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Downturn in manufacturing sector continues to ease, remains inside contraction territory in August, S&P Global reports

Canada’s manufacturing economy remained inside contraction territory during August, with output, new orders and employment all declining since July albeit at noticeably slower rates compared to earlier in the year, S&P Global’s Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for August found.


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Maximize Efficiency: Reduce Downtime and Costs in Your Facility

Gain practical tips, industry insights, strategies to help you cut downtime, lower expenses, and keep your facility performing at its best from Festo’s free Power Up webinar.


IFS global study finds AI Execution Gap in Industrial AI adoption across industries

The IFS Invisible Revolution Study 2025, which surveyed over 1,700 senior decision makers at industrial enterprises globally, found that while organizations are adopting AI today, they are not fully prepared for its full implementation.


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Find Trusted Automation Experts with Festo’s Certified Integrator Program

Reduce risk and accelerate results. Festo’s program connects you with vetted system integrators who deliver reliable, high-quality automation solutions.


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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Quickly Set Up Multi-Protocol Servo Drives with New Starter Kit

Cut commissioning time and simplify setup of servo drives—even with different protocols. This all-in-one starter kit helps you get moving faster with less hassle, saving valuable time on your next project. Whether you're working with EtherCAT, PROFINET, or Ethernet/IP, this kit has you covered. Explore how Festo’s new solution streamlines motion system integration.
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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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Building the business case for automation

Industrial automation expert Bob Rochelle outlines the initial ROI for automating manufacturing processes, as well as the additional benefits that, while harder to quantify, will set your business up for success. » Read More...
 
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A vision for automation

Learn more about the career of Steve Wardell, director of imaging at ATS Automation and this year’s winner of Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s Lifetime Achievement Award. » Read More...
 
 
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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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2025 SPARK Symposium — Waterloo

Date: October 28, 2025
Location: Waterloo, Ont.
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