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News

Ontario Defence Association reaches 120 members in first two weeks, hosts successful reception at RCMI Library

As the federal government moves forward with its commitment to an investment of five per cent of GDP into our country's defence sector, the need for strategy, representation and leadership for manufacturers looking to enter...

Robot orders hold steady in Q1 2026, demand broadens across non-automotive industries

North American companies ordered 9,055 robots valued at $543 million in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

Fortinet reports reveal a surge in AI-enabled cybercrime, Canada ranks second globally in ransomware attacks

The reports reveal cybercriminals are leveraging agentic AI to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks at the exact moment Canadian businesses grapple with ongoing cybersecurity skills shortages.

COMAU and Omron collaborating to expand industrial automation solutions across light industry, electronics and medical manufacturing

The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics, markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

Features

Presenting Manufacturing, Eh?!, a Canadian Manufacturing Podcast from Annex Business Media

Annex Business Media, Canada’s largest B2B media company with more than 60 brands and event properties, has launched Manufacturing, Eh?!, a new podcast hosted by Kirstyn Brown and Justin Yule.

The New $8-Billion Bet on AI for MCAD

World Model AI is expanding to include everything – so its financial supporters hope.

Latest Products

Emerson introduces AspenTech AVA AI platform

Emerson has introduced the AspenTech AVA AI platform, designed for industrial companies to accelerate AI adoption across the enterprise for measurable business impact.

Tormach launches Automatic Collet Closer for 8L Lathe

CNC machine and automation tool manufacturer Tormach has introduced a new Automatic Collet Closer for its 8L Lathe, reportedly delivering faster part changes, more consistent clamping and improved workflow efficiency for machinists producing small, precision...

AutomationDirect announces additional STAHL Zener barriers and isolators

AutomationDirect now offers STAHL Zener barriers and intrinsically safe isolators as an expansion of their safety product offerings.

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