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Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture expand collaboration to scale enterprise wireless infrastructure for industrial AI

Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture, LLC are expanding their collaboration to accelerate deployment of enterprise wireless and private 5G networks across industrial and critical infrastructure sectors in North America.

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Final three nominees named for HERMES AWARD, presented at Hannover MESSE

An independent jury comprising experts from the political, business, research and media sectors have nominated Festo, Schaeffler and Ziehl-Abegg for this year’s HERMES AWARD, presented at Hannover MESSE.

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Canada advances Defence Industrial Strategy to strengthen security, sovereignty and prosperity

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) will invest over $900 million under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, a long-term plan to support national prosperity and build a resilient domestic defence economy.

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Ontario investing $7.3 million in Windsor to protect tariff-impacted workers

The Ontario government is supporting companies and workers that have been impacted by U.S. tariffs by investing over $7.3 million through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to increase resilience, build capacity and re-shore critical...

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Features

Robots go Microscopic

Researchers have developed the world’s smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots.

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Canada’s Robotics Sector: 2026 promises more exciting developments

From delivery robots to humanoids to a possible national robotics strategy, here are some of the latest updates.

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ABB launches pH/ORP sensor with digital connectivity and reported industry-leading lifespan

ABB has launched an innovation in pH/ORP measurement with the 500 X sensor, engineered for demanding industrial applications where extreme process conditions typically cause conventional pH/ORP sensors to fail within hours or days due to...

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FAULHABER adds 9317 BXI G to motor portfolio

FAULHABER has added the new 9317 BXI G internal rotor motor to their portfolio, combining robustness and compactness and defining new standards for integrated drive systems in robotics.

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Carlo Gavazzi introduces EM630 B and EM640 B three-phase energy analyzers

Carlo Gavazzi is introducing the new EM630 B and EM640 B Series, the first models of the new EM600 Series of three-phase energy analyzers.

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March 31 - April 1, 2026 • Toronto, Ont.
N³ brings together Canada’s advanced industries under one roof.

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April 8, 2026 • Langley Events Centre, Langley, B.C.
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, Man.
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 – Winnipeg

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May 6, 2026 • Toronto, Ont.
Spend a morning designed to connect, empower and elevate the women shaping Canada’s manufacturing sector.

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DEX Expo – Edmonton

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DEX Expo – Calgary

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