Carney announces supports for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs
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Voting for this year's Manufacturing AUTOMATION System Integrator of the Year begins soon, so I wanted to include a look back at last year's winner, Innovative Automation. Read the write up below!
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Ontario Centre of Innovation introducing $50 million funding and support program

Companies in four key sectors of Ontario’s economy, including advanced manufacturing, agri-food, mining and construction, are receiving a $50 million funding and support program by the Ontario government, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).


Carney announces supports for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday a suite of new measures to support sectors of the economy hit hardest by U.S. tariffs.


NGen CEO releases statement discussing the need for more than AI for Canadian manufacturers to succeed

Jayson Myers, chief executive officer of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), has released a statement outlining how AI alone won’t solve the challenges facing Canadian manufacturers in the face of evolving global tariffs.


Kearney’s U.S. reshoring index declines by 311 basis points in 2025

The U.S. manufacturing import ration reversed course this year and imports from 14 Asian low-cost countries and regions (LCCRs) grew faster than U.S. domestic manufacturing gross output, causing Kearney’s reshoring index to decline by 311 basis points, the management consultant company released in the 2025 Reshoring Index: The great reality check.


Siemens and Snowflake enable IT/OT convergence across cloud for industrial customers

Siemens is collaborating with Snowflake, the AI data cloud company, to help manufacturers unlock new levels of operational efficiency, scale and AI-driven insights.


 
 
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myPNOZ: Modular Safety Relay Now with Expanded Capabilities

Simplify your safety setup with myPNOZ—the modular safety relay that eliminates the need for multiple relays or complex programmable controllers. No programming required. Just configure your ideal module set using our intuitive online tool. Your system arrives pre-assembled, fully configured, and includes electrical schematics tailored to your setup. Now with new modules, myPNOZ supports full interlock control, additional inputs, advanced logic, and bypass functions—offering even greater flexibility.

Discover how easy safety can be.
» Try the myPNOZ configurator today.
 
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Transformative taping technology

Automotive parts manufacturer Vuteq Canada improves productivity with automated taping solution from Systems Integrator of the Year award winner Innovative Automation. » Read More...
 
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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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Join us virtually on September 17 for the Future of Automation: 2025 Technology Forum!

Register for FREE and join us virtually on September 17 at 1 p.m. EST for the Future of Automation: 2025 Technology Forum! This event will give those in attendance the opportunity to explore how the future of manufacturing will be shaped by advanced automation, connected systems and intelligent technology. » Read More...
 
 
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Discover cabinet-free automation — Only with Beckhoff

The MX-System from Beckhoff is revolutionizing control cabinet construction, reducing design complexity, shortening build times and lowering lifecycle costs. Register today for a free webinar, presented by Manufacturing AUTOMATION magazine and hosted by Beckhoff Product Specialist Chris Timmermans, to learn how the MX-System’s plug-and-play approach is redefining machine control. Sign up for free and join us at 1:00 p.m. EST on Oct.16.
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German Technology Day

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Future of Automation: 2025 Technology Forum

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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2025

Date: September 29 - October 2, 2025
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Canadian Robotics Council 2025 Symposium

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Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo

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