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"Welcome to our latest enewsletter, with big developments about Fanuc, Beckhoff Automation, the Formnext Awards, and a big anniversary for WAGO. "

Mark Stephen, Editor, Design Engineering

News

Fanuc accelerates Physical AI through collaboration with Google

The strategic collaboration will combine Fanuc's industrial-grade robotics with Google's advanced AI.

Beckhoff Automation’s MX-System Roadshow provides hands-on experience with the next evolution of automation technology

Manufacturing AUTOMATION editor Jared Dodds recently visited Vaughn, Ont., for one of nine stops on Beckhoff Automation’s cross-country MX-System Roadshow.

WAGO celebrates 75-year anniversary, looks ahead to vendor-neutral and sustainable future

In a press event with Manufacturing AUTOMATION and Annex Business Media, WAGO shared insights about their history and their strategy for the next chapter of growth.

Submission phase for Formnext Awards now open

Following the strong response in recent years, the Awards will again be presented in six categories.

Features

Mr. Unfreeze

University of Toronto Engineering postdoctoral fellow Kamran Alasvand Zarasvand is aiming to make aerospace vehicles safer in icy weather.

The New $8-Billion Bet on AI for MCAD

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

Latest Products

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.

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.

Emerson introduces AspenTech AVA AI platform

The platform is designed for industrial companies to accelerate AI adoption across the enterprise for measurable business impact.

Webinars

How to crush difficult design challenges with thin section bearings
▶ Nov 13

The Transformation is More Than Digital
▶ Jan 5

Disruptive trends shaping the automation industry
▶ Oct 27

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Events

May 26, 2026 • River Cree Resort & Casino, Entertainment Centre, Edmonton, Alta.
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

May 28, 2026 • Acadia Recreation Complex, Calgary, Alta.
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

June 2, 2026 • Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel, Toronto, Ont.
Step into the future of manufacturing at CALS26, where leadership and technology converge!

Canadian Automation Leadership Summit 2026

June 22 - 26, 2026 • McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.
Automate is North America’s largest robotics and automation event — and the best place to take your ideas from insight to impact.

Automate 2026

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