IIoT Upskilling spotlight: Standards, technologies and systems
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NGen announces $1.29 million in funding to support advanced manufacturing Clusters across Canada

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) has announced $1.29 million in funding through its Cluster Accelerator Network for 13 organizations across the country.


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Sheridan offers funded Industrial Internet of Things micro-credential

Sheridan is excited to announce the launch of an Industrial Internet of Things micro-credential designed to help workers gain in-demand skills.


Manufacturers eye AI, automation and IIoT for digital transformation in 2025, SYSPRO research reveals

SYSPRO’s research reveals manufacturers' eagerness to adopt AI, automation and smart manufacturing technologies, but technical hurdles and a skilled labour shortage remain significant challenges.


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Advance faster and pivot smarter with Sheridan's series of AI courses launching this fall

Step into the future this fall with our brand-new series of AI courses—designed for busy professionals ready to upskill on their own schedule.


Ontario government proposing changes to help workers access skills training faster

The Ontario government have introduced a series of proposed changes to protect workers, including eliminating reported red take to accelerate the construction of Skills Development Fund (SDF) training centres.


 
 
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Power up your automation career—online.

Sheridan’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) micro-credential is fully online, part-time, and built for working professionals. Thanks to funding support, participants pay just a $200 registration fee. Gain hands-on skills in Python, sensor integration, and data analytics—designed with input from industry leaders. Stay ahead in smart manufacturing and connected systems with training that fits your schedule.
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A new approach to addressing the skilled labour gap

The lack of skilled labour, though overshadowed by tariffs in recent months, continues to be a critical conversation and pain point for the Canadian manufacturing industry. The Work-Based Learning Consortium is changing training to help address some of these issues. » Read More...
 
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How human and tech partnerships power data-driven manufacturing

From 3D printing to AI, manufacturing processes are in the crosshairs of change. And now, for the first time, the technology is there to give manufacturers the power to view their processes not from the part to the product with all the intervening disconnects, but from the product to the part, in real-time. » Read More...
 
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Edge tech for legacy systems

Legacy systems, including older PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and non-networked machinery have long been the backbone of industrial operations. However, as manufacturing continues to evolve, and as companies see the benefits of leveraging data, legacy systems start to show their shortcomings. » Read More...
 
 
Products 
 

Digi International launches Digi IX30-0EG4 IoT cellular router solution

Digi International has released the Digi IX30-0EG4, an edge computing industrial IoT cellular router solution, to the market. » Read More...

WAGO lean managed industrial Ethernet switches added by AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added WAGO lean managed industrial Ethernet switches that provide a cost-effective managed network solution, the company reported. » Read More...

ABB introduces generative AI solution for industrial device maintenance

ABB has unveiled My Measurement Assistant+, an AI-powered digital solution designed to enhance the maintenance and troubleshooting of measurement devices at industrial sites. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

German Technology Day

Date: September 16, 2025
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2025

Date: September 29 - October 2, 2025
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Canadian Robotics Council 2025 Symposium

Date: October 9, 2025
Location: Kingston, Ont.
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Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo

Date: October 21 - 23, 2025
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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