latest in manufacturing technologies and innovation.

Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show

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May 26, 2026 • River Cree Resort & Casino, Entertainment Centre, Edmonton, AB
Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff. GET hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

DEX Expo – Edmonton

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May 28, 2026 • Acadia Recreation Complex, Calgary, AB
Meet face-to-face with product and application engineers who know their stuff. GET hands-on experience with the products and solutions displayed.

DEX Expo – Calgary

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June 22-25 • Chicago
Discover the latest in automated manufacturing technologies and innovation.

Automate 2026

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