German Technology Day 2025 marks first in-person meeting between German and Ontario government officials
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Editor's Note 
 
Events have been on the brain, notably the recent German Technology Day right after a trip to Houston to join Schneider Electric at their Innovation Hub. You can read my recap of both events, plus a primer for ADM Toronto 2025, below.
- Jared Dodds, Editor
 
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Ontario welcomes $207 million investment in the advanced manufacturing sector

The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of nearly $207 million from Northern Transformer Corporation (NTC), a leading Canadian manufacturer of high-voltage power transformers, to establish a new, state-of-the-art facility in Innisfil.


Chapman’s invests over $200 million to expand manufacturing in Ontario

Invest Ontario is supporting a milestone investment by Chapman’s the largest independent ice cream manufacturer in Canada, as their homegrown company undertakes a major expansion of its operations in Markdale, Ont.


U.S. tariffs on Canadian autos, parts jumped to US$380 million in July: report

Canadian vehicle and auto part exports faced more than US$380 million in tariffs in July, a sharp jump from previous months as U.S. levies kicked in.


Hitachi agrees to acquire German data and AI services firm synvert

The Hitachi Group has agreed to acquire synvert, a data and AI services firm from Germany, with the goal of accelerating the deployment of HMAX, Hitachi’s solution suite advancing operational autonomy and business model innovation through agentic and physical AI, solving customer and societal challenges in the AI era.


A3 launches

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced the launch of Automated with Brian Heater, a new weekly podcast that gives listeners a front-row seat to candid conversations with the world’s top robotics and automation leaders.


 
 
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German Technology Day 2025 marks first in-person meeting between German and Ontario government officials

On September 16, 35 companies and approximately 445 unique visitors descended on the Toronto Congress Centre for the seventh edition of German Technology Day, which hosted the historic first in-person meeting between Ontario and German government officials on Canadian soil. » Read More...
 
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Schneider Electric highlights importance of open, software-based automation at Houston Innovation Experience

Schneider Electric invited Manufacturing AUTOMATION to participate in their Houston Innovation Experience from September 10-12, where the company highlighted EcoStruxure Automation Expert, their open, software-defined automation solution, and shared success stories from clients already utilizing the technology. » Read More...
 
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ADM Toronto 2025: Canada’s annual manufacturing showcase ushers in a new era of innovation, trade and talent

As global supply chains continue to face disruption and Canadian manufacturing adapts to evolving market forces, the Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo Toronto (ADM Toronto) steps forward as the industry’s leading platform for connection, innovation and progress. » 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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