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Record robot sales in North America in 2022 as per latest A3 report

A recent report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reveals that the North American robot sales robotics market set all-time records in both robots sold and value in 2022.

Mercier, Mechanical Industries receives $1.2 million government funding for automation

Mercier, Mechanical Industries received a repayable contribution of $1.2 million from the Canadian government to increase its level of automation, production capacity and productivity.

ASTM International's F45 committee proposes standard for robotic training systems

ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee F45 is developing a proposed standard that will focus on the use of hardware and peripherals in robotic training systems.

March 29! Webinar on tools for prioritizing robotics projects airs live

Join us online on March 29 at 2 pm ET for the FREE webinar "Build your automation game plan: Tools to prioritize winning robot projects."

Report: Canadian manufacturing industry's growth accelerates in February 2023

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded 52.4 in February.

 
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PLC or PC-Based Control?

Did you know that PC-based control systems have been used for machine control as long as PLC’s? It’s true yet there are still concerns about a PC’s reliability and capability for industrial applications.

PC-based control systems enhance industrial automation compared to PLCs, providing benefits for performance, cost and system lifecycle.

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Nominations open for the second annual ‘Top 10 Under 40’! Deadline is April 21

Recognize the prodigies and future leaders of the industry through Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s second annual Top 10 Under 40 contest. Nomination deadline is April 21! » Read More...
 
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Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2023 powering the journey of women

The half-day virtual summit explored strategies to help women power their journey in Canada’s manufacturing industry. » Read More...
 
 
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Annual Rockwell smart manufacturing study highlights impact of technology on success

Rockwell Automation released the results of its eighth annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” » Read More...

Jeff Burnstein of A3, Roberta Nelson Shea of UR win Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics awards

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) named Jeff Burnstein and Roberta Nelson Shea as winners of the 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics awards. » Read More...

ATS acquires Thailand-based systems integrator ZI-ARGUS

ATS Corporation has successfully completed its acquisition of ZI-ARGUS, a subsidiary of Zuellig Industrial. » Read More...

Compugen, OTORIO sign global partnership to enhance OT security offerings

Compugen, a Canadian technology solutions provider, has entered into a business partnership with operational technology (OT) and digital risk management solutions provider OTORIO. » Read More...

RS Group names Simon Pryce as its chief executive officer

RS Group has appointed Simon Pryce as its chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director, effective from 3 April. » Read More...

 
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Webinar: Build your automation game plan

Date: March 29, 2023
Location: Online
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SmartMTX 2023   

Date: April 4-5, 2023
Location: Red Deer, AB
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Automate Show 2023

Date: May 22-25, 2023
Location: Detroit, U.S.
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WMTS: Western Manufacturing Technology Show 2023

Date: May 30 - June 1, 2023
Location: Edmonton, AB
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CMTS: Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show

Date: September 25-28, 2023
Location: Toronto, ON
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